Yearly Archives: 2012

Two men arrested for grave violation

NEWS Leave a comment

Image

By OBakeng Maje

Police in Tlhabane recently arrested two men for violating graves.

On Tuesday, 21 August 2012, at about 08:00, police received information from a member of public about three suspicious-looking men that were apparently stealing tombstones at a local graveyard.

 
“Police rushed to the identified area and arrested two suspects. The third suspect, believed to be the mastermind behind these thefts escaped arrest.  He fled in white Kia bakkie with false GP-registration numbers” Captain Aafjee Botma said.
 
More than ten graves were vandalised at cemetery. At this stage, the police believe that the thieves are targeting maroon marbles as they are used for the kitchen cabinets. 
 

The minor was released in the custody of his parents and will appear in court soon. On Friday, 24 August 2012, Billy Palai (34) appeared at the Bafokeng Magistrates’ Court facing charges of violating graves.

He was released on free bail and warned to appear in court again on 25 September 2012.

 
 

The Return of “Dj Rickey vs JayT” takes over Taung

NEWS 2 Comments

 

By Obakeng Maje

Taung-This coming Saturday,01 September 2012 will leave fond memories in most minds of Taung residents.

The Return of “Dj Rickey vs JayT” is back in town,alive and kicking.

This will take place at Pudumong Community Hall in Pudumong,near Taung.

The two well renowned Djs will be also launching their Label where dipicted T-shirts will be on display.

“The event will be more epic and we will be having lots and lots of fun. The lne-up is véry hectic, so make sure you come as early as you can to avoid disappointment”

“Only R20 gets you in and security is been taken into consideration. We would like to tell the residents of Taung and its surroundings to come in numbers” Dj Rickey said.

You can also get a T-shirt for only R150. There will be also models and divas who will showcase the branded clothings.

The likes of former Vaaltar FM Radio Personality,Mtshepana and divas like Rehanna, puskicat,Moshoks and many many more.

Winter is over,so start your Summer with clubbing.

Line-ups:NotoriousDj(Vaaltar FM),TP,Dj Rickery(Vryburg) JayT(Dryharts) Nitro Boy,Real Prof-Taung Representer.

For full line-up check the flyer above.

Follow us on Twitter@Taung_DailyNews for more!!!

Pirates might be off the hook for now

NEWS Leave a comment

Image

ORLANDO Pirates appear to be off the hook following violence on Saturday night by their fans during an MTN8 semifinal.

Pirates fans threw firecrackers onto the pitch at Orlando Stadium and fought with fans from SuperSport United.

The Pirates fans were angered by the sending off of Benni McCarthy, and a 3-0 win by United.

The PSL, however, refused to apportion blame to a specific group of fans, saying only that a “faction” was responsible.

Attempts to clarify the PSL’s stance were unsuccessful.

The PSL official in charge of the disciplinary committee, Ntietso Mofokeng, was not available for comment yesterday. PSL acting CEO Cambridge Mokanyane said the league would “not tolerate such behaviour”.

 

On three occasions firecrackers were thrown at United goalkeeper Rowen Fernandez, once resulting in a minute-long stoppage when referee Robert Smith took the players to the centre circle.

 

Plastic bottles were thrown onto the pitch. Mokanyane said: “What we saw. cannot be condoned.

 

“It is not good for us or for the image of football.”

But on Pirates’ website yesterday, fans expressed their disgust. “Referee or not, we as fans were pathetic and barbaric destroying our own stadia,” said a Pirates supporter named Okonkwo. Assassin of Orlando said: “This time we are going to pay! How many suspended sentences do we have pending?”

for more details go to http://www.sowetanlive.co.za

 

Scott cremated,honoured by family

NEWS Leave a comment

Los Angeles – Director Tony Scott has been cremated, and his widow will keep his remains at their Los Angeles-area home.

 

The information is included on Scott’s death certificate, which was released on Monday.

 

The document doesn’t include a formal determination of Scott’s cause of death. Coroner’s officials expect it will take several weeks to finalise their investigation, but they are treating his case as a probable suicide.

 

The Top Gun director jumped from a bridge into Los Angeles Harbour on 19 August. Family and close friends gathered over the weekend to honour the British-born director at a private memorial.

 

His family also announced on Monday that they have created a memorial scholarship at the American Film Institute to help future filmmakers and honour his creative legacy.

 

The last film Scott directed was 2010’s Unstoppable.

 

AP

Do not misuse Marikana: ANC

NEWS Leave a comment

Image

The ANC’s national executive committee (NEC) has asked that the shooting in Marikana not be used for political gain, secretary general Gwede Mantashe said yesterday.

 

 

“The special NEC appeals to all South Africans that nobody must use the tragedy for political and opportunistic reasons,” Mantashe said in a statement.

 

 

 “It the NEC expressed its support for the judicial commission of inquiry and… the composition of the inter-ministerial committee by government.”

  

The African National Congress held a special NEC meeting yesterday. Police opened fire on striking Lonmin platinum mineworkers on a hilltop in Marikana, North West, last Thursday, killing 34 of them and wounding 78.

