Picture: A horrific accident that claimed lives/Generic
By OBAKENG MAJE
The police in Taung are investigating a case of culpable homicide after three people died in a horrific car accident in Leshobo village, near Taung in the early hour of Saturday morning (2 March 2024). It is alleged that some mourners were from the graveyard to bury a traditional healer, Otlhagile Diketso Maine (57) who died in a car accident last week in Ganyesa village, near Vryburg.
According to information, a bakkie that was carrying mourners, allegedly experienced a tyre burst and overturned. Atleast three men were certified dead on the scene, while others who suffered injuries, were ferried to the hospital for medical treatment.
The Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen said: “Yes, the police are aware of the atrocity, but at this stage, it is not clear how the accident occurred. The police arrived at the scene and found injured people.
“The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) was also summoned to the scene. Upon arrival, they atleast decleared three people dead. A case of culpable homicide was opened and investigation is underway. So far, the ages of the deceased persons are unknown.”
Picture: A horrific head-on collision accident in Zeerust/Generic
By OBAKENG MAJE
Twelve people including a child (3), have lost lives on three separate accidents in the North West. In an accident between a sedan and light delivery vehicle on the Lichtenburg to Biesiesvlei road, seven people died instantaneously when the two vehicles collided head-on in the late afternoon on 1 March 2024.
The North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Sello Lehari said, in a separate accident around 4pm, a taxi collided head-on with a Sedan on the N4 road between Zeerust and Dinokana towards Botswana border. Lehari further said the driver and three passengers from the taxi died, whilst three other passengers, one critical, were taken to the hospital.
“One of the injured was later discharged from the hospital. In yet another accident that law enforcement officers described as a “hit and run,” an elderly woman (72), died after being hit by a speeding vehicle on N4 near Dinokana. The suspect driver is still unknown and the investigation is underway.
“We would like to send our deepest condolences to the nearest and dearest of the deceased and wishes speedy recovery to the injured. We also appeal to all motorists to continue to be patient on the roads and inspect vehicles for roadworthiness before taking trips.
The police in Letlhabile request the community’s assistance in locating Benson Matswatso (18), who is residing in Erasmus, Hebron. The North West police spokesperson, Col Adele Myburgh said Matswatso who is mentally-ill, was last seen on 28 February 2024 at about 7am by a caregiver at the new No Smoke Rehabilitation Centre, Side View in Letlhakaneng village, outside Letlhabile.
“He was wearing a royal blue tracksuit jacket and black pants. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts can contact the investigating officer, Captain Tokkie de Plessis of Letlhabile Detectives on 082 416 0670 or your nearest police station.
“Anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via My SAPS App on your smartphone or alternatively call Crime Stop on 08600 10111,” she said.
Picture: Illicit cigarettes worth over R3m discovered in a storeroom/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
The illicit cigarettes worth over R3 million were discovered in a storeroom at a wholesale store. According to the ZF Mgcawu District Police spokesperson, Sergeant Omphile Masegela, the police received a tip-off about a wholesale that is keeping illicit cigarettes.
Masegela further said the members of Upington Border Police, Upington SAPS D-relief, Highway Patrol, and customs, operationalised the information and visited the store on 1 March 2024.
“The new storeroom facility was searched and illicit cigarettes to the total value of R3 315 000 were found in the storeroom. The cigarettes were confiscated and an inquiry docket was registered for further investigation.
“The police are warning against trading in illicit cigarettes and anyone who make themselves guilty, thereof will face the full might of the law,” she added.
Women’s football takes centre stage with the sixth edition of the Hollywoodbets Super League 2024 season underway this weekend. The season promises to deliver a thrilling line-up of matches scheduled to kick off on 2 March 2024.
Hollywoodbets Senior Sponsorship coordinator, Menzi Ngcobo said last season saw more than 720 goals scored and Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies claiming their third successive championship title. Ngcobo further said this year, the defending champions are aiming to start their campaign strongly in the pursuit of a fourth consecutive title, while other teams must pace themselves, recognizing that success in this league requires endurance similar to a marathon.
“As we embark on the 2024 season of the Hollywoodbets Super League, we are thrilled to reaffirm our unwavering commitment to women’s football. We are dedicated to providing a platform that empowers female athletes to shine nationally.
“Through the Hollywoodbets Super League, we aim to foster growth, inspire greatness, and celebrate the resilience and skill of these incredible athletes. We look forward to a thrilling season ahead and to witnessing the impact of the league in shaping the future of women’s football in South Africa,” he added.
The South African FootbalAssociationon (SAFA) CEO, Lydia Monyepao said: “In Hollywoodbets, we have an honest and dedicated partner who has immensely helped in the growth of women’s football, and the results are there for all to see. Because of the quality of the Hollywoodbets Super League, Banyana Banyana is the reigning African champions and made the country proud at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in New Zealand and Australia last year.
“The Hollywoodbets Super League has given most of our players a platform to display their talent and in the process have been identified by big clubs overseas, and that has helped our senior women’s national team and other junior national teams a great deal. Most of our teams have thrived continentally and globally and without our proud partners, this would have remained a pipe dream.”
Monyepao said she is looking forward to the 2024 edition of this amazing league. She said in an action-packed weekend, there will be numerous fixtures played across the country.
“Durban Ladies FC will be facing off against the University of Pretoria at Chatsworth Stadium in what is expected to be an intense showdown.
“JVW FC will clash with TS Galaxy Queens at UJ Soweto Campus, while Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies lock horns with Royal AM at Lucas Moripe Stadium, Atteridgeville,” said Monyepao.
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