By OBAKENG MAJE

The much-anticipated DJ Nation Annual Bash event returns with a bang after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The DJ Nation Annual Bash organiser, Monnapula “Dj Nation” Mokgwabone, who had an interview with a 24-hour news channel, Newzroom Afrika said, he has roped in some of the A-list artists on the line-up.

Mokgwabone said, this year’s DJ Nation Annual Bash event’s edition which will take place at Taung Cover-ground on 28 December, will be bigger than it was in past years. He also encourages patrons to purchase their tickets to avoid disappointment. 

“We started this event back in 2007 with only 200 people in a small village. But as things stand now, the event has grown in leaps and bounds. We had over 18 000 revellers in our last event back in 2019 and that alone shows that this event is loved by many. 

“We have applied various types of marketing including word of mouth. Some of the people in the village, apart from those who stay in the cities, only see these big-name artists on tv or social media. So, I think it is a good thing for them to see these household artists live,” he said.    

Mokgwabone further said some of the A-list artists who are on the line-up are Cassper Nyovest, Makhadzi, Master KG and the list is endless. He added that, on previous occasions, the event was graced by international artists as far as Japan, USA and UK.

“There are quite a lot of challenges and some companies have shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. So, obviously, it is difficult to have to deal with new service providers as most of them charge hefty amounts because they complain that Taung is too far.

“However, in terms of marketing, we have used various methods to remind our people that, indeed the DJ Nation Annual Bash event is back. There are also some of logistics that we had to deal with including ticket pricing,” said Mokgwabone.

According to Mokgwabone, he considered the high rate of unemployment when doing ticket pricing. Mokgwabone said, one thing that he did, was to ensure that tickets are affordable.

“We should not find ourselves in a situation, where tickets are too expensive and people could not afford them back home. Our country is struggling economically and where we come from, is not like here in Gauteng, where you’ll find either City of Tshwane or Johannesburg support events.

“The event brings a huge spin-off to the district and the province at large. We also have people from neighbouring countries like Botswana and Namibia attending the event. So, the minute they enter into the province, they either spend on fuel, food, or accommodation,” said Mokgwabone.

He said, mostly, Small Micro and Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) and informal traders benefit from the event either indirectly or directly including those who are looking for love. 

Mokgwabone said many people are keen to have the DJ Nation Annual Bash event in their areas, especially in the cities, but he never thought about it because Taung is the home of the Dj Nation Annual Bash event.

“What I have done previously, was to have activations across the country like Cape Town, Bloemfontein and Kuruman. However, this year, there were some challenges in planning and other things. However, next year, we will start planning early with my team to ensure that we have activations across the country again.

“Many people across the country are keen to host us. It is too costly to organise an event of this magnitude and it is ideal to have sponsors around. Fortunately, I have been saving over the years and we are quite covered from all angles,” he said.

Mokgwabone said, all systems go for the event as he had a consultative meeting with various stakeholders and in terms of security, everything is running accordingly.

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By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

THREE suspects were arrested for possession of unlicenced firearms and suspected stolen property. Hamilton Radebe (46), Michael Kgwete (42), and Thabiso William Kgame (34) made a brief appearance before the Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court on Thursday and their case was postponed until 29 December 2022.

The North West police spokesperson, Capt Aafje Botma said the suspects were arrested on Tuesday after the police in Jouberton received a tip-off. Botma said the suspects were travelling in a white Volkswagen Polo driving from Wolmaransstad toward the direction of Klerksdorp.

“The suspects allegedly robbed a cellphone shop at gunpoint in Wolmaransstad on Tuesday, so their vehicle was spotted near Jouberton and stopped. Three men as well as the vehicle were searched.

“The police found two unlicensed firearms and recovered 57 stolen cellphones. All three suspects were immediately arrested. They were remanded in custody until their next court appearance on 29 December 2022 for a formal bail application. The investigation into the matter continues,” she said.

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By BAKANG MOKOTO

More than 200 people have been arrested for various offenses during Safer Festive Season Operation Tlotla Molao thus far on 20 and 21 December 2022 in the North West. According to the North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone, the operation was held on 20 and 21 December 2022.

Mokgwabone further said the suspects were arrested for offences such as assault with intent to do Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) and common, burglary residential and business, theft of the motor vehicle, rape, contravention of a protection order and many others. 

“Of the 299 suspects, 107 were arrested in Bojanala Sub-District 2 (Rustenburg), 100 in Bojanala Sub-District 1 (Brits), 66 in Dr Kenneth Kaunda and 26 in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati.

“In another operation by detectives and visible policing to enforce the Second-Hand Goods Act, 2009 (Act No. 6 of 2009), 16 business owners in Rustenburg were fined for contravening various sections of the Act. In addition, police subsequently visited butcheries and the owner of the butchery was fined for contravention of section 7(1)(c) of the Stock Theft Act, 2000 (Act No. 40 of 2000),” he said.

Mokgwabone further said, still in Rustenburg, a team comprising of Crime Intelligence, Organised Crime and K9 Unit, arrested five suspects for possession and dealing in drugs.  He added, that in the first incident, the police spotted two males performing what appeared to be a drug dealing transaction.

“As a result, ix zip lock plastic packets and one plastic bag were found in possession of Ihionou Chinasa after being searched. Consequent to the arrest, a search and seizure warrant was authorised and executed at the accused’s place where R7 100 and eight cellphones were found and seized. 

