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EXCLUSIVE EXTRACT | Killer Cop: The Rosemary Ndlovu Story
CURSE OR GREED? Rosemary Ndlovu arrived on this earth with a loud cry on 27 December 1975. Two days after Christmas, she was born to a lesbian couple in a rural village just outside Tzaneen in the northern South African province of Limpopo. These were the dark days of apartheid, with many people arrested under the Terrorism Act. In the same year, the activist Lilian Ngoyi was conned to her Orlando township home and banned from attending any gatherings.
Alleged hitmen claimed to have done ‘jobs’ for Rosemary Ndlovu before, including murdering her ‘husband’
Convicted serial killer Rosemary Ndlovu, alleged to have been the middleman in the failed plot to kill Justice Mudau, follows the proceedings in the Kempton Park regional court. The two men who informed Justice Mudau that they had been hired by his wife Nomsa to kill him told him they knew her through convicted serial killer Rosemary Ndlovu. "[Jabulani Petros] Mtshali told me they were introduced to my wife by Rosemary Ndlovu.
'Hitmen' allegedly promised R80k from R3m insurance payout
Mtshali and Kunene testified in Ndlovu's trial in 2021 when they said she hired them to kill several of her family members. They never carried out these killings and instead helped police arrest her. Ndlovu's arrest in March 2018 revealed a pattern of killings in which she stood to gain large sums of money from her relatives' death. Recalling the events of February 23 2018, Kunene said Mtshali called him and informed him of a lady who wanted a job carried out for her.
'She asked us to kill her husband:' Ex cop Nomsa Mudau on trial with serial killer Rosemary Ndlovu
Both are pleading not guilty 17 April 2023 - 13:39 Rosemary Ndlovu (left) and Nomsa Mudau seated next to each other in the Kempton Park Regional Court. The pair stand accused of conspiring to kill Mudau's husband, Justice, in February 2018. Convicted serial murderer and ex-cop Rosemary Ndlovu appeared in the Kempton Park Regional Court alongside a former colleague on Monday for a fresh trial where she faces a charge of conspiracy to commit murder. Ndlovu is charged alongside Nomsa Mudau.
SABC news crew attacked in Nyanga
Cape Town’s safety and security MMC JP Smith said a small group of protesters had gathered on the road where the attack occurred. “Police and metro police held the line and pushed the protesters back into Nyanga,” said Smith. In Mowbray Smith said police fired teargas to disperse a group of around 100 protesters. “Yesterday saw two failed attempts with petrol bombs thrown at MyCiti busses. The flames were extinguished with only smoke damage. Police forensics gathered evidence,” said Smith.
Blasts at the Soweto home of Nhlanhla ‘Lux’ Dlamini Original
Leader of the Soweto Parliament Nhlanhla “Lux” Dlamini on Monday claimed the EFF, which is spearheading the national shutdown, was behind an attack on his home. The attack reportedly happened in the early hours on Monday. Dlamini claimed at least two petrol bombs were thrown at his home, with one hitting the roof. “Just after 4am I received calls from the entire neighbourhood saying there were bombs and gunshots going off. ‘We think it is at your house’.
Butchery petrol bombed in Soweto, 57 arrested in national shutdown unrest by 6am
More than 24,300 tyres collected by police Bheki Cele 5 Police minister Bheki Cele said the national shutdown situation was under control early on Monday. Police minister Bheki Cele on Monday said 57 people had been arrested across the country. Speaking to the media in Mayfair, Johannesburg, Cele said most of those arrested were nabbed in Gauteng. “Most were found making fires, blocking roads and trying to prevent people from going to work. They were not peaceful,” he said.
State security agency, police and defence force declare 'there is no national shutdown'
Operations by security forces were being rolled out with the Natjoints saying it would be clamping down on threats before, during and after the planned protest action. While the EFF had called for a complete closure of businesses, schools and tertiary institutions, the blockage of roads and highways and the halting of public transport systems, the Natjoints said none of that would be tolerated.
