Daily Archives: October 27, 2014

Taung man killed over R150


By Obakeng Maje
Reivilo- North West police are investigating a case of murder after a man was allegedly killed in Reivilo village, near Taung on Saturday.

Colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said a 43 year-old man was charged with murder after another man bludgeoned to death.

Mokgwabone further said investigation is needed into the case as there is a discrepancy amid the case.

According to reports, two men engaged into a fight after an argument. The two men’s wives are allegedly sisters.

Even though the cause of the fight is yet unknown, unconfirmed reports declare that the victim was owed R150 by the suspect.

“We still have to gather more details as according to reports, two men were allegedly engaged into an argument that precipitated to a fight.

“The victim allegedly drew a knife and tried to stab a 43 year-old man who is now a suspect in the matter. The deceased allegedly missed him and fell to the ground where he ploughed onto the knife” Mokgwabone said.

The victim was taken to Taung hospital bleeding profusely.

The victim suffered a stabbing wound in his thigh and allegedly died in hospital.

One of the men was working for Greater Taung municipality while the other one worked as contractor. Police said they still have to investigate how the suspect was charged with murder if the victim died after he fell on the knife.
-TDN
Follow us on Twitter@Taung_DailyNews or @IceT_

Khoza retires Meyiwa’s jersey No.1


It was an unusual sight to see an Orlando Pirates team as quiet as the one that assembled at the Rand Stadium in Johannesburg on Monday morning.

This came after club captain Senzo Meyiwa was shot dead in an alleged robbery in Vosloorus, Ekurhuleni, the previous night.

The venue was meant to be used for the first training session ahead of the scheduled Soweto derby against Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday, but instead was turned into a place of remembrance for the team’s fallen captain.
For more http://www.timeslive.co.za

FIFA sends Meyiwa condolences


Johannesburg- FIFA president Sepp Blatter has expressed his sorrow at the death of Senzo Meyiwa in a letter addressed to SAFA president Danny Jordaan.

“On behalf of the international football community I would like to express my deepest sorrow and anguish at the senseless killing of South Africa and Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa last night. My heart goes out to his friends and family for the terrible loss of his young life,” reports FIFA.com.
For more http://www.kickoff.com

Senzo’s killers look like this!


The South African Police Service have revealed descriptions on the men responsible for the killing of Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa.

The Orlando Pirates goalkeeper was gunned down in the Vosloorus house of his girlfriend, Kelly Khumalo, last night.
For more http://www.kickoff.com

Senzo – Khune’s Second Chief


Untimely as it were, Senzo Meyiwa’s death is sure to hit Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune with much sorrow, especially as they shared a wonderful friendship.

Being club rivals never meant anything to them, as they were always seen together smiling, laughing and joking. Competition will always be there, whether it is for the Bafana Bafana national team or even pride in the Soweto derby, however, it never deterred their friendship.
For more http://www.soccerladuma.co.za

An emotional Kelly Khumalo leaves her Vooslorus home

NEWS Leave a comment

2014-10-27T082046Z_01_SSIB06_RTRIDSP_3_SOCCER-SAFRICA-MEYIWA-27-10-2014-10-10-58-263
Vosloorus- Singer and actress Kelly Khumalo left her home in Vosloorus, Ekurhuleni, on Monday, where her boyfriend Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa was reportedly shot dead.
Police had cordoned-off her home, along with a neighbouring house on either side.

Khumalo, dressed in a white shirt and jeans, with a light blue scarf wrapped around her head, drove out of her yard in a silver-grey BMW X6, accompanied by her younger sister. Her sister was carrying a packet with three boxes of Mageu.

Khumalo was escorted by police and drove past neighbours and media gathered near her home. The 27-year-old national team and Orlando Pirates goalkeeper and captain was shot dead at about 8pm in Vosloorus on Sunday.

Police spokesman Brigadier Neville Malila could not confirm earlier on Monday whether Meyiwa was in Khumalo’s home when he was shot dead. He was reportedly shot while protecting her.

