BY REGINALD KANYANE

ONE person has been arrested after a shoot-out with police.  Potchefstroom Highway Patrol police were patrolling the area when they noticed a suspected White Toyota Avanza.

According to the police, the vehicle was allegedly used during commission of  business robbery at Hartbeesfontein.

North West police spokesperson Colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said: “The suspects in the vehicle shot at  the police and police retaliated. It is alleged that one of the suspects fell off the moving vehicle and he was arrested.”

The incident took place along Sisulu street,  in Potchefstroom.

The vehicle was found abandoned  between  Ext 3 and Ext 7 in Ikageng (Sarafina) at about 6pm.

“Two Ikageng SAPS members allegedly were inspecting the vehicle when approached by an unknown African male. He was requested to stand still to be searched, but he refused.

“The  police allegedly heard a firearm bang and took cover. The unknown male disappeared in the bushes. The police launched a search without success,” he said.

Police called for back-up from Klerksdorp TRT, Potchefstroom & Ikageng Vispol,  Mounted Unit and K9 to be  assisted in the search.

Mounted unit police allegedly discovered a television set in the vicinity.

The arrested suspect is expected to appear before court soon for attempted murder and business robbery.
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Department of Community Safety & Transport Management invites applications for the Traffic Officer’s diploma Learnership, which seeks to capacitate unemployed youth with knowledge and skills in Road Traffic Management Skills Programme.

NB: Female applicants are encouraged to apply

Requirements:

Road Traffic Management (NQF Level 4)Unemployed youth (between the age of 18-35)Grade 12 (Matric Certificate)/ NCV L4 Certificate,South African Identity Document,Valid Driver’s License,Certificate of No Criminal Records (SAPS Clearance Certificate),Recent Medical Report Certificate that proves that applicant can do strenuous exercises.

● Applications must be accompanied by a signed and dated Z83, Z83 Form – CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FORM

OR

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a recent updated comprehensive CV with at least names of three (3) referees with current contact details.

Originally certified copies of all Qualifications, ID document, and other required documents.

Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.

● All qualifications will be verified.

Persons in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish this Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

● Candidates must indicate the number of the post/reference number and the centre in their applications.

● Candidates requiring additional information regarding an advertised post must direct their queries to the person reflected as enquiries below the post applied for.

● Applications should be forwarded in time to the department since applications received after the closing date and time indicated below will as a rule not be accepted.

Faxed and emailed applications are not accepted.

● It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the department.

● The Department reserves the right not to make appointments, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.

● All appointments will be subjected to a positive qualifications verifications as well as security clearance and vetting.

● NB. Learners who have previously been in a Learnership programme in the Public Service will not be considered.

Closing Date: 26/02/2016 at 16h00
-TDN
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BY REGINALD KANYANE

The Local Government Communicators Forum (LGCF) has once again encouraged communicators in municipalities to heighten the usage of social media networks such as Facebook and Twitter, and improve municipal websites to contribute to the enhancement of the image of municipalities in the province and promote interaction with communities.

This came out at the last session of the LGCF for the financial year 2015/16 held at Rustenburg. 

The Chairperson of the LGCF and the Director responsible for Media and Communication in the department of Local Government and Human Settlements, Ben Bole said young people who constitute majority of the Bokone Bophirima population, are active users of these platforms and as municipal communicators this is the space they need to occupy to communicate good government stories.

Ben Bole said: “The current day and age, government needs to be more open and transparent about its working and these social networking sites can help in evolving a more participatory government.” 

Bole further said that as institution that ignores usage of social media networks and the power that is poses, they are not taking communication serious.

“Social media has taken centre stage and most of the organisations depend on them to communicate, engage and serve communities. Social media can mobilise social campaigns, enable communications and discussions on public or departmental forum, spread awareness, provide instant news and information. In so doing they are making our lives easy as communicators,” he said.

