Setshwantsho: Moswi, Tsholofelo Emphukile o go begwang a thuntsitswe ke mokapelo wa gagwe
Ka OBAKENG MAJE
Kopo ya beile mo kgetsing ya polao kgatlhanong le monna wa dingwaga di le 47, e tlhotse e buseditswe morago go fitlha ka letsatsi la di 14 Mopitlwe 2024. Seno se tla morago ga gore mosekisi a se nne teng, ga mmogo le mmatlisisi mo wa kgetsi eno.
Go begwa fa Kabelo Mogongwa a ile a tshwarwa morago ga dipego tsa gore o thuntsitse lekgarebe la gagwe, Tsholofelo Nde Emphukile (38). Go begwa fa lekawana le le lekgarebe la gagwe, ba ne ba dula botlhe kwa phaphosing e e hirilweng kwa motseng wa Khibitswane, gaufi le Taung.
Go ya ka sebueledi sa sepodisi mo Bokone Bophirima, Mokaptein Aaftje Botma, moagisani wa monna o, o ile a tlhalosetsa sepodisi fa baratani ba, ba gorogile ka ura ya bongwe mo mosong, mme go ile ga tsoga kgakgauthano magareng ga bone.
“O kaile fa a utlwile modumo wa sethunya. Sepodisi se ile sa biletswa kwa lefelong la tiragalo, mme se ile sa fitlhela moswi mogare ga bophadiphadi jwa madi.
“Sepodisi se ile sa patelesega go shaga burglars, gore ba kgone go tsena mo ntlung. Molatofadiwa o ile a tshwarwa, mme one a ganelwa ka beile,” Botma wa tlhalosa.
Kgabagare, rakgadiagwe moswi, Gomolemo Emphukile are: “Re utlisiwa botlhoko ke go tlhola kgetsi e buseditswe morago. Jaaka ba lelapa re kopa kgotlhatshekelo e re tseele tlhogong, gonne le ka mokgwa o kgetsi e busediwang morago ka teng ga re a itumela.
“Ba tlhalosa fa molatofadiwa a dira kopo ya beile, mme a tlhalositse fa a tlile go hudugela kwa motseng wa Magogong. Seo se tlile go dira gore a dire se a se batlang mo bosigong, mme ere mo mosong a boele kwa tulong e a e kaileng. Jaanong, seo ga se baakanye sepe.”
Tlhokego ya metsi e tsweletse go nna tlhoba-boroko go ralala Taung. Seno se tla morago ga gore baagi ba Molelema, gaufi le Taung, ba supe fa ba na le dingwaga-ngwaga ba tlhoka metsi.
Baagi ba, ba tlhalositse fa ba patelesega go reka metsi go tswa kwa mafelo a mabapi jaaka Lenganeng, Morokweng le Kokomeng. Baagi ba, ba re ba utlwalelwa ke manokonoko a go reka metsi, gonne sekopu se le sengwe se R5.
Mongwe wa beteledipele wa baagi, George Tong are, ga se baagi fela ba ba amilweng ke tlhokego ya metsi, mme le diphologolo tsa bone di bolawa ke lenyora.
“Metsi ke tlhoba-boroko mo motseng wa rona, mme re na le dingwaga di feta tharo fa esale re lela ka tlhokego ya metsi. Bothata jo, kgale bo itemogelwa ke baagi ba kgaolo ya Verganoeg thata, fela bo aname le motse otlhe jaanong.
“Ke buile le molekgotlha wa kgorwana ya rona, Pico Seepamere mo dibekeng tse tharo tse di fetileng. Seepamere o ile a tlhalosa fa ba tlile go fedisa bothata jwa tlhokego ya metsi, mme fela ba itemogela matsapa kwa madutelong a bone,” Tong wa tlhalosa.
Tong are, fela go bontsha fa ditshepiso tsa ga Seepamere di ne di sena motheo, gonne go fitlha ga jaana di diba di setse di kgadile.
O mongwe wa baeteledipele wa baagi, Kgosietsile Tshake, le ene o latlhetse tlhware legonnyana. Tshake are metsi ke tlhoba-boroko bosigo le motshegare kwa motseng wa bone.
