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Man found with woman’s body in stolen vehicle

A 21-year-old man is set to appear in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Monday, August 26, following his arrest on charges related to the murder and robbery of a woman. The man was apprehended on Friday, August 23, after being discovered with the body of the victim in her vehicle.

According to Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo, the suspect was found in possession of items stolen from the woman, including laptops, cell phones, jewelry, and the victim’s bank cards. The arrest came after an official from a tracker company, who was tracing the stolen vehicle, located it at a petrol station in Moreleta Park, Tshwane, in the early hours of August 24.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the woman was killed during a house robbery in Standerton, Mpumalanga Province, on the evening of August 23. The suspects allegedly ransacked the home before murdering the victim, placing her body in her Range Rover, and driving away.

During the search of the vehicle and the suspect, police also recovered two firearms and a replica firearm. The man now faces multiple charges, including murder, kidnapping, possession of unlicensed firearms, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, and possession of suspected stolen property. The case has drawn significant attention, highlighting the severity of the crimes and the swift action taken by law enforcement.

In other news – Zim music stars set for South African shows

Zimbabwean music fans in South Africa are in for a treat as Freeman, Kae Chaps, Killer T, and Delroy are scheduled to perform live on September 7th and 8th. The highly anticipated concerts, organized by Rich & Famous Entertainment, promise to deliver electrifying performances across two vibrant cities.

The first concert will kick off on Saturday, September 7th, at the Newtown Music Factory in Johannesburg. The energetic lineup will continue the following day, Sunday, September 8th, at Propaganda in Pretoria. Read More

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