Picture: The suspected stolen copper cable recovered at a scrap yard metal dealers/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
A two men aged 56 and (39) were arrested for being in possession of suspected stolen property and for tampering with essential infrastructure respectively. The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Dikeledi Gopane said a case of tampering with essential infrastructure was opened by an employee of Transnet, after the alleged theft of copper cable.
Gopane said a man (39) was arrested for tampering with essential infrastructure, and an employee (56) of a local scrap metal, was arrested for being in possession of suspected stolen property.
“The members of Kimberley Crime Prevention, received a tip-off and followed up on the information. They recovered the suspected stolen copper cable at the scrap metal dealer.
“The copper cables were positively identified as property of Transnet with a value of R27 257.47. The duo will appear in the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court soon,” she said.
Picture: Community members allegedly pelted the Delareyville Police Station with stones/Facebook
By OBAKENG MAJE
A suspect (22) is expected to appear before the Delareyville Magistrate’s Court on 6 March 2024, in connection with the alleged murder of a man (32). According to the North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Amanda Funani, it is alleged that on 2 March 2024, a fight ensued between two groups at a local tavern in Delareyville and one person was stabbed to death.
Funani further said the suspects allegedly fled the scene after the incident. She added that, however, the members of the community allegedly spotted one of the suspects on Monday, afternoon (4 March 2024).
“The community wanted to take the law into their own hands, but the police intervened and the alleged suspect was detained. Furthermore, angry community members went to the police station and demanded that, the police release the suspect.
“Moreover, they burnt tyres and pelted the police station with stones. Public Order Policing (POP) were mobilized and members of the community dispersed shortly after POP’s arrival,” said Funani.
She said the police are still searching for the second suspect, who fled the scene after the incident.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, condemned the incident and urged members of the community to refrain from taking the law into their own hands. Kwena said, the police must be given the opportunity to do their job in order to ultimately ensure successful prosecution.
Picture: North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi
By OBAKENG MAJE
North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi said her department is actively encouraging all parents and legal guardians to participate in the ongoing School Governing Body (SGB) elections, which began on 1 March 2024 and continue through until 31 March 2024. Motsumi said, while the department acknowledges the initial turnout, some schools have not reached their full potential.
However, she further said they remain optimistic that parents and guardians will actively engage in this crucial process.
“The SGB plays a vital role in school governance, managing finances, and implementing policies. Their involvement directly impacts the learning environment and student success. So, we encourage all parents and legal guardians to learn about the SGBs role and responsibilities.
“They should be well-informed about the candidates in their school, and exercise their voting rights on their chosen date before 31 March 2024. Every parent’s voice matters. Participating in the SGB elections demonstrates your commitment to your child’s education and ensures that, the school has the right leadership in place,” said Motsumi.
She added that, together, they can create the best possible learning environment for the children. Motsumi also encouraged all stakeholders to actively participate in the SGB elections and make a positive impact on the future of the schools. taungdailynews@gmail.com
Setshwantsho-papiso: Baagi ba emetse go gelela metsi
Ka OBAKENG MAJE
Baagi ka kakretso go ralala Taung, ba kaile fa ba nesetsa pula tharabololo mo ntlheng ya tlhokego ya metsi. Baagi ba, ba ne ba tsenetse kopano kwa dikantorong tsa kgotlha ya Batlhaping Baga Phuduhutswana kwa motseng wa Chiefscourt mo letsatsing la maabane.
Baagi ba ne ba bolotsa mogwanto mo bekeng e fitileng, ba ikuela gore ba neelwe metsi. Baagi ba, ba ne ba gwantela kwa dikantorong tsa setlamo se se neelanang ka metsi sa Magalies Water. Gone ga dumalanwa ka kopano mo letsatsing la Mosupologo, ele go tla ka toga-maano ya tharabololo ya bothata jo.
Modulasetilo wa Komiti Ya Tlhokego Ya Metsi Concerned Group, e ene e eteletse mogwanto kwa pele, George Mmapalentwa are: “Kopano ya rona e tsamaile bontle thata. Ebile jaaka baagi, re itumeletse tharabololo e re e fitlheletseng ga mmogo le Kgosi Tshepo Mankuroane 0le meyara kuduthamaga wa rona wa sedika sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Motseothata Maje.
