News reaching the Siya crew is that Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim Shakes Mashaba will call up Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune to the 32-man squad on Monday, ahead of preparations for Afcon 2015.
BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
Kimberley cops are investigating a case of possession of drugs, Northern Cape police spokesperson lieutenant Sergio Kock said.
According to Kock, on Friday at approximately 21:45, the Kimberley SAPS Visible Policing unit followed up on information regarding drugs sales at a house in Beaconsfield, Kimberley.
“Police raided the premises and found three women aged between 25 and 42 inside the house. Tik to the value of approximately R3500 and mandrax to the value of R1000 was discovered in one of the bedrooms” Kock said.
Police also confiscated R1100 in cash which will also be utilized as exhibits in the court of law.
Three suspects will appear at Kimberley Magistrates Court soon.
The investigation continues.-TDN
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BY STAFF REPORTER
KOLONG- North West police opened a case of inquest after a man in his 30s was found hanged at his house in kolong village, near Taung.
It is alleged that a the man was found by his friend on Friday after he was reported missing.
According to our mole, the body was removed by forensic police on Friday morning and it was partially decomposed.
North West police captain Pelonomi Makau said she will call us back after she has gathered information, but she has not responded before going to print despite our several calls.
A case of inquest was opened at Taung Police Station and investigations continue.-TDN
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A man in his 50s was killed and five others injured late last night after three vehicles collided on the N12 near Fochville, North West.
ER24 paramedics arrived on scene and found three wrecked vehicles on scene. One of the vehicles, a tranporter, lay on its roof while the other two bakkies were on either side of the road.
The occupants of the transported had already crawled out from their vehicle and were waiting for paramedics.
“On inspection of the scene, paramedics discovered that one man lay trapped inside his crumpled bakkie. Unfortunately the man had already succumbed to his severe injuries” Er24 spokesperson Russel Meiring said.
Four other occupants from the transporter and second bakkie had sustained moderate injuries while the fifth lay in a critical condition.
Paramedics set out treating the patients while providing the critically injured patient with advanced life support.
“Once treated, all the patients were transported to Mediclinic Potchefstroom for further treatment” Meiring said.
The cause of the collision is not yet known but local authorities were on scene for further investigations.
-TDN
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The newsworld is currently abuzz with reports of a hostage situation in Truworths at the Golden walk shopping Centre in Germiston.
It was reported that an unhappy client was holding Truworhts staff at gunpoint, and guards from a SBV money truck who had arrived just before the incident took place had gone to attempt to help resolve the situation. Reports of two Germiston SAPS members who were not in uniform reacted
to the hostage situation, where they were mistaken for robbers by the SBV guards. After the robbery alarm had been activated by the gaurds a shoot-out ensued where one plain clothed SAPS officers had been wounded.
It is being reported that the armed perpetrator responsible for the whole situation has now been arrested, and the situation is resolved.
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Lehurutshe- North West MEC for Culture, Arts and Traditional Affairs Mme Tebogo Modise is envisaged to address Women who took part in 1956 Pass Laws Struggle and Lethuli Detachment at Dinokana on Friday.
The event will be held as follows:
Date: 19th December 2014
Time: 10:00
Venue: Dinokana Mothupi Hall
-TDN
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KIMBERLEY- The Head of Department at the Department of Transport, Safety and Liaison, Steven Jonkers has cautioned all road users in the Province not to take chances on the roads, but to be responsible on the roads at all times.
Jonkers said it is important that all road users keep safe on the roads and enjoy their festive season safely in the Province as it is the desire for the rest of the country.
“We have been long ready for the festive season and our readiness has been evident through all the intensified operations preparing for the festive season since November,” said Jonkers.
He also added that operations will also zoom into areas where festivities will be taking place.
“We will patrol and have operations across the Province and we will curb any recklessness on the roads.”
