Modder Rivier- Police are investigating a case of Possession of dagga in Modder Rivier. 

This comes after the arrest of two male suspects, Andries Williams (38) and Eddie Jansen (27) on Saturday. 

“Police received a “tip-off” that there were people that were busy packaging dagga next to the river in Modder Rivier” Lieutenant Donald Mdhuli said.

“Police quickly followed-up the information and allegedly found the two suspects still busy with making packages” He said. 

Police seized about 117 pokes of dagga. 

The two were arrested and are appeared today at Kimberley Magistrate Court. 

The SAPS would like to thank members of the community for their contribution in reducing crime by feeding us with information that lead to arrests such as this one.

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SABC Internship Programme 2013

By: Jobs Editor on JAN 14

Want to gain workplace experience in the exciting world of Broadcasting? Then the SABC Internship programme is for you!

This is an exciting opportunity for graduates that have a 3 or 4 year Degree/ diploma from accredited and recognised tertiary institutions in the following disciplines to participate in the SABC internship programme.

Closing Date: 21 January 2013

Internship TypeMinimum requirements for participation in internship

Finance (Ref: GS/001)3/4 year Diploma /degree in Financial Management / Accounting

Procurement  (Ref: GS /002)3 / 4 year diploma / degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics

Human Resources – Learning and Development (Ref: GS/003)3 / 4 year diploma / degree in Human Resources Development / Management / Education and Training

Internal Audit  (Ref: GS/004)3/ 4 year diploma / degree in Auditing / Financial Management

Legal Services  (Ref: GS/005)Degree in Law

Sport Production  (Ref: GS/006)Diploma / Degree in Television and Media

Marketing (Market Intelligence) (Ref: GS/007)Diploma / Degree in Marketing / Marketing communications

Information Technology (IT) (Ref:Tech/001)

National diploma / degree in Information technology

Technical aptitude

Electrical Engineering  (Ref:Tech/002) (Light Current only) For the Completion of P1 & P2 components of the qualificationRelevant diploma/degree in S4 Electrical Engineering Light current 

Above average academic record

Science; Math and English in matric

Radio, Television, digital communications, Signal Processing and networking subjects will be an added advantage.

Radio Production (technical)  (Ref: Tech/003)

NQF level 5 diploma in Sound Engineering

Maths and science as matric subjects

Graphic design  (Ref:Tech/004)

Understanding of CS5 ADOBE Premium Production Suite and Autodesk 3D Max 2012

Knowledge of animation graphics in the field of production and/or New Media.

Excellent end user computing skills

Provide a show reel on DVD of their creative work. (prerequisite)

Television operations  (Ref:Tech/005)

Relevant NQF L4 /L5 qualification in Film and TV Production / Film and Media studies

Media libraries / Archives  (Ref:TV/001)

Relevant Degree/ Diploma in library science

Media Strategy – Radio / TV (Sales) / Operations / Trade Marketing (Ref: Com/001)

Media Planning/ Marketing Diploma/ degree

Good communication (verbal & written), interpersonal and presentation skills

High level of computer literacy (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Knowledge of advertising industry would be advantageous

Graphic design (Ref: TV/002)

Understanding of CS5 ADOBE Premium Production Suite and Autodesk 3D Max 2012

Knowledge of animation graphics in the field of production and/or New Media.

Excellent end user computing skills

Radio Programming  (Ref:RD/001)

Diploma/ Degree in Media Arts and Drama or Media Studies

Indicate the station/ Province you are applying to:

Lotus FM (English) KZN

Thobela FM (Sepedi) Limpopo

Munghana Lonene FM (Xitsonga) Limpopo

SA FM (English) Gauteng

5FM (English) Gauteng

Radio Marketing  (Ref:RD/002)

Diploma / Degree in Marketing / Marketing Communications

(Indicate the station/ Province you are applying to:

Lotus FM (English) KZN

Thobela FM (Sepedi) Limpopo

Munghana Lonene FM (Xitsonga) Limpopo

SA FM (English) Gauteng

5FM (English) Gauteng

Internal Communications  (Ref: SH/001)

Relevant diploma / degree in Media Communications / Public Relations / International Relations / Marketing Communications / Journalism

Logistics  (Ref: SH/002)

Relevant Diploma / degree in Logistics/ Transport and logistics /

Journalism (News)  (Ref: NW:001)

Relevant degree/ diploma in Journalism

Travel and Tourism  (Ref:SH/002)

Relevant diploma/ degree in Travel and Tourism

Public Relations  (Ref:SH/003)

Relevant diploma/ degree in Public Relations

International relations (Ref:SH/004)

Relevant diploma/ degree in International Relations/ Affairs

Project management (Ref:SH/005)

Relevant diploma/ degree in Project management

Logistics  (Ref:SH/006)

Relevant diploma / degree in Logistics Management

Finance  (Ref:SH/007)

Relevant diploma / degree in Financial Management / Accounting

Film and TV Production  (Ref:TV/003)

Relevant diploma/ degree in Film and TV (Media)

Marketing  (Ref:TV/004)

Relevant diploma / Degree in Marketing / Marketing Communications

Film and Media Studies  (Ref:TV/005)

Relevant diploma/ degree in Film and Media Studies

Minimum Requirements

– Matric certificate (Maths and Science for IT and Finance internships is a prerequisite)

– Successfully completed a 3 year degree / diploma in the discipline the application is being made

– Be computer literate with MS packages. MS project in certain disciplines will be an advantage.

