‘KZN 26’ to spend life in jail


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Durban – Members of the infamous gang “KZN 26” are likely to spend the rest of their lives behind bars.

Twenty-four members were all given life sentences plus more then 100 years on Friday by Judge Jan Combrink for several crimes, including murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, theft and kidnapping.

Thirteen of the men were sentenced to life and 168 years as they were also convicted of illegal possession of AK47 firearms.

The rest of the men were sentenced to 148 years. One of the accused, Lebohang Mothepu, died during the trial and another, Bhekinkosi Kunene, was acquitted in March this year.

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MEC blames Satan for crimes


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Satan is behind certain crimes in South Africa, North West human settlements and public safety MEC Nono Maloyi said at a ceremony for two crime victims at the weekend.

“Satan has declared war on the people of South Africa, North West province and Coligny,” he said at the reburial of the remains of Reverend Elias Maretlwa and his daughter Leki, at Tlhabologang sports ground outside Coligny, on Saturday.

The daughter, 23, and father, 61, were murdered, allegedly by his wife, and then buried in the bedroom of the family home.

“Satanism is the only wicked force that leads wives to kill their husbands and children, and for men to rape their own children,” Maloyi told the approximately 400 mourners at the ceremony, according to a statement from her office issued on Sunday.

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Flamboyant Italian’s fiery end at air show


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“Thank you for many years of stunning displays and all you did for aviation in South Africa. You will be missed.”

That was the message posted by avid flyer and blogger Garth Calitz on his website in tribute to pilot Gianfranco Cicogna-Mozzoni, who died in a fiery crash watched in horror by thousands at the Klerksdorp air show on Saturday. Nobody was injured on the ground.

The last picture he posted on his Facebook wall was of four planes with the message “Missed you at Rand (airport) this weekend”.

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North West ANC delegates end conference in a fist fight


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North West ANC delegates had a physical fight on the last day of the party’s national policy conference, spokesman Jackson Mthembu says

A North West African National Congress member was addressing the plenary session on Friday when another delegate tried to stop him, Mthembu said.

“One of the delegates grabbed the [microphone] from that person and a scuffle ensued… a scuffle ensued between two or four people. It was a physical fight,” he said.

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BY Obakeng Maje

Belson and Roses United will have to replay their match to determine the Vodacom League winner in the Free State. This comes after the ruling of the Arbitrator on the matter following a protest.

Free State Vodacom League match to be replayed


BY Obakeng Maje

Belson and Roses United will have to replay their match to determine the Vodacom League winner in the Free State. This comes after the ruling of the Arbitrator on the matter following a protest.

CRIME ROUND UP IN NORTH WEST


Rustenburg- One person died and four other passengers were seriously injured when three vehicle were involved in an accident. The incident occurred on Friday 29June 2012 at about 19:00.The four passengers who were injured were taken to Job Tabane Hospital. A case of Culpable Homicide was registered.

 

Phokeng- A 34-year-old male suspect was arrested for Attempted Hi-jacking on Saturday 30 June 2012 at about 00:05.It is alleged that the 32-year-old victim was driving at Phokeng main road when his vehicle stopped. The victim contacted his brother for help, a Toyota Quantum stopped while he was waiting for his brother and a group of guys came out. The victim locked his car doors and one of the suspects broke the window. The victim shot a warning shot and the suspects fled. One suspect was later arrested and charged for attempted Hi-jacking.

 

BY Obakeng Maje

Rustenburg- Police are investigating a case of culpable homicide after seven victims who were in the same vehicle died in an accident. The incident occurred on Saturday 30June at about 18:30 on R24 near Red Rock. The accident was between a Venture and a corolla; six passengers who escaped with serious injuries were taken to Ferncrest Hospital.

 

29n year old woman gang-raped


BY Obakeng Maje

Mooinooi- A 29-year-old victim was gang raped by three suspects on Friday 29 June 2012 at about 23:30. The incident happened at Mamba Informal SettlementIt is alleged that the victim and her boyfriend were from the nearby tavern on their way home when they were confronted by the suspects who pointed them with a firearm. “Allegedly the complainant’s boyfriend managed to run away leaving her behind” Captain Amanda Funani said. The suspects then took the complainant under the bridge where they raped her.

A Suspect arrested after murder


BY Obakeng Maje

Phokeng- Police arrested a 32-year-old suspect for allegedly attempting to kill a 33-year-old victim. The incident happened at Lenatong Section in Phokeng on Saturday 30 June 2012 at about 1:30.

A man murdered in Tshing Location


Ventersdorp- Police have registered a murder case after a body of an unknown male was discovered at Tshing Location on Saturday at about 11:45. According to the information received the deceased was found dead by members of the community who alerted the police. The deceased sustained stab wounds on the neck and on the left side of the shoulder blade.