Daily Archives: February 26, 2014

No toys for Maphoitsile children after criminals break into a nursery


By Obakeng Maje
Maphoitsile-The children in Maphoitsile village, near Taung could not believe their eyes when they allegedly arrived at their local nursery.

The toys and other belongings were nowhere to be found after criminals helped themselves to.

North West police are investigating a case of house burglary after a break-in at local nursery.

Colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said few belongings were stolen and investigations continue.

“A case of burglary was opened by Taung police after the owner of a local nursery realise that there was a break-in” Mokgwabone said.

No one has been arrested and investigations continue.-TDN
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Bafana unveil new Nike kit


Johannesburg-Nike today revealed the South African national team kit that Bafana Bafana will take to the pitch with, in their international friendly against Brasil on March 5 in Johannesburg. 

“The new limited edition away kit features a simplistic, yet classic design. The all-white jersey boasts the SAFA logo and Protea emblem on either side of the chest, while the South African flag sits proudly on the outer back of the neck.  White shorts and socks complete the look” Bafana Bafana spokesperson Matlhomola Morake said.

The jersey is made with Nike Dri-FIT technology which aids performance by helping to regulate player body temperature over the course of a match, while pulling moisture away from the skin to the outside of the garment where it evaporates more quickly.

“The new kit is exclusively available to the South African Football Association’s (SAFA) national team structures until December 2014” said Morake. 

Nike and SAFA will unveil the 2015-2016 kit in November 2014, with an assortment of supporter-wear available from early January 2015.-TDN
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N West cyclist killed in an accident


Caltonville-A man in his twenties was killed after a vehicle knocked him off his bicycle in Carltonville CBD this morning.

“The deceased was hit while he was attempting to cross Ada Street, the second busiest main road in the area” Er24 spokesperson Chris Venter said.

ER24 paramedics declared the man dead on scene. He is suspected to have succumbed to severe internal injuries.

The driver of the vehicle was not injured however he was transported to Carltonville Provincial Hospital to be treated for shock.

The incident is currently under investigation.-TDN
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Rankotea community to receive mining royalties commission report


The community of Rankotea is to receive the findings of the much awaited Hendler Commission from the Office of the Premier for North West Province at a report back meeting to be held as from 10:00 am at the Vametco Hall in Rankotea near Motholtung outside Brits on Saturday.

The Hendler Commission of Inquiry was appointed in 2008 by then Premier Edna Molewa in terms of the North West Commissions Act to investigate the management of the royalties and or income derived from mining companies and alleged activities of corruption and maladministration of the funds of the Rankotea community.

The commission completed its work in June 2013, despite two adjournments. In receiving the report on 4 November 2013, Premier Modise had undertook to study the report and action its recommendations.

The Premier had emphasised the significance of presenting the report to the Rankotea community as a matter of urgency and that the report to be presented to the Rankotea community should be translated into Setswana so as to accommodate all residents of Rankotea.

Family members of the joint co-owners, the family representatives and the residents of Rankotea who had participated in public hearings conducted by the Commission of inquiry to complete outstanding work after it was appointed by Premier Modise to resume its work. 

Among its terms of reference, the commission had also investigated:

– the functionality of the Executive Committee if any and other committees or subcommittees entrusted with the general management of the affairs of the community.

– to collect and examine information relating to the administration and management of the financial affairs of the community.

– the cause of continuous battles between all committees that were ever elected or appointed and recommend scenarios to be considered to ensure non-recurrence of such problems.

On completing its investigations, the commission had to make recommendations to Premier Modise on any proposed actions and/or steps to be taken to prevent the mismanagement of the funds of the community, including the appropriate financial and management structures that must be put in place for future management of the funds and general administration thereof. -TDN
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Acting Premier welcomes arrest of two for miner’s attempted murder


North West Acting Premier, Paul Sebegoe has welcomed the arrest of two men in connection with the attempted murder of a miner at Anglo American Platinum’s Khuseleka 1 shaft near Rustenburg. The pair is expected to appear in the Rustenburg Magistrates Court today.

“We hope that the arrests would send a message to perpetrators of violence associated with the current AMCU strike that there is no place in our society for bullies and those who have no regard for the rule of law,” Acting Premier Sebegoe stressed.

In calling for a settlement to be found to end the month long violent strike, Sebegoe said that acts of violence and intimidation of non-striking workers undermines peace and stability in the mining sector.According to police two male suspects aged 29 were arrested for attempted murder linked to the ongoing Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union’s (Amcu) protected strike.

Brigadier Thualne Ngubane said a 51-year-old man was on his way to work on 3 February when he was offered a lift in an unknown car with two occupants.

“Upon arrival at the mine, the car parked near a group of picketing and striking mine employees. The victim was allegedly taken into the group,” Ngubane said.

The man was allegedly intimidated and forced to walk to the nearby stalls where he was undressed.

“It is alleged that he was later taken to a dumping site where he was assaulted severely with stones. According to the information, he managed to escape and ran naked towards the shaft where he was rescued by mine security,” he said.

Police were notified of the attack and a case opened.

The two were arrested on Tuesday when they handed themselves to police.-TDN
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Bogus initiation school uncovered in North West


An early morning raid by local government and traditional affairs MEC Manketsi Tlhape on Saturday uncovered two bogus initiation schools that had been operating illegally in the Sannieshof area, near Delareyville.

The schools were subsequently closed down and about 80 initiates comprising men and women aged between 14 and 50 were ferried to a nearby health centre for medical check-ups.
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Two striking miners appear in court for assault


By Obakeng Maje
Rustenburg-The police have arrested two male suspects aged 29 on Tuesday for attempted murder linked to the ongoing Association of Mineworkers  and Construction Union’s protected strike. 

The arrest follows a case of attempted murder that was registered on Monday at Khuseleka shaft 1.

“It is alleged that on the said date a 51-year old male victim was on his way to work when offered a lift by an unknown car with two occupants including the driver” Brigadier Thulane Ngubane said.

Police said upon arrival at the mine, the car allegedly parked near a group of picketing and striking mine employees. The victim was allegedly taken into the group.

“He was allegedly intimidated and forced to walk to the nearby stalls where he was undressed. He was later taken to a dumping site where he was assaulted severely with stones” Ngubane said. 

The suspect managed to escape and ran naked towards the shaft where he was rescued by mine security, and he was immediately taken to the mine hospital for medical treatment. The police were informed and the case was registered for investigation.

“The victim sustained serious injuries and even lost two right hand fingers due to the incident” he said.  

The suspects were traced and they handed themselves on Tuesday after being aware that the police are looking for them and they were both arrested.  

They are expected to appear in Rustenburg Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.

The striking mine workers are still urged to respect the rule of law and avoid being involved in any criminal acts as the police will deal with them accordingly.-TDN
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