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Good riddance? “Our mothers and sisters were no longer free to fetch firewood or walk at night because they feared he would attack them with a panga” By Kaizer Nengovhela “I know it is not acceptable to celebrate someone’s death, but this man deserved it.” This was the general sentiment in Kutama and surrounding villages on Monday after the news broke that an alleged dangerous criminal, who was terrorising the local community, had died. The body of Ambani Ramahala (25) was found on Monday by some children in the bushes near Midoroni. He had been stabbed several times and his body had many cut wounds. A prominent member of the Kutama community said that the death of Ramahala caused few tears and many ululations. He preferred to stay anonymous. “There is not a single day that
The body of Ambani Ramahala (25) was found on Monday.
passes without crime being committed in our village. People are robbed, maimed and have their premises broken into by these thugs,” he said. Ramahala was accused of being involved in a spate of robberies, thefts, attacks on residents, and other crimes. From what could be established, he spent time in jail and was released from custody in March this year. Community members describe him as one of the most feared alleged gangsters in the area. In April last year, angry community members of Maebane and Midoroni closed a road leading to the area and burnt the house of Ramahala. This action followed after he had allegedly stabbed and killed Masala “Mageda” Ramashia, a soccer star from Makhitha Runga Birds. Ramahala was arrested early last year after evading the police for almost two weeks. He then handed himself over to the police and subsequently appeared in the Tshilwavhusiku Magistrate’s Court. His case of murder was later withdrawn, because of a lack of evidence. Community members were clearly not upset about the death of Ramahala the past week. “Our mothers and sisters were no longer free to fetch firewood or walk at night because they feared he would attack them with a panga,” one member said. People who spoke to Limpopo Mirror did not want their names mentioned. “Criminals think they can do as they wish in the community. We are tired of crime and the rule of law is taking us nowhere. Beating or killing them will send a strong message out there that whoever wants to indulge in crime should think twice before doing that,” a resident said. The spokesperson for the police, Brig Motlafela Mojapelo, said investigations into the circumstances of Ramahala’s killing were continuing.
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Rape gang target students By Silas Nduvheni Students at the University of Venda are still trying to absorb the shocking news that robbers and rapists are preying on hostel dwellers. Early on Tuesday morning, the thugs broke into an off-campus residence. After robbing the students of their possessions, the two female students were dragged to a nearby bush and gang raped. According to the police, the incident happened at about 04:00. “It is alleged that four suspects, one armed with a firearm, broke into the rooms of three students (living) outside the university premises in Thohoyandou P West,” said Brig Motlafela Mojapelo. A 30-year-old male student was
robbed of money and his cell phone. The robbers then proceeded to the rooms where two female students were staying. They were robbed of their cell phones and a laptop. The two ladies were then dragged to a nearby bush and raped. The secretary-general of Univen’s student representative council (SRC), Mr Yanda Mxaku, said on Wednesday that the news of the robbery and rape had come as a shock to them. “We have met with the parents of the victims on Tuesday, to engage with them,” he said. “We are also worried that the incident happened while those affected students were preparing to write their examinations. We will engage with the management of the
university to grant them a special examination,” said Mxaku. The spokesperson for the university, Dr Takalani Dzaga, confirmed the incident and said that they would offer counselling to the affected students. He condemned such criminal acts. Dzaga also encouraged students to consider taking rooms at some of the university’s accredited residencies, where strict security measures are in place. Police in Thohoyandou have launched an extensive manhunt for the unknown suspects. Anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspects can contact Detective Sergeant Takalani Mulaudzi on 082 487 6319 or call the Crime Stop number, 0860010111.
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