– Be a South African citizen and under the age of 25.

– Have excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written)

– Be prepared to enter into a learning agreement for 10 months commencing on 1 March 2013

– Aptitude tests and other criteria will be utilised to determine suitability and entry onto the programme.

– Please note permanent employment after completion of the programme is not guaranteed.

How to Apply

Interested individuals who meet the above criteria and requirements for the relevant internship and who are willing to be part of the exciting and challenging world of broadcasting are invited to forward applications by emailing:

– The completed SABC Internship application form (Together with supporting documents as required. Incomplete applications will disqualify the application)

– A concise 1 page CV (CV to detail current competencies, experience and skills)

– Certified copies of SA identity, matric certificate, diploma / degree, academic transcripts and other documents as required in the application form).

Applications should be emailed to: giyosedd@sabc.co.za

Closing Date: 21 January 2013

PLEASE INDICATE IN THE SUBJECT BOX OF THE E-MAIL FOR WHICH INTERNSHIP THE APPLICATION IS MADE AND THE SUPPORTING REFERENCE NUMBER WHICH IS INDICATED IN RED NEXT TO THE INTERNSHIP TYPE OF THE ADVERT. INTERNSHIP APPLICATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE SABC WEBSITE. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

No late applications will be considered

If you have not had a response within 4 weeks after the closing date, then please consider your application as being unsuccessful and no correspondence will be entered into

Durban – Eleven men have been arrested by the Hawks over the past week in connection with a series of ATM bombings in KwaZulu-Natal.

A group of ten men were arrested near the Mozambique border after being found with explosives and firearms. The eleventh suspect was arrested earlier in the week.

Over the previous week local media reported that a gang of white men with military training were behind the series of ATM bombings in and around the Durban area.

However Hawks spokesperson Paul Ramaloko rubbished the claims and announced further arrests were imminent.

“We are confident that we managed to close the net for this syndicate, and it is not a white syndicate at all.

“We are confident that we arrested most of them and expect to arrest not more than five more.” Ramaloko said.

The gang is set to appear in the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.

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A local football magazine has been informed that Ghanaian defender Mohammed Awal has agreed to join Orlando Pirates, but the deal hinges on whether his current club Maritzburg United will agree to release him.

Awal, who is in Ghana’s Africa Cup of Nations squad, has agreed a three-year deal with Bucs according to our informant.

“It is now up to the two clubs [Pirates and Maritzburg United] to agree terms,” a source reveals.

Maritzburg boss Farook Kadodia couldn’t be reached for comment.

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Cape Town – An SABC car was stoned by striking farmworkers in De Doorns in the Western Cape on Monday, the public broadcaster reported.

SABC radio news reported that its team was interviewing striking workers at Stofland informal settlement when stones were hurled at the vehicle.

A picture of the car, showing a shattered back window screen, was posted on Twitter.

No injury was reported.

Last week, another journalist’s vehicle was torched during protest action. The car, which belonged to an Independent Newspapers journalist, was overturned in De Doorns and set alight on Wednesday.

Police patrol attacked

Earlier, police said one of its foot patrols was attacked in De Doorns on Monday morning.

Warrant Officer November Filander said the officers were attacked around 03:00 while patrolling an informal settlement in the Western Cape town.

“I was informed that the officers used a stun grenade and not rubber bullets to disperse the group,” he said.

The three were arrested for public violence. One was allegedly found in possession of dagga.

“The affected farm striking areas are quiet at this stage. Police are still monitoring these areas.”

Farmworkers in De Doorns want their minimum R69 daily wage increased to R150.

The strike began on August 27 last year, and was called off on December 4 and resumed on Wednesday.

Since the strike resumed on Wednesday, De Doorns has been the epicentre of violent clashes between protesters and police.

On Thursday, police used a water cannon, fired rubber bullets and stun grenades in an attempt to disperse thousands of strikers who pelted them with stones.

A truck was hijacked and set alight on Saturday morning.

CCMA offers to intervene

A total of 125 people were arrested between Wednesday and Sunday in connection with the strikes, mostly for public violence.

The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) offered to intervene in the strike on Saturday saying it had the authority and the skills and experience to mediate a solution.

“We have offered our services – which we are empowered to do in matters of public interest – and trust that the parties will respond positively to our offer,” executive director Nerine Kahn said in a statement.

