A decomposed body of a missing girl was discovered buried in the backyard of her boyfriend (23) on Wednesday. Karabo Monyana (15) who resided at Monageng Street in Cyferskuil near Makapanstad went missing on 5 March 2023.
The North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Amanda Funani said, Monyama was last seen on 5 March 2023 at around 1pm, when she left her home to go and watch soccer at a nearby field. Funani said, however, she never returned back home.
“A search was conducted around the neighbourhood and Cyferskuil precinct without any success. During her disappearance, she was wearing a white crop top, a green mini skirt, and black Adidas sneakers.
“Now, the police have discovered her decomposed body in a shallow grave. The boyfriend was arrested and charged with murder, perjury, and defeating the ends of justice,” she said.
According to Funani, the suspect will appear at Moretele Magistrate’s Court on 10 March 2023.
Picture: A Polo VW vehicle that was allegedly used in a commission of crime/Bodumedi FM
By OBAKENG MAJE
Three suspects who were arrested after a high police chase in Ipelegeng Township, near Schweizer Reneke are expected to appear at Schweizer Reneke Magistrate’s Court.
According to Bodumedi FM, the police arrested the suspects who were in possession of stolen goods on Tuesday. The North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Amanda Funani told Bodumedi FM that, the police received a tip-off from the Mahikeng Flying Squad about a vehicle, that was used in a commission of a business robbery in Mmabatho.
“When a vehicle matching the description of the wanted car was spotted driving at a high speed, Schweizer Reneke and Ipelegeng police gave chase. The VW Polo eventually came to a stop when it collided with an electricity pole in Ipelegeng.
“The suspects aged between 25 and 28, were found to be in possession of bags containing clothes, cigarettes, and cigarette lighters. A toy gun and cell phones were also confiscated,” Funani said.
Picture: North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi/Facebook
By OBAKENG MAJE
The newly-appointed North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi said her department will address challenges experienced in various schools across the province such as over-crowding, lack of scholar transport, dilapidating schools including rationalization.
Motsumi, who visited Sebitloane Special School in Taung on Wednesday said, it does not make any sense to see many school buildings being abandoned, while learners have to travel far from their areas to attend school.
She had a consultative engagement with principals from various schools across the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District.
“Our schools are confronted by the challenge of overcrowding, so we have taken a decision to build one classroom per school. Building classrooms in schools will reduce the challenge of overcrowding.
“We are not going to buy mobile classrooms anymore because they are too costly. We would rather build brick-and-mortar classrooms with that money. I also pledge my support to all educators in the province,” she said.
Motsumi further said, the “meet and greet” roadshow started in Bojanala District, proceeded to Ngaka Modiri Molema District, and is now held in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District. She added that, as department, they highly appreciate the hard work of teachers across the province.
“I came here to thank you for your hard work, which you display in our schools on daily basis. The North West province has improved in the matric results with 1.6% and this is because of the teachers’ hard work.
“We are aware that, educators are confronted with a number of challenges in schools, but the department’s primary responsibility is to ensure that, they receive unwavering support,” said Motsumi.
She said the ‘time of making empty promises’ to educators is over now. According to Motsumi, communities are also tired of empty promises.
“Now, we have to make sure that we deliver schools to our communities without any delays. I also expect to meet the school principals and educators of Dr Kenneth Kaunda District on Thursday at Milner High School in Klerksdorp.
“Another thing, we want to reclaim our position as one of the two best-performing provinces in terms of National Senior Certificate results. But, we can only do that, if we redouble and multiply our efforts,” she said.
Meanwhile, the North West Premier, Bushy Maape shared the same sentiments. Maape said during the State of the Province Address (SOPA) that, a detailed Provincial Matric Results Improvement Plan to take forward the achievement will be communicated during the MEC’s budget speech.
“Our government will also roll out access to the internet through broadband and Wi-Fi from the current 25% of learners to 75% in the current academic year. This will see the government expanding broadband connectivity to schools to the tune of R31.2 million.
“Poverty and hunger impact on the mental state of learners and their ability to fully participate in effective learning. In fulfilling our obligations to meet the adequate nutrition levels of the most vulnerable, Dingake Primary in Verdwaal, Rabodigelo Primary in Ditshilong (Taung), Gaeonale Primary in Kgokgojane, Modubyane Primary in Pitsedisulejang and Kgolane Primary in Dwarsberg will be amongst the first 300 schools in poor and economically marginalized communities, where breakfast will be introduced,” he said.
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