BY REGINALD KANYANE

NORTH West premier Supra Mahumapelo will launch the 10-points campaign at Brits in Madibeng local municipality on Tuesday.

Mahumapelo pronounced in the State of the Province Address (SOPA) early this year.

“We are aiming at tackling societal issues affecting people on a daily basis. The 10-point plan will entail campaigns like Obesity Awareness, Building a non-racial province, opening the door of learning and culture campaign. Other campaigns will focus on safety, security, comfort, corruption and crime-free society campaign.

“Environmental issues, women and children abuse awareness, sport development and participation, rates and tax payment, water and sanitation, drought mitigation and relief campaigns,” he said.

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BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

A 26 year-old man from Platfontein near Kimberley was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by Kimberley Regional Court on Friday. Pieter Mokae murdered his customary wife, Roderika Gita, 24.

“The incident happened in March 2 in 2014. The atrocity took place after an argument between the two. The accused hit the victim with a broomstick which caused her to land up in hospital where she later died.

“The suspect fled the scene and was later arrested by the police. The police commended Detective Warrant Officer Raymond Visagie from the Kimberley Serious and Violent Crimes unit for a job well done,” Lieutenant Sergio Kock said.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

A 33-year-old man was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment by De Aar Regional Court last week. Jonas Hoorniet murdered Naslee Mouers, 9 last year December 11 at about 20:55.

Northern Cape police spokesperson, Maj Dimakatso Mooi said Mouers was on her way to Caroline Street in Sunrise to look for her father.

“The accused accosted her and stabbed her in the neck. Through a diligent job done by the police the suspect was arrested and kept in custody. The Sunrise Police Station management commented Constable Nathan Oor of Sunrise Detective Unit for a meticulous investigation,” Mooi said.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

DINGLETON police infiltrated a shack and confiscated dagga worth R 500 000 after they receiving a tipped off on Friday. Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Olebogeng Tawana said the community members informed the police about suspected illegal activities which are taking place in particular shack at Maremane village near Dingleton in Northern Cape.

“A 26 year-old suspect was arrested and ten bags of dagga were confiscate. The John Taolo Gaetsewe cluster, Commander Brigadier Mguni commended the members of the community for sharing information that lead to the arrest of the suspect and confiscation of dagga,” he said.

The suspect will appear in Kathu Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

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BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

NORTHERN Cape Province launched its Provincial Safety Youth Submit on Friday in Kimberly. MEC for sport, art and culture, Bongiwe Mbingo-Gigaba said hey interacted with a lot of vibrant, proactive and outspoken youth.

Gigaba further added that the programme was driven by a high calibre of young minds.

“We believe you will assist us in saving lives for a better constructed future.

The youth cannot be left behind when critical decisions are made. They are a construct of a developing society. Provincial Youth Road Safety Summit is an opportunity for them to put their mark on an agenda of national importance.

“We encourage all road users to share and innovate new ways of saving lives of our people on our roads. Remember, what we discuss here today will impact on the lives of the people in this country. You will contribute towards saving our today for tomorrow,” she said.

“Losing one life on our roads is one life too many. Today’s summit will form part of the global goal of the United Nation’s Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020. Youth Commission compiled a number of strategic interventions aimed at combating road carnage.

“We also believe that Provincial Youth Road Safety Summit in 2016 will culminate to a National Youth Road Safety Summit earmarked for June 2016,” Gigaba said.

MEC for education, Martha Bartlett share the same sentiments. She said the youth were given an opportunity to contribute towards the “Youth Declaration for Road Safety”.

“Document describes the views of young people on what they, their parents, teachers, government leaders and others can do to improve road safety, which will be used to catalyse attention and spur action around the world.

“Grab this opportunity with both hands because 40 of you will have an opportunity to represent the views of our province at the National Youth Road Safety Summit next month. You also have opportunity to form part of a team that will co-lead road safety in the province with the department of transport, safety and liaison,” she said.

“The future is in your hands.  Together lets save lives and the first step is to realise that road safety is everyone’s responsibility. I wish you all the best in your deliberations.

“You are here to make history and you are here to contribute towards impacting on the lives of others especially your peers by shaping their thinking towards road safety,” Bartlett said.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

TWO suspects aged 29 and 32 respectively were arrested along R503 road in Tigane near Hartbeesfontein on Thursday.

North West police spokesperson, Col Sabata Mokgwabone said the suspects allegedly hijacked a vehicle delivering cigarettes.

“The suspects are expected to appear in Klerksdorp Magistrate’s on Monday. They are facing charges of armed robbery and possession of suspected stolen goods,” he said.

“The police received information about an armed robbery that occurred between Hartbeesfontein and Coligny road. The victim was allegedly cooped in the suspect’s vehicle.

“The police spotted the vehicle travelling towards Hartbeesfontein. The chase ensued between the police and the suspects,” he said.

The suspects allegedly alighted from their vehicle during the chase and ran into the bushes.

The police chased and managed to arrest two of them. One suspect allegedly fled.

“A rifle toy gun as well as six boxes and various packets of cigarettes were found inside the vehicle. The victim was found unharmed.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

A man has died after his vehicle crashed into a tree on Blandford road between Ascot and Hyperion road in Northriding yesterday. Netcare 911 spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said the exact detail amid the accident will remain a subject for the police investigation.

“When Netcare911 paramedics arrived on the scene, they found VW Polo hanging from the tree. The driver was still trapped inside. Our team was dispatched to the scene to help extricate the deceased driver,” she said.

The man was declared dead on the scene.

This accident took place on Saturday evening at about 18h20.

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Picture: (Sheep carcasses cooped in a boot of a car in Schweizer Reneke)

BY REGINALD KANYANE

TWO suspects aged 30 from Schweizer Reneke are expected to appear in the Schweizer-Reneke Magistrate’s Court on Monday for being in possession of suspected stolen goods.

Provincial police spokesperson, Col Sabata Mokgwabone said the suspects were arrested in a roadblock between Amalia and Schweizer-Reneke road.

“Police stopped a vehicle for a routine search. They found 14 sheep carcasses cooped inside the boot as well as at the back seat of the vehicle. The sheep were allegedly stolen from one of the farms in the area,” he said.

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BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

A 47-YEAR-OLD man was busted for dealing in dagga on Friday evening in Setlagole village, near Vryburg.

North West police spokesperson, Col Sabata Mokgwabone said: “The suspect was arrest after the Vryburg K9 Unit and Crime Intelligence acted on a follow-up on information about dagga stashed inside a certain house in Setlagole village.”

Mokgwabone said the police found 12 bags containing dagga weighing 296 kilograms with estimated street value of R800 000.

He further added that the alleged dagga peddler is expected to appear in the Atamelang Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

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BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

MORE than 330 suspects were arrested for various offences across North West province during operation between Thursday and Friday. Provincial police spokesperson, Col Sabata Mokgwabone said police conducted a “suspect” raiding operation.

“The suspects include those who were wanted for murder, rape, business robbery, theft, arson, burglary and assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, possession of drugs as well as other crimes.

“Out of this number, 87 suspects were arrested in Klerksdorp, 64 in Rustenburg, 53 in Brits and 49 in Mahikeng. The suspects are expected to appear in different Magistrate’s Courts on Monday,” he said.

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