No arrests had yet been made and police were investigating a case of murder. National police commissioner Riah Phiyega is currently addressing the media about the investigation into Meyiwa’s shooting.
-Sapa

Taung male nurse nabbed after “raping” a patient


DSC_7775
By Obakeng Maje
Taung- A 39 year-old man briefly appeared before Taung Magistrate Court on Monday after he allegedly raped a patient at Taung Clinic in Taung CBD.

Tshepo Lekgolo,39, who serves as a male nurse at Taung Station clinic allegedly raped a patient at the clinic on Tuesday.

North West police said the patient went to the clinic for medical attention, but was allegedly sexually assaulted by the male nurse.

“We are investigating a case of rape after a 44 year-old woman was allegedly raped by a male nurse,39, at the local clinic. A case of rape was launched by police and investigation continues” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said.

The anxious Lekgolo wearing a grey trouser and powder-blue shirt, briefly appeared at Taung Magistrate Court and a his case was postponed until Wednesday for further investigations.

Lekgolo’s lawyer Mpolokile Mkhize from Isang Ngakale Incorporations said he is not at liberty to divulge the content of the case as he is still have to gather all facts.

The victim’s family did not want to talk to the media and left the court-room immediately after the case was postponed.

North West Department of Health suspended the nurse after the allegations leveled against him. “We can only respond in brief by saying the Department is aware of the allegation leveled against one of our employee, a male nurse who is alleged to have raped a patient. The Department has precautionary suspended the said male nurse and the matter has been reported to Saps for further investigation” departmental spokesperson Tebogo Lekgethwane said.

Lekgolo’s family members shed tears after the postponement and entered their car with “no comment” answer to our questions.
-TDN
Follow us on Twitter@Taung_DailyNesw or @IceT_

Pirates, Chiefs want Derby postponement


Kaizer Chiefs have joined Orlando Pirates in asking the Premier Soccer League to postpone this weekend’s Soweto Derby.

The season’s showpiece match was meant to have been played on Saturday, but the death of Senzo Meyiwa last night has made everything else pale into significance.

Speaking at a press conference, Pirates boss Dr Irvin Khoza confirmed the request.
For more http://www.kickoff.com

Mahumapelo sends well wishes to Matric Class of 2014


Mahikeng- North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo says the Provincial Government is positive that the efforts done and commitment shown by the Department of Education and Sports Development and all education stakeholders during the current academic year are good enough to enable the Province to reach its set goal of 90% pass rate, and maintaining its number one position in the country. 

Mahumapelo said this while wishing the Province’s more than 22 000 matriculants good luck, as they begin writing their final examinations today.

Encouraging these matriculants to work hard and strive for best results, Premier Mahumapelo said he is adamant that the First Push campaign rolled out by the Provincial Department will contribute greatly to the realisation of the broader aim of improving the quality of the Province’s matriculation results.

“As we wish our matriculants all of the best during their final examinations, we urge parents, teachers and the general society to continue giving our learners the necessary support, as it has been the case throughout their schooling years”, said Premier Mahumapelo who remains confident that the Class of 2014 will also make the North West Province proud.

The North West Province scored the biggest improvement last year as it upped its results by 7.7%, resulting in a pass rate of 87.2%.
-TDN
Follow us on Twitter@Taung_DailyNews or @IceT_

Meyiwa died protecting girlfriend


Cape Town – Gauteng Community Safety MEC Sizakele Nkosi-Malubane has visited the crime scene where Senzo Meyiwa was shot and killed while trying to protect his Afro-Pop singer and girlfriend, Kelly Khumalo.

“Two guys entered the house and demanded cellphones, money and other valuables. Senzo tried to protect Kelly because one of the men had a gun pointed towards her.”

She said when Meyiwa jumped to protect Khumalo, he was shot in the back and the bullet came out through his chest.

A teary-eyed Khumalo was seen driving away in Meyiwa’s BMW and a police escort.

Meyiwa was pronounced dead on arrival at the Botshelong Hospital.

Sport24