BY BAKANG MOKOTO

One person has been killed and seven others were left injured on Sunday evening after three vehicles collided on the N4 in Rustenburg.

ER24 spokesperson, Russel Meiring said paramedics arrived on the scene and found three light motor vehicles completely blocking the road.

“Debris from the vehicles were speckled across the road. Upon closer inspection, paramedics found one man lying trapped inside his light motor vehicle. The man was assessed and found to have sustained numerous injuries. He showed no signs of life and unfortunately, nothing could be done.

“He was declared dead on the scene and seven other patients from the three vehicles were ferried to various hospitals. One of the injured was a young child.

Paramedics assessed the patients and found that their injuries ranged from minor to moderate,”Meiring said.

He said rescue services had to use specialised rescue equipment to later free the deceased from the vehicle. The details surrounding this incident are not yet known but local authorities were on scene for further investigations.”

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​The North West Premier became the subject of ridicule this week, when a song attributed to the North West Business Forum went viral. The ANC Women’s League said it was not impressed by the audio, primarily because of its reported source but also because of its contents.

The African National Congress Women’s League said the songs about Supra Mahumapelo, which had circulated on social media, were slanderous and unacceptable.

The North West Premier became the subject of ridicule this week, when a song attributed to the North West Business Forum went viral. The ANC Women’s League said it was not impressed by the audio, primarily because of its reported source but also because of its contents.

“We have noted a slanderous recording in [the] form [of] a song which has been circulating in the social media,” said ANCWL Provincial Secretary Bridgette Mogakwe.

“The defamatory song is said to be attributed to [the] North West Business Forum which is known to be representing a group of business people and not pseudo musicians with vulgar tones,” Mogakwe.

The song calls for the North West Premier’s resignation.

“We call on the North West Business Forum to remove the masquerade and become politicians to that we treat them accordingly or continue with the business of tendering where they will be accorded an opportunity to operate if they qualify in terms of the legislated conditions set for business operating in this government.

“We are not afraid to challenge such characters in a political platform and defeat them as we defeated all those opposed to the ANC through the ballot since 1994,” she said.

The ANC in the North West said it was aware of the song, calling it a malicious attack on the leadership in that province.

“We are aware that the said songs are already being shared on Whatsapp and could have reached some of our members and supporters. Though the songs appear to be originating from another province, we know that the work behind this is a joint effort with some in our province whose goal is to wreak havoc. We condemn their malicious aims in the strongest terms,” ANC Provincial Secretary Dakota Legoete told the African News Agency.

“While the ANC is the first one to defend everyone’s freedom to express themselves it is also the ANC’s duty to teach our people that the said freedom comes with responsibilities,” added Legoete.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

THIRTY Four intestines were found in the veld near N12. Northern Cape police spokesperson, Capt Olebogeng Tawana said the Kimberley Stock Theft Unit has launched an intensive manhunt after 78 sheep were stolen.

“The sheep were stolen last week at Veemark Vleis Mark, in Kimberley. The sheep were allegedly ferried for about 10 Kilometres outside Veemark Vleis Mark. During our investigation and search in the veld, we discovered 34 intestines in the veld near N12.

“These intestines are suspected to be of the sheep which were stolen from Veemark Vleis Mark. The suspects allegedly slaughtered 34 sheep and left intestines in the veld. They took the carcasses and skins with them,” Tawana said.

He said upon further investigation, 21 of the 78 sheep were found wandering off near Eureka Farm recently. Tawana said they were following leads which could assist them with investigation to bring the perpetrators to book.

“Anyone with the information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects is requested to contact Warrant Officer Bean at Kimberley Stock Theft Unit on 082 4546 374 Tawana or 10 111 / 08600 10 111. All information shall be treated with strictest confidentiality,” he said.

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BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

RURAL, Environment and Agricultural Development department will host an official send-off ceremony for the North West and Mpumalanga DAFF (Department of Forestry and Fisheries) National 2016 Female Entrepreneurs Awards winners at Thorndale Farm, in Ramatlabama outside Mahikeng.

The department spokesperson, Betty Moleko said Batswana Farms and Training who is the winner of the Best Subsistence Producer, Nthabiseng Kgobokoe, and Makhosazane Sambo who is the Top Entrepreneur: Smallholder from Mpumalanga, Makhosazane Sambo.

Moleko said the representatives will undertake a week field trip to Kenya as part of their prize winning. MEC for READ, Manketsi Tlhape will deliver the message of support to the women on behalf of the two provinces.

“Sakata Seeds, a well-known vegetable and flower seeds company also the sponsors of the trip will grace the event. Over and above the prize money awards, the DAFF FEA programme provides continuous support to women in the form of trainings, excursions and exchange programmes.

“The two identified winners will visit Kenya and get infinite exposure of the sector and further knowledge. FEA Awards, a collaborated effort of DAFF, the provinces and private partners is an annual initiative that seeks to acknowledge, encour­age and increase the participation of women, young women and women with disabilities in the sectors of agriculture, forestry and fisheries,” Moleko said.

She added that the major thrust of the visit is to accentuate the fact that women play a significant role in food security, job creation, economic growth and poverty alleviation.

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BY BAKANG MOKOTO

TWO men were arrested in Mamakau village in connection of Constable, Sello Lucky Sebati, 42 and his family members’ murder. North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said a team investigating the alleged multiple murder made a breakthrough on Friday.

“The suspects were arrested at Black Rock Section in Mmakau village following an intensive investigation of an incident in which Constable Sebati, 42, his wife and two daughters were killed at their house in Mmakau village in December.

“According to information, unknown suspects gained entrance into the family’s premise where they allegedly shot and killed Sebati, his wife, 41 as well as their two daughters aged three and 22,” Mokgwabone said.

He added that the latter was expecting a baby who also passed away. Mokgwabone said the third daughter, 15, who was outside when the suspects entered the house survived the ordeal.

“The girl sustained a flash wound due to a shot that the suspects allegedly fired at her. The suspects then fled the scene with a vehicle, Chrysler Grand Voyager which was later found abandoned in the bushes at Black Rock Section, Mmakau.

“At the time of the incident, Constable Sebati was working at Hebron Police Station. The suspects, aged 29 and 38 are expected to appear in the Brits Magistrate’s Court facing four counts of murder, house robbery, attempted murder and theft of motor vehicle,” he said.

North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane commended the investigation team for working tirelessly to arrest the ruthless perpetrators.  She said further that the police will continue to work hard to ensure that a lengthy jail term is secured.

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