By Obakeng Maje
Lehurutshe- A 27 year-old accused, Tshepang Molokwane appeared in the Lehurutshe Magistrate’s Court on Monday for allegedly assaulting his 19 year-old girlfriend from Braklaagte to death at about 03:55 on Sunday.
The accused will appear again in court on 8 October 2013 for bail application.
“The suspect allegedly accused the victim of infidelity. The victim who was a learner at a local school at Borakalalo near Zeerust allegedly met the suspect near a local tavern where he assaulted and hit her with a brick” captain Pelonomi Makau said.
Makau said it is alleged that the accused left the victim in the street bleeding profusely.
Members of the community took the victim to the local clinic where she later died.
Police investigations continue.-TDN
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By Obakeng Maje
KOSTER-A 30- year-old Zimbabwean National, Christopher Ndinana appeared in the Koster Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday on a charge of rape. He was denied bail and will appear again on 10 October 2013.
Police investigations continue.-TDN
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BY Obakeng Maje
Ikageng- A 15- year old accused from Extension 7 near Ikageng location in Potchefstroom appeared in the Potchefstroom Magistrate’s Court after he allegedly stabbed his father.
Captain Pelonomi Makau said a teenager appeared before court on Monday.

“It is alleged that the argument ensued over a suspect’s missing dog. The victim allegedly assaulted him and the boy drew a knife where he bludgeoned his dad to death” Makau said.

A 15 year-old teenager appeared before magistrate for stabbing his 48- year old father with a knife on his left shoulder on Sunday. The accused will appear again on 31 October 2013 for bail application” she said.
Police investigation continues.-TDN
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By Obakeng Maje
Magogong- A driver of an Isuzu double cab lost control of the vehicle and overturned at Magogong Village near Taung at the weekend.
“The driver was certified dead at the scene and a passenger sustained serious injuries to his head and was taken to the hospital for treatment” CAPTAIN Pelonomi Maku said.
A case of culpable homicide was opened and police investigations continues.-TDN
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BY Obakeng Maje
Taung- A woman allegedly died after a vehicle she was travelling with veered-off the road and rolled few times. A driver of a bakkie lost control of his vehicle and the bakkie overturned on the R372 road from Reivilo on Sunday.
“One of the passengers was certified dead at the scene and the other passengers were taken to the hospital for medical treatment” captain Pelonomi Maku said.
A case of culpable homicide was launched and investigations continue.-TDN
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By Obakeng Maje
Taung- North West police are investigating a case of murder after a man allegedly killed a woman by assaulting her to her death.
The incident took place on Sunday at Motsweding village, near Taung.
Captain Pelonomi Makau said a man was allegedly ensued in an argument with a 54 year-old woman and that precipitated to a fight.
“A man, 54 allegedly grabbed a stick and assaulted a woman, 54. She died on the scene after she suffered terrible wounds. A 54 – year old suspect was allegedly arrested after police were summoned to the scene” Makau said.
A man appeared before Taung Magistrate’s Court on Monday and was charged with murder.
The accused will appear again on 8 October 2013 for bail application after remanded in custody.
“The deceased allegedly sustained bruises on her face and had an open wound on her forehead and she died on the scene” she said.
Police investigations continue.-TDN
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BY Obakeng Maje
TAUNG- Four accused appeared before Taung Magistrate Court for Business Robbery and they were remanded in custody.
“Four suspects Tumisang Mosiako, Tshepiso Choke, Sekori Lebodu and Paul Matuane appeared in the Taung Magistrates last week on charges of Business Robbery, Assault GBH and Rape. They will appear again on 7 October 2013 for bail application” captain Pelonomi Makau said.
Makau said it is alleged that the suspects forced the burglar door opened and use the window to gain entry and assaulted the victim with an iron over his body.
“According to the information the suspects undressed the victim’s wife and attempted to rape her. The suspects ransacked the house and fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash, cosmetics and airtime vouchers” Makau said.
They appeared before court and their case was postponed until next week Monday for bail application.
Police investigations continue.-TDN
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New South African Football Association (SAFA) President Dr Danny Jordaan continues to receive scores of well wishes from football, government and business communities following his election last Saturday, 28 September 2013.

Dr. Jordaan was overwhelmingly elected to the helm of South African football at SAFA’s Elective Congress with 162 votes to 88 of Mandla Mazibuko, former Vice President of the Association.

Leaders in the football industry, in business and politics sent their congratulatory messages to the new President. The messages vary from, FIFA, CAF, the Presidency of the Republic of South Africa, the PSL, and Japan Football Association to Brand South Africa.

