Six nabbed after burning stock-theft suspect’s kraal in Morokweng


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By Obakeng Maje
Taung- A case against six suspects from Morokweng village, near Taung was remanded until 12 May 2015.

Johannes Luka, Molefi Dintwe, Ezekiel Staal, Boitumelo Moroke, Kgari Puoeng and Elizabeth Staal briefly appeared before Taung Magistrates Court after they allegedly burnt down a kraal of stock-theft suspect, Marumo Legakwe(48) from Morokweng village, in Taung.

The community members went berserk after Taung Magistrates Court granted Marumo Legakwe and Kwazulu-Natal born suspect, Nicholas Hlela(38).

The two suspects were arrested two months ago at Morokweng village after being accused of stock-theft.

According to residents, Legakwe and Hlela were beaten to the gulp after they were caught red-handed with 31 stolen goats by observant residents at around 04h00am.

The 31 goats were found loaded in Hlela’s bakkie.

Legakwe was deposed from Morokweng village by community members last month where he had close to 200 goats.

The community burnt his kraal and ordered his family to move out of their village.

Six suspects were subsequently arrested in connection of burning Legakwe’s kraal.

The two briefly appeared before court and were granted R1000 bail each against the residents’ will.

On Friday (20 March 2015) the community allegedly went to his kraal and reduced it to ashes.

Morokweng chief, Monnatau Molehe said the decision was taken by community members, so as he is a leader he adhered to the call.

“I can say this man arrived here more than four years in tour village. When he arrived here, he asked to stay only for two days but after two days he refused to go.

“The community wanted him out because he was stealing their livestock, now he has been arrested. They decided to burn down his kraal and remove his livestock out of the village” Molehe said.

One of accused, Boitumelo Moroke said he does not agree with justice system because they trying to fight crime in the area, but instead of the court to prosecute the perpetrators, are the ones being arrested.

“I can never understand the justice system. We fighting crime in the area and now we’re now those who facing jail-time. I was never part of those who burnt the kraal” Moroke said.
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Molapisi to address more than 5 000 community members of Kanana


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In addressing the alleged killings and gangsterism attacks in the in Kanana location in Klerksdorp, the Bokone Bophirima Community Safety and Transport Management MEC Molapisi will address more than 5 000 community members at the Kanana stadium.

MEC will further visit the two bereaved families of the alleged gangs who were killed by each other’s gang groups. This follows allegations that there are two groups in the area which are attacking and killing each other in the eyes of the community. It is alleged that gangsterism groups known as BO2 and Getto Raff brutally killed each other’s members.

The MEC’s visist and the community meeting are scheduled as follows:

Visit to bereaved families

Date            :         Thursday 16 April 2015

Time            :         10H00

Venue         :         Kanana location

MEC community address

Date            :         Thursday 16 April 2015

Time           :         13H00

Venue         :         Kanana stadium

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NCape cops bust for fake licences


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De Aar, Northern Cape – Four traffic officials and three other people accused of driving license fraud have appeared in the De Aar Magistrate’s Court.

Northern Cape police said on Wednesday the group, which included a female, appeared on Tuesday to face charges of fraud, racketeering, corruption, contravention of the Road Traffic Act and issuing false driving licenses.

For more http://www.iol.co.za

Guard drugged during Dobsonville ATM heist


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Johannesburg – A security guard was drugged and tied up by a gang of four men who forced opened up an ATM and made off with an undisclosed amount of cash in Dobsonville, Soweto, in the early hours of Wednesday morning, said police.

“The centre managers at the Dobsonville Point arrived this morning and found him tied up,” said police spokesperson Kay Makhubela.

For more http://www.news24.com

Bloem, Mbenenge recommended for judge positions


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Cape Town – Gerald Bloem and Selby Mbenenge have been recommended for judge positions in the Eastern Cape High Court.

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) announced the recommendations on Wednesday afternoon, following three days of interviews in Cape Town.

For more http://www.news24.com

Govt must communicate better on xenophobia – academic


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Johannesburg – While an academic on Wednesday called on government to improve its communication in a bid to prevent further xenophobic attacks, the Arts and Culture Department announced a “cultural programme” to unify people.

A statement from the Presidency on the matter “smacks of formalism” and did little to change public discourse, director of the centre for human rights at the University of Pretoria, Professor Frans Viljoen, said in a statement.

