Daily Archives: June 22, 2012

SUCCESSES IN ZEERUST DURING OPERATION

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BY Obakeng Maje

Zeerust Police in conjunction with the Provincial and Local Traffic Department  held a crime prevention operation from 15 till 17 June 2012 in Zeerust.

 

During the operation there was a high police visibility on foot patrols and stop-and-search operations. Six (6) people were arrested for possession of dagga and were charged R200-00 each.

 

Liquor outlets were also visited during the operation. Six (6) suspects were arrested during the early morning hours of 17 June 2012 for driving under the influence of alcohol, blood samples were taken.

“During the operation twenty-eight (28) suspects were issued with R200-00 fines each for crimes such as drinking alcohol in public, illegal gambling, urinating in public and failing to comply with the National Road Traffic Act” Brigadier Thulani Ngubane said.

 

SAFA/KNBV coaching course for women

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BY Obakeng Maje

The Dutch Football Federation (KNBV), in conjunction with the South African Football Association (SAFA), is busy with the third coaching course for women who aspire to be coaches. The course has been taking place since the 18th  and will end on the 22nd of June in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape. 
 
Twenty-four (24) coaches from all the eight regions of the Eastern Cape Province had been invited, but due to the high demand, thirty-two (32) were accepted. The project will eventually cater for 300 women interested in football coaching throughout South Africa.
 
“We again thank the KNVB for affording potential women coaches this fantastic opportunity” said Fran Hilton-Smith, SAFA Technical Director of Women’s Football.
 
“It will go a long way in assisting us in developing more women coaches for the leagues as well as all the National teams”.
 
Hilton-Smith is an assessor for the course and will assist in identifying coaches for further training within the SAFA coaching framework.
 
KNVB Instructor present for the course, Eric Whittie, is on his 6th course in South Africa.
 
“I have enjoyed all my experiences in South Africa as the diversity of the groups was fun and as  an instructor you have to adapt every time which is also good for my own development and growth. The way colleagues from football development projects in SA like” Stars in their eyes,” specifically Desiree Ellis, Sharon Lombard (both former Banyana players),  Elton Hart, Rohan Bergstedt and Granwil Pienaar help me in projects here is admirable,” said Whittie.
 
List of Participants:

Fikiswa Mthwesi
Gugulethu Diko
Nomaqhobo Mali
Vuyiswa Badi
Ntombizanele Mangali
Linda Matyu
Lelethu Ndamase
Ntombebhongo Ngenanto
Aneliseka Nkomo
Nolubalalo Mbangu
Nthabeleng Mokotso
Thenjiwe Ntamo
Siphokazi Matiso
Tsoalo Madini
Babalwa Mthwa
Nozibele Poro
Zikhona Dastile
Thandiswa Lukhwe
Sindiswa Skade
Mandisa Gongqobe
Zingisa Ntshobodi
Zimkhita Ntozini
Amanda Mayatula
Tembisa Jonas
Ntombovuyo Noki
Akhona Mooi
Nontombi Ntsangani
Tobeka Mapipa
Thandiwe Mciza
Sipokazi Toni
Ayakha Gqoboka
Zandile Njeza

Vodacom and SAFA Launch 2011/12 Vodacom League National Playoffs

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BY Obakeng Maje

The excitement was palpable inside SAFA House as officials, club representatives and media convened to witness the draw for the 2012 Vodacom League Play-Offs, which takes place in Polokwane from 2-8 July 2012.

The tournament, featuring the winners of each of the nine provincial divisions, will be divided into two groups: The four-team Coastal Stream consist of Western Cape (Milano United), Eastern Cape (Tornado FC), Northern Cape (Morester Jeug) and Kwazulu-Natal (Maritzburg City FC).

 The five-team Inland Stream consists of Gauteng (The Vardos FC), North West (Soshanguve Sunshine), Free State (Maluti FET College FC/Roses United FC), Mpumalanga (Batau FC) and Limpopo (Baroka FC).

The teams in each group will play each other in a round robin format, scoring three points for a win, one for a draw and none for a defeat. The winners of each group will secure automatic promotion to the National First Division before facing each other in a ‘final’ to determine the champions of the 2012 Vodacom League.

Matches are scheduled to take place at the Peter Mokaba Sports Complex and at the Seshego Stadium.

“The Vodacom League fulfils an integral role in the development process of football in South Africa. It lays a strong foundation for young players to gain guaranteed experience at senior level alongside more seasoned campaigners,” said SAFA president Kirsten Nematandani.

The Vodacom League contains a special regulation that requires each team to field a minimum of five players under the age of 23 at any time during a match.

Vodacom’s marketing executive manager, Enzo Scarcella said “The experience accumulated from exposure to the Vodacom League has proved invaluable, as can most recently be evidenced by 2011 champions, Chippa United, who are knocking on the door to the PSL after only one season in the National First Division (NFD).”

“The regular attendance of a vast array of scouts from top clubs clearly indicates the important role this league plays in the development process. Indeed, a significant number of the PSL’s greatest stars paid their dues in the Vodacom League, with some even graduating to perform on the international stage,” said Scarcella.

Vodacom will be staging a series of Road Shows in the lead-up to the play-offs, kicking off on Thursday 28 June at Lebowakgomo Unit F Plaza , where fans can gather between 11h00 and 17h00 to be entertained by DJs and MCs, as well as stand the chance of winning fabulous prizes.

In addition, a selection of Vodacom products and services will be on promotion to members of the public. Football lovers and Vodacom customers can enjoy the advantages of a number of outstanding offers from Vodacom that include M-pesa, a simple to use facility that enables the customer to transfer money via cellphone, without having to operate a bank account.
Also, with Vodacom Airtime Advance users are able to get R10 airtime immediately and only have to pay for it the next time they recharge with an extra R1 service fee. Vodacom4Less benefits prepaid or top-up customers by giving them up to 100% of calls within the Vodacom network for free and qualifies them for discounts on calls from the Vodacom network to other networks depending on the time of day and location of customers.

