The police in Taung are looking for six suspects who allegedly robbed members of stokvel R11 000. It is alleged that, the members of stokvel were counting money at a certain house in Lokaleng village, near Taung on Saturday when the suspects pounced on them.
According to the North West police spokesperson in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati cluster, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen, the police are investigating the matter.
“The victims were counting the Stokvel money. After counting, six suspects entered the premises and pointed them with firearms and knives. They threatened the victims and ordered them to hand the money over. No arrests were made yet,” she said.
Meanwhile, the suspects are allegedly known to the victims and the arrests is imminent.
Picture: Drugs allegedly confiscated during operation/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
A 35-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested for dealing in drugs. This comes after the police received a tip-off about alleged drug dealing at Pabalello, near Upington during Operation Shanela on Friday. The ZF Mgcawu District police spokesperson, Sergeant Omphile Masegela said, the Upington Border Police and K9 police, followed up and searched the identified house.
Masegela further said they seized cocaine to the value of R90 720, dagga to the value of R1 300, and an undisclosed amount of cash believed to be the proceeds of drugs were confiscated.
“The suspect is expected to appear in the Upington Magistrate’s Court soon. The continuous fight against drug dealing by the police in the ZF Mgcawu District led to the arrest,” he said.
The CAF Coaching Convention has re-admitted the South African Football Association (SAFA), paving the way for South Africa to host the CAF A License Coaching diploma from 13-20 November 2023. The prestigious course will be divided into four phases and requires a total of 200 hours of study.
SAFA Technical Director Walter Steenbok said, among the selected batch of coaches from 65 applications, a total of 25 participants can now look forward to earning their coveted CAF A badges by June 2024. Steenbok expressed his satisfaction about this turn of events and said they are extremely excited about the upcoming course.
“We believe that, the association has taken a big step forward by being back in the convention. CAF regulations stipulate that, head coaches must possess either a Pro or CAF A license before sitting on benches during continental competitions like the Champions League and the Confederations Cup, leading us towards empowering our local talented coaches.
“Earlier this year, we expressed that, our goal was to ensure that coaches are fully equipped for their duties. A significant achievement towards this objective is the re-introduction of the CAF A License, which is considered as a major accomplishment to SAFA’s Coach Education department,” he said.
Steenbok further said they anticipate that, more courses will be available for both male and female coaches by 2024. He added that, it has been six years since they conducted the CAF B and A course in South Africa, however, they have managed to get accreditation and satisfy the new manuals’ requirements of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
“The coaches listed below have been accepted into the course with success: Alliance Kubayi, Alex Zondi, Bilton Musonda, Boebie Solomons, Bongani Manzini, Carol Kanyemba, Dennis Makinka, Eric Tinkler, Gavin Hunt, Godfrey Sapula, Grand de Smidt, Jabulani Mendu, Kabelo Malapane, Lunga Ngwane, Marcus Mashilo, Monde Hlatshwayo, Nkosana Mabhena, Pogiso Makhoye, Sailor Tshabalala, Steve Barker, Tiro Van Rooyen, Tlisane Motaung, Thulani Mthimkulu, Wesley Segel and Zane Ryklief.
Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos has named his final 23-member squad for this month’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda. Broos’ charges host Benin at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 18 November 2023 and then travel to East Central Africa, to face Rwanda on 21 November 2023.
Broos said, he has confidence in the players he has selected to get the World Cup qualifying campaign off to a good start. He said striker, Lyle Foster was not part of the team that was named on Friday afternoon.
“The Burnley player’s omission was due to a medical problem. I spoke to the doctor of the club and to the coach, and they asked me to be discreet about it. Lyle is a good player and has progressed a lot in the last year.
“He did very well also in the English Premier League with Burnley and already scored three times this season. This is the kind of player you always want in your team, certainly when those important games are coming up. But it is what it is and we cannot change it. We hope he will recover as soon as possible,” said Broos.
He further said the team will go into camp at the University of Pretoria on 13 November 2023 and travel to Durban on 17 November 2023. Broos added that, after playing Benin in the coastal city, they will travel to Rwanda on 19 November 2023 and return to South Africa on 22 November 2023.
Picture: Former Northern Cape Public Works and Roads and ANC Provincial Chairperson, John Block
By OBAKENG MAJE
The former Northern Cape Public Works and Roads MEC, John Block (55) has been released on parole. The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo said Block’s parole effective from 10 November 2023. Nxumalo further said Block was sentenced to 15 years for corruption and money laundering on 6 December 2016. He added that, the parole placement decision was taken by the Correctional Supervision and Parole Board (CSPB).
“This follows Section 73 of the Correctional Services Act. The Offender Rehabilitation Path plays an important role when the inmate’s suitability for parole placement is being considered by the CSPB. So, Block was an active inmate, having participated in a number of correctional programmes, and went on to obtain a Diploma in Business Management.
“The reports by the specialists, are part of the material submitted to the CSPB as they provide details in terms of the inmate’s readiness for social reintegration,” said Nxumalo.
