Durban – Six people were injured in a multiple vehicle accident on the N2 north-bound near Queen Nandi Drive in Durban on Sunday morning, KwaZulu-Natal paramedics said.

Crisis Medical spokesman Kyle van Reenen said paramedics, along with other emergency services, arrived on the scene to find nine vehicles had collided, leaving six commuters with minor to moderate injuries.

“The injured were triaged and treated on scene before being taken by ambulance to various nearby hospitals for further assessment and care,” he said.

Traffic was severely affected as emergency services worked to clear the scene and the authorities were on the scene to assist.

The cause of the pileup was unclear at present, he said.

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Guatemalan murder accused Diego Novella is due back in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Monday in connection with the murder of his US girlfriend, marketing executive Gabriella Kabrins Alban, for his third court appearance since he was referred to Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital for observation.

At each of his appearances since his referral, the court has heard that there are no beds available at Valkenberg, and that Novella is on a lengthy waiting list.

On August 31, the magistrate’s court referred him for 30 days of psychiatric observation at the request of his defence attorney, William Booth.

The defence consulted psychiatrist Professor Tuviah Zabow and provided the court with an interim report, before requesting his urgent referral.

The defence has not publicly disclosed its reasons for referring Novella for observation.

Novella was arrested in July after Alban’s body was found in a room, which the two had shared, at a boutique hotel in Camps Bay.

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Cape Town – What started out as an investigation into nuisance posters led the City of Cape Town’s metro police tactical response unit to a much bigger forgery operation, the city said on Sunday.

The unit stumbled upon an apparent counterfeit operation at an address in Bellville’s central business district on Thursday, mayoral committee member for safety and security JP Smith said.

The officers moved in on the premises to investigate a tip-off from the local ward councillor and the Voortrekker Road Central Improvement District (VRCID) who had been trying to track down the source of stickers advertising the illegal termination of pregnancies, which had become a problem in the Bellville area, he said.

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DA MPL Mbali Ntuli, 27, says women should wear anything they like and feel comfortable in – no one should judge them on what they are wearing.

This week the young DA leader set tongues wagging after she posted a picture of herself on Facebook wearing a bikini.

Many social media users liked her picture and only a few disagreed with her post, saying a leader should post pictures dressed in an “appropriate” manner.

“People are entitled to their opinions. I personally do not feel compelled to justify any action I take that relates to my body to anyone whatsoever, nor do I believe anybody should ever have to,” said Ntuli.

“I will add, however, that I have had nothing but positive and mature interactions with people about the picture, even those who seem intent on believing that somehow what one dresses like would have any effect on their ability to perform their duties.”

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‪BY REGINALD KANYANE
Two people died and six others injured in a collision between a bakkie and a car on the N12. The accident took place 5km outside Kimberley late last night.

ER24 paramedics and other services arrived on scene and found the vehicles in the veld on either side of the road.  

One person was trapped in the bakkie and other patients were found scattered around the scene.

ER24 spokesperson, Chitra Bodasing said: “The person trapped in the vehicle was assessed. Sadly there was nothing that could be done for him. He had succumbed to his injuries.

“A woman, who was an occupant of the car, was found laying in the veld a few metres away from the vehicle,” Bodasing said.

She said the patient sadly had also succumbed to her injuries.

“Upon assessment of all other patients, it was found that one adult was in a critical condition, another sustained moderate injuries and four children sustained moderate to serious injuries.

“They were treated and transported to hospital for further medical care. The exact cause of the collision is unknown,” she said.

Authorities were on scene for further investigations.
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BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

Schweizer Reneke- A 31-year-old man is expected to appear before Schweizer Reneke Magistrate’s Court on Monday for theft. He was arrested for allegedly stealing out of motor vehicle on Thursday.

The suspect used a jammer to block the locking device. The car owner allegedly entered the shop unwary of the suspect disturbing her locking device. North West police spokesperson, Sergeant Kealeboga Molale said: “The security guards at the shop noticed the incident and notified the owner. The suspect allegedly got into the car with intention to steal. The car owner locked the car from outside while the suspect still roving inside.”

Police were called and the suspect was arrested. Molale said: “Police appeal to vehicle users to be cautious at all times when she disembarked from their vehicles. Please ensure that your vehicles are suitably locked before leaving.

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BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

COLESBERG- Three suspects appeared before Colesberg Magistrate’s Court for theft. The suspects were arrested after they allegedly broke into a truck and stole soup bowls. The incident took place on Thursday at a garage near N1 road.

Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Sergio Kock said the suspects were charged for theft out of motor vehicle.

“The suspects broke into one of the trucks near N1 road. The driver was asleep when the incident happened. The driver alleged that he was latent after a long journey. The total value of the stolen goods was R45 000. 15 boxes of bowls, 97 unit of cereal including one box of Oval platter. Police followed on a tip-off and arrested three men. They appeared before Colesberg Magistrates’ Court on Friday,” Kock said.

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TAUNG- A security guard is in critical condition at Taung District Hospital after he was stabbed. Abram Tsile Palagangwe, 33, was stabbed on his face and in his back after 20 suspects pounced on him.

North West police spokesperson, Sergeant Kealeboga Molale said the suspects armed with sharp objects and knives attacked the security guard during robbery.

“They robbed a supermarket cigarettes and undisclosed amount of money at Rooivaal village, in Taung. The suspects allegedly attacked the security guard and wounded him. They stabbed him on his face and in the back. Police were called to the scene and managed to seize four suspects on the scene. Police request anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of other suspects to come forward,” Molale said.

She said that they opened a case of attempted murder. Molale said four suspects are expected to appear before Taung Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

Palagangwe suffered his second attacked. He was attacked back in March at a Chinese shop in Taung CBD where he was trading as a security guard during upheaval.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE
Taung- SIX men are sought after they allegedly bombed an ATM at Taung Shopping Complex on Friday. Armed men allegedly gained entry through a local store. They bombed the ATM and fled with undisclosed amount of money.

North West police spokesperson, Captain Paul Ramaloko said: “The incident took place in the early hours of this morning. The suspects allegedly gained entry through the roof of OBC chicken store after they pounced on security guard. They bombed the ATM and fled with undisclosed amount of money. Police investigations continue,” Ramaloko said.
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