Cape Town – A Grade 9 pupil said she fears for her life after a school boy assaulted her.

A traumatised Amber Japhta said a silly water game at school turned violent on Wednesday morning, leaving her with a scar on her face, and black and blue bruises all over her body.

Amber said the Grade 11 boy punched and kicked her in her face and body after she accidentally splashed him with a little water.

The 15-year-old said she probably would have suffered worst injuries if her friends didn’t save her. They pulled her away from the “crazed” boy after she became paralysed with shock.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

North West province premier, Supra Mahumapelo and Vice- Governor Li Ya of Henan province in the People’s Republic of China have agreed to explore possibilities for future cooperation in the field of agriculture, culture, tourism and mining.

Acting provincial government spokesperson, Brian Setswambung said the co-operation between the two provinces will also focus on development programmes such as the Mahikeng Rebranding, Repositioning and Renewal projects, establishment of cooperatives in rural areas, education and cultural heritage exchange programmes as well as comprehensive transport systems.  

“A strategic partnership in the development of North West Province’s villages, townships and small dorpies will also be forged, this with a view to enable rural communities to contribute towards the Province’s economic growth.

“This was confirmed by both Premier Mahumapelo and Vice-Governor Li Ya, after a meeting the two leaders held earlier today, Friday in Mahikeng.” Setswambung said.

Vice-Governor Li Ya who visited the North West province on a 3-day trade and investment mission, said more business people from China will as part of this working relationship, visit the province in future to further explore invest opportunities.

“With the support and participation of people in the two Provinces, the seed of relationship that has been planted will certainly blossom and benefit all of us. What we have started is a process that seeks to achieve a win-win situation”, said Vice Governor Li Ya who also extended an invitation to the North West Province to visit Henan province in 2016 as part of implementing the working relations between the two provinces.

Business people were also invited for a China Investment Affair which Vice-Governor Li Ya said is a major activity for business people in their province.

Addressing a business seminar which was attended by the local and Chinese business people, Mahumapelo said the Provincial Government will through the North West Development Corporation (NWDC) work with the Henan province to ensure that investors are attracted.

“We welcome the expression of interest by the Henan province to forge strong ties with us, this by carrying out more practical ways to achieving our economic development goals. Critical to us is the exploration of investment opportunities which we remain positive that the local business people will grab with two hands,” Mahumapelo said.

Vice Governor Li Ya and his delegation which included Consul General of the Chinese Embassy Yansong, members of the China Africa Business Development Association, China Africa institute for Economic Development (CAIED) and Central China Business Association for Southern Africa (CCBASA) were in Mahikeng since Wednesday following the declaration of 2015 as a Year of China in South Africa by Presidents Zuma and Xi.

The initiative seeks to boost economic, social and political relations between the two countries. 

Among the highlights of the Year of China in South Africa – North West Province Week were the dancing and performances by Chinese cultural groups, the Business Seminar and the Kung Fu clinics,  which those in attendance highly praised.

These activities were held at the Mmabatho Convention Centre and Mmabana Arts and Culture Foundation, respectively.   
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Polokwane – The bail application of a Limpopo father accused of slitting his four boys’ throats was postponed on Thursday to allow the State to call more witnesses.

Magistrate George Mokou granted a request by the State for a postponement in the Magatle Periodic Court, saying the court could only make a fair ruling after it had heard all the evidence.

Lesiba Kekana is accused of slitting the throats of his four children, aged 13, 10, 6 and 4, apparently after he had an argument with his wife.

He intends to plead not guilty even though the State says he confessed to the murders.

The matter was postponed to November 12.

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JOHANNESBURG – The Tshwane University of Technology has suspended all classes at its Pretoria, Ga-Rankuwa and Soshanguve campuses in the wake of violent protests at the institution.

Students clashed with police at the entrances of the Pretoria campus this week and this morning they plan to continue with their demonstrations.

The protests are related to free education and have intensified since last week’s march to the Union Buildings by thousands of people.

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The trial was set to start today but was delayed after the accused’s lawyer excused himself.

JOHANNESBURG – The case against the man accused of causing the accident in which former Top Billing presenter Simba Mhere and a friend died has been postponed in Johannesburg, with a stern warning from Magistrate Ndivhuwo Setusha.

Preshalin Naidoo has been charged with culpable homicide as well as reckless and negligent driving that led to the death of Mhere and his passenger Kady-Shay O’bryan in January.

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Pretoria – A school has obtained an urgent interdict against a father who staged a protest with a huge banner and fliers outside the school because he believed they had done nothing about his daughter being bullied.

The father was forbidden by the High Court in Pretoria to enter the school without prior arrangement.

He may also not state by means of a banner, placard, pamphlet, social or news media that the principal of his daughter’s school was doing nothing to stop bullying and should be fired.

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