By OBAKENG MAJE

The Hawks’ Priority Crime Specialised Investigation in Northern Cape has secured a preservation order of more than R100 000 against Luyanda Nokhele (48). The Hawks spokesperson in Northern Cape, Captain Tebogo Thebe said, the order emanates from an incident that took place in August 2020, where Nokhele was found to be in possession of R100 000 in cash.

“He was walking in the streets and stopped by Springbok police who were conducting a stop and search operation. They searched his bag and recovered R100 300 in his possession.

“When he was questioned by the police, he informed them that cash is from the sale of a diamond that he sold in Gauteng. The cash was seized for further investigation. Upon investigation, the accused could not prove or provide a diamond dealers permit or any legal reason for being in possession of cash,” he said.

Thebe said, the Hawks applied for a preservation order, which was granted by the Kimberley High Court.

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Picture: Some of the tools found at Wolwerand mine in Klerksdorp/Supplied 

By OBAKENG MAJE

Eight suspects were arrested for being involved in illegal mining activities at Wolwerand mine in Klerksdorp on 25 April 2023. The suspects were arrested by the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation, Klerksdorp District Illegal Mining Task Team, Tactical Response Team, Mounted Unit, Visible Policing, Public Order Policing, Explosives Unit, Dog Unit and officials from Harmony Gold mine in a joint operation.

The Hawks spokesperson in North West, Capt Tlangelani Rikhotso said the multi-disciplinary team was following up on information regarding illegal mining activities reported to have been taking place at the mine.

“As the team approached the mine, they were spotted by the suspects, who immediately went into hiding. The area was thoroughly searched and one suspect was arrested in possession of a 9mm pistol and ammunition. Seven additional suspects were subsequently found and arrested.

“Illegal mining paraphernalia was seized including, 20 generators, 24 drill rods, many litres of petrol, jackhammers, pendukas, a grease gun, capped fuses, blasting cartridges, and detonating cords,” Rikhotso said.

She further said, all suspects will make their first appearance before Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court, where one suspect will face charges of illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. Rikhotso added that seven suspects will be facing charges under the Immigration Act.

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Setshwantsho: Sekolo se segolwane sa Batlhaping    

Ka OBAKENG MAJE

Go letse go tsogile ntwa e matlho mahibidu kwa sekolong se se golwane sa Batlhaping ma gareng ga moithuti le morutabana. Go ya ka bo maratahelele, ba kaile fa moithuti one a tshwarana ka diatla le morutabana, mme a tlogela morutabana o a phokgaphokga madi.

Le fa go ne go sa itswiwe gore sebaka sa ntwa ene ele eng, mongwe wa baithuti o o bone tiragalo e ka matlho, mme a sa battle go itsiwe are: “Go letse go senyegile mo letsatsing la maabane kwa sekolong. Ebile, rona jaaka re ele baithuti, re bona re sa sireletsega. Bangwe ba baithuti, ba letse ba tsene kwa go apewang teng, mme ba ja dijo tsa sekolo.

“Fa re sentse re shebeletse, morutabana le moithuti ba tshwarana ka diatla. Ga re itse gore go diragalang mo sekolong sa rona, mme re kopa ba lefapha la thuto batle go tsereganya. Boitaolo jo re bo bonang moo, bo ama dithuto tsa rona.”

Kgabagare, sebueledi sa Lefapha la Thuto mo Bokone Bophirima, Elias Malindi o kaile fa lefapha le itse ka kgang eo, mme ba tlile go romela setlhopha sa bone go ka dira dipatlisiso.

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Picture: North West swimmers win big in tough competition/Supplied‘

By OBAKENG MAJE  

Young swimmers from various schools in North West received a standing ovation on their arrival on Monday from the South African Schools Swimming competition held at Kings Park, near Durban in KwaZulu-Natal.

The 46 swimmers bagged 39 silverware from the competition. The event ran from 21 to 23 April 2023.

The North West Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation (ACSR) spokesperson, Shuping Sebolecwe said: “With the enthusiastic crowds cheering the swimmers loudly from the heats to the finals, our boys and girls aged between 12 and 19, gave a good account of themselves in the various aquatic events.

“Amidst strong competition from provinces such as Gauteng, KwaZulu Natal, and Western Cape, our team managed to swim home with 7 gold, 17 silver, and 15 bronze medals. To the jubilation of their parents, teachers, coaches, and the support staff who had formed part of the North

West contingent, the team received a standing ovation.”

Sebolecwe further said the young learners displayed their aquatic skills with the support of the North West Department of Education as well as the Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation department. He added that it was heart-warming to see their swimmers displaying such great mental and physical attributes in the pool against formidable opponents.

“We encourage parents to back their children in sports such as aquatics as they could even earn a living through it. They could ultimately take part in the Olympics and World Championships by representing our beautiful country. So, we are proud of our boys and girls,” said Sebolecwe.

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