The Vodacom Gig Rig then moves to Polokwane CBD Metropolitan (Shoprite) Centre for the second road show on Friday, 29 June, followed by the final road show at Seshego Zone 1 Shopping Centre on Saturday, 30 June.

“As part of an overall modification to Vodacom’s focus and strategy, this will be the last season that Vodacom sponsors. However, in accordance with our byline , ‘Power to You’, we are primed and ready to stage a memorable occasion that will bring fans closer to their passion than ever before. Entry is free and we encourage as the people of Polokwane to show up in their numbers. You won’t be disappointed, there are some great prizes to be won.
“I would like to thank SAFA for their co-operation and assistance over the course of our partnership. I believe SAFA  is fully capable of running this league to the same high standards as before Vodacom were on board, and will continue to do so in the future,” said Scarcella.
Nematandani replied: “We deeply appreciate Vodacom’s contribution to football in general over the years, but particularly to this important level of the game. Vodacom’s professionalism and expertise has provided SAFA with an excellent template, which will form the basis of our vision for the future success of this event.”

The play-offs promise to provide fans with a week of thrilling excitement, as the teams strain every muscle to ensure that an entire season’s toil ends in glory rather than disgrace. Entry to the grounds is free throughout.

 

A robbery suspect reminded in custody!!!

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BY Obakeng Maje

Zeerust–  Kabelo Molobelwa(27) was arrested on 30 May 2012 for housebreaking an theft in Zeerust. 

The suspect gained entry through the window after removing the iron burglar. 

He took a box safe containing two Riffles, two Pullet Guns, a wheelbarrow, two DVD players and the garage door keys.

“The Police followed the wheelbarrow-prints from the scene, which led them to a house in Ikageleng, Zeerust where the suspect was found in possession of the suspected stolen riffles” Brigadier Thulani Ngubane said.

He appeared before Zeerust Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 1 June 2012, he was denied bail and the case was postponed until 18 June 2012.

He appeared again yesterday, 20 June 2012 an the case was postponed to 27 June 2012 for further investigation.

 

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Delareyville (Sannieshof) – On Monday, 18 June 2012 at about 19:30 four suspects whose age ranged from 27, 32, 27 & 33 were arrested for possession of Unlicensed Firearm and Ammunition.  This happened at the T-junction of Sannieshof/Delareyville, where the police spotted a suspicious vehicle.

 The police stopped the vehicle, search it and interviewed the suspects. A 9 mm pistol, 9x 9mm ammunition, a music system, vehicle tyres and caps, tools, cell phones, liquor, groceries as well as cash were seized.

“The Red Ford Meteor they were travelling in was also confiscated. Allegedly the fifth suspect, a woman is not a suspect but the girlfriend of the shop owner where the confiscated goods were allegedly robbed” Brigadier Thulani Ngubane said.

The four suspects is suspected to appear shortly in court and investigation continues.

A 23 year-old suspect arrested after a rape!

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Mmabatho (Seweding Village) – On Wednesday, 20 June 2012 at about 00:45, the 37-year old victim and her 10-year old daughter were asleep in the house, her son was sleeping in a other room.

It is alleged that she heard someone entering her bedroom, she allegedly  turned on the lights and saw the suspect.

“He asked where her husband was and switched off the light proceeded raping her. Allegedly the son in the other room heard his mother scream and ran to the neighbours” Brigadier Ngubane said.

According to the victim the suspect fled with two phones after noticing a car lights that shone through the windows. The 23-year-old suspect was later traced and arrested.

 

COPS BUST MAJOR SYNDICATE IN MAHIKENG

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BY Obakeng Maje

A major vehicle syndicate boss (32) has been arrested in Mahikeng in the North West Province on Thursday, 21 June 2012.

Three other suspects age 30, 32 and 33-years-old who are believed to be part of this syndicate were also arrested. Operation Navara which has operating for the period of twelve months and is still going on was conducted today, at about 05:30 in the morning in Mahikeng.

 

Crime Intelligence Unit, Lehurutshe Vehicle Identification section and Potchefstroom Public Order Policing confiscated 14 suspected stolen vehicles. Seven, out of fourteen vehicles were confirmed to be stolen, two were found to be tempered with, and five were released as they were found not to be stolen.

 

Among the vehicle recovered was a Toyota corolla, three Run X’s, a City Golf, a Polo Classic, an Audi A4.The vehicles were recovered in the areas such as Magogwe Tlhabologo and Magogwe Koikoi, Ramatlabama 600, Miga Village, Unit 13 and 15 and Montshiwa Township.

 

“According to police information the syndicate modus operandi was to steal cars in Gauteng Province and store them in Mahikeng while making plans to sell them across the border to Botswana” Brigadier Ngubane said.

. Of late the syndicate started selling cars in the local market of Mahikeng

According to the Intelligence led operation most of the vehicles recovered were from Gauteng province and the police suspect there might be an international syndicate operating between, Gauteng, North West and Botswana.

The four suspects will appear before Mmabatho Magistrates’ Court on Monday 25 June 2012.

 

The Provincial Commissioner of North West Lieutenant General Zukiswa Mbombo applauded the three units for their dedication, passion and sleepless nights to see to it that perpetrators are brought to book. She thanked them for not putting their salaries before their jobs. She also warned the perpetrators not to relax because police are watching them. The police are expecting to make further arrests and also to request Interpol assistance for further investigation in Botswana.