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Rakgwebo yo a itsegeng, gape ele mong wa The Meat Brothers wa maloba, Tshwaro Mangwegape o tlhagelela kwa kgotlhatshekelo

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Setshwantsho: Molatofadiwa wa polao le maiteko a polao, Tshwaro Mangwegape

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Rakgwebo wa selegae yo a itsegeng, gape ele mong wa lefelo le le rekisang nnotagi wa maloba, Tshwaro Mangwegape, o solofetswe go tlhagelela kwa kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung mo letsatsing la gompieno. Mangwegape o latofadiwa ka go bolaya motshameki o diphatsa wa setlhopha sa kgwele ya dinao sa NWU Institute, Undivile “Vilo” Mdi (28) ga mmogo le go tlogela tsala ya gagwe ya tlhogo ya kgomo, Aobakwe Ernest Kokwe (33) ka dikgobalo tse di masisi.

Mdi le Kokwe, ba ne ba le magareng ga batho ba ba neng ba etetse lefelo la The Meat Brothers Pub ka di 16 Sedimonthole 2023, go ya go ijesa monate fa gone go runya thuntso. Go ya ka Mangwegape, Mdi le Kokwe, ba ne ba le gareng ga setlhotshwana se seneng sa tsena ka dikgoka kwa lefelo la gagwe le go senya dithoto.  

Ka motsi wa fa a ne a dira kopo ya go gololwa ka beile, Mangwegape one a laela lekgotlha fa a ne a tlhaselwa ke setlhotswana se ka dithipa, mme one a tshwanelwa ke go iphemela, gonne botshelo jwa gagwe bone bo le mo kotsing.

Go begwa fa Mangwegape yo o boleletseng lekgotlha fa a na le bana ba le babedi kwa ntle, mme a nyalane le Konsetabole Bontle Riet, ebile a na le ngwana a le mongwe wa mosetsanyana le ene, a ne a thuntsa moswi ka dikolo di le nne, fela ke di le tharo tse di ileng tsa tsena mo mmeleng wa gagwe, mme a boa a thuntsa Kokwe ka dikolo di le tlhano, fela ke di le tharo tse di ileng tsa mo thuntsa.

Go tlhalosiwa fa morago ga moo, Mangwegape a ne a go ineela kwa sepodising. Fela, Magistrata Botsile Thaga are, molatofadiwa a ka kgotlha-kgotlhana le bopaki fa a ka neelwa beile. Gape, Thaga o kaile fa botshelo jwa molatofadiwa bo ka nna mo kotsing fa a ka neelwa beile.

“Molatofadiwa o paletswe ke go bolelela lekgotlha nnete gore o tlile a lebagana le dikgetsi di le tlhano tse di fetileng. Molatofadiwa o boleletse lekgotlha fa a ne a na le ditatofatso di le pedi fela. Seo se bontsha fa a sena boikanyego. Gape se se makatsang ke gore molatofadiwa one a na le lekwalo-tshwaro la kwa kgotlha-tshekelo ya kotlo ya bana, fela o ile a kgona go le phimola ntle le gore a tlhagelele kwa kgotlha-tshekelo.

“Jaanong, seo se a makatsa, ebile go bontsha fa Mangwegape a ka tlhotlheletsa dipaki, gonne ba etela lefelo la The Meat Brothers Pub. Ka tsela eo, lekgotlha le ganela molatofadiwa ka beile, mme kgetsi e busediwa morago go fitlha ka di 4 Mopitlwe 2024, fa dipatlisiso di tswelela,” Thaga wa tlhalosa.

Kgabagare, mmagwe moswi, Nomathemba Pule are: “Re itumetse thata fa molatofadiwa a ganetswe ka beile. Ke na le tshepo mo bosiamiseng, ebile ke a tshepa gore molatofadiwa le ene le fa a ikotlhaela se a se dirileng, o tshwanetse ke go tlhaloganya gore o tshwanelwa ke go dula kwa ntlo-lefitshwana go fitlhela kgetsi e, e fela. Re tla ema le go bona gore kgetsi e leba kae.”

