Daily Archives: June 5, 2015

Taung Magistrates Court official perish in fatal accident near Vryburg

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BY STAFF REPORTER
VRYBURG- North West police are investigating a case of culpable homicide after undisclosed amount of people perished in a horrific accident between Vryburg and Taung.

According to reports, a Toyota Quantum was involved in a ‘head on’ collision with a bakkie near Tigerkloof, Vryburg.

One of the deceased was confirmed as a translator at Taung Magistrates Court whose name is known to TDN, but cannot be revealed yet.

TDN’s attempt to get more details from relevant authority was futile.

*NB: More details regarding that fatal accident will follow soon.
-TDN
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Vereeniging crash leaves four dead and twenty-three injured

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Four people died and twenty three people were injured following an accident on the R59 at the Ascot on Vaal offramp near Vereeniging this afternoon.

Netcare 911 paramedics and other services arrived at the scene and found that two heavy goods vehicles, two minibuses and five motor vehicles were involved in the crash.

The entire roadway is obstructed with vehicles and accident debris.

“Exact detail surrounding the cause of the crash and preceding evens are unknown and will remain the subject of a police investigation,” Netcare 911 spokesperson, Santi Steinmann said.

She said upon assessment of all the occupants, paramedics found that four people tragically lost their lives while twenty-three people sustained injuries ranging from minor to critical.

The Netcare911 helicopter was activated to airlift a critically injured patient to hospital for the urgent medical care required.

“The remaining twenty two patients were treated at the scene and transported to various hospitals for further medical care,” she said.
-TDN
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Taung Hip Hop artist to drop his long-awaited mixtape

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BY OBAKENG MAJE
Hip Hop music is the way to go nowadays and is being used as a medium tool to convey the message especially amongst the youth. North West upcoming hip hop artist Morex, says he is ready to rub shoulder with big guns….so seatback and relax as he let you into his world.


Oratile Nicholas Gaenone said even though hip hop artists were known for mixing the political and social commentary of political rap with the criminal elements, all has changed because now hip hop is the most popular music genre currently.


“The landscape of hip hop music has changed into totality and it can be used as a medium of communication especially amongst the youth. Hip Hop has begun to diversify with other musical styles emerging on the national scene, such gospel, choral, kwaito and most notably, RnB” Morex said.
A 21 year-old artist from Manthe village, near Taung said he is ready to claim his chunk in the dog-eat-dog industry. 


“Hip hop music in its infancy has been described as an outlet and a voice for the disenfranchised youth of low-economic areas, as the culture reflected the social, economic and political realities of their lives,” he said.
Morex will be dropping his Mixtape at the end of this month and he said even though he came across challenges, he appreciates all support he received from his fans and family alike.


“I am totally relieved because now my Mixtape will be dropping at the end of this month. I named it “Le Nna Ke Gorogile”, loosely translated….Me too I’ve arrived. I worked with some renowned producers like Dr Dogg, Remo, Makoya from Kuruman and featured other local artists” Gaenone said.


Sassy-voice artist, Morex said this is the best time for him to drop his mixtape because his music targets then youth.


“We need to know where we come from as the society and most of my songs target the youth. They need to know that we are the leaders of tomorrow, and we need to stand up and be counted.


“The youth seem to be relaxing and taking life for granted, whereas our lives perish. Those who came before us, fought so hard for the freedom we have and now what we do as the youth? We misuse it and does not protect our hard-earned democracy,” he outlines.


Morex said education is very imperative and advised the youth to take it very serious as it is the only gateway vehicle from poverty. 


“I am 21-year-old, but still doing grade 10 and I’m not giving up. What happened into life did not break me, but made me a better person. I lost my mom at the early age, growing in hard conditions with no one to look up for were another stambling block. I cannot let all what I went through to determine my future” he said.


The long-awaited Mixtape of the charismatic rapper who is believed to take this unique South African style of hip hop to another level will interact with music lovers.  Motswako is a hip hop style made famous by Khuli Chana, HHP, Morafe and others.


Morex said he is grateful and the love he receives is an indication that his hard work helps him find his niche in the local music industry and is finally starting to bear fruit. 


“The mixtape is based on my personal journey through challenging times of my life. The mixtape is tittled Nna Ke Gorogile, which is a metaphor of my life. My debut album will be dropped at the beginning of next year, but for now I am focusing on my mixtape and singles” he concludes.


