MASILONYANA NEWS

14/12/2025

MASILONYANA NEWS 187 EDITION 📰🗞️

13/12/2025

[UPDATE] The Brandfort Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences unit traced and arrested the mother of an abandoned 2-day-old infant in Brandfort. This is after the newborn infant was discovered and rescued on Friday, 12 December 2025 at about 15:00 near the hiking spot on the R30, Theunissen.

A male person and his cousin were walking to the hiking spot when an unknown African male informed them about a baby underneath a tree in the vicinity.

The good Samaritans immediately investigated the area and found a few days old male infant. As heavy rain was imminent, the travellers took the infant home and immediately contacted Theunissen police and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The medical practitioners transported the baby boy to a local hospital for medical observation and care.

The 25-year-old mother was arrested and charged with attempted murder. She will appear in the Theunissen magistrate court soon.

13/12/2025

The police in Theunissen are investigating a case of child abandonment after a newborn infant was discovered and rescued yesterday afternoon.

On Friday, 12 December 2025 at about 15:00. Near the hiking spot on the R30, Theunissen. A male person and his cousin were walking when an unknown African male informed them about a baby underneath a tree in the vicinity.

The good Samaritans immediately investigated the area and found a few days old male infant. The baby was wearing a beige baby grow with a grey baby hat, was wrapped in a grey-coloured baby fleece blanket with white dots.

As rain was imminent, the travellers took the infant home and immediately contacted Theunissen police and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The medical practitioners transported the baby boy to a local hospital for medical observation and care.

Theunissen SAPS has opened a case of child abandonment and are appealing to the public for any information that may assist in locating the mother or any family members of the abandoned child to contact Detective Captain Jerry Motaung of the Brandfort Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit on 071 682 5093, Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or drop an anonymous tip-off on MySAPS App.

The police commend the travellers and the unknown informant for their swift and compassionate action, which resulted in the baby's safe recovery.

12/12/2025

[MISSING PERSON] Winburg police are looking for assistance from the public to locate 62-year-old Maditaba Eunice Mokhele, who is reportedly .

According to information, Maditaba was last seen on Sunday, 7 November 2025 at about 17:45. She allegedly left home without informing anyone where she was going. An Initial search was conducted, and she was still not found.

The missing person was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, grey jacket, black skirt and white sneakers.

Police are appealing to anyone with information on the whereabouts of Maditaba Eunice Mokhele, to contact D/Constable Siyabonga Letebele of the Winburg Detectives on cellphone number 082 466 7678 or the Number 08600 10111 or alternatively information can be sent anonymously on the .

10/12/2025

A 34-year-old man made his first court appearance today, 10 December 2025 in the Brandfort Magistrate's Court. He is facing a charge of murder.

It is alleged that on Wednesday, 10 December 2025 at about 00:50 police were summoned to a scene of an alleged stabbing incident in Phahameng location. Upon arrival at the scene, members were directed to the back of the house. Where they discovered the body of the 41-year-old male lying motionless on the ground. The victim was discovered with stab wounds on his shoulder and chest. He was certified dead on the scene by emergency services personnel.

According to information, the two siblings had an argument over electricity usage. The victim then attempted to stab his younger brother with a knife. However, he was allegedly overpowered by the suspect, who took the knife from the victim before fatally stabbing him.

Police confiscated a knife alleged to be used in the commission of the crime. Investigations are underway.

Mbaipheli Joseph Dintwe (34) was subsequently arrested for murder. He appeared today, in the Brandfort Magistrate's Court. The matter was postponed to 15 December 2025 for bail application.

09/12/2025

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28/11/2025

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27/11/2025

TWENTY YEARS IMPRISONMENT FOR R**E

The Bultfontein Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit has welcomed the sentencing of a 25-year-old man who was found guilty of r**e in the Theunissen Regional Court. The accused, who was the victim's stepfather, was sentenced to twenty years imprisonment for the heinous crime committed against his stepdaughter.

The incident dates back to July 2023, when the victim was 15-years-old. The victim was residing with her mother, siblings, and stepfather in Theunissen. During this period, the victim's mother was frequently absent due to a high-risk pregnancy, requiring her to be admitted to the hospital.

During the mother's admission, the stepfather repeatedly called the victim to sleep with him on the floor where he was sleeping. He sexually assaulted her numerous times, resulting in a pregnancy. The victim sought a termination of pregnancy and was forced to lie to her mother, claiming her boyfriend was responsible, due to threats from her stepfather.

The victim kept the secret for nearly two years until she finally disclosed the abuse to her traditional healer trainer and her mother. Following the disclosure, a case was officially opened in June 2025.

Constable Theo Weilbach of the Bultfontein Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit was assigned as the investigating officer. Working closely with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) I Maklein, Constable Weilbach meticulously and tirelessly gathered all necessary evidence. The investigation led to the prompt arrest of the stepfather.

The accused was convicted and sentenced in the Theunissen Regional Court to twenty years direct imprisonment.

25/11/2025

Today at Theunissen town hall, the Executive Mayor of the Lejweleputswa District Municipality and the Mayor of Masilonyana Local Municipality launched 16 Days of Activism, partnering with the Film and Publication Board.

Community and different stakeholders formed part of the gathering.

18/11/2025

The Free State Department of Human Settlements is in search for rightful beneficiaries. Details below: