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BY BAKANG MOKOTO

A 44 year-old man was arrested in connection with drugs at Maboloka village, Brits on Saturday. North West police spokesperson, Lit Colonel, Pelonomi Makau said the arrest was part of an effort to curb trafficking of drugs.

“A crime intelligence task team led a multi-disciplinary operation conducted on Saturday. The suspect was arrested at his house after being found in possession of dagga estimated at R15 000. 

“The suspect is expected to appear in the Brits Magistrate’s Court on Monday for being inpossession of dagga,” Makau said.

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By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

MEC for local government and human settlement department, Fenny Gaolaolwe held an engagement session with emerging contractors in Vryburg recently. Gaolaolwe said she is determined to intensify and develop young emerging contractors in the province.

She further said the aim was to hasten the delivery of housing opportunities to qualifying developers as well as to cement partnership with various stakeholders in the housing sector.

“The engagement session was to introduce the new human settlements delivery approach called the bietjie-bietjie maak meer approach in the Villages, Townships and Small Dorpies (VTSD) following a pronouncement by the Premier, Supra Mahumapelo at the human settlements indaba in Rustenburg in March.

“The department is in process of implementing the preferential procurement strategy to capacitate young developers by giving them 50 units to small contractors of levels,” she said.

Gaolaolwe said well-established contractors will be given 70 % of the housing projects whilst emerging developers will get 30 % of the allocation. She added that the approach was intended to further increase the pool of participants in the construction of low cost houses.

“We also want to transform and break the monopoly of big companies in the construction industry. As part of the departmental service delivery plan, the department will put more stringent deadlines on project delivery and see to it that contractors that do not deliver quality houses be penalised. We will continue with our engagement session with contractors in other districts across the province,” she said.

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​BY REGINALD KANYANE 
A DRIVER sustained moderate injuries after he allegedly lost control of his vehicle. Netcare 911 spokesperson, Chris Botha said the incidenr took place on Sunday morning.

“Our paramedics responded to a collision on the Genhaven Road about 20km from Postmansburg. Reports from the scene indicate that the vehicle lost control on a gravel road and overturned. 

“Exact detail to the cause of the crash and preceding events is still speculative and will form part of the police investigation,” Botha said.

He further said paramedics arrived at the scene and found that the vehicle had come to rest on its roof . Botha added that the male driver was found to have sustained moderate injuries. 

“Paramedics stabilised the man at the scene before he was transported to hospital by the provincial ambulance services,” he said.

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​RUSTENBURG- Rapper Kwesta left with an armload of SAMA statuettes at Sun City Superbowl resort in Rustenburg.

Kwesta cemented his place as a hip-hop force to be reckoned with.  He started his winning streak on Friday when he won the Best Collaboration Album at the industry awards. 

Kwesta collected five awards. He won Samro Highest Airplay of the Year, SAMPRA Highest Airplay of the Year, Best Rap Album, Best Male Artist of the Year and Best Album of the Year for his Dakar II album and hit single Ngud. 

Kwesta’s trophy haul stands at six in one year.

Newcomer Amanda Black had an impressive run, picking up two of the top 5 awards – Best Newcomer of the Year and Best Female Artist of the Year, adding to her silverware the Best R&B/Soul/Reggae Album award that she won last night, making her a three time SAMA winner on her debut album.

Nasty C secured the much coveted and public voted Record of the Year award with his song Hell Naw.

Dance pair Black Motion won the Best Duo/Group of the Year and Best Dance Album. The high kicking Dr Malinga snapped the Best Kwaito Album award while crooner Vusi Nova secured the Best Afro Pop Album trophy.

In the traditional front, Khuzani with his album Inyoni Yomthakathi won Best Maskandi Album. And in the gospel stakes Spirit of Praise won Best Traditional Faith Music Album while the African Indigenous Gospel Album went to Living in Christ Legends.

The star studded award show hosted by television and radio personality Somizi Mhlongo and comedian extraordinaire Tumi Morake also saw the industry pay respects to its own legends. Rebecca Malope, Don Laka and Babsy Mlangeni were honoured with Lifetime Achievement awards.

International soprano Pretty Yende received the International Recognition Award for her work in opera around the world.

The SAMA 23 stage exploded with performances that featured collaborations between rock star Kurt Darren and hip-hop royalty Khuli Chana, Stogie T (featuring Yanga and Emtee) plus Kwesta (featuring TLT).

The Afro Pop segment produced magic as vocal powerhouses Kelly Khumalo, Jaziel Brothers, Robbie Malinga and Musa banded together for a distinctly African flavour.

Amadodana ase Wesile gave a pleasant surprise as they teamed up with exciting new talents Soul Kulture and Thee Legacy as well as rock veteran Arno Carstens for harmonies and melodies we won’t forget in a hurry.

Bongani Radebe, the new and skilful sax genius accompanied the moving In Memoriam tribute.

Gospel stars Lebo Sekgobela , Dr Tumi, Neyi Zimu and Jerusalema E Ncha delivered a powerful and spirited gospel medley.

The urban maskandi, Afro pop and hip hop acts Mma Ausi, Thokozani Langa, Sjava and Ms Pru (featuring Mtee, Amanda/LaSauce) delivered a mesh up of sounds, beats and influences.

The night’s performances were closed with a spectacular collaboration by dance stars Naakmusiq, DBN Finest (DJ Tira & Sox Feat. Professor), Babes Wodumo (featuring Mampintsha, Cassper and Dancers) and OkMalumKoolKat who got together for a pulsating and energetic finale.

Comments Nhlanhla Sibisi, CEO of RiSA: ‘By all accounts this has been a successful SAMA 23. We applaud all the winners and nominees, and the music loving South Africans who have supported these awards. We are encouraged by the generosity of our sponsors and all stakeholders, media included in this great project. South African music can only grow from here. See you at SAMA 24.’

Complete list of winners:

• Best Newcomer of the Year – Amanda Black – Amazulu

• Best Duo-Group of the Year – Black Motion – Ya Badimo

• Best Female Artist of the Year – Amanda Black – Amazulu

• Best Male Artist of the Year – Kwesta – Dakar II

• Best Album of the Year – Kwesta – Dakar II

• Record of the Year – Nasty C – Hell Naw

• Best Maskandi Album – Khuzani – Inyoni yomthakathi

• Classical Instrumental Album – Charl du Pleassis Trio – Baroqueswing Vol.II

• Best Afro Pop Album – Vusi Nova – Vusi Nova

• African Indigenous Gospel Album – Living In Christ Legends – Living In Christ Legends

• Best Rock Album – Albert Frost – The Wakeup

• Best Pop Album – GoodLuck – The Nature Within

• Beste Kontemporere Musiek Album – Joshua na die Reen – Die Wereld Binne My

• Best Rap Album – Kwesta – Darak II

• Best Kwaito Album – Dr Malinga – Goodwill

• Best Dance Album – Black Motion – Ya Badimo

• Best Traditional Faith Music Album – Sprit of Praise – Spirit of Praise Vol.6

•  Samro Highest Airplay of the Year – Ngud – Kwesta

• SAMPRA Highest Airplay of the Year – Ngud – Kwesta

• The main SAMA 23 event on 27 May 2017 was broadcast live on SABC1 from 8pm.

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