Community left in shock after recent murders

The community of Phalaborwa has been left in shock after the gruesome death of two women recently.

November 24, 2021

Letaba Herald 1 minute read

The police have launched a manhunt for the suspects who allegedly shot and killed Lufuno Deborah Mulaudzi (27) on Friday night, November 19. The incident happened at about 21:15 at Grey Flats, where the deceased was reportedly with a male companion in front of his rented flat. An unknown suspect approached them and demanded cell phones. Two other suspects also arrived and also demanded cell phones and a handbag.

“The male companion (35) allegedly fled the scene and the three suspects remained with Mulaudzi, where they allegedly shot her and took two cell phones and a handbag and fled on foot. Another woman, Pontsho Ngomane, was laid to rest on Saturday, November 20 after she was allegedly attacked with a screwdriver by an unknown perpetrator.

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It is alleged that she was attacked at around 19:00 on her way home at Namakgale Zone C on November 13. She was found by strangers laying helpless along the road. She succumbed to her injuries at hospital. She leaves behind her son, siblings and her parents. Anyone with information can contact their nearest police station or dial the toll-free number 0860 10 111.

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November 24, 2021

Letaba Herald 1 minute read

Emelda Tintswalo Shipalana

Tintswalo Shipalana, a journalist for the Letaba Herald, has been in the media industry for over a decade. She started her journey in radio, but ended up in print which is her first love. She joined the Herald newspaper as a cadet in 2016, where she graduated with a journalism qualification from the Caxton Training Academy. She also has a qualification in Feature Writing from the University of Cape Town and a Media Management qualification from Wits University. She is completing her BA Communication Science degree with UNISA. She sleeps well at night knowing she is a voice to the voiceless and her work contributes to promoting local talent, businesses and service delivery. Her love for her community keeps her working hard every day.