“In the second incident, a man was arrested at a block of flats after being found packaging crystal meth with an estimated street value of R1 600. In the third and last arrest, three suspects (two males and a female) were found in a room packaging drugs (crystal meth),” said Mokgwabone.

He said a search was also conducted in a vehicle belonging to one of the suspects. Mokgwabone said during the search, 120 packets of CAT, two mandrax tablets and crystal meth were found.

“All accused persons, Ihionou Chinasa (43) Everistus Egu (36) Nelson Keledukwe (42), Jude Eze (36) and Refiloe Malwane (21) were remanded in custody upon appearance before the Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. They will reappear before the same court on 29 December 2022,” he said.

Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena lauded the police for their coordinated efforts that led to the arrests.   

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Ka OBAKENG MAJE

Setheo sa Katiso sa temo-thuo, Taung College of Agriculture se tlile go rebolwa jaaka kholeje ya Thuto go simologa 1 Moranang 2023. Kitsiso eno, e dirilwe ke ba lefapha la Thuto e Kgolwane, Saense le Boitshimololedi (Department of High Education and Training).

Go ya ka rre Athenkosi Sibiza go tswa kwa kantorong ya molaodi-kakaretso kwa lefapheng la Thuto e Kgolwane, Saense le Boitshimololedi, are kitsiso e, e dirilwe go latela karolo 21 (3)(b)(i) ya molao wa thuto e kgolwane Nr 101 2997 jaaka o mametleletswe.

“Fano go neelanwa ka kitso gore ka 1 Moranang 2023, Tona ya Thuto e Kgolwane, Saense le Boitshimololedi o ikaelela go rebola Taung College of Agriculture e e kwa Taung jaaka kholeje ya Thuto go latela karolo 21(3)(a) ya molao wa thuto e kgolwane, Nr 102 wa 1997 jaaka e mametleletswe.

“Mabaka a thebolo e ya kholeje jaaka kholeje ya Thuto e Kgolwane ke gore, Sejule 4 ya Molaotheo wa Afrika Borwa e netefatsa gore thuto e kgolwane ke tshwanelego ya bosetshaba. Lefapha la thuto e kgolwane (DHET) le tlhamilwe go kgontsha neelano ka thuto e kgolwane e e momaganeng le go tlhalosiwa sentle, thuto ya ditiro mmogo le tlhabololo ya dikgono go dirisiwa ditheo tse di farologaneng tsa thuto morago ga sekolo,” Sibiza wa tlhalosa.

Gape Sibiza are, DHET, lefapha la temo-thuo mmogo le lefapha la ntshwafatso ya mafatshe le tlhabololo ya magae, a tsene go tumalano ya porothokholo go dirisana mo go mekamekaneng le maikarabelo a mokopanelwa a thuto le go dira mmogo go rebola dikholeje tsa setshaba tsa temo-thuo jaaka kholeje ya thuto e kgolwane eo e leng nngwe ya mefuta ya semolao e e akantsweng go molao wa thuto e kgolwane.

Are, kholeje ya thuto e kgolwane ke setheo se se ikemetseng se se dirang fa gare ga sebopego sa bobusi mo tlase ga lefapha la bosetshaba.

“Dikholeje tse, di tla letlelelwa go neelana ka ditifikheiti, dipoloma le digerata fa di fitlheletse ditlhokego tsa tumelelo ka khansele ya thuto e kgolwane, mme ditshwanelego tseno di kwadisitswe go letlhoneso la bosetshaba la ditshwanelego ke bolaodi jwa ditshwanelego jwa Afrika Borwa.

“Kitsiso eno e rebotswe go latela karolo 21(3)(b)(i) ya molao wa thuto e kgolwane, go gwetlha batho botlhe bao banang le kgatlhego go rulaganya ditlhagiso tse di kwadilweng tse di malebana le thebolo e e akantsweng,” Sibiza wa tlhalosa.

Kgabagare, ditlhagiso tsotlhe di tshwanetse go romelwa go kantoro ya molaodi-kakaretso, mme di lebisiwe go rre Athenkosi Sibiza ka emeile go Siziba.A@dhet.gov.za kgotsa ka tiriso nngwe fela e e amogelesegang semolao ya tlhaeletsano. Di tshwanetswe go fitlha go kantoro eno pele ga 16 Ferikgong 2023.

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By REGINALD KANYANE

The North West Premier, Bushy Maape said his government will continue to ensure that efficient and effective service delivery to the people is realised. Maape said that will deepen social solidarity, and tackle poverty, unemployment, and inequalities as well as social ills such as Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBV&F).

He also took the moment to wish all citizens of the province a Merry Christmas and Happy Prosperous New year.

“The end of the year is a special time for everyone as it marks the end of the journeys we have travelled through the year. It is a time to reflect on where we are as individuals, families, the province, and the nation as a whole.

“The accomplishments and challenges of 2022 should inspire us to focus on new possibilities and future endeavours. As we note many milestones we have reached and celebrated, we also acknowledge the concerted efforts we have implored,” said Maape.

He further said, as the world is celebrating the end of a productive year and recharging for the New Year, people should do that responsibly. Maape added motorists should drive carefully on the roads as they cannot afford to lose any more lives.  

“I, therefore, urge all road users to be cautious on our roads, obey all traffic rules and drive with careful consideration for others. Christmas is about the expression of love and compassion, a season of sharing.

“I call on all of our people to extend a helping hand to those less fortunate in our communities. As we go into the new year, let us continue to work together toward building a prosperous and peaceful province. On behalf of the North West Provincial government leadership, I wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,” he said.

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