Lawyer U-turns on claims against investigating officer in Ndlovu trial
07 July 2022 - 14:19 Serial killer Rosemary Nomia Ndlovu and her co-accused Nomsa Mudau. The former police officers are accused of plotting to murder Mudau's ex-husband. Rosemary Nomia Ndlovu's legal aid lawyer has made a U-turn on allegations the investigating officer in the case, Sgt Keshi Benneth Mabunda, asked her colleagues personal and inappropriate questions about her.
Rosemary Ndlovu and co-accused’s Legal Aid lawyer accuses cop of making ‘peculiar enquiries’
From behind bars, Ndlovu allegedly plotted to have Boloka killed. That plan was thwarted. Tuesday’s proceedings were to disclose the contents of the docket to Ndlovu after she told the court in April she had no idea where the charges against her stemmed from. Her legal representative on Tuesday told the court they had received the contents of the docket. The case was postponed to July 7 to give them time to consult. Ndlovu remains behind bars while Nomsa Mudau is out on warning.
Pregnant ex-cop accused of conspiring to kill former husband with infamous Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu
Both accused indicated they wanted to apply for legal aid. The case was postponed to May 25 for legal aid and to give Mudau time to give birth. She was released on a warning. Ndlovu — a convicted serial killer serving multiple life sentences since November 2021 — cut a glamorous figure in the courtroom. She posed for pictures, batted her eye lashes and clasped her manicured fingernails to her grey scarf as she was led down to the court cells after her appearance.
Man relieved to see Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu and his ex-wife charged again
Justice Mudau, the man who alleged his wife tried to kill him with the assistance of cop-turned serial killer Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu, said he is relieved his ex-spouse and Ndlovu will finally get their day in court. Nomsa Mudau and Ndlovu are expected to appear in the Kempton Park magistrate’s court on Wednesday.
Serial killer Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu to return to court on new charges
Former police officer Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu is due to return to court later this month on new charges. File photo. Image: Thapelo Morebudi Convicted cop-turned-serial-killer Rosemary Nomia Ndlovu is to return to court this month on new charges. Ndlovu, who was last year sentenced to six life imprisonment terms for killing five of her relatives and her lover, will face three charges of conspiracy to commit murder. She will appear in the Kempton Park magistrate’s court on April 20.
We owe R28m in rent for Pretoria State Attorney offices but it’s not our fault, says department of public works
Mchunu placed the blame on the landlord. “The department’s system suspended the rentals due to an instruction issued by the minister to stop rentals on all lease agreements that have expired and are running on a month-to-month basis,” said Mchunu. “This was done after the landlords that had month-to-month leases were informed that they have to regularise these leases and sign new agreements with the department.
DA seeks answers after Sedibeng mayor refuses to use R700k Merc
The Gauteng Legislature has been informed that Sedibeng mayor Lerato Maloka is refusing to use a brand new Mercedes-Benz worth almost R700,000 that was purchased for her official use.
This is how many prisoners have broken out of South African jails in recent years ...
Department spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo would not be immediately drawn into commenting on how the four escaped from the prison, saying this all formed part of their investigation. According to figures given to TimesLIVE by the DCS, the number of escapes recorded in this financial year was relatively low in comparison to the 2020/2021 financial year. During that period, 117 prisoners escaped but 99 were rearrested.
No Covid-19 tests on entry to SA for the fully vaxxed: yay or nay?
No Covid-19 tests on entry to SA for the fully vaxxed: yay or nay? Government is seeking public comment on how to handle the pandemic once the national state of disaster ends 16 March 2022 - 19:25 Travellers coming to SA will no longer need to produce a recent negative Covid-19 test - but only if they have a “full vaccination certificate”...
Mandisa Maya congratulates Raymond Zondo on scoring top judicial job
Ramaphosa had last week indicated that he would nominate Maya for the deputy chief justice post that becomes vacant with Zondo’s promotion. “President Maya has full confidence in justice Zondo as a leader in the judiciary and has no doubt that the contribution he will continue to make in our jurisprudence and administration of justice will strengthen and move the South African judiciary forward,” read the statement issued on her behalf.
R600 fine for examiner found writing learner's licence test for applicant
An examiner who was caught red-handed writing a learner's licence test for an applicant has been given the option of paying a R600 fine or spending three months behind bars. The court also handed her a five-year suspended sentence after finding her guilty of corruption and fraud, said the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC).
