Picture: (Facebook: Tshidiso Dube who allegedly defrauded people their hard-earned cash)

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

INVESTORS of Money versus Poverty scheme were left dejected by Forex trade and music producer, Tshidiso Dube aka Dr Doggz. A Tlapeng-born musician and trader allegedly failed to pay up some of people who invested in his business.

One of investors, Gloria Mosala (46) from Pampierstad said she invested in the business and expected fruitful returns. Mosala further said she introduced her husband, brother and neighbour to the trade, but that brought animosity between them after Dube failed to pay them.

“I am contemplating on opening a fraud case against Dube. I invested more than R2800 into the trade and I have not received even a cent thus far. He is ignoring our calls and we do not know where to go now. I am unemployed and the money I invested belongs to the stokvel.

“The mess caused financial upheavals for my family. My marriage is now facing challenges because of this,” she said.

Another investor, Tshepo Seele (42) said: “I feel like Dube defrauded us and we need to take legal steps against him. I do not know if I was stupid enough to trust him. That man has taken all my heard earned money. I was introduced to him by my sister as he was known to be a successful Forex trader around Taung.”

Kuruman-based self-employed man, Tshepo Sebigi said Dube allegedly conned him too. Sebigi said he known Dube back from Tlapeng village, near Taung and he trusted him.

“I believe it was a bad idea to trust him. I have invested R9 500 and expected it with interests. However, he is avoiding my calls and comes up with different stories all the time. I have children to take care of and we are heading towards festive season. I thought that money will assist me where necessary because I am self-employed.

“I would like to advise people not to trust Dube again. He is on the run with our money and I do not think he is willing to pay it back. However, I will meet with him face-to-face during festive season and take it from there,” Sebigi said.

However, a 26 year-old man disputed the allegations levelled against him. Dube said he has experienced challenges through his bank.

“I am aware that there are some people who invested in my business and I must pay them back. However, I experienced challenges with my bank account and I agreed with them that I’ll use my salary to pay back their money. I am working for Health department at Tlapeng clinic as a data capturer. I believe I will use my salary to pay them back.

“I used most of the money to trade after I was under pressure. They wanted their money immediately and I do not have it with me now,” Dube said.

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Picture: (Hartswater K9 Unit police, Sergeant Altus Coetser with his patrol dog, tiger)

By BAKANG MOKOTO

A 23 year-old man will appear in Hartswater Magistrate’s Court on Monday for theft. Northern Cape police spokesperson, Capt Sergio Kock said two suspects allegedly entered into the Grocery Warehouse through its roof on Thursday.

“Hartswater K9 unit received a complaint of a business burglary in progress. Our police were summoned to the crime scene along with their patrol dogs. Upon arrival, the two male suspects were in the process of entering the Grocery Warehouse building. The incident took place during broad-daylight.

“Police only managed to arrest one suspect as the other one fled the scene. One of our police officers entered the building, but he was pelted with tin food. Our police announced three warnings and sent in patrol dog. The dog managed to assist our police in arresting the suspect,” he said.

The Frances Baard Cluster Commander, Maj Gen Jean Abrahams lauded the members for the positive arrest and also thanked the community for their assistance in this regard. Kock said investigation continues and police are looking for the second suspect who is still at large.

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Picture: (North West Premier, Supra Mahumapelo)

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

North West Premier, Supra Mahumapelo will launch Villages, Townships and Small Dorpies (VTSD) Retail Economy Mini Shopping Centre and VTSD Hyper at Ventersdorp and Potchefstroom respectively on Wednesday.

Mahumapelo said this is the efforts to revitalize community enterprises across the province. “VTSD initiative will be taken to greater heights and this will be the first of its kind. This enterprise programme is aimed at empowering local business people to run sustainable enterprises, while at the same time working collectively through social enterprises.

“The VTSD Retail Economy is powered by the North West Development Corporation (NWDC) which is a form of co-operative business model. Small Micro Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) who are running tuckshops, butcheries, hair salons and hardware stores in a social enterprise model will benefit from this,” Mahumapelo said.

Relevant stakeholders, including the beneficiaries of the VTSD Retail Economy projects will be attending the launch.

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By BAKANG MOKOTO

North West police urge motorists across the province to take superfluous care and safeguard their vehicles. Provincial police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said theft of motor vehicle cases were reported in clusters such as Klerksdorp, Brits and Mahikeng recently.

“Most motor vehicle theft cases were also reported in the policing precincts of Phokeng, Marikana, Boitekong and Rustenburg within the Rustenburg cluster. The police investigations have shown that places such as Rustenburg Central Business District (CBD), Waterfall, Impala Shafts, Greenside, Luka, Marikana West, Mmaditlhokwa, Meriting Extension 2, Paardekraal and Ramochana are mostly affected.

“Further probe has revealed that bakkies are being targeted and are stolen generally during the night at parking lots. In some cases, it is alleged that perpetrator/s drug drivers before fleeing with their vehicles. Some of vehicles were stolen whilst taken for repair,” Mokgwabone said.
Motorists are urged to take precautionary measures especially during this period of the year. He further said motorists should apply safety measures at all times.

“Apply cautious measures in the parking areas and report unknown or suspicious persons/motor vehicles to the police. Avoid leaving or parking vehicles for a long time at areas or streets with no lights. Ensure that all vehicles and motor bikes are locked and safely parked inside premises.

“Community members are also urged to work together with the police through structures such as Community Police Forums (CPFs) in combating property related crimes. We have experienced an increase on property-related crime during the 2016 /17,” Mokgwabone said.

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