AVBOB celebrates a milestone by rewarding its members on a large scale Karabo Lebea faces 3 counts of rape and one of sexual assault Limpopo - An alleged serial rapist in Kgapane Karabo Lebea faces three counts of rape and one of sexual assault He's accused of using social media to target his victims eNCA senior reporter Silindelo Masikane has more details in the video above BOLOBEDU -A 20-year-old alleged serial Facebook rapist was  arrested after a young woman fought him off injuring his penis to the extent that he needed hospitalisation The suspect was arrested following several reported rape incidents of girls aged between 14 and 16 in the Bolobedu and Modjadjiskloof policing area since the beginning of December 2024 According police s the suspect allegedly lured his victims through Facebook and upon meeting them at Kgapane Plaza he would convince them to walk a distance to the bushes near Manningburg where he raped and robbed them off their belongings such as cash and cellphones the suspect met a teenage girl while she was walking to her friend’s house in Ga-Kgapane village and attacked her from behind He then blindfolded her and dragged her to the same crime scene ( Manningburg) where he raped her before robbing her cash and cellphone The suspect was arrested while at the Kgapane hospital where he was admitted after being attacked by one of the victims in sef-defence he was found in possession of a fake identity document The Police also recovered some of the robbed cash and cellphone the suspect was on bail for another rape case of a 14-year-old girl that occurred in September 2024 The Provincial Commissioner of police in Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has warned community members against the irresponsible usage of social media The Provincial Commissioner has welcomed the arrest of the alleged rapists and appealed to communities especially young women to be cautious when interacting with strangers on social media platforms such as facebook since  this poses a significant risk on their safety The arrested suspects are expected to appear before the Tzaneen Magistrate’s Court on Friday and website in this browser for the next time I comment We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again A suspected Facebook serial rapist in Limpopo found himself in a hospital bed under police custody on Christmas Day Thanks to the bravery of one of his intended victims who refused to let him get away with his crimes who had allegedly been terrorising teenage girls in the Modjadjieskloof and Bolobedu areas of Limpopo was arrested by the Tzaneen Family Violence His arrest came after he was hospitalised with injuries sustained during an attempted rape the alleged rapist used Facebook to lure girls aged between 14 and 16 to meet him at Kgapane Plaza He would reportedly lead them to a secluded area in Manningburg where he robbed them of cash and cellphones His reign of terror came to a halt when he targeted the wrong victim: a brave teenage girl who fought back with extraordinary courage According to provincial police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba the girl was ambushed by the suspect as she walked to her friend’s house in Ga-Kgapane village he blindfolded her and dragged her towards Manningburg She overpowered him in a struggle that left him severely injured “The suspect was arrested while at the Kgapane Hospital where he was admitted after being attacked by one of the victims in self-defence,” said Mashaba The police also recovered some of the cash and cellphones from the robberies.” Mashaba added that preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect was out on bail for a similar case The said case involves a 14-year-old victim in September She also expressed concern about the dangers of social media “Young women must exercise caution when interacting with strangers online Platforms like Facebook can pose significant safety risks,” she said The suspect is expected to appear in the Tzaneen Magistrate’s Court on Friday and fraud related to his fake identity document Police have called on other victims to come forward to ensure justice is served Visit SW YouTube Channel for our video content Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Tel: +27 11 268 6300 Fundudzi Media (Pty) Ltd. All rights reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our terms & conditions and privacy policy. Eskom Limpopo’s Customer Relations Manager, Matshidiso Phaladi says the only way to remove villages from load reduction schedule is if Eskom meets those villages to engage them on a way forward.Phaladi says the only problem they have is that the very same villages that complain about load reduction do not cooperate with Eskom officials when they visit villages to conduct audits. Copyright © 2022Capricorn FM.All rights reserved. KGAPANE- The case against a 20-year-old man from Kgapane accused of luring and raping young girls through Facebook has been postponed to January. Karabo Lebea, who was arrested on December 25th by the Tzaneen Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit, faces three counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.   The suspect was arrested following several reported rape incidents of girls aged between 14 and 16 in the Bolobedu and Modjadjiskloof policing area since the beginning of December 2024. Lebea appeared in Kgapane Magistrate court on Friday, December 27 Further details regarding the postponement and the next court date are expected to be released soon.   