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Mark appeared in the Brits Magistrate Court last month where his case was postponed.

The court was expected to hear feedback from the hospital on his mental state after 30 days of evaluation.

Zinde, who appeared in the Brits Regional Court in July, was admitted to Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital for evaluation as per an order by the magistrate.

Zinde’s lawyer has indicated that the application for psychiatric evaluation was brought forth by Hope Zinde back in 2013. Before her death she did sight some changes in Mark, he had withdrawal symptoms, he was allegedly aggressive and violent in his behavior and at times he would lock himself up in his room.

Mark Zinde is accused of killing his mother Hope Zinde, a well known media personality, at their home in Peacanwood Estate in the North West.

Hope Zinde’s body was found in a boot of a car and it is believed she was killed days before she was found.

Zinde is facing a charge of murder and another of possession of illegal drugs.

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

THE police in the Northern Cape have welcomed the life sentence handed down to a Pampierstad man recently. Police spokesperson Capt Sergio Kock said Benjamin Olehile Mongale was found guilty and sentenced to a further 22 years imprisonment in the Vryburg High Court for robbery with aggravating circumstances, housebreaking and theft, possession of an unlicensed firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.

“Early on May 5, 2014 Mongale and two of his friends robbed a taxi driver, Boy Kheswa, of his vehicle. Mongale shot the driver twice in the back of the head and dumped the body next to the Pampierstad cemetery,” Kock said.

Kock said the men left the taxi next to the Hartswater main road and robbed a shepherd of 33 sheep.

“The shepherd’s hands were tied and he was blindfolded in the veld, while the accused slaughtered the sheep and apparently got a vehicle to ferry the meat.

“It was later found the firearm and ammunition was stolen by Mongale during a house break-in and theft in Pampierstad before murder,” he said.

Police said they recovered some meat, firearm, ammunition and arrested the three people about a month later at their homes in Pampierstad.

Kock said Frances Baard cluster commander Maj-Gen Jean Abrahams lauded investigating officer WO Sello Ngwato of the Pampierstad detective unit, for job well done.

Abrahams said police would continue to ensure that the community was safe and secure.

Source: www.thenewage.co.za

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Cape Town – Mamelodi Sundowns were held to a goalless draw by Chippa United at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

The Brazilians went into the MTN8 semifinal first-leg encounter as favourites against the Chilli Boys in the city of Port Elizabeth.

Chippa goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi was forced into an early save six minutes into the game when he gathered Sundowns winger Percy Tau’s cross from the left.

The Brazilians were dominating possession as they looked to break the deadlock, but the Chilli Boys looked well organized at the back.

Eight minutes before half-time, Khama Billiat played a good free-kick into the Chippa box and his Sundowns teammate Ricardo Nascimento headed the ball narrowly wide of the target.

Ivorian midfielder Yannick Zakri made his Sundowns debut in the 54th minute when he replaced Percy Tau as the visitors looked to break the deadlock.

In the 68th minute, Chippa launched an attack and they made an appeal for a hand ball after the ball hit Wayne Arendse, but the referee waved play on.

Sibusiso Vilakazi had a chance to fire Sundowns into the lead with 14 minutes left on the clock, but his shot was blocked in the Chippa box.

Chippa and Sundowns pushed for a late goal in the dying minutes of the game, but it never came and the match ended in a goalless stalemate.

Source: http://www.news24.com

Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Thandani Ntshumayelo is seeking legal recourse to have his four-year suspension for alleged drugs violations set aside.

Despite pleading guilty to the charge made by the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS), Ntshumayelo wants the results of his urine sample declared null and void, according to the City Press.

According to the report, this is because the tests were conducted by a doping control laboratory at the University of the Free State.

This particular lab was earlier this year suspended by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) from conducting tests under its name while it carried out renovations and upgraded equipment.

But this suspension only came into force in March 2016, some three months after Ntshumayelo’s alleged positive test. The insinuation appears to be that at the time the test was taken, the facility was operating below WADA standards.

READ ALSO: SAIDS explains Ntshumayelo ban

Ntshumayelo therefore maintains that the results should be considered unreliable.

