Picture: The woman who identified herself as Lillian Mongale/Supplied
By BAKANG MOKOTO
The police in Reivilo are requesting community assistance in locating the next-of-kin of a woman. According to the North West police spokesperson, Captain Aaftje Botma, the woman who identified as Lillian Mongale, was found roaming around farms in Reivilo on 7 November 2023.
“Mongale seems to be mentally unstable and she could not remember where she is residing. She also has no identification and is approximately in her early 20s.
“Anyone who can assist in locating her family can contact Warrant Officer Kelebogile Moeng of Reivilo Detectives on 082 822 3251. Alternatively, you can call Crime Stop on 08600 10111 and anonymous tip-off can also be communicated via the MySAPS App from your smartphone,” she said.
Setshwantsho: Dipudi tse go begwang fa ele tsa bogodu/Setshwantsho-papiso
Ka OBAKENG MAJE
Banna ba le babedi ba kwa motseng wa Dikhuting, gaufi le Taung ba ba ne ba tshwarwa le go latofatswa ka go utswa dipudi dile 29 kwa motseng wa Manthe, ba tlhotse ba shadikantse matlho kwa kgotlha-tshekelong ya Klerksdorp mo letsatsing la gompieno.
Koronovea Modise le Keboikile Scotch Molefe, ba ne ba lelelwa ke ditshipi kwa tsela-kgolong ya N12, kwa motse-setoropong wa Jouberton, gaufi le Klerksdorp ka di 2 Ngwanatsele 2023. Go begwa fa Modise le Molefe, ba ne ba tshwarwa morago ga go fitlhelwa ka dipudi di le 29 tse go belaelwang fa ele tsa bogodu.
Go begwa fa banna ba, ba ile ba utswa dipudi tseo kwa motseng wa Manthe, mme ga fitlhelwa fa ele tsa monna mongwe wa morui, eleng Thapelo “Raider” Katong. Go ya ka sebueledi sa sepodisi mo Bokone Bophirima, Lieutenant Col Amanda Funani, batlhankela ba sepodisi ba ba ne ba le mo tirong, ba ne ba bona sejanaga se se belaetsang, mme ba se sala morago.
“Bane ba se emisa, mme ba kopa mokgweetsi go ka lekola sejanaga seo. Batlhankela ba sepodisi, ba kaile fa ba fitlhetse dipudi dile 29 kwa morago ga sejanaga seo (van). Banna ba, ba ne ba tshwarwa.
“Banna ba, ba lebagane le kgetsi ya go tshwara ka dipudi tse go belaelwang ele tsa bogodu,” Funani wa tlhalosa.
Kgabagare, sepueledi sa National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) mo porofenseng ya Bokone Bophirima, Henry Mamothame are, Molefe le Modise ba neetswe beile ya R700 mongwe le mongwe, mme kgetsi ya bone e buseditswe morago go fitlha 12 Sedimonthole 2023 fa dipatlisiso di tsweletse.
Six people who were arrested in connection with the kidnapping and murder of Koketso Ntsimane (37) were sentenced to jail by the North West High Court sitting in Mogwase on 7 November 2023. On 27 October 2021, Ntsimane went missing in Mapaputle village, outside Mogwase.
North West police spokesperson, Captain Aafje Botma said, that although Ntsimane’s motor vehicle was also stolen, it was later recovered. Botma said, the subsequent investigation into the matter, led to the arrest of Ali Banda (55), Thabang Masiane (28), Tshepiso Mqoma (29), Kagiso Morutlwa (28), Solomon Lambane (57), and Thabang Mokoka (31).
“The suspects were arrested on 7 and 8 December 2021. Further investigation into the matter, led the police to the discovery of Ntsimane’s badly decomposed body in the bushes in Mapaputle village.
“The accused’s bail applications were successfully opposed. Thus, they have been in custody since their arrest. Banda, Masiane, and Mqoma were sentenced to life imprisonment for murder. They were further sentenced to 15 years for robbery aggravating, 5 for defeating the ends of justice, and another 5 years imprisonment for kidnapping,” she said.
Botma further said, that Morutlwa, Lambane, and Mokoka, were sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for robbery aggravating, and kidnapping.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, and the Director for Public Prosecution, Dr Rachel Makhari, applauded the investigation team led by Captain Lefty Motswadi of Mogwase Detectives, as well as advocate Baitsi Chulu and advocate Dibuseng Ntsala from prosecution for their collaboration that resulted in the conviction.
They further pointed out that the sentence, which was secured through collective efforts by the entities, will definitely send a clear message that, those who commit crimes will not be tolerated.
Picture: Three children died in a shack fire/Generic
By OBAKENG MAJE
Three children died after their shack was ravaged by fire in Richmond Plakkerskamp on 6 November 2023. The North Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Sergio Kock said, that on Monday at approximately 11pm, the mother and her four children were asleep when a fire broke out in their shack.
“The mother managed to escape with a boy (2). Unfortunately, two girls aged 4 and 10 and a boy aged 6 died on the scene. The exact cause of the fire is unknown.
