By ObakenG Maje
The North West Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Zukiswa Mbombo has noted with shock the video that portrays Police Officers in a Police vehicle as spectators when they attended to a crime scene in Lomanyaneng, Mahikeng.
The video presents us with contradicting information from the initial information that we received from the report sent to us by the station. This information was that Police arrived at the scene after the incident had already happened, and found the man already dead” Lieutenant Gen. Zukiswa Mbombo said.
The Provincial Commissioner further said Police Officers should know better, as the Police Officers is to ensure at all times that they enforce the law and that law enforcement can never be compromised.
“She said it is only fair that people must allow the law to take its course and never take the law into their own hands. Police are there to ensure that incidents such as this do not happen” Mbombo said.
“The duty of every Police officer is to prevent crime and save lives by also ensuring that perpetrators of crime are brought to book. It is an offence for a crime to be committed in front of a Police Officer” she said.
This has made the Provincial Commissioner of North West to set up an internal investigation to ensure that the Police officers involved are called to account of their actions. She said the outcomes of this investigation will advise her on the relevant action to take against the members concerned.
The Mahikeng cluster commander has also been tasked to ensure that perpetrators who contributed in the gruesome mob justice incident are arrested and brought before the court to answer for their actions.
The Provincial Commissioner assures the public that lawlessness will never be tolerated.
“The South African Police Service has systems in place to deal with Police officers who do not take their jobs seriously such that a life is lost” said Lieutenant General Zukiswa Mbombo.
This follows after a 24 year old woman was murdered on Saturday, 25 May 2013 at about 09:00 at her place by her 25 year old ex-boyfriend who stabbed her with a knife on the chest and died on the scene.
“It is alleged that after the incident, the suspect ran away and the community members who saw what happened followed him and took the suspect back to where the stabbing incident happened. The community members allegedly stoned the suspect until he died.
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DA: ANC Achilles Heel Exposed
By Obakeng Maje
Rustenburg-During a NW MPAC Imbizo in Rustenburg, in which methods and procedures to handle their oversight role in public accounts were discussed, a number of NW ANC Councillors complained about ANC interference in MPAC activities DA NW said in a statement.
“Councillors indicated that interference from ANC structures are impeding their work when they need to address issues of fraud and corruption involving other ANC members” DA Chris Hattingh said.
DA said although the Chairperson of the North West Public Accounts Committee, Patrick Chauke, provided clear guidance about the apolitical and non-partisan approach that Public Accounts committees should adopt, it was clear that NW Municipal Public Accounts Committee are still being held hostage by ANC structures.
“These ANC utterances give impetus to persistent speculation that some ANC structures may be beneficiaries to the proceeds of fraud and corruption and that NW municipal finances have become the target of organised political crime” said Hattingh.
Democratic Alliance vows continue to be vigilant on efforts to block the scrutiny of suspect transactions and will train its MPAC members in fulfilling their MPAC oversight role said Hattingh.
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Police monitoring situation at Marikana after shootings
By Obakeng Maje
Rustenburg-The police are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder after two men were allegedly shot at Wonderkop hostel, at Marikana on Monday.
“It is alleged that the two were shot while at the office of National Union of Mineworkers (NUM)” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said.
Police said that one of victims died at the scene while another one was taken to hospital for medical treatment.
“According to information available at this stage, both men are members and office bearers of NUM” Mokgwabone said.
The motive of the incident is unknown and nobody has been arrested.
Police investigation regarding the matter continues.
The situation is calm and police are monitoring it.
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Two nabbed for murder in Kimberley
By Obakeng Maje
Kimberley-The Police in Kagisho have managed to arrest two suspects in connection with the murder of a 22-year-old male. The murder took place on the night of Friday at Soul City.
“It is alleged that two suspects took the victim out of a certain Shebeen earlier and allegedly stabbed him several times” Lieutenant Donald Mdhluli said. Police said the victim sustained some injuries in the head and died on the scene.
Police followed information received from the community and managed to arrest 19-year-old suspect as well as a 27-year-old suspect on Monday.
“SAPS would like to thank the public for their co-operation as well as its members for the hard-work they have shown” said Mdhluli said.
The two suspects will appear before the Galeshewe Magistrate Court on Wednesday where they will face a charge of murder. The investigation continues.
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North West Hawks Take A Swipe At Card Cloning Syndicate
By Obakeng Maje
Zeerust-Another group of card cloning syndicate arrested by North West Hawks. The two suspects are, Neo Morule ( 26) and Katlego Sekeleko (30) both from Mahikeng appeared before the Zeerust Magistrate’s Court on Monday on charges of Fraud and Possession of suspected stolen bank cards.
“The suspects will appear again on 10 June 2013 for a bail application.
It is alleged that on Friday police received a tip-off that the suspects were interrupting clients at one of the Automatic Teller Machines(ATM) at one of the garages in Zeerust” Brigadier Thulani Ngubane said.
Police arrived at the scene and the suspects were then arrested in their operational area. Twenty two different bank cards were found in their possession said Ngubane.
Police said bank cards found in the possession of suspects were cloned and transactions were done already.
