Monthly Archives: May 2012

OPERATION CLEAN-UP IN MAHIKENG BEAR FRUITS

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BY Obakeng Maje

MAHIKENG: On Friday, 18 May 2012 Police conducted a crime prevention operation in Mahikeng, Mmabatho, Lomanyaneng and surrounding villages. 

The aim of this crime prevention operation was to give a clear signal that Police will maintain a zero tolerance approach for the weekend.

 

During the operation, 44 suspects were arrested for different crimes such as possession of stolen property, rape, drinking in public, possession of dagga and unlawful gambling.   

Raids were also conducted at different businesses, households and all kind of vehicles were stopped and searched during the operation.  During raids, police acted on a tip-off and the following property was recovered and confiscated: 11 Plasma Television screens, 1 water cylinder, 1 printing machine, 2 meter boxes, 1 television stand, 1 double bed and 1 plastic bag containing clothes.

 

Members of the community who might have lost any of the above mentioned items in the past, are advised to contact Captain Ezekiel Rakodi in person at Lomanyaneng SAPS to claim their property. Identity Document as well as proof of purchase are essential for claiming the property.

Captain Ezekiel Rakodi can be contacted on (018) 397 – 5201 during office hours or alternatively on 082 374 0269.

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CHRISTIANA: It is alleged that on Friday, 18 May 2012 at about 23:00, a 20-year-old victim was walking in the street in Khuma when the suspect came following her. 

“Allegedly the suspect grabbed her at the street corner, she was then forced to the ground, undressed and raped” North West SAPS Spokesperson Sam Tselanyane said.

The suspect is known to the victim and is still at large. Police are still searching for the suspect.

A WOMAN RAPED AFTER THEY WENT ON A DRINKING SPREE!!!!

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BY Obakeng Maje

TAUNG: The complainant, a 31-year-old woman was on Saturday, 19 May 2012 allegedly drinking liquor with six male friends at the suspect’s place in Manokoane Village.

After some few drinks, she fell asleep and it was then that the alleged rape occurred.

“The suspect is known to the complainant and is still at large. Investigation continues” Warrant officer Sam Tselanyane said.

A 68 YEAR MAN RAPED A 14 YEAR GIRL IN KHUMA!!!

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KHUMA: A 68-year-old man is expected to appear soon before the Stilfontein Magistrates’ Court for allegedly raping her 14-year-old granddaughter for some time. 

The last incident happened during the night of Monday, 14 May 2012. 

“It is alleged that The victim cried hysterically when asked to do the oral reading work by standing in front of the whole class at one of the high schools in the area and read out loud.  The teacher investigated what the matter was and it was then that the rape ordeal came to light” North West SAPS Sopkesperson warrant officer Sam Tselanyane said.

The victim’s aunt was called to the school and was informed about the incident. She denied the accusation against her father. 

Allegedly the matter was reported previously to the family but it was kept as a family secret. 

It is also said the family dismissed the allegations and said they were caused by witchcraft and the devil.  Police were informed and the suspect was arrested on Sunday, 20 May 2012.

 

A SCOURGE OF RAPE CONTINUE TO BE A SERIOUS CONCERN IN THE PROVINCE

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BY Obakeng Maje

Police are seriously concerned about the number of rape and sexual offence cases that are reported daily in the Province.  Since Friday, 18 May 2012, a number of rape and sexual offence cases were reported.

 

ITSOSENG: A 28-year-old Bangladesh National is expected to appear before the Itsoseng Magistrates, Court on Monday, 21 May 2012 on a charge of soliciting or enticing the commission of an indecent act. 

The incident happened at Shaleng Village in Bodibe.  It is alleged that on Friday, 18 May 2012 at about 11:30, a 16-year-old mentally ill victim was send to the shop to buy spice and matches when the suspect called her behind the counter.

“The suspect allegedly tried to bribe the victim with 4 sweets and ordered the victim to kiss him and she refused. The suspect removed the victim’s t-shirt and started to kiss her breasts. He then ordered the victim to kiss his private parts and she did” Warrant officer Sam Tselanyane said.

  He then let her go, but the victim reported the incident and the suspect was later arrested. 

A 37-YEAR-OLD WOMAN ALLEGEDLY LURED TO BUY A CAR THEN ROBBED

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WOLMARANSSTAD:   A 21-year-old suspect is expected to appear before the Wolmaransstad on Monday, 21 May 2012 on a charge of armed robbery.

  It is alleged that on Friday, 18 May 2012 at about 13:15, the complainant, Lindiwe Octavia Nzama (37) arrived in Wolmaransstad with her colleague. 

