By Obakeng Maje

Ikageng- Police are searching for a suspect aged between 20-30 after he allegedly raped two female friends North West police said.

“According to the victims the suspect and his friend were accompanying the two female friends to their house and they detoured at the suspect shack” Amanda Funani said.

“The fight ensued between his friend and one of the female and he allegedly threw his friend outside and locked the shack” Police spokesperson said.

The suspect started raping both females and fled the scene afterwards. 

According to police record the suspect has a pending raping case that is due on 14 January.

North West police are still searching for the suspect and a case of rape has been opened.

By Obakeng Maje

Klerksdorp- North West police arrested a 55 year-old man after he allegedly sexually abused a minor police spokesperson Amanda Funani said.

“The incident took place at Kanana location (Extention 14) near Klerksdorp” She adds.

Police were called after the parents of a minor launched a complain. 

“It is alleged that a 55 year-old man who is known to the victim sexually assaulted him on Friday and the ordeal continues again on Monday where a victim’s friend experienced the ordeal” she said.

“The suspect allegedly molested a boy and bought his silence by offering him fireworks. However a friend of a victim saw the whole incident and informed the boy’s parent who in turn called the police” Funani said.

The boy was taken to local hospital where the penetration was confirmed and the suspect will appear before Orkney Magistrate Court on Thursday for sexually abuse charge. 

By Obakeng Maje

Lichtenburg- North West police are investigating a caswe of inquest after an 18 year-old homeless man drown in a river while searching for food.

“It is alleged that Montshiwa Machwisa was searching for food at a nearby dumping site along with his friend near Eeufees Dam when they could not locate any food” Captain Amanda Funani said.

Machwisa allegedly request his friend to swim across the river with hope of finding something to eat police spokesperson said.

He allegedly swim across alone after his friend fvehemently refused to take any risk after realising how full he river was.

“Machwisa allegedly drown in the river and his friend ran for help.

“The divers were called and recovered his body who was taken to state motuary” She adds. 

By Obakeng Maje

Mmabatho- A 31 year-old man died after being stoned to death by five suspects in Madibe village near Mmabatho North West police said.

The victim and his four friends from Modimola village were on a drinking spree at a local tavern and a fight erupted between them and local guys captain Amanda Funani said.

“The victim and his friends from Modimola village went on a drinking spree at Madibe village where a fight ensued between them and local guys” Captain Amanda Funani said.

“The fight was stopped after interference of some other guys in the tavern who mediate. The victim and his friends drank until early hours of the morning and left the area afterwards” She continues.

The victim and his friends ran allegedly ran out of petrol and the gang that they were in a fight with pounced on them.

They allegedly attacked them and pelted stones at them resulting in damaging the car.

“The victims allegedly ran for cover at the nearby house,however the suspects managed to catch a 31 year-old and and stoned him” She said.

The victim was taken to Lekoko clinic and his friends were admitted at Bophelong Hospital.

A 31 year-old victim died from internal bleeding and the five suspects were tracked down by TRT Special Unit.

They will appear in Court on Thursday for murder charge.h

There was sad news in the football fraternity as Witbank Spurs’ general manager Thabo Moroape passed away on Sunday.

Moroape also served as PRO for the First Division club.

Acting PSL CEO Cambridge Mokanyane conveyed his condolences to Moroape’s family.

“We are saddened to hear about Moroape’s passing on. This is a huge loss to his club, Witbank Spurs, and to the League. I would like to convey our heartfelt condolences to his family during this difficult period,” Mokanyane said.

Moroape will be buried on Friday, December 28 in Witbank. A short memorial service will be held at his house in Witbank on Thursday, December 27.

For more details go to kickoff.com

JOHANNESBURG – A Tshwane metro police officer was on Monday arrested for being in possession of three sets of explosives, an unlicensed firearm and a stolen vehicle.

Police raided the 29-year-old constable’s Akasia home this morning.

Spokesperson Matthews Nkoadi said an investigation was underway to determine whether the woman may be linked to other crimes.

“We are trying to find out if we can’t link her to crimes around the area, especially ATM bombings.”

for more details go to ewn.co.za