He has reportedly given SAIDS until Wednesday to remove his ban before seeking relief from the courts.

The 26-year-old allegedly tested positive for cocaine after a league match against Platinum Stars on January 9. His contract with Pirates has since been terminated.

Source: http://www.kickoff.com

BY REGINALD KANYANE

MEC for education and sport development department, Sello Lehari has been appointed as interim North West premier. This came about after Supra Mahumapelo prepares to jet-off to China on Sunday. He will visit the People’s Republic of China until September 18.

He will be accompanied by MECs Manketsi Tlhape of Rural, Environment and Agricultural Development and Wendy Nelson of Finance, Economic and Enterprise Development (FEED) departments.

Mahumapelo’s visit is to explore further investment opportunities and to confirm the provincial government’s commitment to the already proposed deals.

“We will engage with potential investors from Beijing and Shanghai. This is regarding the construction of a power station and the establishment of a bus manufacturing plant in the province. This will also include the establishment of donkey breeding farms for export of donkey hide and meat to China.

“As part of this week-long programme, we will include experts in the field of agriculture. We will also visit a donkey farm and attend a Huawei Exhibition in Shanghai. Our delegation will also meet with various companies such as Shanghai Electric, Bus Manufacturing, Survey and Donkey companies,” Mahumapelo said.

He said this is his second official trip to China and is part of strengthening the existing trade and investment relations with BRICS countries. Mahumapelo added that this will serve as a great platform for the North West province to learn best practices in dealing with especially housing challenges and ICT issues.

“Moreover our engagement with potential investors in China is viewed as a significant effort geared towards boosting the province’s economy, and achieving the goals of the 5th Administration’s strategy to rebrand, reposition and renew the province,” he said.

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LOCAL government and human settlements department held Bokone Bophirima Govan Mbeki Awards 2016 in Ganyesa village, near Vryburg on Thursday.

MEC for local government and human settlements department, Fenny Gaolaolwe said the purpose of these awards was to promote and re-enforce a culture of excellence within the housing sector. She said the delivery of integrated human settlements restore the dignity of all South Africans.

“The awards are also intended to encourage all stakeholders in the sector to respond systematically and foster a culture of producing quality housing and service delivery for all. We remain proud as the province and we appreciate the good work done by contractors in building quality houses for our people.

“We will continue to sustain the quality work through Saamwerk-Saamtrek philosophy. The department will also continue to take this prestigious occasion to our Villages, Township and Small Dorpies (VTSD) to boost local village economy as pronounced by North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo,” Gaolaolwe said.

Andisa Consulting Company co-founder, Tumelo Mokone, 32 won the Best Youth Contractor of the year award. Mokone also came second in the Best Community Residential Unit category.

“We are happy that also this year we managed to register another win which puts us in housing construction map. This is the reaffirmation that young black contractors are able to tap into the market and make it like any other housing developer. We are in charge and we are here to stay,” Mokone said.

The Best Woman Contractor, Lettie of Motheo Consulting said: “If we could build in Marikana where we experienced a lot of challenges in the community, we can build anywhere in the country. We were able to resolve all the community issues which stalled our project several times. Involving local contractors especially women also assisted to the completion of the project.”

Winners of different categories will compete at the National Govan Mbeki Awards to be held Durban around November later this year.

The following are categories and contractors that won the awards:

Youth contractor – Andisa Consulting

Informal settlements – Marabella Project

Best rural housing project – Tawana Business Project

Best woman contractor – Motheo Construction

Best CRU – Motheo Construction

Best farm Resident Housing Programme – Urban Dynamics

Beautified, Clean and Enhanced Neighbourhood Project – Agisanang Township Developers

Best Performing Region – Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati

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BY REGINALD KANYANE
North West Province will visit the People’s Republic of China on Sunday until September 18 to explore further investment opportunities and to confirm the provincial government’s commitment to the already proposed deals.

Mahumapelo will engage with potential investors from Beijing and Shanghai to construct power station and the establishment of a bus manufacturing plant in the province. 

He said this will include the establishment of donkey breeding farms for export of donkey hide and meat to China.

Mahumapelo will be accompanied by MECs Manketsi Tlhape of Rural, Environment and Agricultural Development and Fenny Gaolaolwe of Local Government and Human Settlements.

