BY REGINALD KANYANE

Two suspects aged 34 and 52 will re-appear in Ganyesa Magistrate’s Court for possession of stolen property. North West police spokesperson, Col Sabata Mokgwabone said the suspects were remanded in custody after their appearance.

“They were arrested after police acted on a tip-off on Tuesday last week. They were allegedly found to be in a possession of illegal firearms in Louwna near Ganyesa. The firearms, one stun gun (used at abattoir), but modified to discharge live ammunition, three live ammunition, two home-made zip guns and four empty cartridges were found hidden inside a toilet and farming machinery respectively,” he said.

Mokgwabone said further probe revealed that the stun gun was reported to be stolen at one of the abattoirs in Vryburg back in 2008.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

MEC for rural, environment and agricultural development department, Manketsi Tlhape said the DAFF Female Entrepreneur Awards 2016 were a befitting gesture to commemorate the 60^th anniversary of the Women’s march.

Tlhape said the department was honoured to add a voice through awards to the difference made by women of 1956.

“The historic march in 1956 was the nexus in the role of women in the struggle for freedom and society at large. We are celebrating Women’s month in August as a tribute to the pioneers of the women’s movement in this country, dating back to 1913,” she said.

The DAFF FEA Awards were held in Christiana, Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati district to reward the efforts and contribution of women.

Tlhape said it was imperative for the department to empower women.

“We would like to use the programme to increase the participation of women, young women and women with disabilities in the sectors of agriculture, forestry & fisheries and to accentuate the significant role played by women entrepreneurs in food security, job creation, poverty alleviation and economic growth.

“We recognize the role played by all women in building our country and Bokone Bophirima Province. It is because of their strides that our government continue to make efforts in improving the living conditions at household level,” she added.

Tlhape further said it was important for women to see themselves climbing the success ladder and being in powerful positions. She encouraged them to do away with misconceptions of women in power.

“When it comes to thinking about women in powerful positions and women in power or women ‘doing it for themselves’, we are too often blinded by the daggers of the mind, infected by the mean mind bugs that mire us in the prejudices of the past.

“The awards attracted a lot of entries had 18 participants reaching the final round competing in six categories. The competitors included women in vegetable production, livestock production, broilers, processing as well as horticulture. The nine winners each emerged with R125 000 cash prize and runner-ups with R32 000 each,” she said.

The best female Farm worker category which is meant to acknowledge women who do basic work in the relevant sector and have grown in the structures of farm operations get R50 000 prize money.

The Overall winner, Tlamelo Mfaladi is a previous winner of the National Informal Markets 2009 and Young Provincial Female Farmer Category, a runner up of READ Commercial 2011 Female Entrepreneur Award. She started vegetable farming in 2007 from her family backyard on a 2.5 ha land.

She has now expanded her business to 286ha farm called Vlakfontein, near Delareyville, Tswaing Local Municipality. A joyful Tlamelo said she will further growth her business and mainly concentrate on improving the infrastructure.

Another winner, Thembeka Nyaqela of Lwazi piggery who won both the MEC Special Award and a runner up for the Top Entrepreneur processing award says the accolades have challenged her to work even harder.

“I am grateful for the recognition and appreciate the effort by our government. This just motivates me to elevate my work pace. The 32 year old Nyaqela said she will also use the opportunity to bring more young people on board and share her skills. Lwazi piggery started in 2015 and is based in Schweizer-Reneke area of Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati.

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SOME of social grant beneficiaries must now come up with alternative arrangements regarding the payment of funeral insurance premiums. This came up after South African Security Services Agency (SASSA) made amendments of the regulations of the Social Assistance Act of 2004.

SASSA spokesperson in North West, Smanga Selemeni said the amending of regulations was necessary. He added that it was a responsible step taken by SASSA and the social development department in order to protect vulnerable beneficiaries against unscrupulous financial service providers.

“The law allows for only a maximum of 10% of the grant value to be deducted. It also requires that SASSA should be informed whenever a beneficiary enters into a contract with a funeral insurance service provider. In some cases, SASSA is not involved and this results in illicit deductions which come as a surprise to the beneficiary when the next payment cycle comes. 

“This happens in cases where beneficiaries are approached and made to sign agreements that are not explained to them. Countless beneficiaries have complained to SASSA about funeral policy deductions coming off their grants without their knowledge,” Selemeni said.

He said this forced Minister Bathabile Dlamini to appoint an advisory committee which recommended a dispute resolution mechanism. Selemeni further said SASSA developed this mechanism which helps beneficiaries to report such unauthorised deductions which are investigated and resolved to a large extent.

“The new regulations are a step in the right direction and will assist in resolving unauthorised deduction disputes. Beneficiaries with funeral policies will be affected and have to take the stipulated necessary measures. Beneficiaries with direct deductions for a funeral insurance/scheme from child grants should note that the deductions will be discontinued in December 2016.

