By Obakeng Maje

Taung-Losasaneng residents barricade road between Losasaneng and Pampierstad with burning tyres and stones after they alleged that the North West Provincial government ignores their plea.

According to their leader April Sethula,48 they have been requesting for the road to be tarred,but with no success.

“We urged the North West government to tar the road between Losasaneng and Pampierstad as the road is no go” April Sethula said.

“We protesting because our plea has fallen in deaf ears. The NW government promised that the road will be tarred after the World Cup 2010 as they claim lots of money has been injected in the event” He said.

The protesters were chanting and singing and hauling stones at passingby cars which makes it impossible for drivers to drive-through the area without any hassle.

There were no police visibility around the area to monitor the situation.

“We are not aware of any incident that is taking place and we will check on it” Sergeant Philani Nkwalase said.

This is not for the first this turn of event taking place as back then the residents launched a bid to be moved to Northern Cape province claiming North West government fails them.

By Obakeng Mje

Klerksdorp- North West police arrested a 39 year-old suspect at Extension 3 in Aabama location after he allegedly raped a 17 year-old girl.

According to the victim, a 39 year-old man asked her to company him to the nearest tarvern in the area to look for his friends.

“Our police had arrested a 39 year-old suspect after he allegedly rape a 17 year-old teen. According to the information received, the suspect asked her to accompany him to the nearest tavern to look for his friends” Colonel Metsi said.

“When they couldn’t find his friends,he allegedly took the teen to his house where the ordeal took place” He adds.

He allegedly rape the girl and only freed her the following day. The girl informed her mother and police were called.

A 39 year-old suspect was arrested.

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BY Obakeng Maje

Mmabatho- The police rescued a  25 year-old man accused of house breaking in Montshiwa, Mmabatho North West police said.

“According to the information received on Friday the victim was walking in Ext. 38 when members of the community assaulted him” Colonel Metsi said.

“He ran towards shopping centre in Montshiwa township where the police found him after they received a tip-off about the incident” He said.

“The police searched his house and found suspected stolen goods at his house in Ramosadi.The victim along with his 28 year-old friend was arrested and he also opened a case of assault against the community members” He adds.

There were no visible injuries sustained, however the victim was complain about body pains.

No arrest made on the case of assault awaiting further investigation.  

By Obakeng Maje

Lichtenburg- Police are investigating a case of stock theft that happened at about 17:00 North West police said.

“A 49 year-old Lichtenburg farmer alleges that he lost 30 merino sheep from the electric kraal. He further alleges that the suspects cut the wire and gained entrance to the kraal and stole the live stock worth R50 000” Sergeant Philani Nkwalase said. 

The suspects are unknown and no arrest has been made so far.

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By Obakeng Maje

Rustenburg- the police are investigation a case of business robbery that happened on Saturday at about 19:45 in Rustenburg.

” A 42 year-old shop owner alleges that three unknown suspects entered his shop and threatened him with a fire-arm. He alleged that the suspects took his two cell phones and cigarettes with undisclosed amount of cash” Sergeant Nkwalase said.

“According to the information received, the suspects got away with a silver Opel Bakkie parked approximately 500 meters from the shop” He adds.

The suspects are still at large and investigations continue.

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By Obakeng Maje

Jouberton- On Saturday at about 15:30 police constable was patrolling Extension 1 in  Jouberton township when stopped by a 28 year-old victim who was unable to speak North West police said.

“According to the woman’s boyfriend who joined in later and translated the sign language to the police confirmed that the woman was allegedly raped at Jouberton Hostel while she was asleep” Sergeant Nkwalase said.”

The woman explains that his boyfriend’s friend came in the house and allegedly raped her. The victim was sent for medical examinations and a 36 year-old suspect was arrested” Nkwalase said.

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By Obakeng Maje

Rustenburg-A 36 year old male was found dead with a gunshot wound on his stomach.

“The body was recovered  at about 21:00 in Rustenburg near Marikana road”Sergeant Philani Nkwalase said.

The suspect is unknown and police are investigating a case of murder.

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By Obakeng Maje

Rustenburg- The police are investigation a case of murder after the body of a 35 year-old male was found with two gunshot wounds on his right shoulder North West police said.