“We are going to to discuss on proposed deals for construction of buildings and improvement of ICT infrastructure. As part of this week-long programme, we will also include experts in the field of agriculture,” he said.

Mahumapelo further said they will visit a donkey farm and attend a Huawei Exhibition in Shanghai before meeting with various companies such as Shanghai Electric, Bus Manufacturing, Survey and Donkey companies.

“This second official trip to China is part of strengthening the existing trade and investment relations with BRICS countries, and serve as a great platform for the North West Province to learn best practices in dealing with especially housing challenges and ICT issues.

“Moreover, the engagement with potential investors in China is viewed as a significant effort geared towards boosting the province’s economy, and achieving the goals of the 5th Administration’s strategy to rebrand, reposition and renew the province,” he said.

MEC for Education and Sport Development, Sello Lehari, will be appointed to act as Premier of the North West Province for the duration of Premier Mahumapelo’s visit to China. 

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BY REGINALD KANYANE
A 39-year-old man was killed yesterday following a collision between a bakkie and a bike on the RPM Road in Rustenburg.

ER24 paramedics, along with another service, arrived on the scene and found both the bakkie and the bike in the road. 

Er24 spokesperson Russel Meiring said the  body of the biker was found lying few metres away from the bike in the veld.

“Paramedics assessed the man and found that he had sustained numerous injuries, leaving him in a critical condition.

“The patient was treated for his injuries and provided with advanced life support interventions. He was thereafter transported to Peglaray Hospital for urgent treatment,” Meiring said.

He said upon arrival at hospital, the patients vital signs diminished. 

Paramedics immediately initiated CPR and numerous advanced life support interventions.

“Unfortunately, after 40 minutes, no vital signs returned and the man was declarded dead.

“The driver of the bakkie did not sustain any injuries,” he said.

Local authorities were on scene for further investigations.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

Four people have been killed and one other injured this morning after a head-on collision between two SUV’s on the N12 between Klerksdorp and Wolmaransstad in the North West.

ER24 paramedics, along with other services, arrived on the scene and found both wrecked vehicles in the middle of the road. Both vehicles had sustained a large amount of damage in the collision.

Er24 spokesperson Russel Meiring said the paramedics found a man and woman lying trapped in the first SUV while another man and woman were lying trapped in the second vehicle. All four patients showed no signs of life.

“On assessment, paramedics found that all four patients had already succumbed to their multiple fatal injuries. Nothing more could be done for them and they were later declared dead on scene.

“A fifth patient, a woman, was found lying trapped inside one of the SUV is in a serious condition. Emergency workers set about carefully extricating her from the vehicle. Once freed, paramedics treated the patient and provided her with advanced life support interventions,” Meiring said.

The patient was later transported to Wolmaransstad Hospital for urgent treatment.

The details surrounding the incident are not yet known but local authorities were on scene for further investigations.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

GALESHEWE police have launched a men hunt following two separate rape cases over the weekend. Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Olebogeng Tawana said the suspects allegedly fled the crime scenes after they took turns in raping two women in separate incidents in Galeshewe.

He said a 38-year-old woman was allegedly abducted and raped.

“A woman was walking near Soul City in Galeshewe when she was abducted. The incident happened on Friday at about 19:30.

“It is alleged that a black Toyota Tazz with GP registration number plates with four occupants made a sudden stop next to the victim and forced her inside the Tazz. They covered her head with a woolly cloth and drove off with her to a certain house in Galeshewe,” Tawana said.

He further said the woman was allegedly captivated for three days between Friday and Sunday.

In another incident, a 41-year-old woman was also raped by two men. Tawana added that the victim was allegedly walking on foot when she was grabbed by two unknown men.

“They dragged her in the nearby bushes and took turns in raping her. They robbed the victim a bag, shoes and undisclosed amount of cash. The suspects in both cases fled into unknown directions after rape incidents.

“Anyone with information that could assist the police could be communicated with the investigating officer, Sergeant Daniel Satisfied on 083 9400 503 / 082 4954 605 and Galeshewe police station at 053 8076 000,” he said.

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