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22-year-old South African man allegedly m8rders girlfriend, stuffs her body inside suitcase and buries it in shallow grave
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A South African man accused of m8rdering his 23-year-old girlfriend, Zinhle Mchunu, is set to apply for bail in late January 2026.
This follows his initial, brief appearance at the Umlazi Magistrates Court on Monday, December 22, 2025.
22-year-old Themba Xaba allegedly k!lled Mchunu, a University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) student from Ladysmith who was due to graduate next year.
He is accused of putting her body into a suitcase and burying it at the Umlazi where he was renting.
Mchunu’s body was discovered after about a month of being reported missing.
The alarm was first raised on November 22 when Mchunu’s sister, who lives in Gauteng, received a call from Xaba.
A family member, who requested anonymity, recounted that Xaba told the sister he had fought with Zinhle, resulting in her packing three pairs of pants in her suitcase and leaving late at night. Xaba claimed he did not follow her and assumed she had gone to her ex-boyfriend’s residence.
The family found this explanation suspicious and decided to travel to Durban around November 24 to meet Xaba at the police station for an explanation.
However, as they were en route, Xaba left Durban and went to his home in Ladysmith.
The family member also revealed that Xaba was found in possession of Mchunu’s bank card and cellphones, and that November WhatsApp conversations had been deleted.
Mchunu’s friends had already reported her missing and alerted the family and police to text messages where Xaba reportedly asked his landlord for tools to dig the ground.
“We arrived in Durban and went to the police station where we introduced ourselves as the parents,” the family member said.
“We were taken to where Xaba resided, and the place was searched for any clue, but nothing was found.”
While searching the yard, the family noticed a destroyed wall but didn’t see anything else.
“When questioned about the tools, Xaba claimed he needed them to burn rubbish. “We saw where he had burnt stuff, but no one thought of digging further,” she added.
With days passing and Mchunu still missing without updates from the police, the family decided to hire a private investigator, who began providing them with updates.
The situation changed dramatically on December 19, when the family received a late-night call from the police telling them not to sleep as they were on their way to Ladysmith with an update.
“When the detective arrived, he asked for water, and at that time I felt nervous, and they had asked for her ID,” the family member recalled.
After drinking water, the detective explained that they had driven to Bergville and picked up Xaba. Initially, while driving him to Durban, Xaba denied any knowledge of Mchunu’s whereabouts or her d3ath. He spent a night in the cells, but on the following day, he asked to speak to the detective. Xaba then confessed to k!lling Mchunu, putting her body into her suitcase, and burying her.
“I’m assuming that he only spoke because they were now going to search the residence he rented with the dogs,” the family member speculated.
During his court appearance on Monday, Xaba reportedly sent a message through his mother, expressing his sorrow and claiming the k!lling was a mistake.
“He is going to appear again on January 26, and he intends to apply for bail,” the family member stated.
The family is currently awaiting DNA results to proceed with funeral arrangements. Mchunu also left her three-year-old daughter, who is said to be constantly asking about her mom.
The incident was confirmed by KZN police spokesperson, Constable Thenjiswa Ngcobo.
“The suspect appeared before Umlazi Magistrates Court on December 22, 2025,” Ngcobo said.
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Armed bandits on Tuesday night attacked Ingawa town in Katsina State, injuring several residents and looting homes, just weeks after a peace parley was held with local government officials and traditional leaders.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
The attack was contained in a post shared on X on Wednesday by security analyst Bakatsine.
According to Bakatsine, the assailants attacked the town heavily armed and moved from house to house.
Bakatsine said the bandits operated for hours, carting away valuables and causing fear among residents.
Some people were reportedly injured during the attack, while many others fled their homes for safety.
“Yesterday night, armed bandits attacked Ingawa town in Katsina State, moving house to house with heavy weapons, looting residents and injuring people. This comes just weeks after a peace parley with the LGA officials and traditional leaders in Kankia LGA.
“What does this attack say about the credibility and enforcement of the peace deal?,” Bakatsine wrote.
As of the time of filing this report, there was no official statement from security agencies or the Katsina State Government on the attack.
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BREAKING NEWS: Video of ark built by Ghanaian Pastor who is claiming God wants to destroy the earth with flood just like the days of Noah
BREAKING NEWS: Video of ark built by Ghanaian Pastor who is claiming God wants to destroy the earth with flood just like the days of Noah
Video of ark built by Ghanaian Pastor who is claiming God wants to destroy the earth with flood just like the days of Noah
Drama is unfolding in Ghana following the circulation of a video showing an ark allegedly built by a Ghanaian pastor who claims God has revealed that the world will be destroyed by a flood, similar to the biblical account of Noah.
The pastor, identified as Prophet Eboh Noah, has reportedly constructed eight arks and warned that only those inside them will be saved when the anticipated flood occurs. The prophecy, which he says will be fulfilled on December 25, has prompted panic, curiosity, and widespread reactions both online and offline.
Reports indicate that large numbers of Ghanaians have been trooping to the site in an effort to secure space inside the arks ahead of the predicted “judgement on earth.” Videos and images shared on social media show crowds gathering around the structures, fueling debate and concern across the country.
Earlier in the year, Ghanaian authorities briefly arrested the prophet in connection with his claims. He was later released after officials determined that making religious prophecies does not constitute a criminal offence under the law.
The development has continued to draw public attention as Christmas Day approaches, with many questioning the impact of such predictions on public safety and social order.
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A 22-storey building located on Martins Street, Marina, Lagos State, caught fire on Wednesday, 24th December.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
According to information credited to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the fire started on the 4th floor and has spread to the 6th.
At the time of filing this report, firefighters are on the ground working to contain the fire, Naija News reports.
According to a situation report by LASEMA, the fire at the building, which serves as a warehouse for clothing materials, started at about 5 p.m.
The Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, narrated that the number of casualties could not be ascertained yet as rescue operations were still ongoing.
“Upon arrival of the Shark Response Team at the scene, a 22-storey building (Great Nigeria Insurance House) was found to have been engulfed by fire.
“Preliminary investigation conducted by the Shark Response Team revealed that the fire started from one of the apartments on the fourth floor and quickly gained momentum, spreading to other parts of the floor and escalating upwards to the sixth floor within the 22-storey building.
“Currently, the number of casualties cannot be ascertained, as firefighting operations are still ongoing,” Oke-Osanyintolu said.
Similarly, the Controller-General of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, said there has been no record of casualties as firefighting and rescue efforts continue.
“The fire is currently affecting up to the fifth floor of a 25-storey building. It originated on the fifth floor and has spread downwards from that level.
“The affected building is primarily used for warehouse storage and the sale of clothing materials, with corporate offices and a few shops also located within the premises. There has been no record of casualties as firefighting continues,” Adeseye stated.
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