By Obakeng Maje

Bloemhof-A motorcyclist died in an accident after he collided with a truck.

North West police spokesperson Lesego Metsi said.

“The police are investigating a culpable homicide case following the death of a 25 year-old motorcyclist” said Metsi. 

He said the deceased was allegedly trying to overtake another vehicle when he collided head-on with an oncoming truck. The accident occurred on N12 Christiana/Bloemhof road on Friday afternoon.  

“It is alleged that the deceased hit the front right wheel of the truck and subsequently the truck`s driver lost control of his vehicle that capsized due to broken front suspension” he said. The deceased allegedly crushed his forehead and was certified dead on the scene. 

The truck driver survived and police investigations continue.

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By Obakeng Maje

Lehurutshe-Police are investigating a case of murder after the death of Petrus Lefallo,21. 

“The deceased was found lying on the street with a stab wound underneath his chin on Saturday morning at about 06:00 at Ntsweletsoku village” colonel Lesego Metsi said. 

Police said the motive of his death is not yet known. No one has been arrested yet and the police are investigating.

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By Obakeng Maje

Rustenburg-A man was found lying in a pool of blood by a passerby at Mfidikwe, near Rustenburg on Friday.

“The deceased was only known as Zukile Mlotywa (age unknown) was found dead in a pool of blood on the street at Mfidikwe” colonel Lesego Metsi said. 

The deceased was allegedly discovered by a passerby on Friday at about 22:00. He sustained an open wound at the back of his head and the motive of the murder is not yet known. Metsi said no one has been arrested and the police are investigating.

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By Obakeng Maje

Ventersdorp-North West police are investigating a murder case after a man was bludgeoned to death at Ventersdorp on Friday.

Titus Rammekwa,31 was allegedly had a squabble with another guy over a chair at a local tavern in the area.

“Eight guys allegedly attacked Mmekwa after he had an argument over a chair” colonel Lesego Metsi said.

Police said Rammekwa fled the scene after he could not match eight guys pound for pound.

“Seven suspects allegedly chased him until he reach the taxi rank, where he was cornered” said Metsi.

It is alleged that one suspect took out a knife and bludgeoned him to death.

Police investigation continues and eight suspects will appear before Magistrate at Ventersdorp today.

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The 9th Southern Africa Music Conference has final arrived.

Starting on 1st – 4th July at Truth Nightclub in Midrand, Joburg, and then moving to Durban’s Docklands Hotel on 9th – 11th July, the conference caters for most in the music industry. 

It caters for hip-hop cats, house heads, artist managers, the behind the scenes to the legalities of the music industry.

Sponsored by the DAC, NYDA and Gauteng Dept. of Sports, Arts and Culture (Joburg event only), this year’s DJU (Oskido, The Maestro, Christos, Vinny Da Vinci, and DJ Fresh) gathering boasts heavyweights in the music industry and Gauteng Sports, Arts Culture & Recreation MEC Lebo Maile set to make the opening speech. 

“From BlackCoffee to Khuli Chana, Hhp, Rocco (France), DJ Sbu, Zakes Bantwini, Chilli M, TBo-touch, Mo Flava, SAMA head Nhlanhla Sibisi and many more, the 4 day event is packed with relevant industry issues that will be passed on to delegates” Mandla Motau said. 

“Also expected to guide music talent are industry experts like Oskido, Vinny, Ralf Gum (SA/Germany), Christos, Greg, Fresh, Chappel (US) and Zinhle, who will speak on these issues and various other relevant and vital subjects”. 

The organisers have taken it upon themselves to create “business savvy musicians, marketers, producers and practitioners”. …and with the music industry vastly moving to digital platforms, this year’s main themes at the conferences are Digital platforms, stakeholders in the market and global opportunities for music. Other topics include:

>The rise of African music (as done by the likes of Dbanj, 2FaceIdibia and more)

>The Power of Radio

>Contracts and Computations 

>The Future of hip-hop >Sustainability

>Budget Studio Setup

>Recording and many other relevant subjects Vinny earlier said: “The one thing that I also think is most important as well is for the youngsters to treat the game as a job – just like any 9 to 5″. 

“I believe that once that happens, they will become business-minded because the industry today is all about business and professionalism” said Vinny. 

He said basically one should try and know the game, know his/her strengths and focus on that and in the end do the best that they can.

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By Obakeng Maje

Mmabatho-Police registered an inquest docket following discovery of a decomposed body of a 41 year-old white male at Madibe-Makgabane village outside Mahikeng. 

