Monthly Archives: March 2014

A 25 year-old man arrested for robbery


By Obakeng Maje
Kimberley- A 25-year-old man has been arrested by Police on Tuesday for charges in connection with theft and robbery in Belgravia residence in Kimberley.

“The man is expected to appear before the Kimberley Magistrate Court on Monday. During his arrest police managed to recover several items that are suspected to have been stolen during burglaries” lieutenant Donald Mdhluli said.

These include an iPad, iPhone, and a Laptop.

“Whilst busy with the investigations, our detectives managed to also find a Notebook, an iPad, Jewellery, Ornaments as well as more than 100 Compact Discs belonging to a 56-year-old female complainant who has reported a case of burglary in February 2014” Mdhluli said.

The value of the items is estimated at about R42 000.

Police investigations continue.-TDN
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Four people injures on N2 road


One person was seriously injured and three others left with minor injuries after a motor vehicle collision on the N2 Northbound near the Cement Factory in Durban this morning.

ER24 Durban paramedics arrived on scene to find a hatchback lying on its roof in the emergency lane.

“The driver of the hatchback sustained suspected neck and spinal injuries and was placed on a specialised stretcher” Er24 spokesperson said.

The three occupants of the light motor vehicle sustained minor injuries. They were treated on scene and transported to a nearby hospital along with the hatchback driver.

“It appears that the hatchback had collided with the other light motor vehicle before the driver lost control and it overturned” Er24 paramedics said.

The cause of the collision is unknown and the relevant authorities were on scene to investigate further.-TDN
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(Edited By Obakeng Maje)

Farmer killed, wife injured and suspects at large


By Obakeng Maje
Zeerust-The Police are investigating a case of Murder, Attempted Murder and House Robbery allegedly after a 59-year-old farmer was killed and his wife(54) was attacked in the early hours of today at Welverdiend Farm near Groot Marico.

“It is alleged that the three unknown suspects entered the victim’s home through the bathroom window and found the deceased sleeping with his wife.The suspects allegedly shot the deceased and the wife was assaulted on the forehead with the panga” brigadier Thulani Ngubane said. 

The deceased allegedly died on scene while his wife was transported to the nearest clinic for medical attention. 

Ngubane said the suspects took R260 000, a laptop, a 9mm pistol and drove away with the deceased’s white double-cab Mazda which was later recovered a few kilometres away from the farm. 

The deceased’s wife was discharged from the clinic this morning.

The suspects are unknown and still at large. 

Investigations continue.-TDN
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NW Premier Modise and MEC Maloyi to launch new securitized vehicle number plates


Klerksdorp-North West Premier Thandi Modise and the Human Settlements, Public Safety and Liaison MEC Nono Maloyi will launch the new securitized motor vehicle number plates.

“Premier Modise and MEC Maloyi are expected to outline key unique benefits for the motorists to use these securitized number plates” departmental spokesperson Ben Bole said.

The launch which will be held as follows:

Venue:Rio casino hotel (Klerksdorp)

Date:25 March 2014

Time:09H00
-TDN
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A 86 year-old gogo raped in Maphoitsile village


By Obakeng Maje
Taung-A 86 year-old woman raped in Maphoitsile village, near Taung and police arrested a perpetrator.

A 50 year-old man allegedly entered a house of a 86 year-old gogo and raped her.

“The victim screamed for help and her daughter came to her rescue. A woman’s daughter came to investigates after she heard her mother screaming from her bedroom” sergeant Kealeboga Molale said.

Molale said the suspect allegedly escaped through the window when he was cornered.

The gruesome event took place at around 01:30am on Saturday and the suspect was apprehended by community members.

A man was arrested by community members after the daughter screamed for help.

He sustain minor injuries and is under police guard at Taung hospital where he will appear before court on Monday.

Police investigations continue.-TDN
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A stabbed to death in Mokgareng village, near Taung


By Obakeng Maje
Taung-The Police are investigating a case of Murder after a 39-year-old male suspect, allegedly stabbed a 45-year-old male with a sharp object on Saturday at about 04:00 Mokgareng village. 

