By Obakeng Maje
North West- MEC for Human Settlements Public Safety and Liaison in the North West Nono Maloyi, will on Saturday welcome and introduce the newly appointed contractor to the Wolmaranstad community.

The MEC will among others clarify allegations that some opposition parties claim to build houses for some beneficiaries in the area.

“The MEC will officially hand over the project and call on communities to support the contractor during the construction period” departmental spokesperson Be Bole said.

MEC Maloyi is also expected to appeal to the contractor to use local labour for further creation of employment and develop skills among community members.

“Among others MEC will further put the record straight on allegations by political parties who are said to be claiming to be responsible for the constructions of delivering houses in the area” Bole said.

The 914 units project is expected to start by the beginning of November at a cost of over R67 million.
This will take place as follows:

Date: 26 October 2013
Venue: Ext. 15 next to Welcome day care in Wolmaranstad
Time: 10H00
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By Obakeng Maje

Carnavon-A 19 year-old man sanctioned to eight years in prison for attempted rape last week by Carnavon Regional Court.

The atrocity took place back in September when a woman was allegedly walking along Town Dam, near Carnavon approached by a suspect.

“The suspect dragged a woman to the nearby bushes and attempt to rape her. She was assaulted in the process and her husband came to her rescue” lieutenant Adrea Cloete said.

Police said a suspect allegedly overpowered a husband during the squabble.

“The suspect ran for cover and tried to seek help. The suspect dragged a 42 year-old woman deep in the dam where he tried his monstrous act” Cloete said.

Police said community member allegedly heard a woman screaming and went on to investigate.

The community member called other people and hauled stones at the suspect who fled the scene afterwards.

A case of attempted rape was opened at Carnavon Police Station and a man-hunt was launched.

A 19 year-old suspect was arrested later that day and appeared before court for attempted rape.

“On Thursday last week, the suspect,19, was convicted for attempted rape at the Regional Court, Carnarvon. He was sentenced to eight years in imprisonment” Cloete said.

“It was for the first time that Detective Constable Moreetsimang Mogakwe, attached to the FCS unit Carnarvon, investigated such a big case and where he got a good sentence, says police. 

Carnarvon Cluster Commander, Lt Col LD Molomonyane, commended S/Const Mogakwe for his proper and thorough investigation into this matter.-TDN

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Rooi Mahamutsa insists Orlando Pirates are focused on tonight’s Telkom Knockout tie with Golden Arrows, despite the distraction of the Soweto Derby and an upcoming Champions League Final.

Pirates, who visit Kaizer Chiefs in the League on Saturday, will first host Abafana Bes’thende at Orlando Stadium, fresh off their 1-1 draw with Esperance, which set up a continental showdown with Al Ahly next month.

Mahamutsa scored the crucial away goal in Tunisia this past weekend. And while he is delighted with Bucs’ progress in the CAF competition they previously won in 1995, he is wary of the Soweto outfit dropping their guard against Arrows in their quarter-final duel.

“We are determined to win the African Champions League and we are happy to have qualified for the Final. But for now we have a job to do locally – starting with the match against Golden Arrows and then the Derby,” Mahamutsa told his club’s official website.

“What is important for us right now is to maintain our momentum. Winning both matches will give the team the necessary confidence ahead of our first leg against Al Ahly.”

He added: “The morale in the group is good at the moment, we look forward to the match against Arrows. 

“Obviously it won’t be an easy match but I’m confident we will qualify to the semi-finals.”

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Rustenburg-The Deputy Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Rejoice Mabudafhasi accompanied by North West Premier Thandi Modise will hand-over a media classroom sponsored by MTN Foundation to Retlakgona Primary School in Meriting outside Rustenburg in the North West Province this afternoon.

During the 2012/13 financial year, Retlakgona Primary School represented by 

Lerato Kobue, Lesego Lekwati, Ofentse Ngwato put the North West Province on the national map when they emerged victorious at the Baswa Le Meetse (BLM) competitions in the Poetry category at the annual South African Youth Water Summit.

Baswa Le Meetse is one of the projects of the 2020 Vision Programme aimed at educating learners about water resource management and promotion of water sector careers to address the scarce skills challenge. Through this programme learners will be able to transfer the knowledge and skills to their families and communities and ultimately efficient use and protection of natural resource will be instilled and also that learners will choose water sector careers.

The state of the art media classroom sponsored by MTN Foundation is equipped with 21 computers, data projector, multifunctional printer, two modems, two data cards and R1000 internet subsidy for twenty four months. Other prizes include a cash prize of R6000, trophy and a certificate. Learners are the best educators and they are able to change the mindset of their families and entire community.

The MEC of Education, Wendy Matsemela; Executive Mayor of Bojanala Platinum District Municipality, Louis Diremelo and the Mayor of Rustenburg Local Municipality, Mpho Khunou will join the Deputy Minister during the handover.

Venue:           Retlakgona Primary School, Meriting, Rustenburg-North West ProvinceDate:              Wednesday, 23 October 2013Time:   13h00 

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