Cape Town – Emergency and rescue services have been busy for over six hours trying to free trapped illegal miners outside Benoni in Johannesburg.
It is understood they were trapped since early on Saturday.
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Daily Archives: February 16, 2014
A driver allegedly died in a horrific accident in Taung
By Obakeng Maje
Mothanthanyaneng-A driver has allegdly lost his life after thrown out of his vehicle.
A horrific accident took place between Mothanthanyaneng and Longaneng village and according to report, the driver was alone at the time he met his untimely death.
Shimane Legodu was allegedly travelling back to Johannesburg and lost control of his volkswagen car.
Even though the details of the accident is sketchy, it is alleged that Legodu lost control of his car and it rolled few times before it come to standstill.
The car parts were strewn around and his body.
North West police could not confirm the accident as colonel Emelda Setlhako said they have not received the report, but she will call Taung Police Station for more details.
The accident took place on Sunday and it is not the first happening in two years.
Back in 2012 a chinese man lost control of his bakkie and was allegedly flung out of the car before it capsized.-TDN
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Mandla may lose Mandela inheritance
Johannesburg – The R3 million former president Nelson Mandela left to his grandson Mandla Mandela may form part of the divorce proceedings with his estranged wife, the Sunday Times reported.
Tando Mabunu-Mandela had reportedly set her sights on the money as she and Mandla Mandela were married in community of property in 2004.
Mabunu-Mandela claims she is entitled to half of Mandla’s assets. Her lawyer, Wesley Hayes, said they would be looking at the trust that holds the money to see what it says about Mandla Mandela’s inheritance.
“For now, we’re continuing with the divorce proceedings,” Hayes told the newspaper.
Mandela did not respond to requests for comment.
The Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Family Trust would decide whether Mandla should receive the capital and interest.
The pair had been embroiled in divorce proceedings since 2009. In court papers, Mabuna-Mandela says Mandla earns R700 000 a year as an MP, R800 000 a year from a freight company, and has more than R5 million in bank accounts.
Mandla declared in the parliamentary register that he has shares and interests in eight companies, including Sekunjalo Investment Holdings, which owns Independent Newspapers, according to the newspaper.
Mandela pays Mabunu-Mandela maintenance of R12 500 a month and contributes to her legal fees.
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N West woman raped on Valentine’s Day
By Obakeng Maje
Itsoseng- A 25 year-old man was arrested for rape on Friday.
“It is alleged that the victim was at the tavern with her two friends when she met with her class-mates and decided to stay with them at the tavern” colonel Emelda Setlhako said.
Police said later the victim decided to go home and was accompanied by the suspect and his friend.
“While they were on the way the, suspect took out a knife and threatened to stab her. The suspect grabbed and pulled her to an abandoned house and raped her” she said.
The suspect took her to his residential area and rape her for the second time.
The suspect was arrested and police investigation continues.-TDN
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A man kills girlfriend on Valentine’s day eve
By Obakeng Maje
Potchefstroom- A 33 year-old man handed himself to the Potchefstroom police for a murder of his 31 year-old girlfriend on the eve of valentine’s Day.
“According to the suspect he killed his girlfriend and buried her under a tree. He took the police to the scene and they found a human hand protruding from the soil” colonel Emelda Setlhako said.
The police said the grave was dug up and the naked decomposed body of the victim was found in a shallow grave. The body was exhumed and the face was no longer visible.
The suspect was arrested and investigation continues.-TDN
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11 People Murdered In North West
By Obakeng Maje
North West-Police arrested a total of 903 suspects through various operations in the past seven days between 09 and 16 February 2014 for Contact, Contact related, Property related and other crimes.
“The arrests include 11 for Murder, 13 for Rape, 113 for Assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, 18 for burglary, 25 malicious damage to property, 29 for shoplifting, 91 for Drug related crimes, 21 for Possession of suspected stolen goods and many other crimes” colonel Emelda Setlhako.
The following were also seized during operations: 6 cell phones, 2 computers, 8 knives and 6 firearms.
Most of the suspects have already appeared in various courts while others are expected to appear on Monday, 17 February 2014.-TDN
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2 Deputy Presidents For SA?
Pretoria – South Africa’s government could be in for a major face-lift after it emerged that sensitive discussions within the ANC are under way to appoint two deputy presidents.
According to the Sunday Times, such changes would pave the way for Baleka Mbete to return to the executive. Mbete, the party’s national chairperson, has already accepted the nomination to become an MP. It is understood that she is being touted for the new position.
President Jacob Zuma plans to appoint ANC deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa as his first deputy if the ANC wins the 7 May elections. According to a senior ANC source, Mbete’s role would be to focus on governance while Ramaphosa would assist Zuma with the running of the country.
However, such a move would require an amendment to the constitution and the agreement of opposition parties to achieve a two-thirds majority.
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Cele demands apology over Nkandla
Johannesburg – Former police commissioner Bheki Cele has accused public protector Thuli Madonsela of having tried to make him the scapegoat for Nkandla and has demanded an apology.
According to the Sunday Times, the axed chief of police sent a scathing letter to Madonsela last week accusing her of bias in the probe. In the letter he demanded an apology.
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Premier Modise appeals for time to investigate Kgetleng maladministration and corruption allegations
The North West Premier Thandi Modise has appealed to disgruntled Swartruggens and Koster residents to give the provincial government time to investigate allegations of maladministration, nepotism and corruption leveled against Kgetleng Rivier Local Municipality.
“The seriousness of the allegations warrants an indepth probe and not a slapdash investigation .We therefore call on you to remain calm and exercise restraint and not engage in violent action and destruction of properties,” Premier Modise addressing the agitated residents at the municipal offices in Koster on Friday afternoon.
Premier Modise said that the provincial government will not be intimidated by the alleged bussing in of people from other areas outside the municipality to create an impression that communities do not support investigation of the allegations.
“No amount of obstruction and or bully tactics will dissuade us to shirk our constitutional responsibility of ensuring that your municipality is clean, effective, responsive, accountable and meets your basic service needs,” Modise assured the residents.
Among the allegations that the protestors had levelled against the municipality was that the annual Skierlik commemoration is used to siphon monies out of the municipality and has not benefitted victims and families, irregular appointments and suspension of officials who are opposed to nepotism and corruption that has benefitted some councillors and party officials, councillors sit on tender bid committees are involved and in supply chain and procurement process and employees are imposed on contractors awarded tenders.
The Premier has committed that where rules and regulations are found to be flouted, matters would where desirable be referred to law enforcement agencies for action to be taken against those who might be implicated by the investigation.-TDN
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Barker: We’ll bounce back
University of Pretoria coach, Steve Barker, has promised that his side will turn the corner and get a win when they meet Platinum Stars on Sunday.
The coach admitted that his side is experiencing a bad run as they have lost three games in a row. They lost 1-0 to SuperSport United, 3-2 to Maritzburg United and 2-0 to Bloemfontein Celtic last Sunday.
However, the former Wits University player said it’s important to get a win and as they’re experiencing a bad situation, they must be mentally strong.
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