Monthly Archives: June 2014

A teen robbed, raped in Letlhabile


By Obakeng Maje
Letlhabile- Police arrested a 28 year-old suspect for alleged rape and armed robbery that occurred on Friday at approximately 20:00 at Extension 2, Block B in Letlhabile. 

Colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said it is alleged that a 16 year-old minor was on her way home when confronted by three unknown men who threatened her with a knife.

According to information available at this stage, the suspects dragged the minor to the nearby bushes where they raped her. 

“They allegedly after raping her, took her belongings including cash and school bag. The suspects were traced and that led to arrest of one of them, and he is expected to appear in Brits Magistrates’ Court soon” Mokgwabone said.-TDN
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One nabbed for robbery in Rustenburg


By Obakeng Maje
Rustenburg- A 33 year-old male suspect is expected to appear in Rustenburg Magistrates’ Court on Monday for armed robbery.

The incident happened on Friday at around 13:00 along R24 road where a 24-year old woman was robbed by three males.

“The matter was reported to the police and one of the males was later arrested. The complainant was robbed clothes, luggage bag and groceries during the incident” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said.

The police are still looking for two other suspects.-TDN
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12 murdered, 22 raped across North West


By Obakeng Maje
North West police arrested a total of 721 suspects through various operations in the past seven days between 25 May and 1 June 2014 for Contact, Contact related, Property related, trio and many other crimes.

The arrests include 12 for Murder, 22 for Rape, 119 for Assault GBH and assault common, 27 for burglary residential and business, 27 for shoplifting, 14 for robbery aggravating, 20 for driving under the influence of liquor and 61 for drug related crimes.

Forty three undocumented persons were also arrested.   

“The police managed to seize goods such as 3 vehicles, counterfeit cigarettes, a number of drugs, 19 firearms and various electrical appliances during operation. Most of the suspects have already appeared in different courts while others are expected to appear on Monday, 2 June 2014” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said.-TDN
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Premier Mahumapelo condemns gender-based violence


Marikana- North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has called for an intensified effort to fight the scourge of gender-based violence. This follows the alleged beating of a woman to death by her 33- year old boyfriend who later turned a gun on himself at Nkaneng Informal settlement near Marikana on Saturday.

“We wish to condemn in the strongest terms possible the callous act and call on men who are experiencing pressure in their personal relationships to seek counselling and professional advice instead of resorting to violence,” Premier Mahumapelo said. In conveying condolence to the families that lost their loved ones in the incident, Mahumapelo called on real men to stand up to be counted in the fight against the scourge of gender based violence which he said transcends class and race.

He said that the strike which has cost mining companies about R20.4 billion in revenue and R9, 1 bn in lost earnings for employees has impacted negatively on the economy and might also be putting families and personal relationships under severe pressure. According to police, the man allegedly beat his girlfriend to death with an iron rod at the informal settlement’s Sangoma section in the early hours of Saturday.

Colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said that the woman was found dead in one of the shacks.

“The matter was reported to the police who attended the scene. Police launched a manhunt with the assistance of the community after being informed that the suspect was hiding in the area,” Colonel Mokgwabone said.

“The suspect shot and killed himself on arrival of the police at the shack where he was hiding.”

Mokgwabone said the motive of the incident was unknown at this stage but it seemed to be a domestic dispute.

“The case is not linked to the current mine strike in the platinum belt. Investigation into the matter continues,” he said.

Members of the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) at Lonmin, Impala and Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) have been on strike since January 23 demanding a basic monthly salary of R12 500.

They rejected the companies’ offer that would bring their cash remuneration to R12 500 by July 2017.

The strike now on its 129th day, has been marred by violence and intimidation.-TDN
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