“Re na le ditanka di le nne tse di tswang kwa masepala. Ditanka tse, di na le dikgwedi di le supa masepala a ntse a di tlisitse mo motseng wa rona. Maikaelelo a tsone ene ele gore, fa metsi a fedile mo motseng, masepala o di tlatse gore baagi ba kgone go bona metsi.
“Jaanong, maswabi ke gore ga di re lekane, gonne re na le dikarolo dile supa mo motseng. Re ikopela go masepala gore o dire botokwa, mme o tlatse ditanka tse ka nako gore ene ere fa ba sentse ba baakanya madutelo a metsi, re be re ga metsi go tswa mo go tsone,” Tshake wa tlhalosa.
Kgabagare, molekgotlha wa kgorwana ya motse wa Molelema, Pico Seepamere are: “Motse wa rona wa Molelema, ga o tlhoke gore baagi ba tshelelwe metsi ka ditanka. Matsapa ke gore go dira engine ele nngwe, mme se se tlhokagalang fela, ke gore go baakanngwe engine enngwe.
“Gape, kgokelelo ya motlakase le yone e sentswe, me re mo di puisanong le setlamo sa Eskom ga mmogo le sa Magalies Water gore re baakanya jaang kgokelelo eo. Ka Lamatlhatso, kene ke tsenetse kopano le baagi ba ba amegileng, mme ene ya re go tsweng foo, re ne ra ya go pompa metsi kwa engine e kwa kgaolong ya Verganoeg.”
Seepamere o ikuetse go baagi go netefatsa fa ba sireletsa madutelo a bone gore a se senngwe ke batho. Seepamere are o tshepisa baagi gore go simolola mo letsatsing la kamoso ba tla be ba nwa metsi.
Picture: The police seized equipment allegedly used for illegal mining/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
The Northern Cape police said the high density Vala Umgodi operations will continue to focus on hotspot areas linked to illegal mining-related crimes in Kimberley and Kleinzee. The police said they will continue to intensify their efforts in addressing illegal mining activities.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Molefi Shemane said the operations continue with more boots on the ground by increasing police visibility in an attempt to stabilise, normalise and reclaim the province from illicit mining activities.
He said the collaborative, multi-disciplinary, intelligence driven approach, involving the police, Home Affairs and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), conducted compliance inspections, way-lay operations, foot and vehicle patrols at mines, dumping sites.
“They also intensified police visibility at shopping malls, complexes and taxi ranks from 4 until 10 March 2024. During the operations, vehicle check points were conducted to address all illegal mining and related crime activities from entering or exiting the province.
“The police arrested suspects for crimes ranging from illegal mining, possession of drugs, dealing in illicit cigarettes and undocumented persons. Several fines were issued for contravening the road traffic act and forestry, fisheries and environmental acts,” said Shemane.
He further said the multi-disciplinary team confiscated two LDV bakkies, bags of possible diamond bearing gravel, mining operational equipment related tools, expired goods, illicit cigarettes, dagga and drugs.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, welcomed the cooperation between the various law enforcement agencies in effectively addressing illegal mining activities.
Monna 35) wa kwa motseng wa Majaneng, gaufi le Taung, o latofadiwang ka go tlhaba tsala ya gagwe ka thiba go fitlhelela a tlhokafala ka Lamatlhatso. Monna o, o solofetswe go shadikanya matlho fa pele ga kgotlha-tshekelo ya Taung mo letsatsing la Labobedi.
Go begwa fa molatofadiwa ga mmogo le moswi, Mosimanegape Adam van Wyk (31), ba ne ba le mmogo, mme ba ile ba ya kwa gabo molatofadiwa ko ba fitlhetseng morwa rragwe molatofadiwa ana le lekgarebe la gagwe.
Mongwe wa bo maratahelele wa tlhalosa: “Go begwa fa go ile ga runya kgakgauthano ya mafoko ma gareng ga molatofadiwa le monnawe. Sebakwa sa kgakgauthano ke gore, molatofadiwa one a botsa monnawe gore goreng a tlisa lekgarebe kwa gagabo.
