Daily Archives: February 6, 2014

Three rescued from floods in Morokweng


Morokweng-Three people who were nearly swept by floods after they were stranded on roof tops of their cars in the Morokweng areas near Ganyesa were rescued by Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Fire and Rescue Services on Thursday.   

 

This follows reports that heavy rains in the area caused widespread flooding across Morokweng and neighbouring villages.

 

“The District Disaster Management Centre is monitoring the situation closely and if necessary it will escalate a request for the Provincial Centre to call on the South African National Defence Force to assist in airlifting communities trapped in far flung areas,” said Premier Modise.

 

According to reports, flooding wreaked havoc in central Morokweng on major roads linking Morokweng to neighboring areas such as Tseoge, Bonabona, Pomfret, Vosterhoop, Morokwaneng and Tosca, making road travel almost impossible in those areas. 

 

“Officials from the Provincial Department of Social Development are currently conducting a need assessment.  We will await their report to determine if any relief efforts are necessary”, said Premier Modise.

 

Hundreds of villagers in areas around Dikgwane wetland are reportedly the most affected as they are being inundated by water overflowing from the local swamps.-TDN
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N West man arrested for an attempted rape


By Obakeng Maje
Potchefstroom-North West police arrested a suspect after he allegedly attempt to rape a girl.

The atrocity took place on Tuesday at Ikageng location, near Potchefstroom and it is alleged three suspects dragged a girl to the nearest bushes while attempting to rape her.

“I was sleeping in my house and heard a girl screaming outside. I ran towards the noise and found three men dragging a girl into the bushes. Two of them ran away and the other one hides under the tree” DA councillor Jabulani Makhunga said.

Makhunga said the girl was taken to the place of safety and police were called.

The girl positively identified the suspect and was arrested.

The police allegedly arrested one of the suspects and others are still at large.-TDN
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Opt for balanced lifestyle to reduce cancer – Premier Modise


Premier Thandi Modise has urged residents of the North West Province to practice a healthy lifestyle in the fight against cancer.

 

“We are very concerned about high incidents of cancer in the province and wish to amplify the message for our people to prioritise a healthy lifestyle as way to fight this pandemic,” said Premier Modise on Tuesday during World Cancer Day.

 

The day is commemorated world-wide annually on February 4.

 

This year’s message is especially intended to reduce stigma and dispel myths about cancer, under the tagline “Debunk the myths”. 

Premier Modise said her administration support any legitimate form of awareness and effective prevention to reduce the pandemic and promote effective management of the condition where it already exists.

 

 “We know that prevention is better than cure and therefore wish to appeal to our people to reduce or stop tobacco smoking, alcohol abuse, unhealthy diet and general lifestyles that increase the risk of cancer,” said Premier Modise.

 

Accounting to research, tobacco use contributes almost 30% of cancer-related incidents, while unhealthy lifestyle including poor diet and lack of exercise account for about 30% to 40%.

 

Other causes include environmental factors and genetic predispositions.

 

Premier Modise says it is crucial that members of the pubic are educated about the pandemic as a way to dispel misconceptions and stereotypes about cancer.-TDN
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ATM blasted, Police shot dead in N West


By Obakeng Maje
Stilfontein-A case of Murder and contravention of Explosives Act whereby a 28-year-old constable was shot dead and an Automatic Teller Machine(ATM) was allegedly blasted at approximately 00:45  on Thursday. 

“It is alleged that the police were patrolling the area near Civic centre when several shots were fired  at them by unknown suspects” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said.

The incident happened about 300 metres away from the Civic centre where the (ATM) was. The Constable allegedly lost control of the vehicle after being shot.

The vehicle collided with a tree. 

“According to information, the other member managed to get out of the car, but was confronted by the suspects who forced him together with a passer-by to accompany them towards (ATM) which was ultimately blasted with an explosive” Mokgwabone said.

The deceased police’s firearm is missing and no cash was taken from the ATM during the incident.

No one has been arrested and investigation continues.-TDN
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Premier Modise condemns violent protests in Majakaneng    


Majakaneng-North West Premier has reiterated her call to communities to give the interventions to implementation of the over R2 billion Provincial water projects plan to be rolled out across the province in the short to medium term a chance. This follows a protest during which a cement truck was torched in Majakaneng outside Brits on Thursday.

“Communities should not allow themselves to be mobilised to be part of an agenda that seeks to create chaos in order to disrupt the momentum of interventions aimed at ridding Madibeng of fraud and corruption that has negatively affected delivery of basic services,” appealed Premier Modise in condemning the violent protest.
Modise urged communities to exercise their constitutional right to protest responsibly and not destroy properties.
“We have committed to engage stakeholders and community representatives of all communities across the province with water challenges to familiarise them with the plan. There is therefore no need for communities to be misled to participate in illegal matches, burn properties or allow themselves to be used by those who seek to exploit their genuine concerns to create an environment for chaos,” stressed Modise.-TDN
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Choseng residents irked over water shortage

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By Obakeng Maje

Pudumong-The community of Choseng village, near Pudumong were up in arms after their taps dried up for months. The community representatives allegedly wrote a letter of grievances to minister of Water Affairs, mme Edna Molewa.

 

Molewa’s office sent her representatives to compile a report.

 

The delegates was headed by Ismael Khumoeng who said he will deliver the community’s letter to relevant authorities and they will take it from there.

 

“We do not have answers for now , I will take your memorandum to the relevant authorities. The minster’s office will interact with them to make sure the issue is prioritized” Khumoeng said.

 

The community of Choseng village and their neighbourhood have been struggling with water to such extend that water tanks were brought to aid the process.

 

“We would like to urge Sedibeng water to supply us with clean water as the water they brought, sometime taste bitter” one of community members outlines.

 

However Sedibeng Communication Officer rre Legalammitwa said the community must make sure that they inform them immediately with any water problem they experience.

 

“Please make sure that as a community member you inform us immediately about any problem you experience with our water. We have a laboratory in place and all water supplied to the community is tested” Legalammitlwa said.

 

The community said they will wait with bated breath to see their request be attended to.-TDN

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