Daily Archives: July 7, 2015

Roodepoort shooting incident leaves one dead and three injured

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One person died and three people were injured following a shooting incident on Populier Street in Bosmont, Roodepoort this evening.

Netcare 911 paramedics and provincial services arrived at the scene and found that a man tragically lost his life during the shooting incident. There was nothing further that could be done for the deceased man and he was declared dead at the scene.

“Three people were found to have sustained serious injuries during the shooting incident and after receiving treatment at the scene, the injured patients were transported to hospital for further medical care,” Netcare 911 spokesperson Santi Steinmann said.

Exact detail surrounding the cause of the shooting incident and preceding events are unknown at this stage and will remain the subject of a police investigation and for police comment.
-TDN
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AKA: ‘Cassper and I not on the same level’

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JOHANNESBURG – It seems this little tiff between AKA and Cassper has gone global.

Just when we thought the beef between AKA and Cassper was “so 2014” the rappers re-warmed the beef and started feuding again.

And the beef is so strong even the folks in the UK want to know about it.

AKA was in the UK recently when he was asked in an interview about the beef he had with Cassper.

File: AKA says there’s nothing to worry about, because him and Cassper are not on the same level. Photo: Instagram

But AKA says there’s nothing to worry about, because him and Cassper are not on the same level.

“People (overseas) don’t know anything about Cassper except for me and what I’ve done,” he tells Factory78. 

“For me, there is a reason why I am here and I was nominated for that BET and why I am the face of South African hip hop right now,” he adds.

“You need to understand how far away I am from home. I tour. I go places. I go to Nigeria. I got to Ghana. I go to Kenya. I go to the Congo. I go to the UK. I go to Germany.

“I have a perspective and you can’t compare me to someone who’s brand new and who hasn’t proven himself over time. It’s just about respect. Respect me,” AKA says.

Maybe Cassper and AKA can “respect” our data and stop the Twitter beef?

– The Juice

Two died, one injured in a train crash near Hartswater

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BY OBAKENG MAJE
TWO people died in a horrific accident between Magogong and Hartswater, says Northern Cape police said.

Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Donald Mdhluli said a train allegedly plunged on a black ford fiesta which was occupied by three people.

“A black ford fiesta was allegedly crossing the railway lines and failed to stop at the stop sign for the oncoming train.

“The train crashed onto a car and killed the driver and a passenger. Another passenger was rushed to local hospital in critical condition for medical attention,” Mdhluli said.

He said a case of culpable homicide was opened at Hartswater police station and no one suffered any injuries in a train.
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Greater Taung municipality safe bombed

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BY OBAKENG MAJE
GREATER Taung municipal office safe in Reivilo was allegedly bombed by unknown people, says North West police.

Pudimoe cluster spokesperson, sergeant Tebogo Thebe said police were called to the scene after the unknown people entered the Greater Taung Municipality office based in Reivilo and bombed the safe.

Even though Thebe could not say how much amount of money was stolen, he said police are working around the clock amid the situation.

“We can confirm that Greater Taung municipality office safe based in Reivilo was bombed by unknown people. The incident took place on Sunday and we cannot say how much money was stolen because we still waiting for internal process to take place and inform us how much was in the safe,” Thebe said.

He said the police cannot rule out if what happened might be inside job, but they will leave no stones unturned.

Police said no one has been arrested and it is alleged that the suspects fled the scene after the incident.

Police investigations continue.
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Cosatu backs Huguenot Tunnel strike

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Cape Town – Cosatu in the Western Cape said on Monday it was throwing its weight behind the Huguenot Tunnel workers who are currently on strike.

The workers went on strike on June 25 after talks collapsed between the employer (Tolcon) and the SA Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu). Talks were facilitated by the CCMA.
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Alleged Polokwane wife killer back in court

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Polokwane – The Limpopo businessman accused of murdering his wife was expected back in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.

During his last appearance, Rameez Patel was granted bail of R250 000.

At the time, Magistrate Mohammed Shaik said exceptional circumstances, namely that the couple’s children needed to be looked after, justified his release.
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SACP to reflect on its relevance to working class

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Johannesburg – The SA Communist Party will this week reflect on how to better reposition itself, following criticism that it no longer represents the working class.

SACP general secretary Blade Nzimande on Monday said members would reflect on what kind of organisation they wanted to build, at a special national congress which starts in Soweto on Tuesday.

“We are a vanguard party with a mass character. That is how we have defined ourselves,” he said.

“We are building this communist party within the context of an alliance at this point in time, but as our late general secretary would have said, comrade Chris [Hani], we need a communist party which is adaptable and flexible to any conditions that may arise. That’s what we trying to do.”
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Mamelodi taxi drivers to hold talks

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Pretoria – Minibus taxi drivers in Mamelodi have agreed to hold talks with government about the violence in the area, which was prompted by the arrival of a new bus operator.

They have promised to stop their protest and allow Autopax buses to run unhindered in the township. The undertaking followed a meeting held on Monday afternoon with Tshwane mayor Kgosientso Ramokgopa, Passenger Rail Agency of SA CEO Lucky Montana, and the minibus taxi industry.
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