“The police are investigating an inquest following the tragic deaths. Anyone with information can call D/Const, Rodney Julies on 0823020371. The investigation continues,” said Kock.
Picture: North West Premier, Bushy Maape taking his shoes off
By REGINALD KANYANE
North West Premier, Bushy Maape is expected to resume his duties after a long lay-off. In June 2023, Maape took ill following a minor orthopedic surgery.
He was subsequently advised by his medical team to take a rest while receiving medical attention. The North West acting Premier, Nono Maloyi said, Maape has since been medically advised that he has sufficiently recovered to resume his duties as Premier with effect from 13 November 2023.
“Maape’s programme and engagement with stakeholders will be communicated in due course. As the North West acting Premier, I would like to take this opportunity to thank colleagues in the North West Executive Council and all stakeholders for their support and well wishes during Maape’s recovery,” he said.
Picture: Umalusi and North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi engaged in a consultative meeting/Supplied
By BAKANG MOKOTO
North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi had a consultative engagement with Umalusi to clarify misconceptions regarding quality assurance and maintenance of standards of yearly external question papers and school-based assessment (SBA) tasks.
Umalusi CEO, Mafu Rakometsi said, the aim of the meeting was to dispel several misconceptions, including alleged disparities between the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) and Department of Basic Education (DBE) matric certification, finalisation of marks, and manipulation of marks.
“As an institution, we want to clarify that there is only one National Senior Certificate (NSC) in the country, which is assessed by the DBE, IEB, and the South African Comprehensive Assessment Institute (SACAI).
“Umalusi relies on consistently applied standardization principles. Umalusi is currently conducting road shows across the country to clarify any misconceptions regarding its validity and to ensure that all stakeholders are well-informed about its role in maintaining high standards of education in South Africa,” said Rakometsi.
Motsumi said she is satisfied with the engagement, particularly given its timing just before the completion of examinations, marking and evaluation of qualifications.
“I am grateful for the clarity provided by Umalusi as they are reliable moderators for fair and valid qualifications. This awareness instills confidence in assessment bodies and all involved stakeholders in the results that appear on a learner’s certificate of educational achievement.
“This is a true partnership that seeks to maintain quality education,” she said.
The factional battle continues to rear its ugly head within the South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) in North West, much to the chagrin of many within the structure. The rehabilitation of the civic movement that once occupied a strategic position within the society, is now ‘far-fetched’ as the factional contestation continues.
At the latest turn of events, SANCO has suspended its provincial convenor, Paul Sebego and Packett Seaketso after accusing them of running parallel structures. In a letter, SANCO’s National Head of Communication, James Gadinabokao said they re-iterate the suspensions executed by SANCO’s National Coordinator, Mike Soko.
“We wish to acknowledge and officially announce that, as SANCO in the North West, we reaffirm the suspension of Sebego from his position as the convenor. This suspension stems from his conduct, which undermined the out-of-court settlement agreement that had been reached between the two SANCO factions.
“Sebego’s involvement in the establishment of a parallel structure has led to contentious decisions and confusion within the province. So, SANCO NW PICC hereby accepts the decisions made by the National Working Committee (NWC) and distances itself from any ill-discipline behaviour displayed by Sebego, in relation to the allegations presented before him.
“In light of these serious allegations Sebego, the NWC will initiate proceedings in accordance with the SANCO Constitution, specifically Rule 81(b), adhering to a fair disciplinary procedure as outlined in the Code of Conduct, Rule 78(i), and Rule 81(c) and (d),” he said.
Gadinabokao further said, they want to make it unequivocally clear that SANCO strongly condemns ill-discipline within the organisation and they hold it in the utmost disdain. He added that, no individual is above the organisation and all members are expected to adhere to the policies and the constitution.
“Our project of unity is paramount, ensuring the cohesiveness of SANCO within the province and across the nation. At all material times, SANCO will remain committed to its mission of Rebuilding, Renewing, and Uniting all her members,” said Gadinabokao.
However, Seaketso accused Soko of being a dictator. He alleged that, Soko visited the province on 29 August 2023 to engage with the SANCO’s provincial interim structure, but it appeared that, he expected a meeting to be a session, where he issued instructions that must not be questioned.
“In a shocking twist of events, Soko was questioned on a number of issues he raised in the meeting and this seemingly rubbed him the wrong way. When the meeting ended, he informed the current provincial convenor that, unilaterally, he was removing him, the Deputy Convenor, and the provincial spokesperson from the provincial structure and he would like them to serve in the national structure.
“It is clear that the provincial convenor is being targeted to be silenced and marginalised. Part of the strategy employed to marginalise him was to serve him with an ill-fated suspension letter, which is not recognised as it is a political ploy meant to destabilise SANCO,” he said.
Seaketso said the same SANCO leadership at the national, allowed an anomaly in the organisation, where in the province, they appointed a provincial coordinator who is also a provincial secretary of PSA, a trade union that has gained a reputation for bashing the ANC.
He said, the disturbing tendency of the national leadership of SANCO to be embroiled in the factional battles of the ANC, will not be left unchallenged as it is this divisive tendency that continues to injure the reputation of SANCO.
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