The CCMA said they were in a position to mediate a binding short-term agreement while the parties wait for a sectoral wage determination by the labour department.

By Obakeng Maje

Police cannot hunt with the hounds and run with the hares-NWest Premier Thandi Modise

The arrest of two policemen for their alleged criminal activities over the weekend is commendable and should sent a unequivocal message to rogue policemen that “they cannot hunt with hounds and run with the hares”, North West Premier Thandi Modise said on Monday.

In expressing appreciation that the arrest was a result of a tip-off from members of the public, Premier reiterated her earlier comment that the involvement of police in crime undermines the confidence that the public has on law enforcement therefore everything should be done to uproot elements within the police service involved in crime.

“We call on our communities to support efforts to rid the police service of criminal elements. There should be no place in the police service for officials who have a link with criminals and or involved in crime.” stressed Modise.

According to police, the two Gauteng policemen and two other men were arrested in Bakerville, near Lichtenburg on Saturday afternoon. They had purportedly bought two “diamonds” for R7 000, and on finding they were fakes, returned to confront the two sellers.

The suspects allegedly threatened and intimidated the house owner with death when 

 they could not find the sellers at the house where the deal was struck.

Captain Pelononi Makau confirmed that two police service pistols were seized when the four were arrested.

The four are expected to appear in the Lichtenburg Magistrate’s Court today on charges of kidnapping and intimidation.

Eastern Cape – An Eastern Cape woman wrestled with a suspected armed robber who shot her husband at their shop in Mqanduli, according to a report on Monday.

The Dispatch Online reported that two men, dressed in black, entered the shop on Thursday night while Nolungile Wiwi was serving customers.

“They walked in. They looked smart. One of them took out a R20 note and asked for cigarettes. He immediately withdrew his hand and reached towards his waist and took out a gun,” she told the Dispatch Online.

“In shock, I pounced on him and grabbed his (gun) hand and told my husband to duck. While I was holding onto his hand he pulled the trigger, hitting my husband in his upper back.”

According to the report, the bullet hit the counter first and then entered Tefayo Wiwi’s shoulder before entering his spine.

The men calmly walked out of the shop as she screamed for help.

“So far we are following a few leads, but we do not know exactly who was involved,” Police spokesman Major Zamukulungisa Jozana told the Dispatch Online. – Sapa

By Obakeng Maje

Taung-South Africa has again capture the headlines across the world. 

This time South Africa is making waves for all wrong reasons. The world has doped beloved “Mzansi” as the “World’s Capital of Rape” after spate of rapes experienced in the country.

According to statistics one out of four women in SA has been raped and the figures might be sky-high as there are unreported rapes.

South Africa has dethrone other African counterpart,Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC).

This past weekend, a 43 year-old man was arrested for raping his 10 month old niece in Orkney,near Klerksdorp.

Many dignitaries and NGOs organisations alike condemn the deeds and encourage every woman to go and report any sexually assaults.

“I believe those who are caught being at the wrong side of the law,they need to be disciplined” NW premier Thandi Modise said last year.

She also proposed that if they were caught their genitals must be removed.

South Africa is a democratic country,but so far some NGOs believe the country has not done enough to protect women.

The rape is scourge and need to be dealt with.

South African president,Jacob Zuma was once accused of rape.

Zuma was accused of raping an HIV positive woman bacl then and was acquitted by court.

The court did not find Zuma guilty and instead said sexually intercourse was consensual.

To those who found guilty,a harsh sentence need to be imposed on them to send a strong message.

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Mpumalanga – Seven people were killed near Balfour on Monday morning when a mini-bus taxi overturned, the Mpumalanga safety and security department said.

Spokesman Moeti Mmusi said nine seriously injured people were taken to hospital in Balfour and Heidelberg.

It is believed that a tyre burst on the vehicle, which had been travelling on the R23 close to the provincial border with Gauteng. – Sapa

The North West Province is ready for the Afcon tournament following a briefing, and an assessment of the Royal Bafokeng stadium, including the preparedness of law enforcement officers.

North West MEC for Human Settlement, Public Safety and Liaison, Nono Maloyi has announced that 1 700 law enforcement officers will be deployed in Rustenburg, to ensure the smooth running of the tournament in the province.

Public Safety MEC Nono Maloyi says: “We are more than ready, all the systems are in place, all the teams are on the ground and structures are set up.” Rustenburg will host a group of Death , Togo  ,Algeria, Tunisia and Cote’ Dvoire matches. 

Tickets sales have also picked up impressively. The local organising committee is optimistic, that, at least, between 80 and 90 000 tickets will be sold, before the tournament kicks off.

Happy Matlapeng of the North West Organizing Committee says: “The sale of tickets has increased drastically in Rustenburg. The number is expected to increase more after consulting the miners.”

The current security in Rustenburg will be beefed up until the end of next month.

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