BY REGINALD KANYANE
A 26-YEAR-OLD man arrested for the alleged murder of his 56-year-old brother in Vryburg on Thursday. North West police spokesperson, Col Sabata Mokgwabone said the atrocity took place at Colridge Township near Vryburg.
“The suspect allegedly assaulted his wheelchair bound brother with sjambok. The victim became unconscious and he was taken to hospital where he died on arrival,” he said.
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BY REGINALD KANYANE
THREE suspects aged 30, 44 and 49 were arrested in Marikana on Thursday for business robbery. According to information, the police acted on a tip-off about a business robbery that took place at one of the clothing stores in the area.
Provincial police spokesperson, Col Sabata Mokgwabone said the police were informed about the incident and given description of the vehicle which the suspects used to flee the scene.
“The vehicle was spotted and a chase ensued. The police managed to corner and arrest the three suspects. It was during the arrest that an undisclosed amount of cash was recovered. One of the suspects was found in possession of a Norinco pistol with serial number filed off,” Mokgwabone said.
He said preliminary investigation linked the suspects to other string of business robberies in Koster, Rustenburg and Northam.
They will appear in Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
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BY REGINALD KANYANE
The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) expressed its satisfaction with the local government candidates’ nomination process as well as progress being registered in the National List Conference on Sunday.
SANCO general secretary Skhumbuzo Mpanza said: “We are relatively happy with progress and efforts being made to ensure that the outcome of the African National Congress (ANC) National List Conference represents the wishes of our communities and also meet the 50-50 gender, 20%youth and 60% continuity guidelines as set in the ANC guidelines.”
Mpanza said that the NEC was confident that interventions with regard to the Northern Cape, Western Cape and North West province lists will bring resolutions to the challenges that were encountered.
“Though we are disappointed that processes leading up to the national list conference has in some provinces been marred by acts of violence, intimidation, disruptions and manipulation of nomination meetings” he emphasised.
He called for disciplinary action against disruptors and those whose actions encouraged disunity and factionalism.
“These shameful acts are orchestrated by self-serving and ill-disciplined factionalists that sought to predetermine the outcome of the democratic processes to further their personal interests as well as patronage and not to advance community development agenda,” he stressed,” Mpanza stressed.
He said that SANCO will be working hard in all communities for a decisive ANC election victory.
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BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
NORTH West police in Klerksdorp commended the public members after their assistance in apprehending a 52 year-old suspect for fraud and theft. John Clare Miller from Orkney allegedly masqueraded as a building contractor.
North West police spokesperson, Col Sabata Mokgwabone said Miller faces 70 complaints of fraud and theft.
“He was residing at Milton Ave 154, Orkney. Miller will allegedly advertise his house for rent and the people would pay him the deposit cash or via internet, however he would never move out of the house.
“He also advertised himself as a building contractor. He will meet with the client and ask 70% of the money to do the work. Then the suspect will never begin any building work,” he said.
Mokgwabone said Miller was arrested after the story was covered in the media.
“The investigating officer received enquiries and information from the community members. The suspect and his accomplice were arrested in Christiana on Friday.
“We want to commend the community and media for their help. The suspects are expected to appear in the Orkney Magistrate’s Court on Monday,” he said.
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