Monthly Archives: October 2014

A man hangs self in Cokonyane, near Taung


By Obakeng Maje
Taung- North West police are investigating a case of inquest after a man found hanged on Sunday morning in Cokonyane village, near Taung.

According to reports, Botende Moteme allegedly hanged himself after an argument with his family members.

Even though the information amid Moteme’s death is sketchy, our mole said he was allegedly given money to buy a cow by his family, but spent it instead.

The argument led him to take his life.

“The actual story behind his death is unknown, however those who were close to him said he was suppose to go and buy a cow with the money given to him by family” our mole said.

Moteme allegedly could not take it anymore and decided to take his own life.

Police investigations continue.-TDN
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King Dalindyebo beats Zuma’s bid to have him dethroned


President Jacob Zuma has been beaten in court after trying to withdraw a certificate of recognition from abaThembu king Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo.

Dalindyebo took Zuma to the Mthatha High Court to seek an urgent interdict barring the president from dethroning him.

The president wrote to Dalindyebo in July and gave him 30 days to explain why his certificate of recognition should not be withdrawn.
For more http://www.citypress.co.za

Taung woman bludgeoned to death by foreign boyfriend


By Obakeng Maje
Taung- A 26 year-old woman bludgeoned to death allegedly by her foreign boyfriend in Blakkies village,near Taung.

North West police said the monstrous event took place on Tuesday when police were called by nurses to Taung hospital.

“A woman aged 26 was allegedly admitted to a local hospital with several wounds. She was apparently stabbed by her foreign boyfriend who fled the crime scene afterwards” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said.

The woman succumbed to her injuries and police said a case of murder was launched and investigations continue.

The cause of this heinous behavior is unknown at this stage and the suspect is still at large.
-TDN
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Klerksdorp house ransacked by six suspects


By Obakeng Maje
Klerksdorp- Two suspects aged between 22 and 29 are expected to appear in Klerksdorp Magistrates Court for house robbery.   

Colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said six suspects forcefully entered a house of a woman who was asleep with her children.

“The atrocity took place on Saturday and six men allegedly gained entry into the house through the door on Saturday at approximately 01:30 at Extension 3, Alabama” he said. 

The suspects allegedly armed with knives, demanded cash from the woman and ransacked the house. 

They allegedly took cash, DVD, grocery and cellphone before fleeing the scene on foot.

The matter was reported to the police and a manhunt launched and two suspects were arrested.

Investigation into the matter continues and police are expecting to arrest the remaining four suspects soon.
-TDN
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A woman died in Potchefstroom collision


By Obakeng Maje
Potchefstroom- Police are investigating a case of culpable homicide after Isuzu bakkie rolled and a 33-year-old woman died on Friday at around 14:00 along N12 road near Potchefstroom. 

North West police said it appears that the driver was attempting to avoid falling boxes from another vehicle that was travelling to the same direction when she lost control of the vehicle. 

“She was certified dead on the scene while four other passengers were taken to hospital for medical treatment” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said. 

Investigation into the matter continues.
-TDN
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Two suspects killed, one arrested for murder in N West


By Obakeng Maje
Leeudoringstad: A 24-year-old suspect was apprehended for murder, house robbery and kidnapping committed on Saturday at Droekraal farm, Leeudoringstad. 

“It is alleged that three suspects arrived at the farm at approximately 14:00 and found a male and female farm employees. The latter were then tied with ropes and locked inside the house. 

“It is further alleged that the suspects attacked and shot the farm owner upon arrival few minutes later” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said. 

According to the information, the farm owner was then brimmed in the boot of his car which the suspects fled the scene with.     

The tied pair allegedly managed to untied themselves and pressed the panic button that alerted neighboring farmers.

One of the farmers managed to see the farmer’s vehicle leaving the place and a vehicle chase ensued.

“The confrontation of the suspects by two farmers ensued and that led to shots exchanged between the two group approximately 30 kilometres from the farm towards Makwassie” Mokgwabone said. 

Two suspects were allegedly shot and died on the scene while the third one was arrested. 

Preliminary investigation has revealed that the 24-year-old suspect was an accused in house robbery case back in 2012 of which two of his accomplices were sentenced to fifteen years imprisonment while he was acquitted.
-TDN
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Girl’s decomposed body found in field


Johannesburg – The partially decomposed body of a 3-year-old girl was found in an open field in Khutsong on the West Rand on Saturday, Gauteng police said.

Captain Tsekiso Mofokeng said the girl was reported missing on 13 October by her parents after she disappeared.

On Saturday, members of the community who went out hunting, found a half-decomposed body of a girl and reported [it] to the police, upon investigation the body was confirmed that of a girl who was reported missing,” Mofokeng said.

“The father identified the girl a Simphiwe Sithole aged three years. Police are investigating a case of murder. The motive behind this murder hasn’t been fully established.”

Mofokeng said investigations continue and the police were working with residents.

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Numsa ‘as good as expelled’


Johannesburg – The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) is as good as expelled from Cosatu, reports the Sunday Times.

This comes after Cosatu’s special central executive committee meeting on Numsa’s future in the trade union federation was adjourned for two weeks on Thursday.
For more http://www.news24.com

5-year suspended sentence for rape probed


Johannesburg – Authorities are investigating the suspended jail sentence handed to a Limpopo man who raped and tried to kill his ex-girlfriend, the Sunday Times reported.

For raping the woman twice William Mtshali received a five-year suspended jail sentence from the Mokerong Magistrate’s Court. For trying to kill her he got a R2 000 fine or 12 months’ jail.

Mtshali lured his ex-girlfriend, a chef at the Legend Golf and Safari Resort near Mookgophong (previously Naboomspruit) and his direct subordinate, to a remote part of the reserve. He demanded sex from her one last time after she quit her job.

When she refused, he dragged her into the toilets at a deserted boma and raped her, following which he threatened to kill her. He severely assaulted her, and raped her a second time.

The matter came to light when the woman approached the labour court for alleged sexual harassment by her employer, a reference to Mtshali’s rape and assault.

Acting Judge Sean Snyman said he was “completely appalled” by the sentence and said the justice system had failed her.

The Magistrates’ Commission, the National Prosecuting Authority, the justice department, and correctional services would investigate the sentence.

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Old-age home a hell of horrors


Cape Town – Fifteen residents of an unregistered old-age home in Cape Town have allegedly died in the past five months amid allegations of gross neglect, reports the Sunday Times.

According to the newspaper, the deaths at the home, Serendipity, in Panorama, represent about half the number of residents.
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