“All child grant beneficiaries should make alternative payment arrangements with their financial service providers on how premiums will be paid from December 2016 onwards. Beneficiaries having direct deductions for a funeral insurance/scheme on any social grant awarded for a period of less than twelve (12) months (temporary disability grants), should also note that the deductions will discontinue in December 2016,” he said. 

Semeleni said older persons, war veterans or a permanent disability grant and would like to have the premiums for funeral policy/scheme deducted directly from their grant to visit the nearest SASSA office to give permission in writing and in person for these deductions to go through.

He said if they are unable to visit the SASSA office, they can contact SASSA on 0800 60 10 11 or 018 3894191 to make alternative arrangements such as home visits for frail people.

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MORE than twenty people embarked on women and children abuse awareness campaign. The participants walked from Johannesburg to Mahikeng and spent six days on the road in the process.

 Kay2 Zee Gee Tour owner, Kagiso Legobe said they organised the campaign to raise funds and convey a message. He said the left Johannesburg last week on Thursday. Legobe said the main objective was to celebrate women’s month through awareness.

 “Women play a significant role within our society. We wanted to convey our message and intensify a fight against women and children abuse. Celebrating Women’s Month is an opportunity to appreciate the remarkable contribution of women to our society.

“We wanted to raise funds for our non-profit organisations like Kopano project and TM Charity Foundation Organisation in Lomanyane village, Mahikeng. The organisation addresses socio-economic issues affecting the youth like crime, poverty, inequality, unemployment, drug and alcohol abuse,” Legobe said.

He said they were well-received and other stakeholders came on board.

“We walked for over 300km and spent six days on the road. We also want to send our gratitude to those sponsors who came on board like SAB. Their contributions will not go unnoticed. We were also joined by Ditsamaya Naga Biker’s team.

“That showed that teamwork is key. Working together, we can go far. We also urge other stakeholders to come on board and assist in improving the lives of our people,” Legobe said.

TM Charity Foundation organisation founder, Thato Molosankwe said women conjure up a lot of images. He added that women bring out varied emotions as selfless love, nurturing and caring attitude.

“Women have power to create, nurture and transform. Understanding a woman is a mystery and it needs lots of perseverance and knowledge. A woman is the epitome of love, sacrifice, care and ability to nurture life.

“The qualities of women need to be understood. They continue to nurture lives of many and they are the most powerful and strongest being. Women can play different roles with ease. We also need to teach society how to treat women well and we could become a better nation,” Molosankwe said.

Molosankwe said they will continue to raise funds to address many issues to assist the society.

Source: http://www.thenewage.co.za

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

The swearing-in of new mayor and councillors took place at various municipalities across North West province on Tuesday. 

Mamusa local municipality held its council inauguration today. 

Aaron Motswana was introduced as a new mayor alongside new councillors from different political parties. 

The new council was formed to enable the first council meeting to take place. 

Other council meetings of local municipalities in Dr Ruth Semogotsi Mompati District were ongoing. 

District councils will be formed on Friday.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

A 27-YEAR-Old man was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment by Fraseburg Magistrate Court for murder of his girlfriend on Wednesday.

Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Dimakatso Mooi said the atrocity took place back in September, 2015. Mooi further said the body of a 20 year-old woman; Jerinica Jacobs was found lying in the veld just outside Fraseburg.

“The suspect was arrested a day after the body was discovered. According to the information received, the victim was murdered on September 5, 2015. The suspect; Adam Lukas, 27 beat the victim to death and left her to in the veld.

“It was through a meticulous investigation conducted by warrant officer Fiks of Fraseburg Detectives and proper gathering of forensic evidence that led to a successful conviction,” Mooi said.

Lukas was convicted and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment by Fraseburg Regional Court.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

Nedbank’s goal of making the things that really matter happen has by far exceeded all expectations. Since its 2011 inception, 10 players have signed PSL and NFD contracts to realise their football dreams and contribute to their team’s success. The 2016 Ke Yona Team was announced and is raring to go at Supersport United on 4 September at the Sinaba Stadium in Daveyton.

One player that has truly demonstrated Nedbank’s ability to turn lives around is Limpopo born midfielder, Maphosa Modiba. The current PSL Young Player of The Season was amongst the 23-man squad that flew the South African flag high at this year’s Olympics against world superstars such as Brazilian and Barcelona superstar, Neymar. Modiba is a 2015 graduate of the Ke Yona Team Search that produced the likes of Luthando Sixhaso who is with former Nedbank Cup champions, Kaizer Chiefs.

