Two Tembisa Women Arrested After Alleged Rape of 32-Year-Old Man in Winnie Mandela Informal Settlement

Two women from Winnie Mandela Zone 4 in Thembisa have been arrested after allegedly raping a 32-year-old man following a night out at a local tavern, according to Tembisa police.

The suspects, both aged 26, were arrested after the victim reported the incident to police. The matter is being investigated by the South African Police Service.

According to information released by Tembisa SAPS communications officer Sergeant Patricia Mgijima, the incident allegedly began at a tavern in Winnie Mandela Zone 8, where the man met the two women.

Police said the trio spent time drinking together before the women allegedly suggested that they continue socialising at their rented backyard room in Winnie Mandela.

The victim reportedly agreed and accompanied the women to the residence.

According to the complainant’s statement, the situation allegedly turned violent once they arrived at the room. The man alleged that he was pushed onto a bed while one of the women restrained his hands. He further claimed that the second suspect removed his clothes and sexually assaulted him.

Police said the victim struggled during the incident and eventually managed to reach for a key and unlock the burglar door.

The landlord reportedly intervened after hearing the commotion. According to police, the landlord assisted the victim by demanding his clothes back from the suspects, allowing the man to flee the scene.

The victim subsequently went to a local police station, where the matter was formally reported.

Tembisa police commended the complainant for reporting the incident, saying many male victims of abuse and sexual violence often remain silent due to stigma and fear of humiliation.

Tembisa Station Commander Brigadier Nkuna said gender-based violence legislation protects all victims, including men and children, and warned that sexual offences committed against men are treated seriously under South African law.

Police stated that rape can leave lasting emotional and psychological trauma on victims regardless of gender.

The two suspects are expected to appear before the Tembisa Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 19 May 2026, where they will face charges of rape.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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Alleged Kidnapping Case Reported in Olivenhoutbosch as R7 000 Ransom Demand Circulates

An alleged kidnapping case involving a Zimbabwean national has surfaced in Olivenhoutbosch, north of Johannesburg, with disturbing footage linked to the incident circulating on social media platforms and messaging groups.

The victim has been identified as Prichard Ncube. Information currently circulating online alleges that kidnappers are demanding a ransom payment of R7 000 from the victim’s family for his release.

Details surrounding the incident remain limited, and authorities have not yet publicly confirmed the full circumstances of the alleged kidnapping. The exact date and location where the victim was allegedly abducted have also not been officially disclosed.

The case has drawn significant attention online after a disturbing video allegedly connected to the victim began circulating on social media and WhatsApp groups. Due to the graphic and sensitive nature of the footage, several pages and community groups have opted not to post the full video publicly, instead directing users to external links or private channels.

Community members and social media users have expressed concern over the growing number of kidnapping and extortion-related incidents reported across parts of Gauteng in recent years. Criminal syndicates involved in ransom kidnappings have increasingly targeted both South African citizens and foreign nationals, with families often contacted and pressured to make payments for the release of victims.

At this stage, it remains unclear whether the matter has officially been registered with the South African Police Service or whether any suspects have been identified. No arrests have been announced.

Members of the public with credible information regarding the alleged kidnapping have been urged to contact SAPS or their nearest police station. Authorities are also encouraging the public not to share graphic content online, as it may interfere with investigations and further traumatise the victim’s family.

Investigations into the incident are expected to continue as police work to verify the information circulating online and determine the circumstances surrounding the alleged abduction.

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Overloaded Malawi-to-Johannesburg Bus Intercepted on N1 in Limpopo

Traffic authorities in Limpopo have intercepted an overloaded cross-border bus travelling from Malawi to Johannesburg on the N1 highway, raising renewed concerns over public transport safety and compliance on South Africa’s major routes.

The bus was stopped during a law enforcement operation on the N1 bypass near Polokwane after officials allegedly noticed that the vehicle appeared heavily overloaded. Authorities later confirmed that the bus was carrying significantly more passengers than it was legally permitted to transport.  

According to reports, the vehicle was designed to carry 65 passengers, but officials discovered that there were approximately 90 occupants on board at the time of the interception. Other reports linked to the same operation indicated that some overloaded cross-border buses travelling between Malawi and South Africa had even exceeded 100 passengers, including minors.  

The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety said the interception formed part of ongoing road safety and compliance operations targeting public transport vehicles operating on major provincial routes. Authorities have intensified inspections of buses travelling between neighbouring countries and South Africa following a series of deadly crashes involving long-distance public transport vehicles.  

Officials reportedly found several safety and compliance concerns during inspections of cross-border buses operating along the route. In similar recent incidents involving Malawi-bound and Gauteng-bound buses, officers discovered expired operating licences, copied licence discs and unroadworthy conditions, including missing wheels on some vehicles. Authorities said such defects place passengers and other road users at serious risk.  

The intercepted bus was impounded while authorities processed the matter further. Reports indicate that passengers were left stranded in Polokwane while transport arrangements and investigations were being handled by officials.  

Transport authorities have repeatedly warned operators against overloading buses, especially on long-distance cross-border routes linking Malawi, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Overloading is considered a major road safety violation because it can affect braking distance, tyre performance, vehicle stability and driver control, particularly during long journeys on national highways.  

The latest interception comes amid increased scrutiny of public transport safety in Limpopo after several major bus crashes in recent months. Authorities have stated that roadblocks and vehicle inspections will continue across the province to identify unsafe vehicles and ensure operators comply with transport regulations.  

The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety has encouraged members of the public to report unsafe or suspicious public transport vehicles to law enforcement agencies as part of efforts to improve road safety and prevent further tragedies on South African roads.