It is not necessary to call in the army to assist authorities in dealing with xenophobic violence that has taken grip in parts of KwaZulu-Natal, says Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko.

“The situation… has not come to that point to necessitate the point of army deployment,” he told reporters in Cape Town and Pretoria via video conference today.

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The integrity of High Court Judge Joseph Raulinga was called into question today after he dropped the name of Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa in his interview before the Judicial Service Commission.

As well as listing Ramaphosa as one of his friends, he also made it known that he voted for the ANC and used to be a member of the party.

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BY OBAKENG MAJE

The North West Provincial Commissioner; Lieutenant General Zukiswa Mbombo applauded the police for working hard to ensure that wanted suspects are arrested.

This follows arrest of five suspects by Potchefstroom Visible Policing, Flying Squad and Kroonstad Crime Intelligence at Extension 7 in Ikageng at approximately 07:00 on Tuesday.

North West police spokesperson Colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said the suspects, aged between of 30 and 40 were arrested for illegal possession of firearms and ammunitions and possession of suspected stolen properties.

The suspects were apprehended after Kroonstad police followed leads and alerted their counterparts in Potchefstroom about the suspects and their criminal activities.

“Upon arrest, the suspects were sought for business robbery committed in Kroonstad in which one suspect had already been arrested.  The crime was committed in April 2015. Upon conducting a search, the police found seven weapons; two hunting rifles, 1X Bore handgun, three Revolvers and 1C Clock 19. Other items such as 190 9mm ammunition, three laptops, two blue lights, three reflector jackets, one handset radio, two telescopes, bolt cutter, crystal platinum stones, four cellphones and docket cover were found in possession of the suspects” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said.

He said the police suspect that these items were used to commit crimes.  Mokgwabone said according to information, one of the suspects was on bail in an armed robbery case, and was arrested while attending court in Potchefstroom. They are expected to appear in Potchefstroom Magistrate Court soon.

“Eradication of proliferation of firearms is one of our priorities, and we believe that this will serve as an indication that the long arm of the law will deal with any person who commits crime”, said Lieutenant General Zukiswa Mbombo.

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By Obakeng Maje
ANC North West chairperson and premier, Supra Mahumapelo said all ANC branches must get ready and be prepared for next year’s Local government elections.

He was speaking in Taung where the African National Congress Provincial Execuitive Committee visited the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District during Imvuselelo (Revival) campaign on Monday.

Mahumapelo met with all ANC councillors in Greater Taung Municipality before visiting some of 65 branches.

“Through the campaign, the party aims to thank South Africans for voting for the ruling party and placing them in power for another five years. And to also encourage our supporters that every day is My ANC Day” Mahumapelo said.

He said ANC has three worse enemies i:e unemployment, poverty and inequality.

He also reminded councillors about their objectives.

“The Imvuselelo Campaign is not a once-off campaign. It should form the basis for an ongoing programme of membership development, organisation building and community engagement. The lessons learnt from the first campaign should be used to mould the annual programme of branches” he said.

ANCYL Regional Secretary, Crespo Menyatso said they welcome the visit of the chairman and as ANCYL in the region, will make sure they teach people about Imvuselelo campaign especially ahead of Local Government elections that will take place next year.

“We’re humbled by our chairperson’s visit and that really shows that ANC is the only party that can improve the lives of South Africans. We are faced with inequality, unemployment and poverty, which we need to work towards eradicating all that” Menyatso said.

ANC North West recently honoured the struggle stalwart, Ruth Mompati by giving her a brand new E200 Mercedes Benz.

Mahumapelo said they honouring Mama Ruta while she is still alive and the youth need to take a leave out of her book.

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