The 22-year-old youngster has grown tremendously since graduating from South Africa’s leading talent search initiative headed by Shakes Mashaba, Owen Da Gama, Khabo Zondo and Mike Mangena. Even though the U23 National Team was knocked out of the Olympics, Modiba believes the experience gained from such a tournament will take him even further and alludes the success he is enjoying to the Nedbank Ke Yona Team Search.

“I am enjoying a successful football career because I have been through the hands of the best coaches in this country. Through the Nedbank Ke Yona Team Search, I had the unique opportunity of being trained by Owen Da Gama and Shakes Mashaba. From then on, I worked with one of the best tacticians, Muhsin Ertugral who has molded me to be the player that I am today. All of this would not have happened had I not partnered with Nedbank to make my football dreams happen,” said Modiba.

The Ke Yona Team Search is one of many ways in which Nedbank continues to make the things that really matter happen says Nedbank’s Group Executive for Group Marketing, Communications and Corporate Affairs, Mr. Thulani Sibeko.

“It is with pride that we share tangible success stories such as these. Modiba is a practical demonstration of Nedbank’s strong belief in making things happen in the lives of the communities that it serves.

Tickets to the Nedbank Ke Yona Team Search will soon be freely available at all Computicket and Shoprite Checkers stores nationwide. The Nedbank Ke Yona Challenge will take place at the Sinaba Stadium in Daveyton and will be broadcasted live on SABC 1. The live match will serve as the final episode of the ongoing Making the Team TV Series, which has been giving viewers the journey of the Nedbank Ke Yona Team players.

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RUSTENBURG local municipality will address high level of noise. The municipality spokesperson, Thapelo Matebesi said they have received numerous noise pollution complaints from some of residents.

“We have received complaints from some of residents about the high levels of noise, particularly over weekends. The Municipality’s Public Safety Directorate in collaboration with the South African Police Service (SAPS) and Bojanala Platinum District Municipality will address that matter.

“We will deal with that nuisance. We embarked on specific site visits last week to measure noise levels. The outcome of the site visits are that the noise levels were found to be below 85 decibels ironically. We used the scientific terminology to describe that,” Matebesi said.

He said a specific scientific instrument was used by Environmental Health Practitioners to measure the noise levels in specific identified places. Matebesi said places identified were taverns and night clubs in particular.

“The noise levels were found to be satisfactory below 85 decibels in terms of the prescribed Municipal By-Law. This is an ongoing project by the municipality and its partners to deal with this nuisance. Our next target will be the Olympia Park stadium during any event hosted there.

“We also appeal to our entertainment businesspersons to adhere to the Municipal By-Law by lowering their music levels. We are henceforth going to affix a specific clause on permits when we issue them reminding music concerts hosts and other functions to lower their noise levels. Failure to comply with the prescript of this specific By-Law will result in heavy spot penalties or fines not less than R500,” he said.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

MEC for education and sport department lauded Are-Fadimeheng Secondary School from Jouberton Township in Klerksdorp after winning COPA Coca-Cola® champions in North West.

The school won the provincial finals tournament hosted by Coca-Cola, in conjunction with the South African Schools Football Association (SASFA) held at Montshiwa Stadium on Saturday.

Are-Fadimeng Secondary School has beaten Rustenburg Educational College in the final.

“Sport continues to be remarkable tool to unite our people. We want to applaud the school for winning the provincial Coca Cola cup. Tournament like these augurs well for our sport development. The province has produced many soccer stars. North West province is where stars are born,” Lehari said.

A teacher from the school, Veronica Maseko said COPA Coca-Cola® is a global football development initiative that gives millions of young football fans the opportunity to come together and celebrate their passion for football.

“As part and parcel of this initiative, the Which Part Will You Play search is once again on. The organisation is looking out for exceptional young players to join the Which Part Will You Play all-star team. Players embodying and representing the dynamic and unique roles needed to make up a successful team will be selected for the side and act as personifications of the values COPA Coca-Cola® aims to instill in its young participants,” Maseko said.

Maseko was also named as the mentor in North West. She was selected in recognition of being an individual who has been through thick and thin with the school where she teaches.

“It feels good to be given recognition, especially during women’s month. I will continue to take care of my pupils and the community at large,” she said.

The player from Tshwaraganelo Primary School, Oarabile Moshweu was selected to join the Which Part Will You Play all-stars team. He was identified after producing great performance at one of the games.

A hard-tackling defender said: “Thank you to Coca-Cola for this tournament. We are given a platform to reach our dreams. I am happy that I will be able to represent my school at the National Finals.”

In addition to the Which Part Will You Play all-stars, COPA Coca-Cola® will be picking one individual in each province that has shown the part they are playing in the development of young footballers. Each of these individuals will be recognized with the title of ‘the Mentor’ and rewarded by Coca-Cola for the contribution they are making to the development of South Africa’s youth.

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