“The shocking discovery was made by a passérby yesterday morning on the field outside the village” colonel Lesego Metsi said. 

The deceased had since been identified as Piet De koker.  Police could not rule out a foul play and are investigating the cause of his death.  

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By Obakeng Maje

Klerksdorp-North West police are investigating a culpable homicide after a woman died in a horrific accident yesterday.

The driver of a delivery bakkie,allegedly died after she lost control of her vehicle. 

“The driver and Gonsalves Angelique,18 was allegedly travelling along Parend Street /Pienaarsdorp, Klerksdorp  on Saturday afternoon at about 17:15” colonel Lesego Metsi said.

She allegedly failed to negotiate a curve and lost control of the bakkie that overturned. 

A driver was taken to a hospital and was certified dead on her arrival Tshepong Hospital, Klerksdorp. 

A case of Culpable Homicide is being investigated.

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By Obakeng Maje

Lehurutshe-A girl died at Mosweu village, near Zeerust after she was allegedly knocked by a truck.

A 11 year-old girl was allegedly playing and the truck driver allegedly knocked her down while reversing.

“A 26 year-old woman was delivering water to the village and she allegedly knocked down Reneilwe Motlasedi” colonel Lesego Metsi said.

Motlasedi was allegedly rushed to a local hospital for medical attention. The driver met an ambulance on her way to hospital and Motlasedi was allegedly handed over to the medical team.

“A 11 year-old girl was confirmed dead on her arrival at hospital and police are investigating a culpable homicide case against truck driver” Metsi said.

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North West Premier Thandi Modise has expressed sadness and shock at the horrific accident that claimed 15 lives and left 28 injured. Premier Modise has described the accident that occurred on the R510 Mogwase-Thabazimbi road at around 2:30pm as the worst the province has experienced in recent years.

“In condemning speeding, irresponsible and inconsiderate driving that puts the lives of other road user at risk and undermine efforts to reduce road crashes and fatalities on public roads, we wish to convey our condolences to the families that lost their loved ones in the crash and wish those injured a speedy recovery,” said Premier Modise.

It is alleged that the driver of an overloaded panel van carrying 14 passengers tried to overtake three vehicles and collided head on with the oncoming bus which was carrying 29 people including the driver.

All the passenger who were in the van, 10 males, two females and three children aged between 8 and 12  and the driver reportedly died instantly while the bus driver and his 28 passengers were taken to Moses Kotane Provincial Hospital near Sun City with minor injuries.The Premier said that though intensified law enforcement has assisted to reduce road accidents and fatalities, every road users should support the Decade of Action for Road Safety Campaign and accept that road safety is everybody’s business.

“One death on our roads is a death too many. Despite leaving many widowed and orphaned, road accidents put a strain on our health care system, leave behind untold miseries and many crippled,” added Modise.

She said that the provincial government will do everything to ensure that the families who lost their loved ones received the support and assistance towards the burial of their loved ones.

North West Premier Thandi Modise has called on provincial authorities to clamp down on initiation schools that operate outside the law. This follows the death of a 17-year old at an initiation school at Majemantsho village in Mahikeng over the weekend. 

“Chancers and those who commit atrocities at initiation schools undermine our tradition and culture and should be brought to book. We call on traditional leaders as custodians of our tradition and culture to monitor initiation schools within their areas of jurisdiction and report ill-treatment and illegal operations to authorities,” stressed Premier Modise.     

According to police, two people aged 28 were arrested after preliminary investigations found he had been assaulted, all over his body and head, with a sjambok. SAPS NWest Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Lesego Metsi says that the deceased was found by another initiate lying dead outside their kraal and he called their principal.

The teenager’s family called the police after they were notified of his death on Saturday. The arrested suspects are expected to appear in the Mmabatho Magistrate’s Court on Monday. Earlier in the week on Wednesday 5 people were also arrested in connection with the death of 19-year-old an initiate whose burnt body was found in a shallow grave at Doorenpan in the Ventersdorp District.

According to police, Lesego Cassias Goliath had joined an initiation school on June 12 and between then and the June 24, the deceased was brutally assaulted by the initiation school’s principal and he subsequently died.

It is alleged that the principal and four boys burnt Goliath’s body and buried it at a municipal dumping side.

His remains were found by police with the help of sniffer dogs in a field not far from the initiation school.

The principal, aged 32, and his four accomplices, aged between 17 and 21, were expected to appear in the Ventersdorp Magistrate’s Court soon on murder charges.

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