The South African Police Service (SAPS) have confirmed that they finally arrested the man who allegedly stabbed and hanged Tshegofatso Pule. The Gauteng police say that they have arrested a 31-year-old for the killing of the 28-year-old Pule. The suspected killer will only be named later on after he makes his initial court appearance.

Pule was found stabbed and hanging in a tree in the veld in Roodepoort and her murder shocked the nation and led to more calls for the country to do more to protect women and children.

She was laid to rest last week in Soweto. At the funeral, Pule’s emotional lawyer uncle vowed that he would never again defend any many who is accused of raping or killing women and children. Tumisang Katake, Tshegofatso Pule’s uncle previously represented the man who killed Karabo Mokoena. Katake told mourners at the funeral,Last Saturday I buried my cousin who was killed by a man who was meant to protect her. She was shot with four bullets by husband after they got married in February.

“On Monday morning at 3:30 am I got a call that my niece is no more.

“I’ve represented many criminals including those like the Karabo Mokoena guy. I’ve taken a pledge that if you’ve raped, killed your girlfriend or molested a child – f*tsek!” he said.Police say the suspect was arrested on his way from Mpumalanga but did not give any more details.

Gauteng provincial commissioner, lieutenant general Elias Mawela applauded detectives for their swift work.

He says more arrests may be possible in the case that has shocked the country. Investigations are still continuing.

General Mawela has appealed to communities for any further information that could help police in their inquiries.

– Lesego Marakalla has resigned from Saam after eight years on the show – The actress is reportedly taking a break from acting and wants to study full-time – Skeem Saam viewers were saddened Lesego Marakalla has quit the hit show Skeem Saam. According to reports, the actress is retiring the role of Rachel Kunutu after eight years to study full-time. Lesego played the role of Rachel Kunutu, a fan favourite who trended frequently on social media. Her final appearance on Skeem Saam will be on 19 June. She took to social media to share her farewell message and thank her beloved fans for their support.

Lesego Marakalla, who plays Rachel Kunutu, is leaving ‘Skeem Saam’.
Image: YouTube/ Skeem Saam
After nearly a decade of playing Rachel Kunutu, actress Lesego Marakalla has bid farewell to popular SABC 1 soapie, Skeem Saam.

According to the statement released by Skeem Saam, Lesego is leaving so she can go back to school full time. She added that she isn’t sure if she will ever return to acting.

Lesego expressed her sadness at leaving the soapie and her gratitude for all the friendships and memories made.

“I will miss my Skeem Saam family dearly. I have been with the show for 8 years and I have created some good friendships and memories!” Lesego said.

Even though Rachel, aka “Letjobana”, aka “Marothi’s Dynamite”, has been MIA for weeks now, her name and storyline have kept viewers glued to their screens trying to figure out what her end game is.

The statement neglected to share details of how exactly her departure will unfold, which will leave fans to come up with conspiracy theories until her final episode with the soapie on Friday, June 19.

The production expressed how much they will miss the actress and wished her the best of luck in her future endeavours.

“In her role as ‘Rachel Kunutu Maphuthma’, Marakalla has been one of the show’s leading young ladies, adding to the series’ sustained success over the seasons,” read the statement.

SABC1’s popular series, Uzalo returned to screens yesterday, after a two-month production break due to the coronavirus pandemic.The series shared a video on social media showing its cast members dancing around in excitement of the show coming back.

Gomora is a dramatic soap opera that features the life of the Gomora community, the hurdles that the cast members go through, and how they relate with each other. The highlights of the show are the endless feuds that some of the members have and how they solve them.

Episode 48 – Wednesday, 1st of July 2020 Melusi’s profession is in a critical state, and the worst part is that an old foe has a significant influence on it. Thathi learns something that could lead her to a situation that she might not like. Is she going to realise early enough and make the necessary amends?

Episode 49 – Thursday, 2nd of July 2020 The Dlaminis are in a troubling situation, and they do not have control over it, and an old employee causes trouble for her boss.Episode 51 – Monday, 6th of July 2020 The effort that Melusi has been putting in to get his career back bears fruits, and Thathi goes on with her plan to revenge on her friends who betrayed her.

Episode 52 – Tuesday, 7th of July 2020 Time is running out on Melusi, and he begins to feel devastated, and Thathi’s first day at her workplace does not go as anticipated.

Episode 50 – Friday, 3rd of July 2020 Melusi discovers that even though he is putting in so much effort in his school, the community does not support his effort. On the other hand, the humiliation that Thathi is going through in the hands of her partners brews another conflict.Episode 53 – Wednesday, 8th of July 2020 The partnership that Thathi had with Sonto ends unexpectedly, and Pretty requests to be included in Sonto’s business activities. The feud between London and Ntokozo does not end well.

Episode 54 – Thursday, 9th of July 2020 Thathi realises that the chances of Lorraine changing are very slim, and Sonto promises to do anything for her people. Melusi relentlessly fights for his son.

Episode 55 – Friday, 10th of July 2020 Melusi makes a decision concerning his future. Later, he makes a request to Gladys and Zodwa, and it leaves them astonished. Sonto subjects Pretty to an unfriendly experience, and Thathi challenges the authority once again.Episode 57 – Tuesday, 14th of July 2020 Mazet is forced to return to the simplest and most important things, without thinking that it could interfere with her mission with Thathi. Gladys offends the people in her family when she decides to help Alex’s biggest foe.

Episode 58 – Wednesday, 15th of July 2020 Things go south for Mazet, and she ends up in danger, and Gladys makes a decision that interferes with her relationship with Ntokozo. The decision also makes her alienated in the community.

Episode 59 – Thursday, 16th of July 2020 Thathi’s plans do not go as she anticipated, and the conflict in the Dlaminis house heightens. London faces some dangerous people; how will things turn out?

Episode 60 – Friday, 17th of July 2020 Gladys fears for her life as she is left with London, who does not seem to have the best intentions towards her. Meanwhile, Thathi is forced to get rid of two bodies.Episode 61 – Monday, 20th of July 2020 London manages to get out of trouble, although she blackmails Gladys to get her freedom. Stuart manages to escape from Sonto’s custody, and this makes Mazet and Thathi horrified.

Episode 62 – Tuesday, 21st of July 2020 Sonto reaches out to her informants to try and gather information about Stuart, and someone steals from the Dlaminis. Who could this person be?

Episode 63 – Wednesday, 22nd of July 2020 Thathi is ready to pursue her job as a hijacker, and London engages in illegal trade. On the other side, Gladys faces the truth of her situation.

Episode 64 – Thursday, 23rd of July 2020 Thathi’s first hijacking does not go as she planned; will it get her into trouble? Gladys has no clue about the danger that she is imposing on herself by being involved in London’s affairs, and an unwelcome visitor unexpectedly shows up at the tavern.

Episode 65 – Friday, 24th of July 2020 The Dlamini house