Picture: Aobakwe Modise who was killed in a hit and run accident
By OBAKENG MAJE
A man was killed in a ‘hit and run’ accident in Mankowane village near Taung. According to information, Aobakwe Modise was walking along Manokwane Bridge when he was hit by a white minibus taxi on Tuesday afternoon.
North West police spokesperson, Capt Aafje Botma said the driver allegedly fled the scene afterward. Botma said a hit and run case has been opened at Taung Police Station and investigations are underway.
“A case was opened for failing to stop after an accident. I can confirm that the incident happened yesterday at Manokwane road, and allegedly the driver hit a man and never stopped.
“Nobody has been arrested yet. The victim was taken by the EMS to Taung Hospital with serious injuries to his head and right thigh. His age is unknown at this stage,” she said.
Picture: A man injured in a head-on collision in Lichtenburg
By REGINALD KANYANE
A 30-YEAR-OLD man was seriously injured on Tuesday when a tractor and a light motor vehicle collided on the R503 outside of Lichtenburg. According to the ER24 spokesperson, Russel Meiring said paramedics and the provincial fire arrived on the scene shortly after 3pm to find the tractor and car on the side of the road.
“A man was found lying trapped inside the light motor vehicle. The Fire services had to use specialised equipment to free the man from the vehicle. Once released, medics treated the man for his serious injuries and transported him to a nearby hospital for further care,” Meiring said.
A 22-YEAR-OLD man has appeared at Taung Magistrate’s Court on Monday for rape. Rebaone Seele was arrested by the Taung police for allegedly raping a woman (35) at the Long Street Lifestyle Pub in Ext 7 on 2 May 2021.
According to information, the alleged victim was with her boyfriend at the Pub when she decided to go to the bathroom. While she was still in the bathroom, Seele allegedly entered the bathroom and raped her.
National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson, Henry Mamothame said: “The suspect was granted a R2000 bail, but he has not paid it yet. The case was postponed to 21 June 2021 for further investigations.”
Meanwhile, the Taung Men against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Forum chairperson, Tebogo Mokgejane said they are concerned about GBV cases taking place in Taung. He said despite the efforts by various formations in Taung, including Taung Men against Gender Based Violence and Femicide Forum to condemn and call to an abrupt halt of all barbaric acts of sexual violence, such cases continue unabated.
“Women will not be pushed to live in fear because some men have turned themselves into sex pests, preying on young and older women. The forum will not get tired of condemning these acts, assist victims and make the necessary follow ups on all cases until justice is serviced to all victims.
“May it be known that the forum will treat all cases equally without fear or favor, no matter who is involved. The forum will continue to give the victim the necessary support, like we normally do to all other victims known to us,” said Mokgejane.
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