Independent law firm to probe death of Tsakane pupil involved in 'scuffle'
An independent law firm has been appointed to probe whether a schoolteacher and groundsman played any part in the death of a grade 10 pupil in Tsakane, the Gauteng education department said on Monday. Sixteen-year-old Nhlanhla Tshabalala, who was a pupil at Reshofaditshwe Secondary School, died shortly after he was allegedly assaulted and tackled by the two who saw him wielding a gun while he was at the Tsakane Secondary School. The firearm turned out to be a toy.
‘Alex has become a dumping place for foreign nationals’
‘Alex has become a dumping place for foreign nationals’ Leader of Dudulua Movement defends his campaign to force migrants out of homes and jobs 13 March 2022 - 00:00 The chair of the Dudula Movement in Alexandra insists no foreign nationals, documented or undocumented, should be allowed to trade in the township...
British Airways and Kulula flights grounded for 24 hours by aviation regulator
All flights operated by Comair have been grounded by the SA Civil Aviation Authority, the company said on Saturday. In a short statement, Comair said its British Airways and Kulula flights are affected. “Our executive team are engaging with the CAA on an urgent basis. Comair believes there is no justification for the suspension,” the company said. “All passengers booked for Saturday March 12 are advised not to travel to the airport unless you are able to make a booking on an alternate carrier.
Tropical storm Gombe hits Mozambique, poses no threat to SA
The weather bureau said Gombe was expected to weaken as it heads west of Mozambique. “It is forecast to turn southeast before reaching Malawi and head back into the channel on Sunday, at which point it will re-intensify. “There is still uncertainty about the exact track Gombe will take. However, the most likely projection is that it will remain in a south-easterly trajectory.
SA government needs to be clear on where it stands on Russian invasion of Ukraine, says Nelson Mandela Foundation
“We are troubled by the complexity of the challenge to the world order, and by the vagaries of international rules of engagement. We see the unspeakable danger of nuclear plants coming under attack. We call for a cessation of hostilities and the restoration of peace in the region,” the foundation said.
Home Affairs to kick off its recruitment of 10,000 unemployed youths this month
Responding to parliamentary questions after the Sona, home affairs minister Aaron Motsoaledi said more than R222bn had been requested from the Treasury for the project. The amount was expected to cover equipment and salaries. Motsoaledi said the hiring process would be fair and transparent, with women and people living with disabilities being prioritised. He clarified that the project was not an internship programme but would be open to all unemployed youths.
Worshippers robbed at gunpoint in Kabokweni mosque
A group of worshippers in a mosque in Kabokweni in Mpumalanga were robbed at gunpoint during a prayer service, provincial police said on Saturday. The incident happened on Friday afternoon. “According to the report, about 15 heavily armed suspects driving in a white Toyota Quantum minibus stormed into a place of worship, a local Muslim church at Kabokweni around 1.30pm.
Ronald Lamola says he did not imagine July unrest would get as bad as it did
Justice and correctional services minister Ronald Lamola says it is concerning that not one “mastermind” has been jailed in connection with the July unrest, which caused about R50bn damage and claimed more than 300 lives. A task team was in place to track and prosecute the culprits. “Hopefully, they will arrest the masterminds and plotters,” Lamola said on Thursday, adding that arresting people who had looted did not address the core issue.
'We were unaware July 2021 unrest would escalate to that level' - Lamola
“We were unaware that it would escalate to that level. No-one could have guessed it would have been of that magnitude.” Commissioners quizzed him about a report compiled for President Cyril Ramaphosa by a panel of experts. The report stated that intraparty factional battles may have played a part in the unrest, but no high-profile people had been arrested and linked to the unrest.
Our first job wasn’t public order, it was to defend national key points, says military chief about July riots
Maphwanya said it was only on July 13 when additional soldiers were sent to violence-torn areas that it was established that matters were getting out of hand. Maphwanya said he received a call on July 11 from then defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula who wanted to discuss army deployment. He told her planning would start but they required an official request from the police service to intervene.
Woman pleads for ex-husband who raped her daughter not to be jailed
“The court heard the complainant was raped from 2010 to 2015 when she was seven to 12 years old. The stepfather started grooming her from that age, using the Bible as his yardstick and would make her promise not to tell anyone,” said Mjonondwane. “This happened until his stepdaughter was old enough to understand her stepfather violated her.
