Police Launch Manhunt After 46-Year-Old Succumbs to Injuries at Hospital.
By Award winning journalist Victor Mukwevho Ne-vumbani.
Police in Malamulele under the Vhembe District have opened a murder case following the death of a 46-year-old man who succumbed to severe injuries while receiving treatment at a local hospital on Tuesday, 27 January 2026.
According to police reports, officers were alerted to the death of a male patient at the hospital and immediately rushed to the scene. Upon arrival, medical personnel pointed out the lifeless body of the victim lying on a hospital bed with visible severe injuries.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased was allegedly assaulted by members of the community at Jerome Village on Monday, 26 January 2026. He was later transported to hospital for medical attention but unfortunately passed away in the early hours of the following day at approximately 04:50.
The motive behind the assault remains unknown at this stage. The deceased has been positively identified by his next of kin as Andrew Mbikiza.
Police have since launched a manhunt for the suspects involved in the incident. Members of the public with information that may assist the investigation are urged to contact the investigating officer, Sergeant Mpho Mbooi, on 082 319 9724, the Crime Stop number 08600 10111, visit their nearest police station, or submit information via the MySAPS App.
Police investigations are continuing.
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Hawks Arrest Two in Learner’s Licence Corruption Scandal.
By Award winning journalist Victor Mukwevho Ne-vumbani.
Two suspects aged between 30 and 51 have been arrested in Cape Town for alleged fraud and corruption linked to the illegal issuing of learner’s and driver’s licences at the Lephalale Testing Station.
The arrests were carried out on 26 January 2026 by the Polokwane-based Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation (SCI) unit, working together with the National Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC).
The investigation dates back to 2021, when the Hawks received complaints that officials at the Lephalale Testing Station were issuing licences without following proper procedures in exchange for gratification.
To verify the allegations, the SCI and RTMC conducted a joint operation at the testing station on 7 February 2025. During the operation, investigators found eight learners writing the learner’s driver’s licence test, despite ten names appearing on the attendance register.
Further investigations revealed that two individuals who did not write the test were nevertheless declared competent.
A case docket for fraud and corruption was subsequently opened, with the Hawks tasked to conduct the investigation. After the probe was finalised, the docket was submitted to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), which authorised the issuance of warrants of arrest.
A manhunt was launched, resulting in the arrest of both suspects in Cape Town.
The suspects are expected to appear before the Lephalale Magistrate’s Court on 28 January 2026, where they will face charges of fraud and corruption.
The Acting Provincial Head of the Hawks in Limpopo, Brigadier Desmond Alexander, commended the arresting team for their commitment and professionalism in fighting corruption.
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