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Off-Duty Durban Central Policewoman Found Disoriented in Kranskop After Apparent Collision

An off-duty Warrant Officer from Durban Central SAPS has been found in Kranskop after a missing persons alert was issued.

Warrant Officer Rubika Rambarran, 49, was located inside a white Toyota RunX on the R74 in the early hours of Saturday morning. The vehicle had reportedly been involved in a collision, and she was discovered in a disoriented state.

According to her family, her state-issued firearm and spare magazine are missing. There are also suspicions that another person had been in the passenger seat. Her brother was present at the scene and assisted Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) officers who had circulated the alert.

The family believes Rambarran may have been hijacked. Investigations into the circumstances are ongoing.

Images circulating on social media show significant damage to the front windscreen of the vehicle.

Mbekezeli Mbokazi Makes History as First South African MLS All-Star Starter Since Doctor Khumalo

South African defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi has been named in the starting XI for the 2026 MLS All-Star Game, becoming the first South African player to earn the honour since football legend Doctor Khumalo featured in the exhibition match in 1996.

The 20-year-old Chicago Fire centre-back received more fan votes than any other player, securing his place in the league's showpiece event, which will be played at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on 29 July.

Mbokazi's selection caps a remarkable rise for the Hluhluwe-born defender, who joined Chicago Fire from Orlando Pirates in December 2025. Since arriving in Major League Soccer, he has established himself as one of the league's standout young defenders, earning widespread praise for his commanding aerial presence, defensive consistency, and maturity beyond his years.

The Bafana Bafana international will line up alongside some of world football's biggest names, including Lionel Messi, Son Heung-min, and Chicago Fire teammate Hugo Cuypers, when the MLS All-Stars take on the Liga MX All-Stars.

His inclusion marks a significant milestone for South African football and highlights the growing influence of local talent on the global stage.