Sifiso Jimta

Reporter at Media24

Reporter at Media24. Previously worked for Timeslive and MooiVaal Media.

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Life behind bars for bloody tavern killer

2 weeks ago | citizen.co.za | Sifiso Jimta

VANDERBIJLPARK – A cold-blooded killer who turned a night at Big Time Tavern into horror was slapped with 15 years imprisonment for brutally hacking a man to death. The streets of CE 7 near Miami Sands, around the popular Orange Shop, are now a little safer thanks to a dedicated Vanderbijlpark Detective, Sergeant Kgotso Maloma. This comes after Maloma’s relentless efforts to bring justice to the deceased’s family, who saw the longest-standing back-and-forth murder case finally come to an end.
Sangoma in Kutlwano kidnapping case seeks bail

3 weeks ago | citizen.co.za | Sifiso Jimta

VANDERBIJLPARK – The Vanderbijlpark Magistrate’s Court has witnessed flipfloppingin the Kutlwano Shalaba case. This comes after a 50-year-old sangoma decided to apply for bail after appointing a legalrepresentative. On his first appearance, Sebokoane Khanyane stunned the packed courtroom when he toldthe magistrate, “I’m guilty.”The court dismissed his admission, as it was not the time to address a plea. Khanyane is charged with human trafficking and premeditated murder.
Spreading warmth with blanket donations in Sharpeville | Sedibeng Ster

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Sifiso Jimta

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Spreading warmth with blanket donations in Sharpeville

3 weeks ago | citizen.co.za | Sifiso Jimta

SHARPEVILLE – An idling Wednesday morning saw dozens of Sharpeville elders showered with fleece blankets and spoiled with earnestly cooked cuisine. Enjoying soothing, jazz music under a chilled stretch tent, about 50 elders spent a well-organised get-together in Putswastena, organised by Balaboza Inn and the Lukasi Parks Foundation.
Unidentified man found with stab wounds in Bophelong | Sedibeng Ster

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Sifiso Jimta

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Unidentified man found with stab wounds in Bophelong

3 weeks ago | citizen.co.za | Sifiso Jimta

VANDERBIJLPARK – Vanderbijlpark Police is investigating a murder case after the gruesome discovery of a lifeless body in an open veld in Bophelong, Ext 11, on May 31. Police spokesperson Sergeant Sabelo Sigcu confirmed the incident and said police found a man suspected to be in his 30s with multiple stab wounds. “The deceased is not known yet, and is suspected to be 35 years old.”Sigcu further added that the victim was declared dead by paramedics who attended the scene.
Guilty plea marks turning point in Vanderbijlpark kidnapping case

3 weeks ago | citizen.co.za | Sifiso Jimta

VANDERBIJLPARK – What was meant to be a brief appearance for the second suspect in the kidnapping case of the toddler, Kutlwano Shalaba, quickly turned into drama when the sangoma arrested in connection with the case revealed significant information. Sebokoane Khanyane (50) stunned the packed courtroom this morning when he told the magistrate, “I’m guilty” during his appearance alongside the toddler’s accused mother, Keneilwe Shalaba.
Guilty plea marks turning point in Vanderbijlpark kidnapping case | Sedibeng Ster

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Sifiso Jimta

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Metsimaholo hits back at DA claims

3 weeks ago | citizen.co.za | Sifiso Jimta

SASOLBURG – A brewing political storm in the Metsimaholo Local Municipality continues to ferment, but the municipality is not taking the constant allegations lying down. While the opposition party, the DA, issues media statements almost every week about failed service delivery headaches in the embattled municipality, the spokesperson minces no words in rubbishing the claims. Dr. Gino Alberts, the municipal spokesperson, responded on many claims made by the DA.
Search for missing toddler concludes in tragedy

4 weeks ago | citizen.co.za | Sifiso Jimta

VANDERBIJLPARK – Almost six months since the disappearance of Kutlwano Shalaba, the toddler’s remains have been discovered. According to sources close to the investigation, the gruesome discovery was made last night in Poortjie, just outside Sebokeng. While police haven’t issued a formal response on the matter, sources say details of how the body was located remain tightly under wraps.