“Ene ya re fa e ya matsogong, tsala ya molatofadiwa, van Wyk, one a leka go tsiriganya. Fela go begwa fa molatofadiwa a ne a mo tsogela kgatlhanong, mme a mo tsatsanka ka thipa. Go ya ka dipego, moswi one a rwalelwa kwa bookelong jwa sedika jwa Taung, fela one a balelelwa le badimo mo letsatsing la Tshipi.”
Go begwa fa kgetsi ya polao ene ya bulwa, mme mmelaelwa one a tshwarwa.
Kgabagage, sebueledi sa sepodisi mo sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen are, kgetsi ya polao e butswe, mme molatofadiwa o tla tlhagelela kwa kgotlhatshekelo ka Labobedi.
The remarkable progress made in the partnership between government and business over the last nine months shows just how much we can get done when we work together.
The partnership was established in June last year to tackle the electricity supply crisis, the severe challenges in freight rail and port operations, and crime and corruption. These areas were identified as the most immediate obstacles to faster growth and job creation. By addressing these challenges we would be able to unleash great potential in our economy.
We decided on a focused approach, undertaking those actions that would have the greatest impact in each area. Where appropriate, business has participated in government’s broader response to these challenges, and has dedicated substantial resources and skills in supporting government’s work. Since the partnership began, the private sector has contributed more than R170 million of direct support and has mobilised over 350 technical experts. More than 130 CEOs of the country’s leading companies have pledged their support.
This collaboration builds on several successful partnerships between government and other social partners in recent years. Drawing on the collective capabilities of business, labour and civil society, we were able to mount an effective response to the COVID pandemic and develop an economic recovery plan. We have also worked together in other areas, such as in combating gender-based violence, putting in place a national minimum wage and turning the tide against HIV and AIDS.
Last week, we held our regular meeting of ministers and business leaders to assess progress and chart the way forward. Significant strides have been made across all the areas of work.
Since November 2023, load shedding is 61% lower than the same period a year ago. Among other things, this has been made possible by the return of units at Kusile power station and the impact of new generation capacity from rooftop solar and private sector investment. Under the leadership of its new Group CEO, Eskom is finalising an agreement with business to deploy additional independent skilled experts to support Eskom.
Business is supporting a number of the workstreams of the National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC), providing technical, security and operational expertise to Transnet’s efforts to improve the performance of ports and freight rail.
Working together with all stakeholders, Transnet has, for example, achieved a 45% reduction in vessels anchored outside the Port of Durban and a 36% reduction in the waiting time to anchor for container vessels. A major success has been the provision of security by business on the rail network, which has resulted in a 65% reduction in criminal incidents on the Northern Corridor, reducing the number of trains cancelled. Work is currently underway to ramp up the deployment of SAPS resources to secure network infrastructure in the longer term.
Steady progress has been made in the crime and corruption focal area. Through the Joint Initiative on Crime and Corruption (JICC), the private sector is providing business information and resources to assist with the fight against infrastructure crime. Support has also been provided to modernise the 10111 helpline, with a pilot project initiated at the main call centre in Midrand, and the establishment with the Hawks of a forensics analysis centre.
Building on this progress, government and business are now focused on actions that will make a considerable and lasting difference over the course of the next few months.
Among other things, we are working to increase electricity generation capacity from different sources by up to 10,600 MW, which will enable a significant reduction in the severity of load shedding by the end of this year. This includes improved Eskom plant performance, additional private investment in rooftop solar and large-scale power projects, and connecting projects from previous renewable energy bid windows to the grid.
Following the recent appointment of permanent executive leadership, Transnet is focused on rebuilding internal capacity and drawing on private sector technical resources to restore the operational performance of strategic rail corridors.
An important part of the work to tackle crime and corruption will be the passage of the NPA Amendment Bill, which will strengthen the independence and investigating capacity of the NPA. It will also enable the establishment of additional infrastructure to support the Investigating Directorate as a permanent entity, including a dedicated forensics laboratory. A key focus of the partnership is to secure South Africa’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force grey list by at least June 2025.