Sergeant Kealeboga Molale said that the suspect had an argument with the victim and he took a sharp object and stabbed him in the stomach and cheek. 

The victim was transported to the hospital where he passed away.

“The suspect was arrested and he will appear briefly in the Taung Magistrates’ Court on Monday.  Investigation continues.-TDN
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A jealous boyfriend bludgeoned lover to death


By Obakeng Maje
Phokeng-The Police have opened a case of Murder after a 28-year-old female was allegedly stabbed to death by her lover aged 28 on Saturday at 04:30 at Robega Village. 

“It is alleged that the victim was in the room she rented when the suspect came and found the victim with an unknown man.The suspect stabbed the victim with a knife in the neck and died at scene” sergeant Kealeboga Molale said. 

The community members apprehended the suspect and allegedly assaulted him. 

“The suspect sustained injuries and is under police guard at the Moses Kotane Hospital.  Investigations continue” said Molale.-TDN
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665 people arrested, 22 rape and 4 murder in North West


By Obakeng Maje
The North West police arrested a total of 665 suspects through various day to day operations in the past seven days between 16 and 23 March 2014 for Contact, Contact related, Property related and other crimes.

The arrests include 4 for Murder, 22 for Rape,155 for Common Assault as well as Assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, 5 for fraud, 21 for shoplifting, 64 for driving under the influence of liquor and many other crimes.  Eleven (11) undocumented persons were also arrested.   

“The following were also seized during operations: 8 vehicles, 12 cell phones, various types of drugs and  illegal cigarettes” sergean Kealeboga Molale said.

Molale said most of the suspects have already appeared in various courts while others are expected to appear Monday.-TDN
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MEC MALOYI HAND OVER 600 HOUSES TO RESTORE HUMAN RIGHTS


Wolmaransstad-Providing houses to the poor communities is a basic human right that any other government can do. These were the sentiments echoed by MEC for Human Settlements Public Safety and Liaison in the North West, Nono Maloyi.

MEC Maloyi was speaking during the official hand over of about 600 houses in ext 13 Trottsville in the Wolmaranstaad in the Maquassi Hills municipality on Friday.

According to MEC Maloyi the department will continue to ensure that the department continues to address the basic human right and ensure that housing backlog is reduced in the province. He said that the right also ensures that the dignity of those who were marginalized in the past was restored and that they enjoy the basic rights in the 20 years of Democracy in this country.

The handover also in line with the Outcome 8 of the National Development Plan vision 2030 which is intended to improve the quality of people’s lives across the province as the country celebrates human rights day.

“Government will ensure that the rights of ordinary South Africans are taken care of and respected at all costs. Our people were belittled and lived in unbearable conditions. This is a noble gesture that the government is undertaking to unsure that we restore their right” said MEC Maloyi.

Ms Merriam Moreng of Wolmaranstaad is one of the beneficiaries who received their houses on the Human rights day. Receiving what she called the greatest gift ever, that she never had before, the 64 year old Ms Moreng expressed her gratitude and further informed the MEC that she will no longer have fear during rainy days like before.

“Before when it rained, I had fears that my house will collapse and damage my furniture. We were also exposed to hazardous conditions which compromised our health and that of my children. I have run out of words to express my happiness about the house that government has built for me and my family,” said the excited Moreng who stood beside her husband.

MEC Maloyi congratulated Ms Moreng and other beneficiaries and urged them to take care of their houses and make them homes.  

The handing over of 8000 houses which started in February will continue until the end of March. The MEC will among others hand over low cost houses, rental stock, and financially linked individual subsidy programme and Community residential units.-TDN
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Maritzburg scrape past Dikwena


Maritzburg United advanced to the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals after edging Platinum Stars 3-1 on penalties following a 1-1 draw at Moruleng Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Bhongolwethu Jayiya, Robyn Johannes and Heinrich Isaacks converted their penalties, to save the potential blushes of Mario Booysen, who failed to do so.

Stars captain Vuyo Mere slotted his effort from the spot, but his teammates Henrico Botes, Solomon Mathe and Sibusiso Msomi were unsuccessful with their attempts.
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