The two were allegedly there to go and buy a car from a certain guy.  After meeting the middle-man at a fast food outlet in Wolmaransstad, they were taken to Tswelelang to meet the seller of the car.

 

Upon arrival at a certain house in Tswelelang, the victim was asked where the money was, of which she took out.  Suddenly a group of +- 20 armed men entered inside the house, threatened the victim and her colleague with firearms and robbed the victim of R40 000,00 in cash.

  “The victim and her colleague were then instructed to get in their Toyota Corolla and drive away.  They then drive to the Police station and reported the matter” Warrant officer Sam Tselanyane said. 

Police managed to arrest 1 suspect.  All other suspects are still at large and investigation continues.

5-YEAR-OLD GRADE R LEARNER DIED ON HER WAY TO SCHOOL!!!

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LEHURUTSHE: Police in Lehurutshe are investigating a case of Culpable Homicide that happened on Friday, 18 May 2012 at about 07:10.  It is alleged that a 5-year-old girl, Remofiloe Mogwera was in the company of her mother when the accident occurred. 

Allegedly the deceased attempted to cross the road to join her co-learners at Pitso Tolo Primary School who were on the other side of the road in Ntsweletsoku Village. 

The driver of the Toyota Corolla that was travelling straight tried to avoid the accident, but it was already too late.  The girl was certified dead at the scene and a case of Culpable Homicide is investigated.

 

POLICE NEED YOUR HELP TO LOCATE THIS PERSON!!!!

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By Obakeng Maje

Attached missing person for publication,  please here with missing person, Willem Jacobus Jonker who went missing from Wolmaranstad. 

He is 51-years-old.  He was last seen in April 2012 by a friend at the Ultra City garage in Klerksdorp.

 

Any person with any information regarding Willem Jacobus Jonker is requested to phone the investigating officer in this case, Cst Seboco of the Wolmaransstad Detective Service at 018 – 596 9400 or 078 332 3546

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UNREST AT LESETLHENG VILLAGE CAUSES A HAVOC

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MOGWASE: The community of Lesetlheng Village near Moruleng have since last week been engaged in protests and barricading the road between Lesetlheng Village and Pilanesberg mine. On Thursday, 17 May 2012 during the day, the unrest led to criminal activities whereby stones were thrown at vehicles passing on the road between Lesetlheng Village and Pilanesberg mine and one vehicle was damaged as a result.  

 

Police in Mogwase together with Rustenburg Public Order Police attended the scene and controlled the situation. It is alleged that during the night of Thursday, 17 May 2012 the protesters gathered again on the road and continue throwing stones at the vehicles travelling on the road between Lesetlheng Village and Pilanesberg mine.

Allegedly drivers were requested to pay a certain amount of cash before they could be allowed to pass using that road.  A bus belonging to Amandelbult mine transporting employees to their respective homes was set alight during those protests in Lesetlheng Village, but no one was injured during that incident.

 

Police received information in the morning of Friday, 18 May 2012 that the same group of protesters approached learners of Kgamanyane High School in Ramoga Village near Lesetlheng. 

Learners were forced to join the protest and the School Management Team had no choice but to release the learners to go home. 

 

Two cases of malicious damage to property were registered and Rustenburg Public Order police are currently monitoring the situation.

TWO ARRESTED FOR POSSSESSION OF SUSPECTED STOLEN STOCK

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ZEERUST:  Two suspects were arrested in the early hours of Wednesday, 16 May 2012 at about 01:05 at Leeufontein in Enselsburg road. 

Police were busy patrolling at Leeufontein area when they noticed a suspicious white open bakkie, (TATA Tipper) carrying a number of goats with one passenger at the back. 

The Police then followed the bakkie and attempted to pull it off the road.

 Allegedly the passenger who was seated at the back of the bakkie, when he realised that Police were following them, he jumped off from the bakkie and disappeared in the dark together with other goats. 

Only two goats remained behind in the bakkie.  The driver of the bakkie, Tshepo Abram Mogaladi (25) was arrested after the Police managed to stop him, he could not produce any proof of ownership and the other suspect Ernest Sibando Mogwe (26), who fled from the Police was arrested later the same day at Mokgola village.

 

“The two appeared briefly before the Zeerust Magistrates’ Court today, Thursday, 17 May 2012 for possession of suspected stolen goats to the value of R1200-00.  They were both remanded in custody and the case was remanded until Thursday, 24 May 2012 for formal bail application and further investigation” Brigadier Thulani Ngubane said.