Children as young as five joined July looting, says Soweto civic leader
While hundreds of people were arrested after the damage and looting of malls in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal in the July 2021 unrest, a Soweto community leader has painted a bleak picture of how children, some as young as five years old, participated in the crimes. “There were five-year-olds carrying looted items because they saw their fathers, mothers and uncles carrying looted things,” said Themba Makhubela of the Bahlali Baduli non-profit organisation.
Poverty among national threats, says former state security minister Dlodlo
Dlodlo said between 2,000 and 3,000 youth took part in looting one mall during the unrest. She said she was confident most of those people could not have been employed individuals who left their day jobs to loot. She believes scores were unemployed. The minister called for solutions and said something as simple as ensuring adequate service delivery was a step in the right direction. This, she said, did not need intelligence intervention. “South Africans are reasonable.
Informal settlements 'not main target of looting recovery operations by cops'
“It was not exclusively informal settlements. These operations were rolled out to all the Gauteng districts,” he said. Denver, George Goch, Alexandra and Jeppe were among the areas where police went to recover looted items. Mthombeni was testifying before the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) about his role and that of the police before, during and after the violent unrest in which looting, damage to property and more than 300 deaths were recorded.
‘It could have been worse’: Top cop testifies on July unrest in Gauteng
Former acting Gauteng police commissioner Maj-Gen Thomas “Tommy” Mthombeni said the damage caused in the province during the riots and looting in July last year “could have been worse” were it not for the intervention of police. “For Gauteng, we tried what we could under those circumstances. It could have been worse,” said Mthombeni.
'Kill cop families, poison the water, burn hospitals': Bheki Cele on threats made during July unrest
Police minister Bheki Cele on Monday said intimidating threats had been made by then-faceless instigators of the July 2021 unrest which spread after the incarceration of former president Jacob Zuma. Cele said threats he heard at the time included calls for the destruction of reservoirs, poisoning drinking water and threats to destroy an oil pipeline from KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng. They escalated to the point of suggestions that a Pietermaritzburg hospital would be set alight with patients inside.
Police minister Bheki Cele reveals murder rate in SA continues to rise
“A double-digit (21.1%) decline in murder cases was recorded in the Free State and this is welcomed. While all provinces are unique in their crime patterns and policing approach, we urge provincial management of the SAPS to self-reflect and sharpen their approach when dealing with contact crimes.” According to police records, the top four causes of murder are arguments, vigilantism, robberies and revenge or retaliation.
CRIME STATS | Dozens of men raped between October and December 2021
“More than 5,012 of rapes took place in the home of the victim or the home of the rapist, 674 rapes were domestic violence-related and 632 rapes in this category involved female victims and 42 were males.” Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal police stations accounted for the most reported rape cases. Cele welcomed the decrease in the number of sexual offences, saying this was as a result of intensive gender-based violence (GBV) awareness campaigns.
CRIME STATS | Dozens of men raped between October and December 2021
“More than 5,012 of rapes took place in the home of the victim or the home of the rapist, 674 rapes were domestic violence-related and 632 rapes in this category involved female victims and 42 were males.” Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal police stations accounted for the most reported rape cases. Cele welcomed the decrease in the number of sexual offences, saying this was as a result of intensive gender-based violence (GBV) awareness campaigns.
Oscar still waiting to meet Reeva's parents nine years after he killed her
Pistorius has been in the Eastern Cape for the past three months in preparation for the meeting as he had qualified to apply for parole. The Steenkamps lost their only child, Reeva, on Valentine’s Day in 2013. She was dating Pistorius and had stayed overnight at his upmarket Waterkloof home when, in the early hours of the morning, he shot her through a locked bathroom door. He claimed to have acted in the mistaken belief that she was an intruder and he was protecting her.
Eastern Cape ANC councillor shot dead in Kwazakhele ambush
“His murder comes on the back of an attempted murder of another ANC leader 24 hours ago in Kariega. We would have expected by now that the police would have appointed a specialised team to investigate these incidents and place the metro as a hotspot area,” said Ngcukayitobi.
