Picture: A man arrested for allegedly killing his girlfriend/Generic
By OBAKENG MAJE
A man (30) has been arrested in connection with the murder of his girlfriend (25) in Brakspruit, outside Klerksdorp on Sunday. It is alleged that the suspect, the victim and their friends were sitting together at their friends’ place in Brakspruit, outside Klerksdorp, when a fight ensued.
The North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Amanda Funani said, the victim allegedly assaulted the boyfriend and the latter retaliated by beating her with fists until she fell down.
“The victim was left lying on the floor and the owner of the room attempted to wake her up when he got back, but realised that she was not moving. He then alerted the friends and the boyfriend.
“An ambulance and the police were called and the victim was declared dead at the scene. The suspect was arrested and charged with murder. He is expected to appear before the Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court on 2 April 2024,” she said.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, applauded the police for their quick reaction, which led to the arrest. Kwena urged members of the community to resolve their differences amicably to avoid violent situations like this one.
Video: The ANC staffer amongst those who died in a horrific accident/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
The Office of the ANC Chief Whip in the North West Provincial Legislature (NWPL), is mourning the death of one of its caucus staff members, Sello Shimmy Moleko.
A staffer (55) who served as Constituency Officer, died in a head-on collision involving his VW Amarok Bakkie and a VW Polo Sedan that occurred on the R503 road between Lichtenburg and Mahikeng around 7:30pm on Sunday evening.
The North West Community Safety and Transport Management spokesperson, Lucas Mothibedi said: “Please note that, the R503 road linking Mahikeng and Lichtenburg is closed. This comes after a head-on collision.
“One of the vehicles has caught fire and the scene is still active. Motorists are advised to use alternative roads. The alternative route is, if you coming from Lichtenburg, please turn at Thusong Hospital and use that road to Mahikeng.”
Mothibedi said those who come from Mahikeng to Lichtenburg, they can either use the same road of Buhrmansdrif or go to Ottoshop and turn right onto R505 to Lichtenburg.
Meanwhile, the ANC Chief Whip at the North West Provincial Legislature (NWPL), Paul Sebegoe said the two vehicles caught fire on impact resulting in the two drivers, who were alone in their respective vehicles succumbing to their injuries at the scene of the horrific accident, near Blaauwbank.
“We are shocked and deeply saddened by the untimely demise of comrade Shakes Moleko as Sello was affectionately known. His contribution in the coordination of ANC Parliamentary Constituency Offices across the province and the support that he rendered the ANC Provincial Department of Information and Publicity (DIP) was invaluable.
“Moleko who had earlier in the day supported the ANC Easter Church Services Visit programme in Potchefstroom and thereafter proceeded to another in Ottosdal/Letsopa in the Tswaing Sub-District of the ANC Ngaka Modiri Molema Region,” he said.
Sebegoe further said Moleko was on route home when he was involved in the road crash that claimed his life. He added that Moleko who had joined the Office of the ANC Chief Whip in 2009, has left an indelible mark as he leaves behind a legacy of selflessness that characterised his loyal service to the glorious movement and revolutionary life.
“He was like a live wire with a larger-than-life personality, forthright as well as a courageous and devoted cadre that understood the importance of supporting the organization as the only vehicle to change the lives of people.
“His love for the movement, interpersonal skills as well as ability to network as a team player made this revolutionary cadre an indispensable member of the ANC support staff, hence we will be poorer without him because he was one, we could count on,” said Sebegoe.
He said the ANC Caucus deeps its revolutionary banner in honour of Moleko as a patriot and a courageous cadre, who dedicated his life to serving the movement that he loved dearly. Sebegoe said Moleko, who hailed from Itsoseng, but had set up home in Mosiane View in Mahikeng is survived by his wife, son, mother and relatives.
Picture: Suspects arrested for various crimes/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
More than 71 suspects were arrested for various crimes during Operation Vala Umgodi in Kimberley. The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Molefi Shemane said, the police together with South African National Defence Force (SANDF), were conducting high density patrols in hotspot areas linked to illegal mining within the designated district of Frances Baard.
“In one of the hotspot areas, the alert operational members spotted a group of people busy digging on Karee Boom Farm, near Kimberley on 26 March 2024. The police discovered that the group did not have mining permits to operate on the farm and was not given access by the owner to dig.
“They were subsequently arrested for illegal mining and trespassing. Four women aged between 24 and 45 and 67 men aged between 20 and 63 were arrested. Numerous sieves, a blue VW Polo vehicle and a bicycle were confiscated,” he said.
Shemane further said the SAPS multi-disciplinary team, Operation Vala Umgodi, will continue to dismantle the actions and activities of illicit mining in Kimberley.
Meanwhile, the acting Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Major General Luntu Ngubelanga, commended the law enforcement agencies in addressing illegal mining and related crimes. Ngubelanga added that the collaborative team will continue undoubtedly to disrupt illegal mining activities in the province.
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