- Suspected thieves broke into a home in Tongaat, South Africa, stole valuables and made a bizarre stop to eat chicken and drink a cold drink before escaping.
- The South African response unit said the thieves even used a microwave to heat food and tried unsuccessfully to steal the refrigerator.
In a bizarre break-in at Saunders Circle in Tongaat, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, suspected thieves helped themselves to chicken and cold drinks during the break-in, according to reports.
According to Response Unit South Africa (RUSA), police responded on the afternoon of Thursday 30 October 2025 after receiving reports of a burglary.
Upon arrival, they discovered the suspect had forced open the back door and security door to enter the home. Property was ransacked and valuables including a flat-screen TV, an air fryer and cash were stolen.
RUSA said the suspect even used a microwave to heat food before eating and drinking inside the house. They also tried to remove the refrigerator but were unsuccessful.
The case is currently under investigation.
In other news… John Ameh, brother of the late Ochanya Elizabeth Ogbanje, has become emotional in an interview as he calls for renewed efforts to get justice for his sister.
During a recent appearance on a television channel, Ameh revealed that his family has been overcome with emotion since the renewed public attention on Ochanha’s case.
He described the renewed attention as “painful” and said it reopened painful memories of his sister’s ordeal and untimely death.
“It’s heartbreaking. I mean, we’re traumatized all over again by renewed calls for justice in the Ochaniya case. But we’re kind of comforted by the outpouring of support from Nigerians from all backgrounds. I’ve had a lot of calls from Nigerians. It’s been really difficult for us as a family. It’s been another challenging time for us, having to relive the unexpected circumstances that led to Ochaniya’s death.” he said.
Ameh expressed his frustration at the inequalities in Nigeria’s justice system, which he believed worked faster on the rich and influential than on ordinary citizens.
“Think about it, if she were the daughter of a noble man, would something like this happen to her? Would something like this happen to our family? Of course not, of course not.” he said.
He added that Ochania’s death exposed how social and economic inequalities continue to impact access to justice in the country.
The grieving brother made a strong appeal to the President, First Lady and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to ensure that all those involved in his sister’s suffering and death are held accountable.
“Unfortunately, if the Inspector-General of Police, including the First Lady and the President of Nigeria, if they are truly in charge of this country, they must find these people and bring them to justice, no matter how long it takes,” John said.
He stressed that no matter how long it took, those responsible should be fully punished by law. He believes that true leadership can only be demonstrated when justice is served for the disadvantaged rather than the privileged.
Ame said despite the emotional pain of reliving the past, the support from Nigerians has given his family some comfort and hope.
“I feel a little comforted by the support from Nigerians from different backgrounds. I got a lot of calls from Nigerians.” He noted that he expressed his gratitude to all those who continue to support their pursuit of justice.
