Daily Archives: October 1, 2015

‘North West police to exhume the remains of farm-worker’

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

THE Congress Of South African Trade Union (Cosatu)  in North West said they will be part of the body exhumation that is scheduled to take place in Rustenburg on Friday morning at 04:00am.

This came about after a man found buried in a shallow grave two weeks ago.

Cosatu provincial secretary, Solly Phetoe said that he was highly appalled by the manner in which farm workers were continued to be badly treated.

He said the lives of the farm workers had been taken cheap on the farms across the province.

The body of an unknown man was found buried along R24 road next to the property belonging to the MF Jonker Farm Trust at number 302 in Rustenburg.

The burial was allegedly discovered by a construction company that was building the road in the area.

Phetoe said that they were called upon to the scene and discovered a body of a man buried in a shallow grave next to the dilapidated house.

“We are concerned that who are the killer/s of that farm worker. , We call on the Human Rights Commission to investigate the ill-treatment of farm workers across the country. We want the grave to be properly exhumed and deeper investigations be conducted.

“It seems that the owner of the farm could not shed more light on what really transpired,” Phetoe said.

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Phetoe said that they will be part of the exhumation. He continued to urge the farm workers to speak out and expose bad treatment they receive from farm owners.

He further added that they will remain adamant that other graves that were 100m away be also investigated.

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Three nabbed for public violence in North West

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BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

THREE employees from Bidvest Prestige appeared before Bafokeng Magistrates’ Court in Tlhabane yesterday for public violence.

The trio in their twenties was allegedly part of a group which illegally gathered at Impala Simunye number 8 hostels.

North West police spokesperson, Captain Paul Ramaloko said that the group allegedly vandalised the company’s machines during their illegal protest.

“The group was part of the employees of Bidvest Prestage, which was a cleaning company subcontracted to Impala mine. They apparently picketing after they demanded salary increase,” Ramaloko said.

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He said that more arrests were on the card as Phokeng detectives were tracing more suspects in connection with public violence, intimidation and malicious damaged to property related to this incident.

Ramaloko said that they urge community to stop damaging property when groups picketing.

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’17 school computers stolen in Ganyesa’

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

17 computers were allegedly stolen at Raditshane Secondary School in Tlapeng village, Ganyesa on Monday night. The anti-crime group called Kgomo Modimo Wa Gae member, Thabo Montshiwa said that the police were searching the homes of three suspects in quest to recover stolen items.

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“The police were called after 17 computers were allegedly stolen from the school and now we are looking for the suspects. We have receiving information that they forcefully gained access and stole the computers.

“We have arrested one suspect and he also confirmed to us that he saw two other suspects stealing computers. The other two suspects are still at large, but we will work tirelessly to make sure that the stolen computers are recovered,” Montshiwa said.

North West police spokesperson, Sergeant Kelebogile Moleko said the matter has not been reached the head office, but she will share details after gathering more information.

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‘Nigerian man nabbed with drugs in Brits’

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

A 40 year-old Nigerian man appeared before Brits Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday after he was arrested for allegedly being in possession of dagga and drugs worth R2000.

North West police spokesperson, Sergeant Kelebogile Moleko said that the man was arrested by the Brits Tactical Response Team (TRT) during intelligence driven operation which was held in conjunction with officers from Crime Intelligence.

“The man was arrested at his house and police found dagga and drugs stashed under a flower-pot next to the house. He was suspected to be part of a syndicate dealing in dagga and drugs in the area. A case against him has been postponed to October 01 and he will remain in custody,” Moleko said.

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‘North West mother incarcerated for child neglect’

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

A 27 year-old mother was sentenced to three year in custody for neglecting her three children age under 10.

Mapula Mabiletsa appeared before Brits Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.

A Jericho-based mother left her children at her neighbour’s house for three days under false pretense.

Mabiletsa told her neighbour that she was attending a wedding and will return later on. She failed to return and could not give proper explanation of her whereabouts on her arrival later on.

North West police spokesperson, Captain Paul Ramaloko said: “The matter was reported to the police after the neighbour realised that Mabiletsa was not coming. She was then arrested and charged for child neglect upon her return.  A neighbour applauded police and said she was relieved that the law has taken its course.”

She said that Mabiletsa had developed a pattern of neglecting her children.

The kids were taken to a place of safety while their mother is serving her sentence.

North West MEC for Social Development Fenny Gaolaolwe urged the community members to report cases of child negligence to the social workers.

She said that child protection calls for all stakeholders including parents and everyone in the society.

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“The protection of children is legislated in the Children’s Act. Everybody has to play a role in protecting our children. They are our future generation. As results they must be protected and be nurtured in areas of sequester.”

Positive Youth of Taung organization chairperson, Phemelo Mohutsiwa urged the community to work hand-in-hand with the authorities.

He said the children were the future generations, so they were supposed to grow in conducive atmosphere.

“Children can be raised by the whole village, so I urge everyone to make sure that they report all mischievous things that are done by mothers or elders to the kids behind close doors. I applaud the move made by the neighbour of the perpetrator. We need to work together to raise up a better society.”

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‘Newly-appointed minister vows to fight corruption’

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BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

THE newly-appointed Public Service and Administration, advocate Ngwako Ramatlhodi addressed the government officials and public during service delivery improvement indaba at Mmabatho Convention Centre in North West yesterday.

Ramatlhodi said the government was taking it in its stride to make sure service delivery becomes its beacon.

He said the government officials needed to follow Batho Pele principles and have clear understanding of that they serving the community members which were at the forefront of the mission.

“Our government officials need to have a clear understanding of who are the beneficiaries of the government programs. We need to achieve the developmental oriented service delivery to alleviate poverty, inequality and unemployment,” he said.

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“The government brought a new system called Central Supplier Database (CSD) which is expected to reduce corruption and fraud in government. Looting of government’s coffer affects service delivery and that results in poor economy. The government cannot sustain itself in improving the lives of ordinary people.”

This event was set aside as a platform for public servants to share and engage on matters of service delivery.

The provincial director-general Lydia Sebego said the provincial government was adamant to root out corruption and fraud within its system. She said the event was organized to celebrate the commitment, dedication and, excellence of public servants who went extra mile in the delivery of public services.

“As the provincial government, we can assure you that we investigating any corruption committed. We recently found out that we have 37 000 ghost employees in our system. The investigations are underway and we liaising with other departments to check where and how could that happened.”

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‘Let’s vote for Dineo Moseki, says North West premier’

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

THE North West premier Supra Mahumapelo called on all people across the province to vote for Idols SA contestant Dineo Moseki.

A 21 year-old girl from Tlakgameng village in Ganyesa won the hearts of South Africans with her angelic voice.

Provincial acting spokesperson Brian Setswambung said that Moseki was a good singer and has the potential to win the competition.

“We need to support and vote for her. We want to see her following in the footsteps of many winners in different fields emanating from this province. The province firmly support her. Dineo’s singing proves that talent does not only come from the townships. Even villages have it in abundance.” Mahumapelo said.

Moseki made it to the top 9 and those who want to keep her in the competition can vote for  Dineo by SMS 05 to 37400 (SMS Costs R1.50)

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Web: www.idolssa.dstv.com # VoteDineo #IdolsDineo

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