“I am certain that your knowledge, wealth of experience and personal qualities will have an important impact on the further development of our beautiful game in your country. You can rely on my personal support and FIFA’s assistance to reach this goal. The doors of the Home of FIFA are open whenever you wish to discuss any relevant issues concerning the game,” said FIFA President Sepp Blatter in a letter to Dr Jordaan.

“I wish you and your team the best of luck, strength and every success for all the challenges that lie ahead. Please also pass my congratulations to your colleagues who were elected with you.”

Issa Hayatou, President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) also praised the new SAFA boss on his election vcitory.

“It is with great joy and excitement that we learned about your election as the President of the South African Football Association. On behalf of the CAF Executive Committee and the entire African Football family, I would like to offer you my warmest congratulations for your election as President of SAFA, providing the perfect avenue to steer national and club football to new heights,” said Hayatou.

“CAF is confident that your experience, know-how and leadership will benefit not only South African football but also African football as a whole. We look forward to cementing our partnership and exchanges in order to benefit the youth of our beloved continent. We wish you a very successful tenure in your position and rest assured that you can count on the support of CAF to achieve a very successful mission.”

In another letter addressed to Dr Jordaan, the Presidency wished the new SAFA leadership well.

“In welcoming your election, we again emphasise our continued commitment to working with the new leadership of the Association. We are encouraged by your comment on the fact that SAFA would work together under your leadership and that the executive will serve the development of South African football. We certainly wish you well in the new role and let football be the winner as it advances to higher levels in the country,” said Obed Bapela, Deputy Minister: Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation as well as Administration in the Presidency of the Republic of South Africa.

The Japan Football Association believes the new appointment will lead to a greater relationship between the two Associations.

“We are more than sure that your valuable experience till today will certainly lead to further success for your Association. I also hope we can foster relations further between our Associations for many years to come,” said Daini Kuniya, President of JFA.

“The Premier Soccer League would like to extend their warm welcome and congratulate you on your appointment. We truly wish you success during your tenure. You can be assured of our support and commitment,” added PSL CEO Brand de Villiers.

“I am sure that all and sundry would agree that although you are confronted with a difficult mission, you will all never-the-less be up to the task,” concluded Tokyo Sexwale, South African businessman and politician.

Several other good luck messages came from various football federations from across the globe including the USA, Tanzania, Australia just to mention a few.-TDN
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By Obakeng Maje
Johannesburg-Orlando Pirates coach Roger De Sa said they are expecting an open game against one of African football giants Esperance.
Soweto-based club are hosting Tunisians in a quest of qualifying for the final of most prestigious competition in club football.
“We’re expecting an open game and we must be wary not to concede” De Sa said.
Pirates will not be with Patrick Phungwayo who is injured and also the Sea Robbers will be without their enterprising striker Kermit Erasmus who is cup-tied.
De Sa says, Esperance are playing a positive football and is expecting a plenty of attacks from both side.
Esperance comes into this game upbeat as they’ve only lost one game in championship from their backyard.
Pirates will be searching for a win at all cost in the first leg as second leg will be a mammoth task away.-TDN
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By Obakeng Maje
Tlokwe-The daily newspaper reported today that the ANC handed out title deeds for broken and half-completed RDPs in Ikageng Extension 11 one day before the by-election last month, says DA.
Democratic Alliance in the province said it is obvious that ANC is willing to resort to blatant vote-buying to regain power in Tlokwe.
“The DA has been aware of this incident for some time. This project included roughly 700 RDP houses. These houses were officially completed during 2012. But many of the homes weren’t properly finished and remained only half-completed even after a second contractor was appointed. Many others were also of very low quality to the extent that some have become unsafe and have even collapsed” DA Chris Hattingh said.
DA said the provincial housing MEC, Nono Maloyi, saw fit to hand out the long-overdue title deeds for unsafe and incomplete homes the day before the by-election.
“This is fake delivery aimed at securing votes and good public relations in the run-up to an election. The ANC’s fake delivery chickens are now coming home to roost. People in Tlokwe are becoming aware of this tactic, and are rejecting it” he said.
MEC Nono Maloyi handed out 1000 houses tittle deeds to community of Tlokwe three weeks ago.
“The DA wants to advance real service delivery in Tlokwe. That is why we are doing everything we can to ensure stability in the City Council and root out corruption. We are on the side of real delivery that changes lives over time, step-by-step” concludes Hattingh.-TDN
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