In one of the cases, the suspect met a teenage girl while she was walking to her friend’s house in Ga-Kgapane village and attacked her from behind. He then blindfolded her and dragged her to the same crime scene ( Manningburg) where he raped her before robbing her cash and cellphone. The suspect was arrested while at the Kgapane hospital where he was admitted after being Injured On His Penis After The Victim bit him, he told the court that he need medical attention on his manhood. attacked by one of the victims in sef-defence. During the arrest, he was found in possession of a fake identity document. The Police also recovered some of the robbed cash and cellphone. According to preliminary investigations, the suspect was on bail for another rape case of a 14-year-old girl that occurred in September 2024, using the same modus operandi. This incident has sent shockwaves through the community and highlights the dangers of online predators. Authorities are urging parents and guardians to closely monitor their children’s online activity and educate them on the risks of interacting with strangers online. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. KGAPANE- Mphekgwana Elisa Modjadji (59), Lefupane Mahloatlie Mamatome (58), and Malekutu Walter Ramoshaba (48) appeared in the Kgapane Magistrates Court today, 3 July, facing charges of fraud. The trio were arrested on Tuesday, 2 July. The charges stem from incidents that occurred between 26 May 2021 and 23 December 2021. During this period, two community members visited the Bolobedu South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) office in Kgapane to apply for disability grants. They were provided with application forms by a SASSA official, which were to be completed by government-appointed doctors. However, the initial forms were not approved as the applicants did not qualify for disability grants. Subsequently, the application forms were resubmitted with amendments that enabled the pair to gain approval. The irregularities were discovered by a capturing clerk who suspected foul play and reported the matter to the police. The Serious Corruption Investigation unit was then tasked with investigating the case. During the investigation, the office of questioned documents was consulted, and it was discovered that the handwriting on the amended forms belonged to one of the SASSA employees. This discovery led to the arrest of Modjadji, Mamatome, and Ramoshaba. The case has been postponed to tomorrow, 4 July 2024, for a formal bail application. The investigation continues as authorities work to uncover the full extent of the fraud. Copyright © 2022Capricorn FM.All rights reserved JOHANNESBURG: Kaizer Chiefs have announced the signing of Ranga Piniel Chivaviro born in Ga – Kgapane in the Greater Letaba Municipality joins the Soweto giants from Marumo Gallants The 30 – year old had a stellar campaign in the 2022 / 23 season which saw him attract interest as far wide as Yanga ( Young Africans ) from Tanzania Chivaviro chose to represent the famous gold and black in the coming season Amakhosi fans can expect to see the lanky striker represent the club at the FNB Stadium for the next 2 years GA-KGAPANE: A 63-year-old pensioner found murdered at her house on Thursday 04 April 2024 at Ga-kgapane According to the information received from the police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba the police were alerted about the incident and rushed to the premises and upon arrival found the gate open with a Nissan NP200 motor vehicle idling on the driveway The doors of the house were wide open when an elderly woman was found with multiple stab wounds on her upper body Members of Emergency Medical Services were immediately dispatched to the scene and they certified an elderly woman dead on arrival Preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased was staying alone when she met her untimely death Police encourage anyone with information that can assist with the investigations to contact the Investigating Officer Sergeant Shadrack Selepe on 063 238 9083 or crime stop number 08600 10111 or nearest police station or MySAPSApp Tzaneen Voice will be taking this month to highlight success stories of entrepreneurs in this space also looking at sustainable and responsible practices being pioneered by hospitality establishments especially in this time of pressure on the natural resources 40- year-old owner and founder of Shidila Lodge The name fits perfectly for a woman of her caliber who has staying power and has stood the test of time The establishment is a 3- star hotel which began operation in December 2011; it offers 17 rooms with a stylish interior refreshingly large apartment space with premium lifestyle facilities and warm service She further explained that the lodge has a restaurant with free breakfast there have been challenges on the journey of success “The most difficult experience was during the initiation stage because clients would compare us with other well-established lodges that had been running for 20 or 30 years struggling to access funding for expansion also set us back,” she mentioned Travelers who eager for a bit of culture can stop