N1 crash near Polokwane kills driver, injures 12 officers
An N1 crash near Polokwane left one motorist dead and 12 police officers hurt, eight of them seriously, after a head-on collision on Friday night.
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Shebeshxt due in court for attempted murder: Here’s everything we know
Limpopo rapper Shebeshxt is expected to appear in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court after being arrested on two counts of attempted murder linked to a road rage shooting.
Local
Worry grows as more details surface about Kharishma’s condition in hospital
Limpopo musician Kharishma is fighting for her life in hospital after a fatal car crash in Polokwane that claimed one life and left the rising star in critical condition.
Crime
Limpopo man posts confession on Facebook after killing wife [video]
A man identified as Pitsi Malepe allegedly shot and killed his wife and her relative before turning the gun on himself in Ga-Sekororo, Limpopo, after posting a chilling confession on Facebook.
![Limpopo man posts confession on Facebook after killing wife [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/swisherpost-pitsi-malepe-768x512.jpg)
Crime
Former police sergeant and co-accused denied bail in insurance murders case
The Polokwane Magistrate’s Court has denied bail to former police officer Rachel Kutumela, her sister Anna Shokane and daughter Florah Shokane in the Rachel Kutumela insurance murder case.
News
Fiery collision near Ysterberg Mountain kills five
Five people have died in the Ysterberg Mountain accident after a head-on collision between two sedans on the N1 highway in Limpopo.
Crime
Protests erupt in Shawela Village over brutal stabbing of local woman
Residents of Shawela Village in Limpopo have taken to the streets after a 36-year-old woman was killed, allegedly by her boyfriend.
News
Limpopo court freezes school nutrition tender contracts over alleged fraud
The Limpopo High Court has stopped companies from carrying out school nutrition tenders after serious concerns were raised about how the contracts were awarded.
Viral News
Limpopo ‘Human Biltong Kiosk’ owners spark outrage
A biltong shop in Lephalale named after its owners’ surname, Human, caused alarm when visitors misread the name as referring to human meat.
News
R71 truck explosion affects traffic in Magoebaskloof
A gas truck explosion on the R71 in Magoebaskloof has forced a road closure and fire response, with traffic now diverted to George’s Valley Road.
Crime
Nailana village man due in court for allegedly killing girlfriend
A 29-year-old man from Nailana village will appear in court for the alleged murder of his girlfriend following an argument that escalated into a fatal assault.
Crime
Police arrest one of Limpopo’s most wanted criminal
The arrest operation was executed following actionable intelligence information and thorough monitoring of the suspect's movements.
Crime
Limpopo school transport driver due in court for raping five-year-old
A 35-year-old school transport driver was arrested in Mafefe, Limpopo, for allegedly raping a five-year-old girl, with the case now before the courts.
Crime
Limpopo SAPS on the hunt for primary school teacher accused of raping teen
A Limpopo teacher is on the run after allegedly raping a 13-year-old pupil, while national police continue to prioritise the high-profile Cwecwe rape case.
Crime
Louis Trichardt businessman rescued after three months in captivity
Gouveia, 51, was rescued earlier this week following a coordinated operation by a police task team.
Crime
JJ Peters handed life in prison for killing ‘God-fearing’ grandmother
JJ Peters has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2022 murder of his grandmother, Sannie Strydom Kilmister.
Crime
Ga-Chuene clinic attack: Suspect expected in court after epic arrest
The charges against the suspect include robbery, kidnapping, and two counts of rape.
News
Concern over Limpopo Liquor Traders’ rejection of new trading hours
The act also now allows for the sale of liquor on Sundays.
News
Two Limpopo learners tragically take their own lives after failing Grade 10
Two Grade 10 learners in Limpopo tragically took their own lives after failing their exams.
Crime
Inside job suspected in Limpopo stokvel robbery
A Limpopo stokvel group was robbed in Strydkraal Block A village earlier this week and police suspect the crime may have involved insider information.
Crime
Limpopo police crackdown on zama-zama gold refinery
The arrest, made during a targeted operation on Thursday, resulted in the seizure of mining equipment valued at R3 million.
Crime
Man sentenced to life in prison for raping relative
The accused was sentenced on Thursday for raping his cousin at Phikela village in Giyani on 13 November 2020.
Crime
Limpopo police officer charged with double murder: Here’s what we know
A Limpopo police officer has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife and a domestic worker. Here's what we know.
Crime
Limpopo elderly woman found riddled with bullets: Here’s what we know
Initial reports suggest that the assailant(s) fled the scene in a white golf without registration plates, complicating the investigation.
Crime
Serial killer Limpopo SAPS officer arrested on live TV [video]
Authorities believe the officer was involved in orchestrating the murders of at least six individuals from different communities, dating back to 2019.
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Crime
‘A harvest of horror’: More details surface about Limpopo farm murders
The murders on the Onvervaght farm in Limpopo have shocked the local community, not only for their brutality but also for the chilling evidence of premeditation.
News
Limpopo Hawks uncover guerrilla military camp in Modimolle
The purpose of the training at this facility remains unclear, but authorities are investigating the possibility of military-related activities.
Crime
Polokwane uncle sought for allegedly assaulting nine-year-old niece
According to reports, the girl's mother became suspicious after noticing unusual stains on her child's clothes while washing them.
