By Obakeng Maje

Pampierstad- Nothern Cape police are investigating an arson case after three kids burnt to ashes.

It is alleged that three kids were sleeping in their bedroom along with their sister at Lower Majakgoro in Itireleng village.

“Three kids were burned to death after the room they were sleeping in caught fire. The cause of the fire is unknown currently and we will like anyone with information to come forward” Warrant officer Thuso Setumisho said.

According to information received,the neighbour saw a fire smoke coming out of the house and whistle for help.

The eldest kid who was also in the house survived as she escaped after realizing that the house is on fire.

Unfortunately three kids aged 1 to 8 could not escape the blazing fire.

Police opened a arson case and investigations continue.

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By Obakeng Maje

Brits- Three suspects who were arrested for allegedly murdering a well-known boxer, Corrie Sanders appered briefly before Brits Magistrate Court.

Samuel Mabena,25 is linked to another murder in Southpansdrift near Brits.

“Mauritz Oberholzers was killed in his plot at Brits and Mabena was arrested” said Adele Myburgh.

A 65 year old man was allegedly shot on his leg and beaten to death by his alleged perpetrator.

“Mauritz was allegedly beaten to death by shovel and his wife survived after went in hiding” Myburgh said.

The wife was hiding in  bathroom after she heard suspects storming in their matrimonial house.

Another suspect,Paida Fish,20 is also linked to other crimes.

He is linked to five house robberies and assault in Thabazimbi.

Mabena appeared for murder charges in Brits three weeks ago and all three will remain in jail.

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Photo:(vehicle burned during road freight strike)

By Obakeng Maje

Klerksdorp- Police are investigating a culpable homicide case after six people perished in a horrible accident.

“On Saturday at about 18:08 two vehicles, a silver Audi and a silver Polo Vivo collided head-on on the Hartbeesfontein-Klerksdorp road” North West police said.

“All occupants of both vehicles died on the scene. In the Polo Vivo, was a 20-year old Beunette van der Merwe who was a driver. The Polo overturned and rolled to the side of the road after the collision” she yelled.

Inside the Audi five men occupied in and also perished.

Their identities are not known as their vehicle caught fire after the collision and they burned beyond recognition.

The 20-year-old was on her way home from Klerksdorp towards Mahikeng and the Audi was travelling towards Klerksdorp.

A Culpable Homicide case is being investigated.

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A male nurse has been arrested for allegedly raping a pregnant patient at an Eastern Cape hospital, the provincial health department says.

The 25-year-old complainant was admitted to Taylor Bequest hospital in Mount Fletcher last week with complications during her pregnancy.

“It is alleged that the patient complained about constipation and requested help from the nurse,” said spokesman Sizwe Kupelo.

“He assisted her on Friday and when she again experienced the same problem on Saturday, he allegedly ordered the patient to go to the toilet.

“That is where the alleged rape took place.”

Kupelo said the nurse, aged 45, was due in court in Matatiele on Monday.

The Eastern Cape health department was planning to suspend him.

“We will not allow him to consult with the patients until the investigations are completed,” said Kupelo.

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By Obakeng Maje

BOONS – On 2012-09-29 at about 09:00, a farm worker from the Boons-district discovered abandoned explosives and firearms in a bushy area, while bulldozing the field to get rid of blue gum trees.  The driver of the bulldozer informed the farmer, who alerted the Police.  

Members from LCRC and Explosives’ Unit were summoned to the area and the following explosives and weapons were seized: 

10 x SPM limpet mines (without igniters)

10 x VZD – 1M igniters for the SPM limpet mines (without detonators)

10 x mechanical detonators for the VZD – 1M igniters

14 x F1 hand grenades without igniters

5 x RGD hand grenades without igniters

2 x metal tins – sealed containing 20 x igniters for the hand grenades

2 x “Stechkin” pistols with holsters and 2 x empty magazines

8 x loaded magazines for the pistols 

126 x 9 mm rounds

14 x boxes containing 224 x 9 mm rounds

 The area was searched with a metal detector and the following remnants of limpet mines were also recovered:

1 x SPM limpet mine (broken in two) (without igniter)

Front piece of a SPM Limpet mine (without igniter)

All the mentioned items were wrapped with layers of glad wrap plastic, tin foil and tape. 

“Some of the items are very rusty, as it is suspected that it must have been buried for more than 10 years” captain murburgh . 

Items originate from the Old Eastern-block Countries. 

The items have been buried in green rubbish bags underground. 

The items were taken for ballistic testing. 

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By Obakeng Maje

Potchefstroom-Two teenagers were raped by a 28 year old suspect North West police said.

The gruesome event took place in Potchefstroom in the North West.

“It is alleged that two teenagers aged between 16 and 17 were walking at a sport ground,near OR Tambo Hall in Ikageng when being approached by a suspect” Captain Adele Myburgh said.

“Both victims tried to run away,but a 17 year girl was tripped a perpetrator. He allegedly threaten her with a knife and ordered her to lie on the floor” she continues.

According to reports received, a 16 year old teenager was also raped. 

“A suspect also grabbed 16 year old girl, and allegedly continue to satisfy his needs” Captain Adele Muburgh outlined.

A a man was arrested arrested after men passing by saw the ordeal.

The suspect was arrested and handed in to the police.

He will soon appear at Potchefstroom Magistrate Court for assault and rape charges.

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