The South African women’s national team has assembled for a preliminary training camp in Johannesburg to begin preparations for the coming Africa Women’s Cup of Nations tournament scheduled to take place in Morocco from 2-23 July 2022.
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis announced a strong 33- woman preliminary squad that will undergo a series of training sessions before it is cut down to the final squad that will depart for Morocco on 21 June 2022.
The team will have their first training session later today with more players expected to arrive for camp.
Picture: The later former executive mayor of Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality, Elvis Tladinyane
By OBAKENG MAJE
The heartfelt condolences messages continue to pour in after the passing of the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality’s Chief Whip, Elvis Tladinyane. The Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) chairperson succumbed to a long illness on 9 June 2022.
The ANC in North West described Tladinyane as a unifier and a selfless leader. The ANC Interim Provincial Committee (IPC) spokesperson, Kenny Morolong said the region has lost a humble servant, a seasoned public representative, a disciplined and committed activist.
“Cde. Ma-Elvo, as he was popularly known, distinguished himself as a champion of community development and an agent of progressive change. His activism spans over three decades, having joined the struggle in the late eighties.
“Tladinyane’s political activism is well recorded in the books of our glorious movement, having led the ANC in various capacities including as a branch chairperson from 1993 to 1994 and later serving in the Regional Executive Committee (REC) of the erstwhile Vryburg region,” Morolong said.
He further said Tladinyane was also elected to the position of the Deputy Chairperson of the ANC in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati region back in 2010. Morolong added that Tladinyane also demonstrated his profound understanding of the two-stage theory through his active participation in the South African Communist Party (SACP), which he later led as a District Chairperson of the J Nkosi District, formerly known as Bophirima District in 2008.
“Cde. Elvis’ capacity for inventive thought, political maturity, and passion for service enabled the movement to deploy him into various positions of leadership in government. This included amongst others, his deployment to serve as a Member of Local Government Negotiating Forum between 1994 and 1995, a forum that laid the foundation for South Africa’s local government.
“He became part of the first cohort of municipal councillors in the post-democratic South Africa during the transitional period, serving in the Stellaland Regional Service Council in 1995,” said Morolong.
He said after the first democratic Local Government Elections (LGE), Tladinyane was elected as the mayor of the newly-established Kagisano Local Municipality. Morolong said Tladinyane was later deployed as the executive mayor of the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality, a position he held between 2011 and 2016.
“Tladinyane was later elected as the Speaker of the same municipality. By the time of his passing, he was the Chief Whip of the ANC in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality.
“His qualities and traits were not only visible in his political life, but were demonstrable in communities through the work he carried out on behalf of Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati Foundation for which he was the chairperson,” he said.
Morolong said Tladinyane was undoubtedly an accomplished activist, grounded in political and social consciousness. He said Tladinyane’s commitment to the people he served was unparalleled and unwavering.
“We dip our revolutionary black, green, and gold flag in honour of this son of the soil and convey our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, comrades, and the people of the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati. We wish them strength during this difficult period,” concluded Morolong.
Meanwhile, the SACP in North West shared the same sentiments. The SACP provincial spokesperson, Jeffrey Lesie said Tladinyane was recruited into the SACP by the ANC stalwart, the late Kaone Lobelo in the early 1990s.
“His activism within the party made him to earn respect within the SACP and the community at large. He was one of the distinct cadres of the revolution, who sacrificed his entire political life in fighting for the improvement of the lives of our people and reclaiming of the rightful position of the entire movement to our people.
“Tladinyane was one of the first South African generations, who was at the helm of introducing people’s power through local government. He was part of the collective, who went out throughout the district to establish municipal structures such as village level committees (VLC),” Lesie said.
A 37-YEAR-OLD man has been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment by Atamelang Magistrate’s Court for killing his own father. Tshepo Andrew Mmusi initially reported his father, William Mmusi (60) missing on 12 October 2021.
North West police spokesperson, Col Adele Myburgh said on 14 October 2021, the accused admitted during an interview with police that he murdered his father and burnt his body. Myburgh said as a result, the body was found at Ramabesa village, near Setlagole.
“The accused was arrested and remained in custody throughout the duration of the court case. Due to excellent investigations by Sgt Mbulelo Victor Isake of the Setlagole Detectives, Mmusi was found guilty of murder,” she said.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena welcomed the sentence handed down to Mmusi. Kwena said Mmusi’s sentencing came after he entered into a plea bargain with the state.
“We would like to commend the Investigating Officer and prosecution for a sterling job,” he said.
Picture: The carcass of the alleged stolen cow/Supplied
By REGINALD KANYANE
Three suspects are set to appear at the Molopo Magistrate’s Court on Monday for stock theft. According to the police, the suspects aged between 25 and 38, were arrested by heft by the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Stabilisation Team members on 10 June 2022 for stock theft.
North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said: “The trio’s arrest came after the team members responded swiftly upon receiving information about a slaughtered cow in Sesana Section near Makgobistad village, outside Mahikeng.
“Upon questioning the suspects, they could not provide a satisfactory answer regarding the slaughtered cow, which was found in their possession. All three suspects were then arrested and are expected to make their first appearance before the Molopo Magistrate’s Court in Mmabatho on 13 June 2022.”
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena lauded the police for a job done well.
A 24-YEAR-OLD man is expected to appear at Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday for attempted murder. Mpho William “Seun” Modirapula (24) was arrested in Makolokwe village, Bethanie outside Rustenburg on 5 June 2022.
North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said: “Modirapula was arrested for the attempted murder of a woman (42) in Lekgalong village, near Marikana. It is alleged that the accused forcefully gained entrance into the woman’s residence in the early hours of Thursday morning of 2 June 2002, then hit her with a spade.
“The severely injured woman managed to fight back and the accused ran away. The incident was ultimately reported to the police leading to the arrest of the accused three days later. He was remanded in custody upon his first court appearance on 7 June 2022.”
Mokgwabone said the preliminary investigation revealed that the accused has two pending rape cases allegedly committed in December 2017 and December 2021 in Mooinooi and Pretoria respectively.
The police in Brits have launched a manhunt after a shooting incident that was reported in Oukasie, outside Brits on 8 June 2022. The North West police spokesperson, Col Adele Myburgh alleged that community members were on their way to attend a meeting at Oukasie Community Hall when the shooting took place.
Myburgh said shots were fired and a woman (30) was fatally injured and five more people between the age of 12 and 46 were injured.
“The motive of the shooting is still unknown and no arrests have been made. The members of the community who may have information that can assist in the investigation, are requested to contact the Investigating Officer, Sergeant Gift Matome on 078 338 2542 or to call the South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Stop number: 08600 10111. Alternatively, anonymous tip-offs can be communicated via MySAPS App,” she said.
Picture: A missing person, Sonia Juliao Muchanga/Supplied
By REGINALD KANYANE
The police urge community members in Boitekong near Rustenburg to assist them in locating a missing person. The North West police spokesperson, Col Adele Myburgh said: “Sonia Juliao Muchanga (32) who is a Mozambican national, was last seen by her brother on 8 April 2022 in New Stand Seraleng, Boitekong.
“Anyone with information on her whereabouts is requested to contact Warrant Officer Richard Mtaladi of Boitekong Detectives on Cell: 079 890 2340.”
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