By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

A 50-YEAR-OLD illegal immigrant was sentenced to two years imprisonment for assault with the intent to do Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) and for being illegal in the country in terms of immigration Act 2002, Act No. 13 of 2002.

North West police spokesperson, Capt Sam Tselanyane said Noria Ziburwa briefly appeared at the Potchefstroom Magistrate’s Court after she was arrested for assaulting a half-naked on a video trended on social media in the beginning of January 2022.

Tselanyane said on 13 January 2022, the information was operationalized and led the investigators to Potchefstroom Central Business District (CBD) where the accused was located in a building in Walter Sisulu Street.

“Moreover, the police also found 32 children under the care of Ziburawa, including the toddler that was seen assaulted on the video. All stakeholders including Social Welfare were summoned to the scene.

“Subsequently, Ziburawa was immediately arrested and appeared in court for the first time on 14 January 2022. She pleaded guilty on both charges and was fined R3000 or sentenced to 18 months imprisonment, which is suspended for five years on condition that she is not convicted of a similar charge during the period of suspension,” he said.

Tselanyane further said the accused was also fined R800 or sentenced to six months imprisonment for being an illegal immigrant. He added that the half of the sentence is suspended for three years on condition that she is not convicted of a similar charge during the period of suspension.

Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena welcomed the sentence. Kwena also lauded the Investigating Officer, Sergeant Jacob Ranoko from the Potchefstroom Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit for a job well done.

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By OBAKENG MAJE

ANC councillor in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality, Judy Lebogang Mothibi (32) alongside with other three accused are expected to appear at Taung Magistrate’s Court for GBH assault on 26 January 2022.

It is alleged that Mothibi, Thebe Templeton Khubyane (36), Khotso Ebenezer Mogapi (38) and Sherren Boitshoko Van Wyk (42) assaulted a reveller, Aobakwe Tau to the pulp at Mothibi’s tavern in Lokaleng village near Taung after a commotion last year.

It is alleged that there was a misunderstanding between Tau and Mothibi at around 8pm and that led to a confrontation. Tau was assaulted to the pulp and sustained multiple injuries. Tau was taken to a local clinic and was allegedly transferred to Taung District Hospital.

According to information, Tau was later transferred to Klerksdorp/Tshepong Complex Hospital. Those who were at the scene when the incident unfolded alleged that Mothibi who is also a member of the ANCYL Regional Conference Preparatory Committee in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati region, also urinated on Tau while lying down after the beatings.

Meanwhile, ANC Interim Regional Committee (IRC) co-ordinator in the region, Walter Mabogola said: “We were not aware of this incident until it was brought to our attention by the media. So, we will liaise with the ANC Interim Provincial Committee (IPC) to see if we could take any steps against Mothibi.”

At the 2017 Nasrec policy conference, ANC implemented a ‘Step-Aside-policy”.  The stepping aside rule would force any ANC member who is office bearer or occupies any political position and dealing with allegations of corruption or serious crime to step aside.

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By OBAKENG MAJE

Taung Regional Court is expected to sentence a convict, Realeboga Raymond Motlhasi (31) today. Motlhasi was arrested for attempted murder, kidnapping, GBH assault and car hijacking in 2020.

This comes after he allegedly stabbed his girlfriend, Mamosa Senwedi (29) and her mother, Agatha Senwedi (52) during a commotion on 26 January 2020.

It is alleged that Mamosa wanted to end her romantic relationship with Motlhasi after she found out that he is a parolee. However, Motlhasi who is out on parole for killing his previous girlfriend did not want to hear any of it.

He allegedly started harassing and stalked Mamosa. On 26 January 2020, he allegedly hid at Mamosa’s residential area and waited for her to arrive. Motlhasi allegedly stabbed her several times and she was hospitalised.

Mamosa’s mother was also stabbed in the hand allegedly while trying to intervene.

The incident took place at Mamosa’s residential area in Lokaleng village, near Taung. According to Agatha, they continued to live in fear while Mamosa’s boyfriend was on the run.  

Mamosa’s brother Letlhogonolo Senwedi (37) told Daily Sun at the time that Mamosa started dating the guy in September 2020.

“After she realized that she was dating a parolee, she wanted to end the relationship,” he said. On Sunday, he was hiding at the house when my sister got out of her car. He attacked her and stabbed her many times. My mum tried to intervene, and she was stabbed in her hands,” he said.

Letlhogonolo said Matlhasi allegedly escaped with their bakkie that had his sister’s cellphone and handbag inside. The bakkie was later found about 15km away after the tracker was activated.

“Our mother is scared to be in her own house. She spends the night with friends and relatives,” he said.

The police launched a manhunt for Matlhasi and he was arrested a few months later hiding at Lehurutshe in Zeerust. Matlhasi also allegedly posted their sex videos with Mamosa on various social media platforms. 

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