“Go ya ka tshepiso ya Magalies Warer, ba kaile fa batla pompa metsi go tloga ka Mosupulogo le go fitlha ka Labotlhano gore baagi ba bone metsi. Go fitlha ga jaana, bontsi jwa metse e farologaneng e bona metsi go fitlha ga jaana.”
Maje o kaile fa tharabololo mo e ba e fitlheletseng mo kopanong e, e tlile ka maungo a namatshang.
“Go ya ka seemo se re fetileng mo go sone, ke tla re kopano ya rona e tsamaile sentle. Mme re fitlheletse tumalano le baagi gore re tlile go letlelela Magalies Water gore ba time metsi mo letsatsing la Labotlhano go tloga ka ura ya botlhano mo maitsiboeng, go fitlha ka letsatsi la Tshipi ka ura ya botlhano.
“Seo se tlile go kgontsha Magalies Water go ka matlafatsa le go ntsifatsa metsi mo madutelong a rona. Go tloga ka letsatsi la Tshipi mo maitsiboeng, ba tla pompa metsi go tloga ka Mosupologo go fitlha ka Labotlhano,” Maje wa tlhalosa.
Maje are ba amogetse dipego tse di sa totobalang tsa gore, badiri ba Magalies Water ba na le seabe mo mathateng a ba itemogelang a tlhokego ya metsi. Fela, o kaile fa ba ese ba bone pegelo e e totobatsang seo.
“Ga se re fitlhelele bonnete jwa kgang e. Fa go na le pegelo e e tshwanang le eo, re tla tsaya dikgato, gonne badiri ba Magalies Water ba thapetswe go neela baagi metsi, eseng sepe gape,” Maje wa tlhalosa.
Kgabagre, Kgotsi Tshepo Mankuroane are ba itumeletse go bona tharabololo mo kgannyeng e ya metsi.
Picture: The NWU employee and socialite, Sam Mbatha, who passed away
By OBAKENG MAJE
The murder case against three accused persons, Arthur Khoza (19), Mahlatsi Nkuna (21) and Thato Mosetla (22), has been postponed by the North West High Court sitting in Ga-Rankuwa to 7 March 2024 for judgement. Khoza, Nkuna and Mosetla, are facing charges of robbery with aggravating circumstances, kidnapping, murder, malicious damage to property and defeating the ends of justice.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson in North West, Henry Mamothame said, these charges are linked to the gruesome death of the North West University (NWU) employee and socialite, Sam Mbatha (24).
Mamothame further said the trio was arrested following an intensive investigation by the police, linking them to the murder of Mbatha. He added that, the police investigations led them to a house in Phutha Section, near Klipgat on 21 June 2021, where they found bloodstains on the floor, under and on top of a bed, as well as on a carpet.
“Furthermore, an axe suspected to have been used during the commission of this crime was found on top of the roof of the house. DNA samples positively identified Sam Mbatha as the deceased person, whose body was found inside a burnt Hyundai i20 vehicle, at a soccer field in Ikageng Section on 10 January 2021.
“Mosetla was denied bail on 7 July 2022, after he initially abandoned it after his arrest. Meanwhile, Khoza and Nkuna are out on R500 bail each,” he said.
Meanwhile, the state, through Adv Nangamso Goloda, closed its case after leading evidence through its witnesses, who testified on incidents leading to Mbatha’s death.
A man (33) has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment by the Upington Regional Court for assaulting a woman (25) and child (3) in Kariskamp location, Keimoes on 15 March 2023. Hendrik Losper assaulted the victim and also beat a toddler, who was hanging onto her mom.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Timothy Sam said: “The court imposed a seven year imprisonment for assault with the intent to cause Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) and also declared Losper unfit to possess a firearm.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, lauded the Investigating Officer, Detective Sergeant Jurie Charld Mokgalagadi, for the methodical investigation of the case. Otola urged all communities to rate the police efforts by participating in the “RATE OUR SERVICE” online survey to assist the police in improving services.
Setshwantsho: Monna wa kwa Magogong o wetse mo forong
Ka OBAKENG MAJE
Mogwanto wa thebolo e bokoa ya ditirelo, o one o boloditswe ke baagi ba motseng wa Magogong, gaufi le Taung, ga wa fela monate. Mo letsatsing la gompieno, baagi ba ile ba bolotsa mogwanto, mme ba ipelaetsa kgatlhanong le thebolo e bokoa ya ditirelo, jaaka tlhokego ya metsi, go sa bone motlakase ga mmogo le ditsela tse di sa tsamaegeng.