He said Block has benefited from the Special Remission of Sentences of 2019, 2020, and 2023, thus bringing forward his Minimum Detention Period to 13 September 2023. Nxumalo said this also takes into consideration the special remission of sentence for meritorious service as per Section 80 of the Correctional Services Act.
“Block will complete the remainder of the sentence in the system of community corrections and will be subjected to supervision in compliance with parole conditions until his sentence expires on 26 June 2029.
One suspect has been arrested by the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation in Klerksdorp for being in possession of unwrought gold. Sam Nxumalo (58) briefly appeared in the Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court on 10 November 2023.
The Hawks spokesperson in North West, Lieutenant Colonel Tinyiko Mathebula said, the members of the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation in collaboration with the Klerksdorp District Illicit Mining Task Team received a tip-off on Thursday about a suspect, who was allegedly spotted in possession of suspected gold in Klerksdorp CBD.
Mathebula said the information was operationalized and the team pounced on the suspect. He further said, the suspect was searched and a gold button as well as red soil suspected to be gold-bearing material, were found in his possession.
“The team further searched the suspect’s house, which led to a discovery of red, black, and grey soil suspected to be gold-bearing material. The suspect was subsequently arrested and charged with possession of unwrought gold.
“He appeared in court this morning and his matter was postponed to 15 November 2023 for formal bail application,” said Mathebula.
Meanwhile, the North West Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, Major General Patrick Mbotho, welcomed the arrest and expressed gratitude for the positive information received from an informant.
Two men were allegedly kidnapped by the same vehicle in separate incidents in Douglas. It is alleged that Donovan Malan (33) was last seen getting into a vehicle on 3 July 2023. Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col, Sergio Kock said, Sidney Louw (19) was also allegedly kidnapped by the same vehicle on 24 July 2023.
“The Police Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit is investigating two alleged kidnapping incidents. The police are requesting information regarding the whereabouts of these two men and are offering a reward for positive information, that can lead to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect/s.
“All information will be treated with the strictest of confidence and can be forwarded to D/Col Corrie Coghlan on 071 686 0020. The investigation continues,” he said.
Mosimanyana wa dingwaga dile 3 o nwetse mo kanaleng kwa motseng wa Maphoitsile, gaufi le Taung mo letsatsing la maabane. Go begwa fa mosimanyana o, a ne a tshameka kgwele ya dinao le ditsala tsa gagwe fa kgwele ya gagwe ene e wela mo kanaleng.
Sebueledi sa sepodisi mo Bokone Bophirima kwa sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Warrant Officer, Tryphosa van Rooyen, o tlhalositse fa moswi a ne a tsena mo metsing ka maitlhomo a go ntsha kgwele ya gagwe.
“Moswi one a gogolwa ke metsi, mme a nwela. Setopo sa gagwe sene sa bonwa kwa motseng wa Manokwane. Jaaka sepodisi, re butse kgetsi ya dipatlisiso tsa morago ga loso,” Van Rooyen wa tlhalosa.
A man (55) has been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment by the Tlhabane Regional Court for sexually assaulting his niece (6). On 1 January 2018, the family was celebrating New Year’s Day at their home just after midnight.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson Henry Mamothame said the mother of the victim noticed that her child was not with her cousins where they were playing. She subsequently went to the back of the house to look for the child, and found her next to the uncle, looking frightened.
“Upon enquiring why she was frightened, she told her mother that the uncle kissed her and inserted his finger in her private parts. The child was subsequently taken for medical examination and the matter was reported to the police.
“The accused was arrested two days later and granted bail. He then failed to appear in court, and a warrant of his arrest was issued. He was re-arrested and remained in police custody until the completion of the trial. He pleaded not guilty to the charge and it was discovered during investigations that. he had two previous convictions of rape that occurred in 1988 and 1999,” he said.
Mamothame further said the court declared him unfit to possess a firearm and for his name to be included in the register of sexual offenders. He added, the accused was also declared undesirable to work with children.
In aggravation of sentence, the state prosecutor, Sangweni Zimema, highlighted to the court the trust that the child had for the accused, and he instead abused it.
Magistrate Segakweng Moeng, agreed with the state and remarked that the age of the accused and the severity of the case cumulatively constitute compelling and substantial factors, resulting in a 20-year jail term.
Meanwhile, the Director of Public Prosecutions in the North West, Dr Rachel Makhari, lauded the prosecutor, Warrant Officer Obed Ramahoyo, and other role players for a collaboration that yielded a successful conviction.
A man (30) was sentenced to 25 years by the Springbok Regional Court for raping a minor. On 1 November 2020, the victim (5) was walking from her home to a nearby shop when she was accosted by the accused. The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Sergio Kock that, the accused took the victim to his shack, where he raped her.
“The victim told her mother about her ordeal and the matter was reported to the police. The accused was eventually arrested and sentenced to 25 years imprisonment after being found guilty of rape,” said Kock.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Provincial Head for Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offenses(FCS), Brig Sipho Kheswa, applauded Sgt Anthea Cloete Landrew of Springbok FCS for her excellent investigation that resulted in the outstanding sentence, especially as they are approaching the 16 Days of Activism for no violence against women and children campaign.
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