“Some of the cards found to be in possession of the suspects belonged to Police Officers who were also their victims of the card cloning syndicate” police said.
The Hawks had identified that ATM at Zeerust garage as one of the hotspots where card swapping and cloning took place on many occasions.
The Hawks together with the Dog Unit will also visit the respective homes of the suspects in Mahikeng on Tuesday for further search.
“The 43 year-old,Oupa Joseph Mashangu with a lavish house and expensive posh cars who stays in the top suburbs of Klerksdorp, Doringkruin, was also arrested last week on Thursday in Rustenburg when he was caught in the act next to the ATM.
“He appeared in Rustenburg Magistrate Court on the 27th May 213 and he appeared again today and he was remanded in custody until the 5th of June 2013 for bail application” said police.
The suspect had a previous case of a similar nature when he was arrested last year on the 31 December 2012, and he was still out on bail when he was arrested.
The North West Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Zukiswa Mbombo has welcomed the arrest and commended the Hawks for a job well done as card cloning has been one of the major crimes that has engulfed the North West Province, claiming about R2 million.
“The Provincial Commissioner said her concern with these kinds of crimes is that heartless criminals like these, targets the poor and the illiterate where they take advantage of them at ATM’s and clean them off their hard-earned monies”.
The Provincial Commissioner said this has a huge negative impact on the poor people of the province.
She requested the business community around North West province to ensure that they contribute in clamping down off these crimes.
“The Provincial Commissioner further requested that Business people should ensure at all times that they ask for proof of identity from any person that swipes with a card to buy goods and products” said police.
This practice has proved to work on other provinces in curbing these crimes.
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Police looking for three suspects for a stolen car
By Obakeng Maje
Kimberley-Police in Galeshewe are investigating a robbery case following the incident whereby a White Nissan bakkie was stolen and recovered on Saturday in Galeshewe.
“It is alleged that a 22 year-old male complainant was woken-up by howling dogs” Lieutenant Donald Mdhluli said.
Police said he allegedly went to checked what’s happening and noticed that the vehicle has been pushed half-way through the drive-way.
Unaware that suspects were still around, the complainant got inside the car and attempted to start it when approached by three suspects (two males and one female).
“One suspect allegedly used a brick-slab to break into the driver’s window and was reportedly caring a knife with him” Mdhluli said.
The complainant was reportedly stabbed on his chin and sustained some injuries.
Police said the suspects allegedly dragged him out of the vehicle and drove away.
A member of the public alerted the police and led them to the abandoned vehicle.
“The vehicle was found in an open field at Hutse Segolodi Avenue in Galeshewe” said police.
Police would like to thank the public for their co-operation and assistance that led to the recovery of this vehicle.
Police are looking for three suspects and request anyone with information to contact the Galeshewe Police on 053-807 6012 or contact Crime Stop on 0800 10111.
“Working together we can reduce the level of crime”.
The investigation continues.
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A teenager bludgeoned boyfriend after a fight
By Obakeng Maje
Ottosdal-North West police investigating a murder case after a teenager allegedly stabbed her boyfriend to death.
On Friday at about 17:40,a 23-year old man allegedly had an argument with his girlfriend,17.
“A teenager was allegedly involved in an argurment with a her boyfriend that precipitated them to a fight” captain Aafje Botma said.
A girl allegedly bludgeoned a boyfriend with unknown object.
“The deceased sustained stabbed wounds to his neck and was transported to Ottosdal Hospital. He was certified dead on arrival” said police.
The suspect was arrested and is expected to appear shortly in court.
A Murder case is being investigated.
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A driver perish in a fatal accident
By Obakeng Maje
Rustenburg- A 36 year-old man died in an accident on N4 road in Rustenburg on Thursday.
Police said a man was allegedly driving a black City Golf when he collided with a truck.
“A man died on the scene after collided with a truck at Kloof off-ramp and N4 road” captain Aafje Botma.
Police investigation continues and a case of inquest was opened.
A driver of a City Golf was confirmed death by Emergency Service.
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A boy killed while crossing the road
Klerkskraal-North West police are investigating a culpable homicide case after a boy was koncked down and killed instantly on Friday at around 17:43 in Klerkskraal.
“A boy,10 was allegedly trying to cross the road and knocked down by a silver Hyundai” said captain Aafje Botma.
Police said the boy was knocked down and died on the scene.
A 38 year-old driver was also on the scene and a case of cuplable homicide was registered.
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A NWest man jailed for raping a minor
By Obakeng Maje
Wolmaransstad-A 25 year-old suspect sentenced to 25 years in prison at Wolmaransstad Magistrate Court on Wednesday.
The man was arrested after he raped a 13 year-old girl on the 20th of August 2011.
Police said a minor was walking alone in the street on her way home from her sister in tswelelang location.
“A girl was approached by a suspect and threaten her. He asked her to go home with him” captain Aafje Botma said.
This left the girl browbeaten and she tried to escape.
Captain Aafje Botma said the suspect chased after the minor and raped her.
“The girl ran home after a truculent attack. She came across a police vehicle and informed the police about the ordeal” police said.
The suspect was arrested on the 10th of September 2011.
He was sanctioned to 25 years in jail on Wednesday after his final appearance.
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