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Two sentenced to life for murdering farmer
RUSTENBURG HERALD - KOSTER - The Koster Regional Court sentenced two men to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of 71-year-old farmer, Ephraim Diloro.
Wahasele Hazekiel Majoro (33) and Tumelo Martin Katali (41) were convicted of murder and theft. Each received life imprisonment for murder and 10 years for theft, with the sentences ordered to run concurrently. The tragic events occurred on 4 April 2022, at the victim’s home in Koster.Read more: Two sentenced to life for murdering farmer -
DA demands Mayor of Rustenburg to convene Day Zero crisis meeting
RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - “The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Rustenburg expresses grave concern over the ongoing and escalating water supply crisis, and have therefore demanded an urgent meeting between Rand Water, Magalies Water, Rustenberg Services Trust and the Municipality.
The DA in Rustenburg has formally written to Executive Mayor Sheila Mabale-Huma, urging her to convene this high-level crisis meeting involving all key stakeholders, to avoid “Day Zero”.Read more: DA demands Mayor of Rustenburg to convene Day Zero crisis meeting -
Three Swartruggens escapees on the run
RUSTENBURG HERALD - SWARTRUGGENS - The South African Police Service in Swartruggens launched a manhunt after the escape of three detainees, who were awaiting trial.
The tree perpetrators escaped from the Swartruggens police holding cells on Sunday, 8 December.
It is alleged that four detainees escaped after forcing their exit through the roof of their detention cell.Read more: Three Swartruggens escapees on the run