Daily Archives: August 21, 2015

Four perished in ‘head on’ collision near Ventersdorp

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Picture: (Police Tape)

BY REGINALD KANYANE
VENTERSDORP- Police are investigating a case of culpable homicide after two vehicles, a Toyota Tazz and Volkswagen Polo collided head-on along N14 between Ventersdorp and Coligny in Thursday night. 

Major Pelonomi Makau said three people from the Toyota Tazz, two men, a woman and the driver of the Volkswagen Polo died on the scene.

“The cause of the accident is not yet known, and investigation into the matter continues,” she said.
-TDN
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Ethopian man shot dead in N West

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

A 30 year-old Ehiopian national was shot dead by four unknown suspects at Boikhutso location near Lichtenburg on Thursday, at about 21:45. 

According to North West police, the victim was inside his tuck-shop when suspects wearing balaclavas allegedly pounced and pointed him with a firearm. 

Maj Pelonomi Makau said: “The suspects allegedly shot the victim in his chest and fled the scene. The victim was with his shop assistant when the incident occurred. Nothing was taken from the shop and the suspects are still at large.”

The police request any person with information that may lead to the arrest of the suspect to contact the Investigating Officers; Major Makgwana Mokotedi on 082 416 1638 or Warrant Officer Jerry Letshoo on 072 952 0938.      
-TDN
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