MDLADLA - Three men, aged between 23 and 27 years, were arrested by Tonga police on Friday night. The suspects were found in possession of stolen property including DVDs, a video machine, amplifier, 3 cellphones and a bicycle. The men were apprehended and taken to the Tonga police by the local community policing forum members.

It is alleged that the suspects were looking for a dealer to buy the stolen property when the arrest took place. After the arrests were made the legitimate owners of the property were identified. The men’s first appearance was on Monday this week when they were charged with a case of possession of stolen property, theft and housebreaking charges. The alleged culprits could not afford the bail amount due to financial difficulties and so they were remanded back to police custody.

PHIVA- A man, of approximately 40 years old, was killed when he was hit by a car while cycling to work on Monday at about 05:00am.

The deceased was hit by a blue Nissan 1400 bakkie which came up behind him and hit him when he was trying to cross the road. The driver stopped and reported the matter to Tonga police who are still investigating how the accident occurred. The driver of the car has not been arrested.

MBUZINI- Thoko Nsingwane, 37, and her son Mlungisi Shabangu, 15, were arrested by Mbuzini Police for importation of illegal goods.

MZINTI - All she needed was a lift from Mzinti to Naas, but her simple request turned into a nightmare journey.

“Unfortunately, it was late so there were no taxis available at about 20:40 on Sunday,” claimed the victim, Nomcebo Ngobeni (27), “so I accepted a lift in a white Toyota Tazz with only the driver in it.”