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THE REPORTER 28 MARCH 2025 · PAGE 9

Former Eastern Cape police officer sentenced T h e c o m p l a i n a n t Following multiple court
immediately reported the appearances, the Mthatha
to 3 years for corruption in RAF bribery case matter to the Hawks. Specialised Commercial
An undercover operation Crimes Court handed down
was carried out on August a t h r e e - y e a r d i r e c t
Written by: Sarene Kloren M t h a t h a S p e c i a l i s e d the necessary accident 22, 2022, leading to imprisonment sentence on
Commercial Crimes Court r e p o r t — a n e s s e n t i a l Xinishe’s arrest while in the March 19, 2025 with no
The Komani Serious Corruption Investigation unit on March 19, 2025. d o c u m e n t f o r t h e act of accepting the bribe. option for a fine.
of the Hawks, in collaboration with the National The case dates back to complainant to file a claim
2018, when a serious motor with the Road Accident Fund
Prosecuting Authority (NPA), has secured three (RAF).
vehicle accident left the
years of direct imprisonment in a corruption case complainant’s brother Xinishe later contacted the
against an ex-policeman. severely injured. Xinishe, complainant, demanding a
who was a police officer at J88 medical form along with
Luyanda Xinishe (47) was direct imprisonment without the time, responded to the a R1,000 bribe in exchange
sentenced to three years of the option of a fine by the scene but failed to complete for completing the report.

'The worst thing to ever happen in the sector':

Eastern Cape Education MEC condemns

TEACHER KIDNAPPING

Written by Wendy Dondolo The Department confirmed learners of the school in
t h a t t h e e d u c a t o r ' s distress.”
The Eastern Cape Department of Education disappearance is being Gade also called on the Eastern Cape Education MEC Fundile Gade has
treated as a high-priority
has condemned the brazing kidnapping of a entire Nelson Mandela Bay condemned the kidnapping of a
case, and a multidisciplinary
teacher at a school in the Nelson Mandela Bay team has been dispatched to (NMB) Metro to take a stand Nelson Mandela Bay educator
District on Monday morning. the affected school to offer against criminal elements in
psychosocial support and their communities.
The 45-year-old teacher We i g h i n g i n o n t h e “We call upon all citizens of Aliwal Auto
was snatched at around 8 conversation, Eastern Cape counseling to distressed the Metro (NMB) to eject
staff and learners.
am as she entered the Education MEC Fundile these elements in our society Dear Valued Customers and Community Members,
school premises. Gade said: “Kidnapping of MEC Gade made a plea to all through working with the
our educators is the worst citizens and authorities to As part of the Aliwal Auto family, I want to take a
Her identity has not been thing to ever happen in the assist in efforts to bring the police and Community moment to share some important news regarding
released. sector. educator home safely. Policing Forum,” he said. our journey and the changes that lie ahead for us.
Eastern Cape police said “Actions of this nature seek “We urge the police and all Police said no ransom
three suspects were seen to undermine the hard- law enforcement agencies to demand had been made and For the past 28 years, we’ve been proud to serve
driving a white Toyota earned democratic right to bring her back as this has left the matter was under our community as a trusted Ford Franchise. During
Corolla. life, in a free country.” her family, colleagues, and investigation. this time, we have built lasting relationships and a
loyal customer base, all of which we truly cherish.
Julius Malema angers Donald Trump However, we have recently made the significant
decision to embark on a new path that diverges
from our affiliation with Ford.
and Marco Rubio after chanting From May 2025, we will no longer operate as a Ford

Franchise. This decision stems from our
'Kill the Boer' - US swings the door commitment to continually evolve and enhance the
services we provide. Yet, I want to reassure you that
open for 'threatened' Afrikaners we are committed to remaining a bustling part of
our community. We will not be closing our doors.
lnstead, we are excited to announce that we will be
Written by: Kamogelo Moichela (Journalist)
transitioning to a thrilling new franchise. We believe
Tensions between South Africa and the United States this change will allow us to offer our customers
continues to spiral after US Secretary of State, Marco high-quatity products at amazing prices, further
Rubio lashed the Julius Malema's EFF for chanting "Kill enhancing your experience with us.
the Boer, Kill the Farmer" at the commemoration of the
Our goal is to ensure that this transition is as
Sharpeville Massacre on Friday.
seamless as possible, and we look forward to
Rubio, taking to social media directed at White farmers. presenting you with more information in the coming
on Monday said that Afri- “South Africa’s leaders and weeks regarding our new franchise and its
kaners who are threatened politicians must take action offerings. Rest assured, our dedication to customer
with violence would be to protect Afrikaner and satisfaction remains at the forefront of everything
welcomed in the US. other disfavoured minorities. we do and we are continuously striving to deliver
This as the US has revoked “The United States is proud EFF leader Julius Malema commemorates the the best for you and your families. However, we
legal status of more than to offer those individuals Sharpeville Massacre where he sang the struggle song regret to announce that we will no longer be able to
530,000 Cubans, Haitians, who qualify for admission to Dubul' ibhunu, angering US president Donald Trump, provide Ford Service Plans or Warranty work for
Nicaraguans and Venezue- our nation amid this Elon Musk and US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. Ford Vehicles.
lans who face real persecu- continued horrible threat of
tion in their home countries violence,” he said on X. for hearing their pleas. Trump suspended financial We want to reassure you that if you do not hold a
and intends closing its bor- “Thank you, President aid to South Africa and service plan, we can still perform maintenance and
ders to over a dozen mostly US President, Donald Trump Trump for taking note of the extended refugee status to service your vehicle without jeopardizing your
African and Arab countries. also waded into Malema Afrikaners, citing concerns warranty. We appreciate your understanding as we
singing the struggle song irresponsible calls for over land expropriation and
Rubio's outcry comes after Dubul' ibhunu when he took violence against Afrika- navigate these changes and sincerely thank you for
EFF leader, Julius Malema to his Truth Social media ners/whites through hate discrimination, tensions your loyalty and support over the years. Your trust
chanted the contentious "Kill platform where he posted a chants such as “Kill the Boer, escalated. has been invaluable to us.
the Boer" song on Human screenshot of Elon Musk's kill the farmer” in South This move followed Presi-
Right Day to mark the tweet in which he said, "Very Africa," he Tweeted. dent Ramaphosa’s signing For any service work or maintenance needs moving
Sharpeville Massacre on few people know that there is “The tragic irony is that the of the Expropriation Act. forward, we encourage you to reach out to your
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about killing white people.” Karoo Ford (+-320km), 40 College Road, Graaff-
Rubio made mention of the against Afrikaners was not crafted to undermine Reinet
contentious Struggle song, AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel, condemned by President business, education, and
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on Monday. Critics claim that been the driving force or the South African fostering divisive rhetoric Cradock
this song has been exploited behind the souring rela- Government. Their silence and escalating violence They will provide you with the same high-quatity
as a call to action for anti- tionship between the US and regarding this gross human against historically margi- service you have come to expect.
White violence, specifically SA took to X to thank Trump rights violation is deafening". nalised landowners.