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Bangwe ba baagi mo Taung ba re metsi a tswa, fela a masetlha ka mmala 

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Setshwantsho: Baagi ba re ba itumeletse metsi, fela a masetlha ka mmala

Ka OBAKENG MAJE 

Bangwe ba baagi ba metse e farologaneng go ralala Taung, ba kaile fa ba itumeletse go bona metsi le fa a tswa a le masetlha. Ka Labobedi wa beke e fetileng, baagi ba metse e akaretsa Kibitswane, Kgatlheng, Taung Central ga mmogo le Cokonyane, ba ne ba bolotsa mogwanto go leba kwa dikantorong tsa setheo se se rebolang metsi sa Magalies Water le go neelana ka lekwalo la dingongorego (memorandum). 

Baagi ba, ga ba kgona go neelana ka lekwalo leo, gonne ba kaile fa ba ne ba batla go le neela majoro-khuduthamaga wa masepala wa sedika wa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Motseothata Maje ka sebele. Fela, go ya ka Maje, baagi ba ne ba kopile kemedi go tswa kwa masepaleng, ke ka moo molekgotlha Pico Seepamere a ne a ile go amogela lekwalo leo.   

Baagi ba ne ba kopa tsereganyo go Kgosi-kgolo ya Batlhaping Baga Phuduhutswana, Kgosi Tshepo Mankuroane. Seo sene sa dira gore, ka Labotlhano, baagi ga mmogo le ba tsaya karolo botlhe go tswa kwa masepaleng wa sedika, ga mmogo le kemedi go tswa kwa Magalies Water, ba tsenele kopano kwa kgotlha-kgolo. 

Mankuroane are ba nnile le tsereganyo mabapi le tlhokego ya metsi, mme ba dumalane le baagi ka bongwe jwa pelo go ka kopana gape mo letsatsing la Moshupulogo go tla ka toga-maano. 

“Baagi ba ne ba ikuela gore ba neelwe metsi. Jaanong, re dumalane le ba Magalies Water, ga mmogo le majoro-khuduthamaga wa masepala wa sedika, Motseokae Maje gore batla nelwa metsi. 

“Jaanong, re dumalane fela ka bongwe jwa pelo gore ka letsatsi la Mosupulogo re tla be re kopane gape mo kgotlha-kgolo go tla go bona tharabololo ya leruri mo tlhokegong ya metsi mo Taung,” Mankuroane wa tlhalosa.

Majoro-khuduthamaga wa masepala wa sedika wa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Motseokae Maje are masepala wa gagwe o leka ka natla go dira gore baagi ba bone metsi. Maje o tlhalositse fa ba dumalane le baagi gore ba tla ya go pompa metsi mo mafelong a beke, le go bona gore ke metse efe e e boneng metsi. 

“Re na le ditharabololo di le pedi, eleng ya paka-khutswane ga mmogo le paka-telele. Jaanong, kopano e, ene ele go tla go tlhalosetsa baagi ka maikaelelo a rona jaaka re le masepala, mme re dirisana le Magalies Water gore re tlile go dira jang gore ba bone metsi. 

“Re tsweletse ka go baakanya madutelo a mabedi kwa motseng wa Cokonyane, mme gape re tlile go tsenya peipi ya metsi ya sekgala sa 3.5km mo motseng wa Khibitswane, gore baagi ba kgone go bona metsi. Fela ka letsatsi la Moshupulogo, re tla be re le fa gape go tla go neela baagi dikarabo,” Maje wa tlhalosa. 

Kgabagare, modulasetilo wa komiti ya Tlhokego Ya Metsi Concerned Group, George Mmapalentwa are: “Ke tsaya gore tshwetso e e tshotsweng mo letsatsing la Labotlhano, e batla e re bontsha gore bogosi ga mmogo le masepala wa rona wa sedika sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, ba tlile ka tharabololo mo tlhokegong ya metsi. Re na le tshepo ya gore e tla tla ka maungo a namatsahang.” 

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Four suspects nabbed for illegally transporting 79 suspected stolen sheep  

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Picture: The suspected stolen sheep recovered/Generic

By OBAKENG MAJE

Four suspects were arrested for allegedly transporting 79 suspected stolen sheep worth R240 000 along N14 road, just outside Olifantshoek on 1 March 2024. It is alleged that the sheep were stolen in Upington.