Fela, go begwa fa monna mongwe, Thabang Mosienyane, yo eneng ele karolo ya mogwanto o, a ile a wela mo forong le go tlhokafala ka gangwe. Go ya ka dipego, Mosienyane one a gotsa molelo gaufi le foro eo, mme a relela le go wela mo forong.
Kgabagare, molekgotlha wa masepaleng o mogolwane wa Taung, gape ele karolo ya komiti ya ga mayara, Itumeleng Maribe, are ba ile ba lelediwa ke bangwe ba baagi go tla go tsaya lekwalo la dingongorego (memorandum). Maribe are, fela go ne ga nna le dipego tse di sa jeseng monate, mabapi le go tlhokafala ga mongwe wa baagi.
“Go begwa fa Thabang Mosienyane, yo eneng ele karolo ya batho ba ba neng ba ipelaetsa, a ne a wela mo forong. Go begwa fa moswi a ne a gotsa molelo gaufi le foro fa a ne a relela le go wela mo go yone. Re ile ra kopana le baagi, mme ra tla ka toga-maano le go bona tharabololo mo dingongorego tsa bone.
“Jaanong, re dumalane ka bongwe jwa pelo gore, re tlile go kopana le baagi mo letsatsing la kamoso. Kopano e, e tla be e tsenetswe ke batsaya-karolo botlhe ba ba farologaneng ka ura ya bo lesome mo mosong,” Maribe wa tlhalosa.
Maribe are, ga jaana ba etetse lelapa la ra Mosienyane, le go bona gore batla thusa jang jaaka masepala. Maribe are, meyara wa masepala o mogolwane wa Taung, Tumisang Gaoraelwe, o tshepisitse ba lelapa gore masepala o tla tsenya letsogo mo thulaganyong ya phitlho ya ga Mosienyane.
“Meyara o buisane le ba lelapa, mme o kopile gore ba mo neele ditlankana tse di maleba, gore masepala o kgone go thusa mo dithulaganyong tsa phitlho.
“Seo, se tla diragala fela fa ditlankana tsotlhe tse di maleba di setse di feletse. O tla gopola gore go na le ledi le le beetsweng thoko kwa masepaleng le le thusang mo ditirong tsa potlako di ditshwana le tse,” Maribe wa tlhalosa.
Picture: The Toyota Etios sedan allegedly stolen in Silverton/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
A man (42) who was arrested for being in possession of a suspected stolen vehicle is set to briefly appear at Vryburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. Makatise Joseph Khuabo was arrested by the Vryburg K9 and Mahikeng Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit (VCIU) in Moffat Street in Vryburg on 26 February.
The North West police spokesperson, Col Adele Myburgh said: “Khuabo was driving a Toyota Etios Sedan when he stopped and searched. After the inspection of the vehicle, it was found to be stolen during April of 2023 in Silverton.
“The driver was immediately arrested and appeared before the Vryburg Magistrate’s Court on 29 February 2024 for being in possession of a presumed stolen vehicle. He was remanded in custody until 5 March 2024, for a formal bail application.”
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant Gen Sello Kwena, commended the police and all other role players for their continued collaborative efforts. Kwena said this will send a clear message that crime will not be tolerated in the province.
Sesthwantsho: Baeteledipele kwa Ntshwanahatse ba thankgolotse letsema la go kampela mabitla
Ka OBAKENG MAJE
Baagi ba motse wa Ntswanahatshe, gaufi le Dryharts mono Taung, ba kaile fa ba thankgolotse letsema la go kampela mabitla a bone. Mongwe wa barulaganyi ba letsema le, Lesley Tsolo are seno se tla morago ga gore diphologolo di senye difikantswe (tombstones) tsa ba malapa le ba masika a bone.
“Rona jaaka baagi, re ile ra bona go le botlhokwa go tla ka letsema le. Kakanyo e, e tla morago ga gore re bone mabitla a batsadi ba rona, ga mmogo le ba masika a digwa ke diphologolo ka ntlheng ya gore ga gona legora le le siameng le le ka thibelang diphologolo tse go tsena ko mabitleng.