at Tzaneen Museum while those wishing to experience the area’s natural beauty can explore Sunland Baobab and Modjadji Cycad Reserve and identify trailblazers who have traveled the road before you You can secure a standard room at the lodge from as little as R500 per night it is fully refundable with free cancellation Guests looking forward to an uninterrupted early morning sunrise vista off the main deck while having a coffee to awaken the senses can contact the lodge for reservations: info@shidilalodge.co.za 0837707252 BOLOBEDU-The family vehicle that the man took after stabbing his police officer wife was found abandoned near the dam in Politsi just outside Tzaneen town on Monday afternoon The incident happened at around 15H00 at Ga-Maapane in Kgapane under Greater Letaba It is reported that the suspect drove off with a Kia Sportage SUV immediately after stabbing and the vehicle was recovered by Willie K9 Security and Police at around 18H00 The motive behind the stabbing is not known at this stage but police investigations are underway please contact Bolobedu police or your nearest police station KARIBU LODGE-Greater Letaba Municipality Mayor Cllr Peter Matlou announced in a media briefing on Wednesday that Kgapane stadium upgrade construction work has already started this follows an outcry by residents in the area that the facility has now harbouring criminal activities In addressing the media houses in the region Mayor Matlou announced that the fourth council of Greater Letaba Municipality have completed more than 78 Projects in the past five years and many more which amounts to more than R270 million he also highlighted projects that will be implemented going forward and projects that are currently underway and soon to reach completion “We are an institution that works tirelessly to ensure it’s people get basic human needs It is for that reason that you see these awards in front of you,” he said ALSO READ HERE: https://tzaneenvoice.co.za/2021/03/19/the-neglected-kgapane-stadium-has-become-a-crime-hotspot/ Mayor Matlou further indicated that projects that are at an advanced stage include Plans are in place to develop a new Township with a shopping complex in Sekgosese area at the old Sekgosese Magistrate Court – Mayor Peter Matlou “We are currently running projects like Thakgalane sports complex Greater Letaba Municipality Cllr Peter Matlou adressing the media at Karibu Lodge Some key projects include Maphalle Landfill site “We have acquired land in a few places to make sure that our people have houses and we bring development in the municipality” He also confirmed to the reporters that the land has already been identified in some areas to build people low-cost houses He further stated that some roads in the district are under construction we are hoping the media will help us to assure our people that we will resolve their issues one community at a time” “We can confidently say we are doing the most and will continue to put our people first KGAPANE-An alleged cell phone snatcher was attacked and beaten by Modubatse high school learners This comes after he allegedly snatched a cell phone from a learner at the school gates on Monday afternoon allegedly snatched the cellphone and attempted to run away but his luck ran out when the learners gave chase and apprehended him It is reported further that once he was caught he was beaten severely by the mob and thereafter handed over to Kgapane police station According to a teacher who spoke to Tzaneen Voice anonymously the man is suspected to be one of the criminals who have been terrorizing learners who attend afternoon classes and those who remain behind after school to study “We have heard many stories from learners who feared coming to afternoon classes out of fear of criminals like him” “A learner was killed for his cellphone a few months ago while he was coming from studying after hours We don’t condone our learners’ behaviour this will send a strong message to ill-mannered boys who act like criminals to refrain from such acts” The suspect was transported to hospital but succumbed to his injuries as a result of the beating and died there Kgapane police station confirmed the incident was devastated by a fire early on Friday morning The blaze completely destroyed classrooms and the administrative block including matric certificates and human resource files Community members were the first to notice the flames and called for help Despite efforts by the School Governing Body they could not save the administrative block or classrooms managed to prevent the fire from spreading to other areas and allowed them to salvage items such as textbooks and kitchen utensils from nearby classrooms The damage has disrupted school operations including the Grade 10 to Grade 12 classes and caused the suspension of the National School Nutrition Programme Police arrested a suspect after stolen school property was found in his home The school is appealing to businesses and community members for help to rebuild and resume operations This fire adds to the challenges facing Limpopo schools as 127 others have already been damaged by recent storms Provincial MECs have been visiting affected areas with some schools receiving mobile classrooms as temporary solutions Pictured above: Realedisha Secondary School in Ga-Kgapane Limpopo burnt down on Friday morning.