The ZF Mgcawu District Police spokesperson, Sergeant Omphile Masegela said, the suspects were arrested during various activities that were conducted in Postmasburg to address crime, create awareness and build a sound relationship between the police and the community.

She further said the members of ZFM District Proactive policing along with the Community Policing Forum (CPF) chairperson, Clement Baai, kicked the day off by visiting Ratang Thuto High School, where 196 pupils were searched in the presence of the police and unauthorised items were confiscated.

Masegela added that, Operation Shanela High Visibility duties initiated by the Provincial Head of Proactive Policing, Brigadier Irene Kopeledi, together with the ZF Mgcawu District Commissioner, Brigadier Monica Sebili and the Station Commissioner of Upington, Brigadier Peet Coetzee, were conducted in the Greater Postmasburg.

“Kopeledi, during her address during the parade said, she wants to see all members actively taking part in all actions to ensure that all boots are on the ground. The duties targeted the hotspot areas of Postdene, Newtown Maranteng, Boichoko, Greenfield and the CBD, where six drug houses were searched.

“Eight liquor outlet compliance inspections were conducted of which one received non-compliance notice. The members continued with blue light patrols and foot patrols at all areas, where 157 persons were stopped and searched,” said Masegela.

She said Sebili appreciated all forces that made the operation successful and encouraged the police to stay firm and consistent in addressing crime.

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Ramaphosa: “Our budget will assist the country to have inclusive economic growth”

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Picture: RSA president, Cyril Ramaphosa 

By OBAKENG MAJE

The Republic of South Africa (RSA) president Cyril Ramaphosa said, the national budget that was presented last week, will help the country to achieve more rapid and inclusive economic growth, while supporting the developmental goals.

Ramaposa said over the last five years, they have taken several actions to get the economy back on track. He further said they have implemented far-reaching reforms in the energy, logistics, water and telecommunications sectors to address the binding constraints on growth.

“We have created a stable macro-economic environment to encourage investment. And we have expanded public employment and social protection to create jobs and provide an income for those who are unemployed.

“This budget takes us further along the path of reviving our economy and rebuilding our institutions, in at least three important ways. First, the 2024 budget shows that we are staying the course in our commitment to achieve a sustainable fiscal trajectory,” said Ramaphosa.

He added that, over the past 15 years, the debt burden has grown to a point where they are spending more on interest payments than they are on education or health care services. Ramaphosa said by reducing debt, they will create more space to spend on the things that matter – building the infrastructure, improving schools and hospitals, and making the communities safer.

“At the same time, the less the state borrows the more can be invested in the economy. This will help to create a virtuous cycle of investment and growth in the years to come. Second, the budget protects critical services and social spending, making sure that the government can deliver on its most important obligations to all South Africans.

“We have allocated additional funds for service delivery, which will help to pay the salaries of police officers, teachers, nurses and doctors. This year alone, we will spend more than R480 billion on education, R272 billion on health and R265 billion on other services like water, housing and public transport,” he said.

Ramaphosa said a further R7.4 billion will go towards the Presidential Employment Stimulus, which has already created more than 1.7 million opportunities for work and livelihoods over the last three years, ensuring that key programmes like school assistants will continue.

He said they are also increasing social grants to help the poorest households cope with the rising cost of living. Additional money has been allocated to the fight against corruption and state capture, following through on the commitment he made during the State of the Nation Address (SOPA).

“Thirdly, the budget includes new measures to support growth and create jobs, while rebuilding infrastructure. A new R2 billion grant has been established to fund the rollout of smart meters in municipalities, which will help to modernise our electricity system and reduce load shedding.

“A generous incentive will be introduced to support the manufacturing of electric vehicles from 2026 onwards, as part of our commitment to position South Africa as a leading player in the green economy,” said Ramaphosa.

He said innovative new funding instruments have been introduced for infrastructure projects, and the National Treasury has published revised regulations to make it easier to implement public-private partnerships. Ramaphosa said these measures will enable much greater investment in infrastructure.