“Re ile ra ribolola letsema le, le go itsise baagi ka maitlhomo le maikaelelo a rona. Mme re itumetse thata go bona tshegetso go tswa mo baagi ka kakaretso. Go fitlha ga jaana, ga gona ope o neelanang ka tshegetso ya ledi go tshegetsa letsema le, ntle le baagi. Ledi le re le bonang mo baaging, ra le tsaya mme re le tlatse go reka dilwana tse ditlhokegang mo go ageng legora le,” Tsolo wa tlhalosa.
Are ba simolotse go tsenya legora mo mabitleng mo letlhakoreng le lengwe, mme ba tla fetela go lelengwe. Re eletsa thata gore baagi ka kakaretso ba tsene le rona mo torong e ya go tlhabolola motse wa rona. Tsolo are se, ga se letsema la bofelo le le tlileng go thankgololwa kwa Ntswanahatshe, gonne ba setse ba dirile tsheka-tsheko ya ditlhokego mo motseng.
“Matlhaga-tlhaga are a bonang mo baagi, a re tlhotlheleditse gore re lebelele sengwe gape se re tla se dirang, mme maikaelelo ele go tlhabolola motse wa rona. Se segolo se ke neng ke se eletsa ke gore, badiri ba rona ba ba re thusang ka go ithaopa, re se ba lebale fa go nna le letsema lengwe le le duelang mo motseng wa rona.
Mongwe wa baeteledipele, Boitumelo Dilapiso, le ene o kgwa ka tlhaa.
“Rena le matsapa a le mantsi mo motseng wa rona, ke ka moo re tlileng ka porogerama e ya go baakanya mabitla. Fa o tla go lebelela, botlhoka-tiro bo ko godimo mo motseng. Basha ba le bantsi ba na le ditlankana tsa dithutego tse di maleba, fela ga go fetoge sepe.
“Matsapa ke gore, ga rena keteledipele e maleba mo motseng wa rona. Le puso e itshetse moriti o tsididi mabapi le go tlisa ditlhabologo mo motseng wa rona,” Dilapiso wa tlhalosa.
Kgabagare, mongwe wa baagi, Mothusi Dikwelane are tiriso e botlhatswa ya diritibatsi le nnotagi, ke tlhoba-boroko mo motseng wa bone. Dikwelane yo ga jaana a dirisang metsameko ya kgwele ya dinao ga mmogo le bolotlowa go ka ntsha basha kwa mebileng are, ba lobaka ba itsise sepodisi gore ke bo mang batho ba ba rekisetsang basha seritibatsi sa nyaope, fela ga go mokgwasa ope.
“Kgang ya diritibatsi e utlwisa botlhoko, me re ile ra itsise ba ba maleba gore gona le batho ba ba gwebang ka diritibatsi. Fela, ga gona sepe se se diriwang. Sepodisi ga se dire sepe, mme re lobaka re ikuela go sone go tsiboga. Ka maswabi, ga go nko e tswang le mina.
“Tiriso e botlhatswa ya diritibatsi le nnotagi di bolaile basha ba le ba ntsi. Ebile, bana ba setse ba feta bagolo ka ditebego, mme letsema le, le tlile go re thusa thata. Re ile ra tlhopa komiti e e tla re etelelang pele, mme e dira bosigo le motshegare bagaetsho,” Dikwelane wa tlhalosa
The South African Football Association (SAFA) said it has noted the attempt to create a negative narrative and derail the Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana programmes. SAFA president, Danny Jordaan said they will not be detracted from their plans and are fully focused on qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
“Bafana Bafana are participating in the FIFA Series international friendlies pilot project in Algeria, which runs from 18 to 26 March 2024. Banyana Banyana are playing the final round of the Paris Olympic qualifier against Nigeria between the 1st and the 9th of April 2024.
“There is one matter we wish to address, and it is related to SAFA CEO, Lydia Monyepao. Monyepao has dismissed the claims that, she wants to quit and has been bullied by me. So, we describe the claim as malicious gossip with the contempt it deserves,” said Jordaan.
Meanwhile, Monyepao said: “We have a normal working relationship with Jordaan and I have no intention to quit, as claimed. Jordaan and I have a healthy working relationship.
“In fact, we were together in Côte d’Ivoire recently during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and met on 4 March 2024, to discuss the upcoming programmes of Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana, amongst other football matters.”
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