For any bookings contact Morex on social networks:
Facebook: Mrepa Morex Wa Motswakolista
WhatsApp: 0631148931
-TDN
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North West gogo raped, killed by grandson

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BY OBAKENG MAJE
A 20-year-old suspect will appear in Ganyesa Magistrates’ Court on Friday on the alleged murder and rape of a 77-year-old woman on Thursday. 

North West police spokesperson sergeant Kelebogile Moleko said it is alleged that on the said date, police received information of murder and rape that took place at Tlakgameng Village in Ganyesa at approximately 01:00.

“The police allegedly upon arrival at the scene, found an old woman lying in a pool of blood.  According to the information available, it appears that her grandson raped and strangled her to death in her bedroom. The motive of  incident is still unknown at this stage and police investigation continues” Moleko said.

The North West Acting Provincial Commissioner; Major General Jacob Tsumane has condemned the incident in the strongest possible terms.

“It is the responsibility of the broader community to ensure the safety of the elderly and other vulnerable groups. As the police we will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that all those who are abusing the elderly are brought to book”, said Major General Jacob Tsumane.      
-TDN
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‘Rubbish’ Nkandla reports shows calibre of Cabinet- Holomisa

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Johannesburg – Cabinet’s acceptance of Police Minister Nathi Nhleko‘s “rubbish” report into so-called security upgrades to President Jacob Zuma‘s Nkandla home is cowardly and says something about the calibre of ministers.

This is according to United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa, who called the report a whitewash and led opposition parties in a boycott of the recent ad hoc committee set up to deal with the report in Parliament.

“It ridiculed the calibre of the Cabinet that we have,” he told News24.

For more http://www.news24.com

Outpouring of relief as Panayiotou denied bail

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Port Elizabeth – There was a huge outpouring of relief in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate’s Court on Friday as murder-accused Christopher Panayiotou was denied bail and told to go back to prison to wait to be tried for the murder of his wife Jayde.

“The court’s finding is that the applicant has failed to show exceptional circumstances. Bail is refused,” said Magistrate Abigail Beeton.

Panayiotou dropped his head as the ruling was read out.

For more http://www.news24.com

Mbeki knew about R120m payment

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Senior South African officials, including then President Thabo Mbeki, approved the $10 million payment that US authorities describe as a bribe to host the 2010 World Cup, local media reported Friday.


Senior South African officials, including then President Thabo Mbeki, approved the $10 million payment that US authorities describe as a bribe to host the 2010 World Cup, local media reported. Photo by:Jerome Delay/AP. 
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A US indictment last week said the cash was paid to former Fifa executive Jack Warner to secure the right to hold the tournament in 2010 — one of a slew of recent allegations of corruption at football’s world governing body.

But South Africa has rejected the accusation, saying the $10 million payment was an honest donation to support football among the “African diaspora” in the Caribbean.

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

Eskom ‘war room’: Vavi wants all voices heard

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Johannesburg – Expelled Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi says the country’s electricity crisis hits the working class and the poor the hardest.


Vavi said trade unions and civil society organisations had been talking about launching a campaign to deal with the electricity crisis. Photo: Shanti Aboobaker. 
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“Their voices have been silenced; they are locked out of the so-called ‘war room’ which has been set up under Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa to try to solve Eskom’s problems,” he told delegates at a civil society electricity conference.

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

Killer cop had history of violence

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Johannesburg – About a month ago, Constable Ronnie Masie had his firearm seized after he held his girlfriend hostage at her home in East Bank, Alexandra.


The blood-splattered office at Alexandra police station where Constable Ronnie Masie shot and killed his partner, her uncle, a neighbour and a police major, on Wednesday night. Pictures: Antoine de Ras. 
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Masie had apparently found her with another man, and in a fit of rage, he held the two at gunpoint. An enraged Masie also fired shots into the streets and threatened to kill his colleagues who were called to intervene.

On Wednesday night, Masie tricked his colleagues at the Alexandra police station into giving him another firearm. Hours later, he stormed the police station and mowed down four people – his partner, Sowela Anna Nkuna, her uncle, Mathews Mapaya, 39, and a neighbour, Stephina Semenya, 52, with the gun.

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