He said the people must be able to say they appreciate the work and effort the traffic officers are putting into the festive season. “We know it’s a time many spend with families and enjoy time at home, but instead they are working to make the roads safe for all road users.”
Jonkers called on the community to continue to work with the law enforcement fraternities to ensure a safe and enjoyable festive season for all.
Meanwhile, staff at the Department will on Friday be holding a Road Safety Awareness Campaign at the infamous Kalahari Lodge Crossing (R31 Barkley West and N12).
The aim of the campaign will be to raise awareness on Road Safety and to caution motorists of the accidents that have occurred at the intersection. Staff will have placards with road safety messages at the intersection and handing out flyers to motorists.
Staff Road Safety Campaign:
Date: 19 Dec 2014Time: 09:00 – 12: 00
Venue: Kalahari Lodge Crossing (R31 Barkley West and N12). Town: Kimberley
-TDN
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BY REGINALD KANYANE
TAUNG- A 21 year-old man appeared briefly before Taung Magistrate Court on Thursday after he was arrested for pointing of firearm.
North West police spokesperson captain Pelonomi Makau said the man was arrested on Sunday after he allegedly pointed a woman aged 47 with a firearm.
Makau said Thapelo Faku who resides in Madipelesa village, near Pampierstad allegedly found a woman painting her house and demanded in helping her.
The woman refused and an argument ensued between the two.
“Thapelo Faku drew a firearm and pointed a 47 year-old woman. The woman went to Kgomotso Police Station an opened a case of pointing of firearm.
“Faku was arrested and he appeared before Taung Magistrate Court and now he is facing charges of being in possession of illegal firearm and pointing of firearm” she said.
According to police, the firearm found in Faku’s possession was illegal.
He was remanded in custody until his next court appearance on 22nd of December 2014.
Police investigation continues.-TDN
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BY STAFF REPORTER
TAUNG- A man was allegedly killed by initiation school owner and other two suspects at Pudumoe, near Taung on Wednesday.
According to our source, a man who was working as a teacher at initiation school, allegedly stolen R6000 and fled.
The owner of the initiation school who is only known as Pico and other accomplice allegedly head-hunted him and took the deceased back to the initiation school after they located him.
“The deceased was circumcised, tortured and taken through the same process as initiates. He was savagely beaten and he succumbed to injuries.” our mole said.
North West police spokesperson Captain Pelonomi Makau could not confirmed the incident yet as she said she was not at liberty to comment because she still need more time to gather information.
Our mole said three people appeared at Taung Magistrate Court on Thursday and they were remanded in custody until their next appearance on the 30th December 2014.
The police said more people are expected to be arrested soon and the case of murder, assault and kidnapping were opened.
-TDN
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Johannesburg- Bafana Bafana coach Shakes Mashaba has named a provisional 34-man squad for the CAF Orange Africa Cup of Nations (Equatorial Guinea 2015) tournament which starts next month.
Mashaba has kept the bulk of the team that played in AFCON qualifiers where they went unbeaten in six matches.
He has named four goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 15 midfielders and five strikers.
The squad will be trimmed down to the required 23 for the tournament on Tuesday, 30 December after a mini-training camp that will be held in Johannesburg from 26 – 30 December.
“The bulk of the boys in the squad are the ones who helped Bafana Bafana to be where it is now and we didn’t want to change much going into AFCON. The bloated squad means we want to give everyone a chance as we don’t have guaranteed places in the team; it is an opportunity for all of them to fight hard for the final spot,” said Mashaba.
“Änd for those not on the list, we can’t say for sure they are completely out as they also stand a good chance of making it. As you can see most of those on the list have been with us for the last three months or so.”
Bafana Bafana’s opening match of the tournament is against Algeria on Monday, 19 January (21h00 SA time), followed by the clash with Senegal on Friday, 23 January (21h00 SA time) with the last group stages match against Ghana on Tuesday, 27 January (20h00 SA time).
South Africa will play all their group stage matches in Mongomo.
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