Daily Archives: February 10, 2024

A fraud case against two men postponed

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By OBAKENG MAJE

A fraud case against two men, Teboho Phutiyagae (29) and Salvation Matswamere (40) has been postponed by Ottosdal Magistrate’s Court to 15 February 2024 for formal bail application. The Phutiyagae and Matswamere will also join other four accused persons in the same matter. case will then be transferred to the High Court .

The duo was arrested by North West Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) and Commercial Crimes Unit (CCIU) in Ottosdal on 6 February 2024 after being linked to a fraud case, which was registered in September 2022 .

The North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Amanda Funani said one of the accused, allegedly presented himself as a 64-year-old and took a funeral policy through the assistance of another accused (40). Funani further said, according to information, Itumeleng John Ngakaemang (64) was found stabbed and strangled to death at his residential place at Letsopa Township, near Ottosdal on 25 September 2022.

“Investigations were conducted and Dorothy Moleleki (47) and other three suspects, were apprehended and linked to the murder of Ngakaemang. The preliminary reports suggested that, Moleleki and other suspects, planned and conspired the murder of Ngakaemang, as Moleleki wanted to claim from funeral policies that she took using Ngakaemang’s Identity Document (ID).

“It is alleged that Moleleki, who is a well-known loan shark around Letsopa, targeted an old and sick Ngakaemang who was one of her clients. She allegedly took Ngakaemang’s documents that were with her and opened policies using a suspect (29) to open some of the policies,” she said.

Funani added that, Moleleki allegedly hired two accused, Theuns Hayman (37) and Mike Phutiyagae (53) to kill the victim. She said, Moleleki subsequently claimed money from four different companies.

“However, the long arm of the law caught up with the four suspects in January 2023 after they were linked to the victim’s murder. They were also charged with conspiracy to commit murder, while Moleleki was also charged for fraud.

“One of the accused persons was an employee at one of the banks,” said Funani.

Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, applauded the Anti-Gang Unit and Commercial Crimes Unit members for their sleepless nights and dedication that led to the arrests of the suspects.

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Two Mozambican nationals nabbed for fraud

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By OBAKENG MAJE

Two Mozambican nationals aged 43 and 46 were arrested by the Hawks for fraud in Rustenburg on 9 February 2024.

It is alleged that in 2020,Khulumani Support Group, entered into an agreement with Sibanye Stillwater to repatriate former Sibanye Stillwater employees, who are either sick or dead to their respective countries. KSG would pay for the repatriation and Sibanye would reimburse it for the costs.

The Hawks spokesperson in North West, Warrant Officer Amogelang Malwetse said, one of the suspects who was a committee member responsible for submitting financial claims on behalf of mineworkers, allegedly submitted several claims with fraudulent death certificates to the value of R800 000.

She said the suspect then used the bank account of his accomplice for transferring the funds.

“The complainant detected the fraud activities and the matter was reported and fully investigated by the Klerksdorp based Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation team, which led to their arrest.

“They are expected to appear before the Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court on 12 February 2024 facing charges of fraud,” said Malwetse.

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Modiko urges Bantwana to keep dreams alive

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By SAFA

The South African U17 Women’s National Team Head Coach Nthabeleng ‘Dunga” Modiko believes that the junior women’s national team can also add pride to the South African flag and inspire the nation when they face Ethiopia U17 tomorrow afternoon at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria.

Speaking to http://www.safa.net, Modiko said her charges will do their utmost best to overturn the 3-0 first leg deficit in last weekend’s 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying match.

Bantwana will need to put four goals past the Ethiopians and not concede in order to progress to the next round of world cup qualifiers of the junior women’s tournament to be staged by the Dominican Islands later this year.

The second leg match will be played at Lucas Moripe Stadium and kicks off at 15h00
The match will be livestreamed on the SAFA Facebook page.

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Broos proud of Bafana Bafana

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Picture: Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos

By SAFA

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is brimming with pride after his charges reached the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire this week for the first time in 24 years.

A 10-man South African senior men’s team bravely gave their all during a dramatic Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Nigeria before eventually losing 2-4 on penalties on Wednesday night.

They will now turn their attention to DR Congo when they face-off in the bronze medal match in the third-place playoff on Saturday (10 February 2024).

“I have said it before and I will say it again, I am very proud of my team and I am proud to be their coach,” the Belgian said on Friday, 9 February 2024. “They’ve had a great run in this tournament and have played very, very well. Yes, we did not get to the final as we wanted, but that is football. I am still very, very proud and we continue to fight as we take on DR Congo tomorrow.”

Bafana Bafana have shown growth since Broos took over the reins more than two years ago and will be hoping to sign off from the tournament with one final win. It has been more than two decades since South Africa’s men’s national team has been this competitive.

“I always try and mix young players with experienced players,” Broos continued. “It was my goal to look into the future as well and think about who will be at the next AFCON or World Cup. We can compete with the best in the world and in Africa, and this team will continue building.”

Defender Siyanda Xulu said the AFCON is not over for Bafana Bafana with the bronze medal game against DR Congo still to come. “We still have to play and we have work to do,” he said. “We won’t stop until the final whistle. We are a unit, a family, a team that sticks together and we will go out there and give our best.”

South Africa face DR Congo at the Felix Houphouet Boigny stadium at 10pm local time. The team’s arrival back in South Africa is scheduled for 4am Wednesday morning, 14 February 2024.

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