BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
A man in his 40s found hanged found hanged at his home in Manthe village, near Taung. The cause amid his death is not yet known. 

More details to follow.

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The Hawks arrested a “coup plotter” on Wednesday who was allegedly planning to assassinate 19 people including members of the cabinet‚ state owned entities and prominent South Africans.
​Those in the crosshairs were allegedly “officials perceived as state capture beneficiaries”‚ according to a statement issued late on Wednesday by Hawks spokesman Brigadier Hangwani Mulaudzi.

During October 2016 the Hawks intercepted communication related to “possible assassinations” being planned against various targets.

“The Hawks acted upon the information received and conducted undercover operations in Pretoria and Johannesburg which lead to the arrest of a 23-year-old African male for allegedly plotting to assassinate officials perceived as state capture beneficiaries. Almost 19 individuals were targeted and their names will only be divulged in court‚” said the statement.

“The suspect and a founder member of the Anti- State Capture Death Squad Alliance (ASCDSA) was arrested on the 26th April 2017 in Midrand while he was busy explaining to the donors how the assassination of state capture beneficiaries was going to be carried out by the undercover coup plot snipers.

“The communication intercepted by the investigators included various letters which were sent to selected companies to donate money at a total amount of one hundred and forty million rands (R140m) to fund the alleged clandestine operation.”

The statement went on to say that during the ongoing investigation another group‚ “the Anti-White Monopoly Capitalists Regime (AWMCG) surfaced” which necessitated a two-pronged investigation approach.

“It was discovered that the AWMCG used the same operandi soliciting donations in order to assassinate senior government officials and other South African citizens. Four individuals were allegedly targeted for this operation‚ their names will also be revealed in court. “A search was conducted at the suspects’ home and evidentiary proof was confiscated for further investigations. It further transpired that there were other companies he solicited funds from using same modus operandi.

“The suspect is expected to appear before Johannesburg Magistrate Court on Friday 28 April 2017 to face conspiracy to commit murder and other charges. Bail will be opposed to allow further investigation.

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

JOHANNESBURG – Private security and the community policing forum have joined the police in Lichtenburg and Coligny in overnight patrols as part of efforts to protect properties.

A number of houses and shops were burnt and looted during violent protests in the North West on Tuesday.

A police nyala and a truck carrying livestock also came under attack.

Coligny residents are demanding justice for the murder of a 12-year-old, while Lichtenburg demonstrators took to the streets for RDP housing.

Police had to use force to bring calm to the area.

Running battles between police and angry crowds in the two North West towns were the order of the day on Tuesday.

Additional police officers had to be deployed to the region.

Meanwhile, Peter Shalala has had his shop looted during the protest and says he lost everything.

“I don’t know if we can go on, hey. How do you replace everything that you’ve lost? It’s difficult.”

Police are investigating cases of arson after several shops in the area were burnt, with some homes also not spared in the violence.

It remains to be seen if protests will continue in the area on Wednesday.

Source: http://www.ewn.co.za 

BY BAKANG MOKOTO
Africa’s youngest female PhD student is set to graduate at North West University (Mahikeng campus) on Tuesday .

Musawenkosi Saurombe, 23 will be conferred as a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Industrial Psychology and that will make her the youngest female in Africa to obtain a PhD.

NWU’s Public Relations Officer at Mafikeng campus, Phenyo Mokgothu said currently Musa is a Post-Doctoral fellow at the university.

“She is responsible for teaching and supervision of postgraduate level research students. 

“Nurturing her passion and commitment towards community service, Musa is currently involved in various community engagements where she gives talks on women empowerment sharing her personal journey on what culminated her current success,” Mokgothu said. 

Saurombe said: “I am grateful to God beyond words for the milestone I have reached. This day has been long awaited and I am more overwhelmed that I passed my thesis with no corrections.

“The achievements just affirm to me that God never leaves any room for error when you trust in him. It can only be him at work in all of this,” she said. 

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BY REGINALD KANYANE
A MASSIVE protests for basic service delivery is expected to commence at Baga-Maidi circuit in Taung on Tuesday. 

One of the mass march organisers, Kenaleone Goitseone said they are gatvol with empty promises and want action. He said most of the roads in their area are not accessible especially during rainy season.

“We want basic service delivery and accessible roads. 90% of roads in Baga-Maidi area are inaccessible and that is hazardous.

“We deserve better as the residents. The protest will commence as scheduled and we invite all residents in Baga-Maidi to be part of the march,” Goitseone said.

Another march leader, Mothibi Makoro shared  the same sentiments. Makoro said: “​Yesterday’s meeting gave us an indication that our community want change and that change starts with what is happening today.  

“The march  continues contrary to what some of detractors misleading community members that the march has been cancelled.” 

Makoro shared  a word of advice to those he regard as stupid, self-centered and useless bunch of losers.

“You can continue to be lap dogs, but we cannot continue to welcome empty promises. Today’s mass protest is just the beginning of what is to come in the future,” he said.
Roads in areas like Molelema, Morokweng, Matsheng, Tlapeng, Kokomeng, Khudutlou, Picong, Dikhuting are gravel roads and are in bad conditions.

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Mahikeng – About 38 000 day-old chicks were killed when a truck was set alight during a service delivery protest in Lichtenburg on Friday.

