A dog which had fallen down into Kimberley’s Big Hole in the Northern Cape was rescued on Saturday, paramedics said. 

“The dog has been rescued, it is on surface and it will be assessed,” said ER24 spokeswoman Vanessa Jackson.

She said the rescue team worked for five hours to save the dog.

Earlier, Jackson said rigs had been erected to help stabilise the operation.

“A rescue team of seven will go down. They will stabilise one another and provide support.

“Only one person will go down the final couple of metres and rescue the dog,” she said.

The depth of the hole was equivalent to the height of a 50-storey building.

She said because of the distance and terrain it was not possible to throw food down to the dog.

On Friday, ER24’s Christo Venter said the dog had been in the hole for a couple of days.

“The dog had been swimming around in an attempt to find a way out and fortunately found a ledge to rest at, which probably saved him thus far,” he said.

SAPA

North West-People in rural areas must make use of their democratic rights to register for the traditional council elections this weekend so that they can elect leaders of their choice in their respective communities. 

North West Premier Thandi Modise said this earlier today as part of her message to encourage people residing in rural areas to participate in the traditional council voter registration scheduled for today and tomorrow, 23 and 24 of November 2013. 

“We urge our communities to register to be eligible to participate in democratising and strengthening councils that will serve to advance their interests and aspirations within traditional leadership institutions,” said Premier Modise. 

“The election of traditional councils in rural communities is indeed a constitutional requirement and our people must make sure that they take full advantage of their democratic rights to elect the right people for this important task,” said Modise referring to the Traditional Leadership and Governance Act, which provides for the establishment of traditional councils in traditional communities for a term of five (5) years.

Earlier this month, North West MEC for Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Manketsi Tlhape, affirmed that her department in partnership with Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA) was ready to deliver a free and fair traditional council elections to be held in all traditional communities across the province early next year.-TDN

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By Obakeng Maje

Potchefstroom-On Friday evening at around 18:30, Potchefstroom paramedics responded to the scene of a collision on the N12 approximately 30 kilometers outside of Potch towards Johannesburg.

“A truck and two light motor vehicles had collided into one another, where the rear passenger of a VW Polo Vivo had been left with such severe injuries that he had died on scene” Er24 spokesperson in the province, Chris Venter said. 

The front passenger was in a critical condition having suffered broken bones and a head injury, and he along with the driver of the vehicle who had suffered minor injuries, were transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital for further care.

“The driver of the truck and occupants of the second light motor vehicle involved were fortunately not injured as a result of the crash” said Venter.-TDN

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By Obakeng Maje

Johannesburg-Police were forced to reveal Czech Republic fugitive businessman Radovan Krejcir’ whereabouts after he was allegedly arrested last night.

Krejcir was arrested at his mansion in Bedfordview for alleged kidnappong and attempted murder.

Police waited with bated breath at a garage for Krejcir to arrive home.

According to reports, Krejcir’s neighbour acted as spy to let the police about Krejcir’s arrival.

The Czech businessman’s lawyers applied for a court order to let police reveal his whereabouts.

Police said they will hold a press conference later today at Hartfield, near Pretoria.

More than ten people believed to be associated with Krejcir were killed recently.

Two weeks ago Krejcir’s Bedfordview shop was bombed by unknown person believed to be his one of rivals.-TDN

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ABSA Premiership

Result: Ajax Cape Town 1-3 Moroka Swallows

Date: 22 November 2013

Venue: Cape Town Stadium

Moroka Swallows beat Ajax Cape Town 3-1 at the Cape Town Stadium in an ABSA Premiership match on Friday night.

Edward Manqele, Siyabonga Nomvethe and Lerato Chabangu scored for Swallows, while Ajax’s goal was scored by Keagan Dolly.

The loss was Ajax’s first in five games.

Luvhengo Mungomeni had the first chance of the game in the sixth minute, after making a good run forward down the right, but his final shot went over Brandon Petersen’s goal.

Edward Manqele put Swallows 1-0 up two minutes later, as he was played in by Lerato Chabangu, and his shot from the edge of the area beat Petersen.

Siyabonga Nomvethe played in Manqele in the 12th minute, but Petersen was able to make a reflex save to stop the striker’s attempt at a chip over him.

Keagan Dolly had two efforts at goal in a minute, his first in the 22nd minute, forced Greg Etafia to knock it out for a corner, and the second, a long range effort, Etafia was able to punch clear.

In the 38th minute Lebohang Manyama played in Tashreeq Morris, but he was unable to round Etafia who gathered at his feet.

Three minutes later Chabangu had a chance on the other end, but his long range effort went over the bar, and at half-time the score remained 1-0 to Swallows.

Nomvethe made it 2-0 to Swallows in the 51st minute, as he shot into the left corner from a good square ball from Dikgang Mabalane.

In the 59th minute substitute Eleazar Rodgers found himself with the ball in the box, but his back was to goal and his attempt to turn and shoot saw his effort go wide.

A minute later substitute Stelio Ernesto had a chance for Ajax, but his long range attempt went high and wide.

Ernesto had another chance in the 68th minute, but his attempt from the right, was saved by Etafia.

Dolly pulled one back in the 71st minute, after Rodgers forced a save out of Etafia, but he could only parry the ball into Dolly’s path, who made no mistake to make the score 2-1.

But Swallows weren’t finished, and Chabangu made it 3-1 in the 80th minute, as he scored from a set piece, with a good curling shot into the bottom left corner.

Nomvethe had another chance in the 83rd minute, but Petersen was able to make a save, and seconds later substitute Felix Obada had a chance from outside the box, but his shot sailed wide.

Ajax had a chance in stoppage time through Manyama, after the Swallows defence allowed the ball to bounce in the box, but his shot was cleared off the line by Rudi Isaacs.

How They Started:

Ajax Cape Town: Brandon Petersen, Mosa Lebusa, Ritus Krjauklis, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Dominic Isaacs, Abbubaker Mobara, Cole Alexander, Nhlanhla Shabalala, Keagan Dolly, Lebogang Manyama, Tashreeq Morris

Moroka Swallows: Greg Etafia, Luvhengo Mungomeni, Rudi Isaacs, Larry Cohen, Levy Mokgothu, Asavela Mbekile, Giorgi Nergadze, Lerato Chabangu, Dikgang Mabalane, Siyabonga Nomvethe, Edward Manqele.

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By Obakeng Maje

Mmabatho-A man appeared before Kagisano-Molopo Regional Court on Friday for murder and rape.

Solomon “Hammer-man” Moleko briefly appeared in court after more than 10 cases of attack allegedly from this man.

Moleko allegedly carried out this heinous crimes in Mahikeng and its surroundings. He allegedly killed and raped Sassa Manye,15,at Extention 39 and threw her naked body in the veld.

He was allegedly arrested weeks ago and was ‘dubbed’ hammer-man after he robbed unsuspecting residents using his trademark.

Moleko was utterly odious as he left his victims sprawling on the ground pleading for mercy after the ordeal. He allegedly robbed them their cellphones and other belongings.

The case was postponed to 02 December 2013 for formal bail application.-TDN

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