Bole said few municipalities in the province are still not active users of these important medium and the forum resolved to support all municipalities to heighten their participation in that space.
-TDN
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BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
The Mayor of Moses Kotane Local Municipality, Fetsang Mokati has officially opened a 1.8 km Lerome South Internal Road as part of the provincial Setsokotsane programme.

Addressing community members at the officially opening of the road, Mayor Mokati said the leadership listened to community needs and priorities that were raised during IDP public consultations. 

“During public consultations, our residents often complained of not knowing about projects in their villages. Following my presentation of budget speech for this financial year, we have been doing sod-turning ceremonies of service delivery projects to introduce projects to communities and tribal authorities. 

“Today we are handing over the 1.8km paved internal road.  Should there be any dissatisfaction of communities about any matter, let it not be on this road. Take care of this road, engage tribal authority and municipality to resolve any issues that you may have,” Mokati said.

She said it was not her wish that people of Lerome would burn the tyres on this road.

“This is your road. Have ownership to protect and preserve it. If you protect it, it will give us a chance to go to other villages of MKLM for service delivery provision,” she said.

Mokati further urged community members to be part of Setsokotsane service delivery outreaches to access government services within their reach.

She further urged them to register on the IEC voter’s roll as their registration will increase the municipal equitable share allocation from the National Treasury.

Setsokotsane is currently in Moses Kotane Local Municipality until February 28.

The R7.7 million project which started in April 2015 as phase two, was completed within a projected time.

Twenty five people were employed.

The municipality allocated R72.3 million for construction of internal roads and storm water projects for various villages as one of the key priorities of this financial year.
-TDN
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Issued by Beauty Makganye 

BY REGINALD KANYANE
Four suspects are expected to appear before Brits Magistrate’s Court for stock-theft.

North West police spokesperson, Colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said that the suspects aged between 25 and 32 were arrested for being in possession of fifteen  suspected stolen goats on Thursday at around 01:00am.

“Police were patrolling the vicinity of Kameeldrift when they noticed suspicious White Toyota Hilux carrying goats. The vehicle was stopped at Kameeldrift filling station and a search was conducted.

“They allegedly found fifteen goats loaded at the back of the vehicle.  The suspects failed to produce live-stock ownership or transportation documents upon request,” Mokgwabone said.

The police said the suspects confessed that the goats were stolen during  the arrest.

“The suspects informed the police that the goats were allegedly stolen in Moruleng village near Rustenburg, and were being transported to Mamelodi,” he said.
-TDN
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BY REGINALD KANYANE

A 37 year-old man briefly appeared before Vryburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday for rape. The suspect handed himself over to the police on Tuesday. He was accused of raping a 14 year-old girl.

North West police spokesperson, Colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said the case was postponed until Monday next week.

“The accused allegedly raped a 14 year-old girl two weeks ago (February 6, 2016) at Huhudi location, in Vryburg. The accused was on a suspended sentence for a public violence. He was also out on bail for assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm case.” Mokgwabone said.

He said it was alleged that the suspect started to rape the minor back in November last year. Mokgwabone said the suspect was also charged for abduction.

The South African Civic Organisation’s regional secretary in Dr Ruth Mompati, Mika Moeti said they condemned any means of abuse bestowed towards women and children. He said that they will support the victim and the perpetrator needed to be harshly sentenced if found guilty.

“As Sanco, we want to condemn any deeds that put our children and women at risk. We tend to receive reports almost every week about string of rapes that are taking place across the region. It is very disturbing to find out that some of men are turning into monsters. They rape the minors and get away with murder.

“We want to be on record and encourage women and children who experienced any form of abuse to come forward. We hope the law will take its course and we want to appeal to the community of Vryburg not to take the law into their own hands. As community members, we must work together with the police in combating crime.”

The disgruntled community members packed the court and allegedly called for no bail. They alleged that they will take the law into their own hands if the suspect gets bail. The case was postponed until Monday next week for bail application and to grant the  suspect an opportunity to get legal representative.
-TDN
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