Monthly Archives: January 2015

A man drowns at Swaartfontein Lodge in Vryburg


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BY STAFF REPORTER
VRYBURG- One person reported dead after he allegedly drowned at Swaartfontein Lodge in Vryburg.

Even though the details regarding the death of Choseng village man are sketchy,it is alleged that he was drunk and drowned at the swimming pool while trying to showcase his swimming skills.

The atrocity took place on Thursday and as is the case, many people and revelers gathered at the Lodge to celebrate 2015.

According to our mole, the deceased drowned and other revelers tried to resuscitate him, but with no luck.

The man was confirmed dead by emergency service personnels after being summoned to the scene.

More details amid the story will follow soon.
-TDN
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Taung woman bludgeoned to death after drinking spree


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BY STAFF REPORTER
TAUNG- A 49 year-old woman was allegedly bludgeoned to death by unknown suspect in the early hours of Thursday, North West police said.

North West police spokesperson colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said a body of a 49 year-old woman was found lying in the street in Manthestad village, near Taung.

Tshegofatso Kereng,49, was on her way home from a local tavern called My Baby in Moseja Section when she was approached by unknown man.

Kereng was walking along with her friend and she was attacked and bludgeoned to death by unknown man who fled crime scene afterwards.

“A case of murder was opened at Taung Police Station and investigations continue. No one has been arrested yet and police request to anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of perpetrator/s to come forward” Mokgwabone said.
-TDN
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