BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

TWO suspects were arrested after being found in possession of suspected stolen copper. Northern Cape police spokesperson, Capt Sergio Kock said the suspects aged 38 and 39 respectively.

“The arrest came after the police received a tip-off regarding a certain vehicle which was driving on Barkly Road and suspected to be loaded with copper. They saw the vehicle befitting the description on the premises of a local scrap yard and approached the driver and the passenger. And upon the investigation, a bag filled with 21.5kg of copper was found in their possession,” Kock said.

He said the suspects are due to appear in Kimberley Magistrate’s Court on a charge of possession suspected stolen copper.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

NORTH West police are investigating a culpable homicide case following an accident along Delareyville and Ottosdal near Kareekuil farm on Friday. Provincial police Lieutenant Colonel Pelonomi Makau said a pedestrian, 55 was killed and the driver drove-off.

“The driver failed to stop and report an accident. The incident was reported to the police by a passer-by. The police request anyone with information that may lead to arrest of the suspect to contact Detective Constable Heneck on 079 331 0495 or Ottosdal  police station on 018 571 9000,” she said.

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BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

TWO suspects aged 28 and 49 respectively have been arrested in connection of murder. Northern Cape police spokesperson, Capt Sergio Kock said a 29 year-old man was allegedly fatally stabbed and hit with a hammer at Parson Lane in Kimberley.

“It is alleged that the duo had an argument with the deceased in the early hours of Sunday. The deceased suffered multiple stab wounds on both upper and lower body and was declared dead on the scene. The suspects were arrested and charged with murder. They will appear in Kimberley Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday,” Kock said.

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BY KATLEGO MOKAILA

The evidence of water scarcity is overwhelming all over the world. In the past, most conflicts fought over the world were of discrimination; and it is clear that if we do not take action right now, beyond doubt the next war to be fought will be over water.

Most of us only notice water when we need it, but do you know that water is continuously flowing?

If not used by you then it is used by someone else. Today the world has become a smaller place in terms of engagements over water, and most platforms encourage comprehensive participation in water management.

We always witness the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Nomvula Mokonyane, in the media pronouncing on water issues. But do you know that Mokonyane together with our President, Jacob Zuma continuously searching for solutions and engaging with the global community to ensure that poverty is eradicated and that we can live a better life?

Recently, President Jacob Zuma was in New York during the High Level Panel on Water, setting a direction on water and calling for a better participation of the global community. We talk of South Africa’s National Development Plan (NDP) which is aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and how it acts as the vehicle in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in South Africa. Do you know that President Jacob Zuma also attended the G20 Summit in China which among others prioritises taking urgent action in combating climate change and its impacts?

Recently in Stockholm, Minister Mokonyane met with the World Bank and the Dutch Government from Holland about investments on further innovative solutions for dignified sanitation. South Africa is also working with Sweden looking at purification of water and the demand for Waste Water Treatment Works. It is not unexpected of course that currently South Africa is complementing the African Minister’s Council on Water (AMCOW) in ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all in Africa. A lot of work which involves countless international engagements is taking place.

Now what is our role as South Africans, because water is not just about technical issues only but is also about us as people managing it? Are you the champion to lead the community against saving water, vandalism of water infrastructure? Are you as well calling on those who connect water illegally into order? My point is that as South Africans we have a role in changing our own lives through saving water. With leaders in the water business engaging globally, why a nation such as ours cannot implement water saving techniques that are meant to benefit us?

Many people don’t realize it yet, but establishing our own water committees in consultation with our councillors and municipalities has a huge potential for promoting better cooperation between the public and Government on issues of water, and that in turn will bridge the information gap about this precious resource, especially since it is a basic human right.

KatlegoMokaila is the Communications Manager in the Department of Water and Sanitation, in North West Province. Mokaila’s views do not necessary represents the newspaper’s views or any stakeholders attached to it. This remains her views.   

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

A 79-YEAR-OLD woman from Klipgat was assaulted and threatened after being accused of witchcraft. North West police urged community members to report criminal activities taking place within their vicinities. This comes after it was established that some of criminal activities were not reported.

North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said subsequently, police will only become aware of such incidents through the media while no case was registered.

“It is imperative that crime is reported on time to the police as this will also assist during investigation including attending of crime scenes before they become contaminated. The witchcraft incident was not reported to the police.

“While victims of crime have a right to communicate with the media about crime related incidents affecting them, it is equally important that such incidents are reported to the police for investigation,” Mokgwabone said.

He said the community is requested to have trust in the police and work together with the Community Police Forum (CPF) for any policing related challenges. Mokgwabone added that this will also ensure that incidents get proper attention.

“It is also incumbent on crime reporters and journalists to confirm such incidents with the police. This will assist in balancing the story and contribute towards protecting the rights of victims through actions that will be taken once a case is reported.
“The community is once more urged to refrain from illegal and criminal activities by taking the law into their own hands. The police will not hesitate to take action against those who disrespect the rule of law because when found guilty, they are likely to serve lengthy jail terms,” he said. – TDN

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After a year as host of the US satirical television programme The Daily Show, the charismatic South African Trevor Noah, seems to have cemented his place on the prime-time slot.

The much-loved show was hosted by a big name in comedy circles in Jon Stewart for 16 years.

When Noah took over from last year, many were sceptical that if the South African possed had the necessary ability to live up to match that of Stewart’s standards or sustain the viewership. A year later, it seems Noah has proved the naysayers wrong.

Fresh audience figures show that Comedy Central’s Daily Show has reached a weekly, multiplatform audience of nearly 8 million viewers during the third quarter of 2016, the channel said.

The series has now approached nearly 1 billion video views since its premiere in September 2015, including more than 100 million full-episode streams.

The Daily Show also continued its dominant position among Comedy Central US’s core, millennial audience, extending its streak as the most-watched daily late night talk show among millennial men to four consecutive quarters in the key demographics during quarter three.

Noah‘s grasp of current issues and charisma seem to be attracting a younger viewership. “As the only millennial host during the late night, the audience for The Daily Show is expanding to better represent Noah’s generation, broadening its multicultural base of viewers who made up 25 percent of the adult 18-34 demographic and 20 percent of the adult 18-49 demographic.

”The channel praised the show for hisits quality content, saying it remained the most upmarket and educated of all the late night talk shows.

Source: The Star