JMPD officer and good Samaritan rescue children from building ledge
He ran into the building and headed to the flat where the children were, but the door was locked. “The officers got the caretaker of the building to quickly unlock three flats on the third floor , which helped them reach the girls,” said Minnaar. The bystander assisted in the rescue of the children. Minnaar said they discovered the girls' mother had left them asleep in the flat and went out to shop. “The girls woke, realised they were alone and climbed out of an open window.
CCTV expert allegedly caught stealing on camera
CCTV expert allegedly caught stealing on camera 13 February 2022 - 00:00 Touting herself as “generous with sharing tricks of the trade”, Mandisa Mthembu this week landed in hot water when she was arrested for allegedly trying to steal hard drives. The tech wiz is now behind bars, awaiting her next court appearance, on February 15...
Defence force evicts woman illegally occupying military home
11 February 2022 - 12:46 The military has evicted a Nigerian woman, her male relative and two children from a house they were illegally occupying. Image: SANDF The SA National Defence Force (SANDF) on Friday said it had evicted a Nigerian woman who was illegally occupying a military house in KwaZulu-Natal. The military went to court to obtain an eviction order after learning the woman, the former wife of a retired army official, had occupied the house and was joined by family members.
Report finds malnutrition was major cause of Western Cape seal pup deaths
The hundreds of Cape fur seal pups and sub-adults that died in the Western Cape in September 2021 succumbed to a variety of factors, including malnutrition, and not biotoxins as was previously suspected.
City of Tshwane says ‘no more power till you pay’ to SANDF navy office
City of Tshwane officials arrived at the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) navy offices on Wednesday to cut off the electricity supply because of more than R3m in allegedly unpaid property rates. Posting photographs of the premises on Twitter, the city said it was owed R3.19m. “When we say, ‘no fear, no favour’, we mean it,” the city tweeted, adding the slogan Tswane ya tima — Tshwane switches off.
Former Midvaal mayor Bongani Baloyi sets Helen Zille straight
Before leaving the DA, Baloyi was touted as a possible candidate for Gauteng premier, given his successful stint as mayor of Midvaal. The DA rejected this as a rumour, but insiders said Baloyi stood a very good chance. He is tipped as a possible premier candidate for Mashaba’s party in 2024. Baloyi’s departure was seemingly unexpected by Zille, who revealed she had met him last year and they had a good relationship.
Witchcraft! cries black-clad ‘serial burglar’ as she’s nabbed with vax card
Witchcraft! cries black-clad ‘serial burglar’ as she’s nabbed ... News Woman, suspected of three other burglaries in the City of Joburg building, caught with knapsack full of hard drives 08 February 2022 Reading Time: 3 Minutes Article Number: 6 / 21 A City of Johannesburg official has shared how the 38-year-old woman who was caught breaking into their offices in Braamfontein the early hours of Monday morning “acted deranged” when caught red-handed by security guards and JMPD officials.
‘Witchcraft!’ cries black-clad ‘serial burglar’ as she’s nabbed with vax card
Woman, suspected of three other burglaries in the City of Joburg building, caught with knapsack full of hard drives 07 February 2022 - 19:44 A City of Johannesburg official has shared how the 38-year-old woman who was caught breaking into their offices in Braamfontein the early hours of Monday morning “acted deranged” when caught red-handed by security guards and JMPD officials. “She was pretending to be crazy and making all sorts of utterances.
Handbrake on policing as 1,169 vehicles are unavailable in Gauteng
Lenasia was second, with 10 out of service vehicles and only nine operational vehicles. De Deur had 10 out of service vehicles and 11 operational vehicles while Krugersdorp had 12 out of service vehicles and 22 operational vehicles. When it came to detective services, Mondeor had nine vehicles off the road and 12 operational vehicles; Ekangala had seven out of service vehicles and seven operational vehicles; and Bramley had five out of service vehicles and five operational vehicles.
‘We do not hire child soldiers’: Army shoots down recruitment scam
The SA National Defence Force (SANDF) has lambasted “deceitful efforts by faceless criminals” using social media to target desperate youngsters in a recruitment scam. Advertisements have been circulating, offering people as young as 15 stipends, free accommodation and free applications to join the military.
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