“Our economy has been weighed down by more than a decade of low growth and rising debt, made worse during the state capture era as confidence was eroded. During the course of this administration, we have worked hard to change this and build a foundation for higher growth and more jobs.

“The 2024 budget shows that we are heading in the right direction. We are determined to continue on this path, following through on economic reforms, getting our public finances in shape and protecting basic services for the poor. Working together we will ensure that better years lie ahead,” he said.

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ANC MPL in North West, Mmoloki Cwaile accepts his dismissal from the party

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Picture: The MPL in North West Provincial Legislature, Mmoloki Cwaile

By OBAKENG MAJE

Factionalism, gatekeeping and purging, continue to be the ‘order of the day’ within the African National Congress (ANC) in North West, if what ANC Member of Provincial Legislature (MPL), Mmoloki Cwaile said is anything to go by. Cwaile, who was spitting venom, accused some of the ANC leaders (Provincially and Nationally) of conniving and colluding to oust him.

In 2022, Cwaile was charged with misconduct by the ANC Provincial Disciplinary Committee (PDC). His membership was suspended for 10 years, but he appealed the sanction. 

However, he alleged that, is been almost 10 months since waiting for the decision on his application.

“My Lord, you will remember that, the thugs who call themselves leaders in the ANC and stole the Provincial Elective Conference (PEC) in August 2022, have connived and colluded with national leaders to deal with me decisively.

“You will remember that, even before the conference could be completed, ANC deployee to the North West, Obed Bapela, who is the main beneficiary from the province, made a pronouncement that I must be charged.

“Indeed, I was charged and subsequently to that, I was subjected to a traumatic disciplinary process that was sitting every day of the weekend until 8 March 2023,” he said.

Cwaile further said the ANC Provincial Disciplinary Committee (PDC) that was erroneously constituted, pronounced that he was dismissed from the ANC. He added that, over and above, his membership was suspended for 10 years.

“I’ve never heard of such a sanction. However, I was never given any opportunity to deal with their evidence because it was non-existent. No witnesses were brought forward and ANC dismissed me without exercising the audi alteram partem rule, which is a principle of administrative justice and fairness.

“I then appealed the matter to the National Appeal Committee (NAC) for review. In terms of the Constitution of the ANC, the appeal must be resolved within six months. However, I can tell you now, it’s been almost 10 months since waiting for the decision,” said Cwaile.

He said on top of that, he had written more than 10 letters to the Office of the Secretary-General (OSG) seeking redress, but with no response. Cwaile alleged that those who were supposed to assist him from the national level, are beneficiaries of tenders from various departments in the province.

“They are eating and dining on behalf of the people of the North West. That is why they are muted and the attitude is that they must conclude the nomination list and submit it to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), so that they close the door and no one will have the opportunity to challenge it.

“You would know that the ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) has adopted the guidelines that say, if one has been charged and on appeal, must be disqualified to be nominated to the parliament,” he said.

Cwaile said he was nominated successfully and allowed to go through all processes of interviews, including security vetting. He said, however, on the 11th hour, the party decided to use that policy against him.

“When the ANC adopted that policy, it was wrong because the constitution says, even if you are a subject of disciplinary action, you remain to have that right. But, that right was denied only to Cwaile.

“There is a collusion and conniving of both ANC leaders from local and national level to make sure that they frustrate me. I am therefore accepting the decision to dismiss me. These leaders are muted and they should be like that forever,” said Cwaile.

He said he will quickly disengage from the North West Provincial Legislature (NWPL) because he is no longer a member of the ANC by virtue of the Provincial Disciplinary Committee.

Meanwhile, the ANC Provincial Chairperson, Nono Maloyi said: “I would not know about the outcome of the decision regarding appeals made by those ANC members who were sanctioned. We should be knowing by now that the National Disciplinary Committee (NDC) is an independent body, which does its work.

“So, once it completes its exercise, it must then pronounce the outcome. However, for now, we all know that those comrades have appealed their cases at the national level. So, I do not sit in the NDC and I would not know or be able to give you answers to that question. But, the members of the NDC or PDC are best placed.”

