By BAKANG MOKOTO

ONE man was killed and another injured this morning when a light motor vehicle collided head-on with a bakkie on the R24 Olifantsnek outside of Rustenburg.

When ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene, they found the bakkie on the side of the road while the light motor vehicle was found in the middle of the road.

ER24 spokesperson, Russel Meiring  said upon closer inspection, paramedics found the body of a man lying trapped inside the bakkie.

“Unfortunately, the man had already succumbed to his multiple injuries. Nothing could be done for him and he was declared dead on the scene.

“The driver of the light motor vehicle, a man, was assessed and found to have sustained minor injuries. He was treated and thereafter transported to a nearby clinic for further treatment,” Meiring said.

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

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​BY REGINALD KANYANE 
Eight people were left injured early this morning when a light motor vehicle crashed into a roadside barrier on the R24 Derby turnoff outside of Rustenburg. 

ER24 spokesperson, Russel Meiring said that the paramedics arrived on the scene at approximately 01h00 to find the vehicle lying on its roof on top of the barriers.

“Upon closer inspection, paramedics found eight people, including two children, seated next to the vehicle.

“Paramedics assessed the patients and found that all eight had sustained minor to moderate injuries. Fortunately, no serious or fatal injuries were reported on scene,” Meiring said.

He said paramedics treated the patients and thereafter transported them to a nearby clinic 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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Absa Bank has donated R7 million to the North-West University 9NWU) as part of a scholarship programme that will increase access to tertiary education for young people. The donation will be used to provide scholarships to deserving and needy students.

The scholarship programme is part of the Barclays Africa Group’s 2017 CEO Scholarship Fund. Absa has increased its higher education support this year to reach more institutions. The 2017 allocation is spread across 21 universities in South Africa and several other higher education institutions on the continent.

Ms Elmarie de Beer, the NWU’s executive director for finance and facilities, says the university welcomes the donation and is very grateful for the support the scholarship programme will give.  “The need is great. We believe this programme will make a significant difference in the lives of our students, especially the ‘missing middle’ students who often do not qualify for financial assistance.’’

Dr Reaan Immelman, general manager for education and skills of Absa, says the scholarship programme will be split between the NWU’s campuses in Mahikeng and Vanderbijlpark. “The funding is to be allocated to successful applicants who meet the requirements of the scholarship programme.” These requirements include that applicants must have a proven financial need, they must be members of households with a combined gross income of not more than one million Rand per annum and they have to maintain an academic average of 55% or higher.

“Successful applicants will also benefit by completing the mandatory leadership and academic support component of the scholarship programme. The NWU will be required to identify the successful applicants and to manage the disbursement of the funding.”

Barclays Africa Group chief executive Ms Maria Ramos says university education unlocks opportunities that can change the lives of young people and the future of the African continent. “The donation is an expression of our shared growth commitment to help realise Africa’s potential and contribute to long-term economic growth.”

Leadership scholarship

Elmarie says Absa has agreed that the NWU can develop a leadership scholarship as part of the above scholarship programme. This will see the NWU identifying young student leaders on each of the three campuses and supporting them so that, when they finish their studies, they can become part of the university’s academic staff.

The NWU received the R7 million scholarship on 7 April. Present were Mr Errol Earle, director for institutional financial administration at the NWU, Dr Theunie Lategan, non-executive deputy chairman, Barclays Africa Corporate and Investment Banking Division, Prof Tebogo Mokgoro, specialist administrative advisor from the office of the Premier, Ms Elmarie de Beer, executive director for finance and facilities, Mr Kgalaletso Tlhoaele, provincial head of Absa Bank, Mr Stephen Seaka, head of public sector Absa Group-SA, Mr Danie Hefer, head of the office for financial support services of the NWU in Potchefstroom and Mr Fuad Adams, corporate coverage banker of Absa.

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BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI 
Four people were killed and two others sustained moderate injuries when their vehicle overturned on the R501 near East Driefontein in Carletonville on Sunday.

ER24 spokesperson, Werner Wermaak said paramedics arrived on the scene where they found six people that were involved in the incident. 

“It is understood that all of them were occupants in the same vehicle. Two people with fatal injuries were found inside the vehicle and another two with fatal injuries were strewn several meters away from the vehicle. 

“It is believed they were ejected during the rollover. Two other occupants were found with moderate injuries. They were treated on scene and later transported to a nearby hospital for further care,” Wermaak said.

The exact circumstances surrounding the incident is not yet known. 

Local authorities attended the scene.

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BY BAKANG MOKOTO 
TWO suspects who were arrested for allegedly killing Matlhomola Mosweu, 12 from Coligny will appear in court on Tuesday.

They were charged with a murder of Mosweu after they alleged that the boy jumped off a moving bakkie. This tricked a situation in Coligny and community members went on a rampage.

The suspects lawyers applied for a court order and requested the North West High Court in Mahikeng to allow the murder case against the two suspects to sit today.

National Prosecuting Agency (NPA) regional spokesperson, Frank Lesenyego said: “The request of the suspects’ legal team was granted. However, they also requested that the case must be relocated to Lichtenburg. 

“The court declined the request.The case was initially postponed to May 9 after the magistrate who was supposed to rule on the case excused him/herself. We Will also be against bail application of the suspects.” 

Lesenyego said new magistrate will be announced today.

Meanwhile the provincial government spokesperson, Brian Setswambung said: “We call for no bail for the suspects. We believe that justice system must take its course and those found guilty must face the music.”

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