 

 Workers had been on strike for nearly two weeks, demanding that their salaries be increased to R12 500 a month. President Jacob Zuma appointed a commission of inquiry, headed by retired Supreme Court of Appeal judge Ian Farlam, to investigate  the shooting.

 

Mantashe said the NEC was also looking at reports on local government and its performance.  “This follows the completion of the ANC’s internal monitoring report and the recent Auditor General’s report.

 

 “Both reports had highlighted areas considered to be posing a challenge in the composition and functioning of local government,” he said. A report by AG Terence Nombembe, released in July, revealed that  only five percent of municipalities received clean audits, while none of the country’s metros received clean audits.

Four suspects charged for murder in court

NEWS Leave a comment

Image

By Obakeng Maje

Four suspects are expected to appear before Brits Magistrate court today for alleged murder of a  52-year-old Matemathe Phiri of Bokfontein. 

The  four suspects aged 18, 20, 24 and 35 were arrested on Saturday 25 August 2012 at Dimaketse informal Settlement, Bokfontein near Brits.

“It is alleged that one of the suspect was asleep at her boyfriend’s shack when the victim who is the father of her child knocked at the door. According to the allegations the victim was threatening to burn the shack if they do not open the door” Captain Funani said.

It is further alleged that the suspect and her boyfriend called their friends who were at the nearby tavern and on their arrival they started beating up the victim. apparently when the suspects saw that the victim was in a bad condition they called the ambulance.He was taken to Brits Hospital and later transferred to Mukhari Hospital in Ga-Rankuwa where he later died. 

A case of murder was registered and investigations continues.

 

 

ANC Leaders need to be assessed

NEWS Leave a comment

Image

“No ANC leader is going to lead the organisation for life. It’s five years only,” The Star newspaper quoted Mashatile saying during a gala dinner hosted by Liliesleaf Farm African National Congress branch on Saturday.

 

Without mentioning President Jacob Zuma by name, Mashatile said there must an assessment after a couple of years, “it was not a given that you will be re-elected”.

 

“Our interest is not an individual. People say Paul is in favour of Tokyo for president, others say I’m in favour of Kgalema for president. We are ANC people,” he said to a rapturous applause.

 

Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale, who also attended the dinner, agreed with Mashatile, he said: “Indeed, we were elected for five years.”

 

The ANC will officially open the succession debate in October, ahead of its elective conference to be held in December in Mangaung.

Residents “shocked” by Mamelodi drownings

NEWS Leave a comment

Image

JOHANNESBURG – A community is still reeling from the deaths of four young boys who drowned in a Pretoria dam on Saturday.

It is believed the boys from Mamelodi east had scaled a fence to go swimming in a dam near the Baviaanspoort Prison. 

The bodies of the boys, aged between 9 and 11, were recovered on Sunday morning.

The families of Nkosinathi Maselela, Nthapeleng Laka, Remember Msoma-Mesane and Mpho Mamabolo began frantically looking for them on Saturday morning. 

Maselela’s relative, Martha Mahlangu, said it was not long before they heard the children had gone to the dam.

Mahlangu said police and several relatives found the children’s clothes scattered on the banks of the dam.

Divers searched for around an hour on Sunday before the bodies were found.

Mamelodi police said an inquest docket has been opened.

Two suspects arrested for murder

NEWS Leave a comment

Boitekong Police have arrested two suspects aged 25 for allegedly stabbing to death a 24-year-old victim with a spear. The incident occurred yesterday 25 August 2012 at about 12 midnight at Delela Informal Settlement. It is alleged that the deceased body was found lying on the street with stab wounds on the chest.

 

 

 

According to the allegations the suspects and the deceased were arguing on the street and one of the suspects took out a spear and stabbed the victim. They left him lying on the street and went to a nearby tavern.

 

Police were called and the witnesses who were at the scene identified the two suspects and they were arrested while they were still inside the tavern. A case of murder was registered. The suspects are expected to appear before Rustenburg Magistrates’ Court on Monday 27 August 2012. Investigations are underway.

 

 

 

Still in Boitekong.

 

 

 

A case of murder was registered after a 28-year-old victim was killed at Sondela Township yesterday 25 August 2012 at  about 4:30 am. It is alleged that the deceased was at a local tavern with his friends when he was attacked by two unknown suspects.

 

According to the allegations the deceased and the suspects had an argument . The suspects  stabbed deceased right above of his private parts and on the thigh. The two suspects  fled the scene. Police are still searching for the two suspects and no arrests have been made. Investigations continues.

 

 

20 year old woman raped after drinking spree

NEWS Leave a comment

Klerksdorp-Police arrested 32-year-old for allegedly raping a 20-year-old victim in Kanana Township at extention 3.

The incident happened on Friday at about 21:00. It is alleged that the victim was with her friends on their way home when they met with the suspect.

“The suspect asked the victim to go to the tavern with him and they bought beers. On their way back it is alleged that the suspect grabbed the victim and pushed her to the ground and rape her” Captain Funani said.

After the incident the victim went to the Police and case of rape was registered.

The suspect was later arrested and is expected to appear before Klerksdorp Magistrate Court on Monday.