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Kidnapping and robbery case against four men postponed

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By OBAKENG MAJE

Two of four men who were arrested for kidnapping and robbery, briefly appeared at the Vryburg Magistrate’s Court on 28 February 2024. Samuel Modise Pholo (41) and Thabo Petrus Lehihi (46), were arrested after their attorney handed them over to the police.

North West police spokesperson, Col Adele Myburgh said on 19 May 2022, one of the suspects allegedly called a farmer (55) and pretended to be buying cattle from him. Myburgh further said on their way to the farm on the N14 road between Vryburg and Delareyville, the vehicle was stopped.

“Three suspects, who pretended to be police officers, ordered the victim to climb into another vehicle and were kidnapped to Randfontein. Furthermore, he was threatened with a firearm and money was withdrawn from his bank account. He was ultimately left stranded in Klerksdorp.

“The police investigations conducted led to the arrest of all four suspects on 25 May 2022 and they were all granted bail. After numerous court appearances, the case was provisionally withdrawn. However, a warrant of arrests was then authorized, which led to the re-arrest of the first two suspects, Maloisane Maritius Khaue (50) and Lebameng Anderson Lepholletsa (44) at their homes in Wolmaranstad on 20 February 2024,” she said.

Myburgh added that they both appeared in court on 21 February 2024 and were granted R1000 bail. She said the case was postponed to 8 February 2024, and their attorney was ordered by court to hand in the outstanding accused. 

“The possibility of linking the accused to other cases is under investigation. They were both granted R1000 bail and the case was postponed to 22 March 2024 to determine a Regional Court date,” said Myburgh.

Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, congratulated members of the Provincial Anti-Gang Unit for their efforts and dedication, which resulted in the apprehension of the accused. Kwena also thanked the attorney for handing over his clients as ordered by court.

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North West dedicated police officers honoured

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Picture: The North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena/Supplied  

By OBAKENG MAJE

Numerous police officers across the North West have been awarded medals for their loyalties within the South African Police Service (SAPS). The ceremony was held at the SAPS Provincial Head Office in Potchefstroom on Friday.

The North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant Gen Sello Kwena, said amongst the medal recipients, eight members received their 40-year loyal service medals and others were handed 30- and 20-year loyal service medals. Kwena said, it is the responsibility of police management to recognise good work and to boost the morale of members, taking into consideration the difficult situation under which police officials work. He also encouraged those police officials, who were on parade for the last time and who are going on retirement.

“You dedicated your life to serving the community with pride and were a valuable member of the police, the family of men and women in blue. Thank you for protecting and serving the people of South Africa, especially in the North West.

“You completed such a fulfilling career in the police and you are indeed an example and inspiration to all young police officials. You are police officials that we honour and look up to. We would also like to applaud seven new members, who successfully completed the Tactical Response Team (TRT) course,” he said.

 Kwena further said those who completed the course, have received their badges and berets. He added that Constable Berlia Bafana from Potchefstroom, was the only female out of 124 applicants, who successfully completed the TRT course.

“The police are committed to continue to work hard in order to make sure that community members in the province are protected, especially with the upcoming National General Elections (NGE),” said Kwena.

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Police are looking for a missing Louw

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Picture: The missing Shandrifa Louw/Supplied

By OBAKENG MAJE

The Prieska police are appealing to the public to assist in locating Shandrifa Louw (17), who resides at 2438 Protea Close, Extension 15 in Prieska. The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Timothy Sam said Louw was last seen on 28 February 2024, when she was on an outing with friends at the Koppie, which is a Heritage Site in Prieska.

“She left her friends at the Koppie to return home, but never arrived. Louw was wearing a pink top and orange short pants and was walking without shoes.

“Anyone who might have information about the whereabouts of Louw can contact Detective Warrent Officer Marshal Bosman on 0824954868 or 082 351 8073, including 08600 10111 or either sms anonymously to 32211 or use the MySAPS app. All information received will be treated confidentially,” he said.

Sam said the public is also reminded that, there is no waiting period to report a person missing.

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Three people died in a car accident in Leshobo

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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.”

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Twelve people died in separate horrific car accidents in North West

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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.

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