While this partnership between government and business has been focused on specific immediate actions, the broader work to grow the economy and create jobs draws on the contributions and capabilities of all social partners and stakeholders.
As we work to rebuild our economy, we will strive to deepen these partnerships and to reach out to all South Africans to be involved in these efforts. By broadening the involvement of all social partners in this work, we will continue to build durable social compacts that make a real difference in people’s lives.
We have long believed that it is only by working together that we can make progress. The partnership between government and business has shown what is possible when we are focused and committed towards the achievement of a common goal.
Picture: The executive mayor of Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, Khumalo Molefe and China delegate/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
The Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, the LGSETA and the Chinese signed an empowerment deal. The Executive mayor of Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, Khumalo Molefe said, they have sealed a deal with the LGSETA in partnership with China.
Molefe further said the deal will see at least 30 SMMEs, graduates and municipal workers in the district being trained in China for 6 months with effect from April 2024. This deal, which is 100% funded by the Chinese investors, will result in Ngaka Modiri Molema and her local municipalities entering into municipal sister-to-sister partnership agreements.
“The outcome of these agreements is to ensure further investments by China into the district in various areas such as water, sanitation, alternative energy, road maintenance, and various other exchange programs including e-commerce.
“The trainees who will be based in China for six months and will be trained in some of the areas, in concluding the meeting. Our former president, the late Dr Nelson Mandela said: “Education is the great engine of personal development. It is through education that the daughter of a peasant can become a doctor, that the son of a mine worker can become the head of the mine, that a child of farm workers can become the president of a great nation,” he said.
Molefe added that, it is exactly what they make out of what they have, not what they are given, that separates one person from another. He said a joint project team has been established to manage the implementation of this important inter-national project.
“We have committed to convene an urgent and special district command council to take our counterparts in local municipalities on board. We expect to lead a delegation to China as part of this noble partnership, which seeks to empower locals across the district.
“We are a nation at work and with a little bit of support from our friends, Ngaka Modiri Molema will never be the same again. We expect to brief the acting North West Premier, Nono Maloyi on this critical inter-national investment,” Molefe said.
Many patients in Vryburg raised questions over alleged smses they received from the Joe Morolong Memorial Hospital claiming that they owe the hospital. Some of the affected individuals alleged that they have never set foot at the hospital.
However, the Joe Morolong Memorial Hospital spokesperson, Kagiso Mbaiwa said, the hospital management is aware of that. Mbaiwa said the hospital has noted concerns and questions circulating on various social media platforms, regarding the hospital fees emanating from services rendered.
“This also includes outstanding payments through text messages that were sent to patients. It is imperative to note that the hospital billing system is guided by terms of Section 41- (1) and (2) of the National Health Act of 2003 and the Uniform Patient Fee Schedule (UPFS) tariffs by the Minister of Health.
“The hospital confirms that the text messages regarding outstanding payments are not a scam. Consultations are ongoing with relevant stakeholders to ensure that the correct hospital telephone number is updated on the system to avert confusion as these messages depict the old hospital name and telephone number,” he said.
Mbaiwa further said payments can be made at the provided banking details or at the hospital. He added that, for more information or clarity regarding the outstanding payments, the affected individuals can kindly liaise with the following hospital personnel, Zenovia Johnson on 053 928 9129, Sarah Longman on 053 928 9064 and Marie De Koker 053 928 9063.
“The hospital further advises that patients who cannot pay the outstanding balance at once, can make arrangements to pay the amount through instalment,” said Mbaiwa.
Picture: The missing Rosina Masego Ditlhase/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
The police in Letlhabile are appealing to the community’s assistance in locating the missing Rosina Masego Ditlhase (14), who is residing at Letlhakaneng village, near Letlhabile. The North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Amanda Funani said Ditlhase was last seen on 1 March 2024 at around 5:30pm by her grandmother at their residential place.
“She was wearing black jeans, a red and yellow T-shirt and a pair of black sandals. Rosina has a slender body structure, average in height and is brown in complexion with a visible scar on the neck.
“Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts can contact the Investigating Officer, Detective Sergeant Nakedi Saasa, of Brits Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit on 060 970 9141or Crime Stop on 08600 1011,” she said.
Funani further said anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via the MySAPS App on your smartphone.
Picture: The suspected stolen goats seized/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
Two men aged 29 and 44 are expected to appear before Mogwase Magistrate’s Court on 11 March 2024, in connection with the alleged possession of suspected stolen goats. According to the North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Amanda Funani, the suspects were apprehended on 8 March 2024, after 25 goats were found in their truck.
Funani said the Sun City Police were conducting their daily patrols on the R565 at Matooster, when they spotted a suspicious Hyundai truck along the road.
“The police went to investigate and whilst searching the truck, they discovered the goats. The duo failed to account for the livestock and they were immediately arrested.
“The suspects were allegedly on their way to Soweto in Gauteng, when their vehicle broke down on the R565 road. The investigations revealed that the goats were stolen at Makgope village, near Mabeskraal in Rustenburg,” she said.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, congratulated the police for their vigilance that led to the arrest of the duo. Kwena said the police will continue to work hard to remove criminals from the streets of North West.
The Moral Regeneration Movement (MRM) in the North West has on Sunday, applauded the closure of an initiation school that operated at Witfontein Farm between Ottosdal and Klerksdorp. This comes after reports that 26 initiates were rescued from this illegal initiation school.
The raid was carried out through a joint operation between the North West Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Provincial Initiation Coordinating Committee (PICC) and the South African Police Services (SAPS), which led to the closure of the school.
The COGTA spokesperson, Dineo Thapelo said the school operated for two weeks. Thapelo said the department officials have rescued 26 young people from an illegal initiation school, which was raided and closed.
“Some of the initiates required immediate medical attention, while others needed medical check-ups. One was admitted at Ottosdal Hospital, six were referred to Tshepong Hospital in Klerksdorp and four were referred to Gelukspan Hospital.
“A case has been opened at Ottosdal Police Station against the principal for contravening the Customary Initiation Act,” she said.
The Deputy Chairperson of PICC, Andries Stemmer, led the operation which conducted an early morning raid and shutdown of the unauthorised initiation school. This comes after receiving a tip-off that the school is operating without a permit.
“These people have disregard for the law and the safety of our children. There are procedures that one needs to follow to register the initiation school for approval by the department.
“We urge parents to remain vigilant as many young boys are at risk of being abducted,” he said.
The Chairperson of the North West House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders, Kgosi Thari Maotwe, further re-emphasised the severity of the mushrooming illegal initiation schools, labelling it a national crisis.
“It is quite disheartening to know that there are initiation schools that are still operating without authorisation from the department, despite our efforts to educate everyone about the importance of following proper procedures.
“We urge all stakeholders to unite in safeguarding this cultural practice, especially as the department is yet to open applications for the upcoming June initiation season intake,” said Maotwe.
He added that the collaborative efforts by all role players in the operation, which led to the shutdown of the school is commendable. Maotwe urged communities to support interventions by government and traditional leaders to prevent unnecessary deaths and injuries due to illegal initiation schools.
Meanwhile, the convenor of MRM, Pastor Lesiba Kgwele said: “We urge authorities to sustain operations aimed at ridding the province of unscrupulous swindlers, who have no regard for human rights and upholding responsible cultural practices.
“Initiation is supposed to be a healthy, safe, positive learning as well as a bonding experience and a portal into manhood that is not associated with criminality, human rights abuses and loss of lives.”
Kgwele said they welcomed that a case of contravening the Custom Initiation Act, No 2 of 2021 has been opened against the principal that operated the unregistered school for two weeks before its closure. He said chancers and those who commit atrocities through bogus initiation schools, undermine the tradition including culture and should be brought to book.
“We appeal to the traditional leaders as custodians of the traditional and cultural values to monitor initiation schools within their areas of jurisdiction and report ill-treatment and illegal operations to authorities.
“We wish 11 initiates hospitalized respectively at Ottosdal, Tshepong and Gelukspan Hospitals as well as those who required medical check-up and treatment after they were rescued a speedy recovery,” he said.
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