A JEALOUS lover’s rage over his alleged cheating girlfriend has cost another family two of their houses.

This comes after a man allegedly torched their homes last week in a fit of rage because his girlfriend apparently had an affair with one of their relatives.

The Motlhaolwa family from Dithakong Village in the North West said they lost everything after the man set their houses on fire. Cops have since arrested the man (33) and also found stolen property in his possession.

Virginia Motlhaolwa (25) told Daily Sun: “His girlfriend was allegedly in a relationship with a cousin.

“He came to our house, terrorised us and set our houses alight. We lost all our beds, IDs and blankets.”

North West police spokesman Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said Lomanyaneng cops arrested the suspect at Setlopo Village outside Mahikeng on Saturday.

Police also found a 9mm pistol with six rounds of ammunition and three cellphones that were stolen from a house in Dithakong West earlier this month.

“He is facing two cases of arson, house robbery, illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition as well as possession of suspected stolen goods,” said Mokgwabone.

He added that the suspect had been on the run from the law since November.

“He accused the two male owners of the torched RDP houses of having relationships with his girlfriend.

“The suspect has also been linked to a case of rape committed in 2013 in Mmabatho.

“He is expected to appear in the Mmabatho Magistrates Court tomorrow.”

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SAFA CEO Dennis Mumble has laughed off reports linking former Ajax Cape Town coach, Roger de Sa to the Bafana Bafana job saying there was no vacancy for that position.

“In normal circumstances, I would not even want to respond to such speculation but for the sake of football loving fans would like to put the record straight by unequivocally dismissing such rumours.

“People must understand there is a process which is underway and must await its conclusive outcome,” said Mumble.

“No one must speculate or anticipate any outcome of this matter and no one must generate expectation around the position of Bafana Bafana coach because the post is not vacant,” he added.taungdailynews@gmail.com

BY BAKANG MOKOTO

SPEEDY recovery messages continue to pour in for a former Kagisano-Molopo mayor, Veronica Keketsi who suffered a broken leg during a car accident in Ganyesa village, near Vryburg on Monday.

North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col, Pelonomi Makau said the accident took place between Ganyesa and Tosca road. She said a white BMW that was driven by Keketsi collided with a police minibus taxi and six people were injured.

“A 67 year-old woman was driving in the opposite direction when she collided with police minibus taxi. Four police officers, the driver of the BMW and pedestrian suffered injuries. The police officers and the driver of the BMW were hospitalised in critical conditions while the pedestrian was treated on the scene with minor injuries.

“Police are investigating reckless and negligent driving case. Three cars were involved after the BMW driver also collided with a Toyota Camry that was parked beside the road during the calamity,” Makau said.

North West Premier, Supra Mahumapelo wished Keketsi and police officers speed recovery.

“We have learnt that former Kagisano-Molopo local municipal mayor, Veronica Keketsi was involved in a car accident and she was subsequently hospitalised. We want to wish her a speedy recovery. We also urge all motorists and pedestrians to buckle-up and exercise tolerance on the road during this festive season,” Mahumapelo said.

Meanwhile former Greater Taung Local Municipality mayor, Kaone Lobelo was buried a week ago after he died in a car accident.

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