Some of the chicks were thrown off the truck, and were then run over with another truck, Opti Chicks, the company that supplies them, said in a statement.

The NSPCA said its farm animal protection unit was deployed to the scene, but was recalled after being informed that no chicks survived.

“We emphasise that the suffering endured by these birds can hardly be imagined. It would have been agonising and prolonged. It was also totally unnecessary,” the organisation said in a statement on Monday.

Because there was no footage of the protest in which the perpetrators could be identified, an investigation into the cruelty would be complicated.

Netwerk24 reported that roads to and from the town were re-opened on Monday afternoon after more protest action in the morning. Residents of Blydeville are protesting for housing and better service delivery.

Roads to Ottosdal, Coligny and Sannieshof were blocked by protesters.

In Coligny, protesters looted a liquor store and stole cool drinks. 

According to Netwerk24, the protesters are angry about the death of a 12-year-old child in a car accident last week. The circumstances surrounding the child’s death is still unclear.

Source: http://www.news24.com

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Four people were killed and six injured after two vehicles collided on the N12 between Klerksdorp and Potchefstroom, ER24 paramedics said on Sunday.

“Paramedics found the bodies of three adults and a young child, all lying in the one vehicle,” said ER24 spokesperson Russel Meiring in a statement.

“Unfortunately, all four patients had sustained fatal injuries. Nothing could be done for them and they were declared dead on the scene.”

Six other people were treated on the scene for injuries ranging from minor to moderate.  They were later taken to hospital for further treatment.

The cause of the accident is being investigated.

Source: http://www.news24.com

BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

TWO suspects aged 34 and 53 for were nabbed by The Hawks in North West for being in possession of dagga on Sunday.

The Hawks provincial spokesperson, Captain Tlangelani Rikhotso said they received information about a large stash of dagga nestled in a shack located approximately 15km outside of Klerksdorp at Doringhoek farm. 

“An intelligence driven operation was swiftly conducted and large bags of dagga valued to be worth approximately R744 000 were found. 

“The duo was arrested and will appear in Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court on Monday,” Rikhotso said.

The Provincial Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, Major General Linda Mbana said: “We urge community members to continue to report crime.

“We also want warn criminals that there is no place for drugs in the province as they affect people’s lives.”

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

Four people were left injured, while other two were critically after their vehicle rolled on the N12 near Klerksdorp on Saturday afternoon. 

ER24 spokesman, Russel Meiring said paramedics arrived on the scene and found a light motor vehicle lying some distance off the.

“A man and woman were strewn on the road, while two others were found walking around on the scene. Paramedics assessed the patients and found that two had sustained critical injuries while two other patients had sustained minor to moderate injuries.

“The patients were treated for their injuries and the two critically injured were provided with advanced life support interventions,” Meiring said. 

He said patients were ferried to a nearby Provincial Hospital for further treatment.

The cause of the collision is not yet known but local authorities were on scene for further investigations.

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TWENTY-SEVEN people died in separate road accidents that happened across the province since the beginning of April.

  The figure may be more given that some of the incidents may not have been officially recorded by the time of printing this article.

  During the easter weekend alone, nine (9) people lost their lives, an increase from last year’s eight during the same period.

   Community Safety and Transport Management MEC, Dr Mpho Motlhabane expressed concern that campaigns done to raise road safety awareness seem to be ignored.

  “We have seen more increase on fatalities this year. Last year we had eight fatalities, while we are standing at nine just for the long weekend. Our preliminary investigations show that the province experienced 19 accidents with 27 fatalities, 18 serious and four slight injuries. Twenty three of these fatalities happened in a week between April 7 and 12,” he said.

  The nine cases recorded during the easter weekend were mostly isolated incidents.

The worst accident recorded happened on April 8 along the Ottosdal/Wolmaransstad road where 13 people died after a taxi and a private vehicle collided head on.

  Of the 13 who died, bodies of 11 people were burnt beyond recognition and need DNA tests to positively identify them.

  Their funerals are expected to be held after a number of weeks as forensic pathologists are said to be busy with the identification process.

  Most of the victims were coming from a church meeting in Mahikeng, going back to Wolmaransstad.

  In Stilfontein, near Klerksdorp, four people died after their vehicle went out of the road and rolled several times on April 10.

  ER24 paramedics who attended to the scene said that at the time of their arrival, they found four people lying about 10 to 15 meters away from the mangled vehicle.

  MEC Motlhabane said that a number of traffic law violations were also recorded during the same period.

“We managed to stop and check more than 499 vehicles across the province for roadworthy. Forty seven summons were issued for traffic violations with monetary value at R38 500. Our police also managed to arrest a suspect for being in possession of suspected stolen 30 litres of diesel and 16 litres of petrol,” he said.

  The MEC further said they conducted roadblocks in various high spot areas like Taung on N18, Delareyville, Zeerust and Klerksdorp.

  In some instances, they found three unlicensed motor vehicles with others failing to display vehicle discs in Taung.

  “One motorist was charged for overloading while impounded 9 vehicles in Delareyville. Ten taxi were travelling without permits, 14 other vehicles had no disc license. One motorist was fined for driving on barrier line, three fined for overloading and one failed to stop on the stop sign,” he said.

  A total of 299 motorists were fined for various offences on the road, showing that drivers still need to comply.- Newsnote

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