For more http://www.news24.com

Calm returns to Durban CBD – for now


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Durban – Durban’s central business district remained largely calm and quiet on Wednesday morning following the violence that had seen police disperse both locals and foreigners.

By early afternoon on Wednesday there was one minor incident of looting reported in Queens Street.

While power outages had an effect, many shops remained closed with metal shutters pulled down.

For more http://www.news24.com

Jali Tells Khune To Get Out Of ‘Comfort Zone’


Bafana Bafana and former Orlando Pirates midfielder, Andile Jali, has challenged his Bafana teammate, Itumeleng Khune, to move ‘out of his comfort zone’.

In his interview in this week’s edition of Soccer Laduma, Jali talks about the importance of having more SA players plying their trade abroad in order to improve the national team.
For more http://www.soccerladuma.co.za

Big Brother rape claim shock


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Johannesburg – A contestant on Big Brother Mzansi was allegedly raped by a fellow housemate after a drunken night of partying.

The shocking incident happened on Saturday night after a party in the Big Brother House in Johannesburg.

The reality TV show airs live on DStv channels 197 and 198.

It is believed that a housemate called “Adams”, whose real name is Siyanda Ngwenya, assaulted Bexx (Axola Mbengo) while she was asleep.

Every Saturday night the party room and bar area is opened to the contestants, and alcohol is freely available.

During Saturday night’s party, Adams and Bexx were drinking heavily and openly flirting with each other before going to bed together.

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The two were last seen in bed cuddling and kissing before the Big Brother cameras moved away from them.

It is alleged that Adams boasted about having sex with Bexx the next day, telling male housemates: “I dipped her but don’t think she remembers because she passed out.”

A shocked Bexx later told female housemates that she didn’t consent to have sex with Adams.

Adams was axed from the show on Monday, while Bexx left voluntarily.

But some fans of the show have questioned Bexx’s claims of rape, and have called on producers of Big Brother Mzansi to clarify the matter.

In a vague statement on Monday, Mzansi Magic, the channel which airs Big Brother, would not confirm why Adams left the show, only saying he had been “expelled for misconduct” and that Bexx had been “removed for her own well-being”, and that both were receiving counselling.

Late on Tuesday, the channel sent out a new statement, saying: “At this stage it is not exactly clear what transpired between Bexx and Adams.

“Having suspected that there may have been an incident of sexual misconduct, Mzansi Magic acted by removing both individuals from the house.

“Currently, Bexx and Adams are receiving support and assistance from Mzansi Magic.

“They are both in the care of professionals and have been given the opportunity to contact family and friends.”

All current contestants have been barred from speaking to the media.

The latest drama came just hours after two housemates were reprimanded by Big Brother for bad behaviour.

Earlier on Saturday night, K2 and Adams went a step too far when they grabbed and attempted to kiss Bexx in the dressing room.

The two sandwiched her while she was standing in front of the mirror, and kissed her on her cheek while groping her bum.

Bexx looked visibly uncomfortable and walked away.

The men later apologised to her and Big Brother issued them each a strike for the inappropriate behaviour.

Three strikes means eviction, and losing out on the chance to win the R1 million prize money.

Bexx was in tears on Sunday when Big Brother reprimanded the pair, and 24 hours later she called it quits.

Adams was a very popular housemate and some fans have questioned his axing.

Fan @LoazG tweeted: “Okay, where are these rape allegations coming from now peeps, the misconduct by Adams was not revealed, so where is ths coming from?”

Another fan @RefilweMaingo wrote: “…there was no rape. Bexx n Adams had sex drunk. Bexx woke up n said she forgot.”

There have been rumours on social media that Bexx has laid a charge of rape at a police station, but this could not be confirmed.

Bexx and her cousin Soxx entered the show together while Adams and his ex-girlfriend Thembi were in the game together.

Soxx and Thembi have now agreed to pair up after their partners left the Big Brother house.

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Satawu leader’s killers still at large


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Police are still searching for the killers of transport union South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu) Gauteng Secretary Chris Nkosi.

He was gunned down in Germiston, east of Johannesburg, on Monday. Union leader June Dube’s house was also petrol bombed in Vooslorus.  Police took statements from Dube on Tuesday.

For more http://www.sabc.co.za