“The body was found in Photsaneng Village near Rustenburg at about 14:30” Sergeant Philani Nkwalase.

“The body was found partly decomposed by a member of the community who alerted the police and was taken to government  mortuary for further investigation.

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JOHANNESBURG – The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) on Saturday said it had sent a senior delegation to address striking workers at the Mooiplaats coal mine – near Witbank – to persuade them to end an illegal strike.

Nearly 200 miners have been on an unprotected strike since Monday, when 178 employees were fired by Coal of Africa Ltd  management.

The dismissed employees were protesting against the suspension of four of their colleagues, who allegedly breached picketing rules and terms of a court interdict during a protected strike at the coal mine in October.

They were given a week to appeal their dismissal.

NUM spokesperson Lesiba Seshoka said: “We have sent a delegation to persuade those workers to return to work while we’re engaging management on the possibility of [rehiring] workers that were unfairly dismissed.”

The striking workers make up 48 percent of the mine’s total workforce.

By Obakeng Maje

Banyana Banyana head coach Joseph Mkhonza will use the international friendly match against Botswana at the Moruleng Stadium near Rustenburg on Monday, 10 December 2012 to try out a range of new combinations.

Kickoff is at 15h00.

The clash takes place in Rustenburg because of the partnership with the North West Government’s Department of Sport and Recreation, and the encounter will be used to highlight the provincial government’s focus on 16 days of Activism against Women and Child Abuse which ends on match day – Monday, December 10.

Following the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana’s silver medal-winning feat at the CAF African Women Championship held in Equatorial Guinea last month, Mkhonza has up left-footed midfielder Maite Makola of Kanatla Ladies (Sasol League Free State) and goalkeeper Nthabiseng Masunte from Cape Town Roses (Sasol League Western Cape).

“Both players have been called up to the Banyana Banyana team after being identified at the Sasol League National Championships held in Durban in July this year,” said Mkhonza.

“Makola is a fine passer of the ball and extremely skilful, while Masunte was part of the South African team that competed at the FIFA Women’s Under 17 World Cup 2010 in the Caribbean.”

Banyana Banyana will travel to Rustenburg without the services of captain Amanda Dlamini who is being rested and Amanda Sister, who has family commitments.

In the absence of Dlamini, vice captain and central defender Janine van Wyk will lead the side, while Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies (Sasol League Gauteng) exciting goalkeeper Andile Dlamini seems set to earn her third cap between the posts for the home side.

TUT Ladies (Sasol League Gauteng) midfielder Mary Ntsweng returns to the national team after missing the African showpiece event due to study commitments and her 43 caps will add a wealth of experience to the side.

Banyana Banyana squad to face Botswana:

Goalkeepers:

Andile Dlamini                      (Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies, Sasol League Gauteng)

Nthabiseng Masunte           (Cape Town Roses, Sasol League Western Cape)

Defenders:

Lebogang Mabatle              (Hallelujah Zebra Force, Sasol League Gauteng)

Nothando Vilakazi               (Palace Super Falcons, Sasol League Gauteng)

Janine van Wyk (C)             (Palace Super Falcons, Sasol League Gauteng)

Zamandosi Cele                 (Durban Ladies, Sasol League KwaZulu Natal)

Refiloe Jane                         (Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies, Sasol League Gauteng)

Midfielders:

Leandra Smeda                   (Cape Town Roses, Sasol League Western Cape)

Mary Ntsweng                       (TUT Ladies, Sasol League Gauteng)

Maite Makola                         (Kanatla Ladies, Sasol League Free State)

Nocawe Skiti                         (Cape Town Roses, Sasol League Western Cape)

Gabisile Hlumbane             (Kovsies Ladies, Sasol League Free State)

Strikers:Jermaine Seoposenwe      (Spurs WFC, Sasol League Western Cape)

Portia Modise                        (Palace Super Falcons, Sasol League Gauteng)

Noko Matlou                          (University of Johannesburg, Sasol League Gauteng)

Sanah Mollo                          (Bloemfontein Celtics Ladies, Sasol League Free State)

Andisiwe Mgcoyi                  (Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies, Sasol League Gauteng)

Silindile Ngubane               (Durban Ladies, Sasol League KwaZulu Natal)