A 52-YEAR-OLD was sentenced to a one year imprisonment for contravention of a protection order. Dikeletso Shashape contravened the conditions issued against him by insulting an elderly woman (50), whom he was in a domestic relationship with.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Timothy Sam said the protection order was issued against Shashape on 8 December 2022.
“The victim who was in possession of a domestic violence protection order, reported the contravention to the police and the accused was arrested.
“The court imposed a one year imprisonment to Shashape for contravention of a protection order. He has also been declared unfit to possess a firearm,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, applauded the Investigating Officer, Detective Sergeant Oageng Moilwa, for ensuring that perpetrators of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) are brought to book.
Otola also reminded the public that contravening the terms of a protection order is a criminal offence and welcomed the court’s decision to impose an imprisonment sentence.
A 30-YEAR-OLD man was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment by the Kimberly Regional Court for robbery. Allesandro Swanepoel who is affectionately known as Pankies, terrorised the community of Roodepan, near tuck shops in White City.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Timothy Sam said Pankies’ modus operandi would be to prey on victims that were walking alone in the streets and rob them of their belongings.
“The court heard that he violently robbed two victims of their cell phones between 15-18 May 2023 in and around White City, Roodepan.
“The court sentenced him to 15 years imprisonment for count one of robbery and 4 years for count two and declared him unfit to possess a firearm,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, commended the Investigation Team of Roodepan Detectives, Warrant Officer Marvin Arends and Sergeant Vincent Phiri, for the thorough investigative work, and ensuring that justice is served for victims of property and contact crimes.
Sepodisi sa Taung se tlhalositse fa ele nnete kerekeng ya UCCSA mono Taung e thubilwe, ebile go utswitswe dilwana. Go ya ka sebueledi sa sepodisi mo sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen, mongwe wa baeteledipele ba kereke o tlhalositse fa a itsisitswe ke mongwe wa baagi gore kereke ya bone e thubilwe.
“O tlhalositse fa a ne a sianela kwa kerekeng, mme a fitlhela kgoro ya kereke e robilwe. Ene ya re fa a lekola dilo tsa kereke, one a fitlhela fa go utswitswe thapo ya motlakase.
“Go fitlha ga jaana, kgetsi ya go thubela mo tulong ya kgwebo (business burglary) e butswe. Fela, ga gona ope o tshwerweng. Dipatlisiso mo kgetsing e, ditsweletse,” Van Rooyen wa tlhalosa.
Picture: The electrical cable allegedly stolen in Rustenburg/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
The ANC in Rustenburg said it is concerned with the high rate of crime. This comes after the criminals allegedly stole the 11kv electrical cable that serves the Greater Boitekong area.
The ANC Rustenburg LET spokesperson, Terry Bogopane said the incident took place in the early hours of today. Bogopane said they unequivocally condemn the theft.
“This egregious act follows a similar occurrence on Monday, where the entirety of Rustenburg Town and Waterfall East, was submerged in darkness. These treasonous acts of sabotage transcend mere criminality. They represent a calculated attempt to sway the results of the impending 2024 General National and Provincial Elections.
“The systematic and persistent destruction of public infrastructure constitutes a blatant assault on the pillars of our democracy. The economic repercussions of these power cuts are profound and far-reaching. Businesses, particularly small enterprises, suffer significant losses due to interrupted operations and increased costs,” he said.
Bogopane further said the impact extends to every corner of the communities, affecting job creation, public safety, and the overall quality of life. He added that in stark contrast to these acts of vandalism, the ANC-led government has made commendable strides in stabilizing the national grid, successfully curbing load shedding for the past 53 days.
“This achievement has been a beacon of hope for our economy and a testament to the government’s commitment to energy security. The ANC-led Rustenburg Local Municipality, under the vigilant leadership of mayor Sheila Mabale Huma and her executive team, is working tirelessly to restore power to the affected areas.
“We call upon all members of our communities to stand united with law enforcement agencies. By providing crucial information, you are not only aiding in the capture of those responsible for these heinous crimes but also playing a pivotal role in protecting our public infrastructure,” said Bogopane.
He said together, they can defend the gains made by the ANC-led government and ensure the continued stability of their national grid.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General, Sello Kwena, called on community members to report all criminal activities taking place in their areas. Kwena was addressing the residents of Ipelegeng Township, near Schweizer Reneke, during the Crime Prevention Imbizo on Tuesday.
“We know all criminals within our communities. Please, let’s work together with the police to combat crime. We need to report all criminal activities taking place in our vicinity and stop buying stolen goods,” he said.
Picture: Some of the delegates during the NPO Summit/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
The owners of Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs), who are part of the NPO Summit, which is underway in Sun City Resort in Rustenburg, hailed resource mobilization, compliant business plan, advanced training and standardized monitoring framework as remedial measures to some of the current challenges faced by their organisations.
They also cited over reliance on one donor and unqualified personnel as major challenges in their day-to-day operation of their NPOs.
Presenting feedback from the commission composed of various NPOs, Dineo Maribeng said, NPOs owners should have delegation of authority in their financial dealings and refrain from borrowing money from the NPOs.
“Make sure that the financial resources that you receive from the government are used effectively for the benefit of the communities.
“NPOs can do fund-raising and apply for funding from other donors, other than the Department of Social Development,” she said.
The North West Department of Finance Assistant Manager, Lerato Leseka, urged NPOs to refrain from changing their directorship, the bank details and contacts without effecting them on the Central System Database. Leseka said this is a great challenge and it has become a norm in most NPOs.
“The department is the only entity in the province, which undertakes the CSD outreach campaigns across the province,” he said.
On the second and last day of the summit, the acting Head of Department (HOD), Fezile Ngqobe, vowed to establish an appeal system for the NPOs on funding matters, and establish a partnership with the NWU on how his department can contribute to the development of the NPO sector.
Ngqobe said they will put a system in place to provide feedback on monitoring and compliance of NPOs.
“We will further engage the delegates on the implementation of the resolutions of the summit. Skills training for both officials and NPO Forum members is required to enhance the smooth running of the sector.
“Other than that, we should undertake community outreach to share information with NPOs so that we empower them. Our officials should go to the NPOs and correct the business plans on time before they are processed,” he said.
Picture: The residents of Ledig march to the Bakubung mine/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
The residents in Ledig village, near Rustenburg, have submitted the Memorandum of Demands to the Bakubung Platinum Mine on 16 May 2024. The residents demand that the mine give them a plan with timeliness, which will ensure that learnership candidates, who were trained years back by the mine, are included in the recruitment process.
They also demand that Small Micro-Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) be given equal opportunities to participate meaningfully in the procurement of the mine.
The Bakubung Ba Ratheo Tribal Authority spokesperson, Disele Phologane said they also say no to retrenchments. Phologane further said the community cannot afford more retrenchments, which contribute to the current high rate of unemployment.
He added that residents demand a plan of action with timelines on issues relating to water, roads and infrastructure, which should also be prioritised.
“The memorandum emphasised that things need to change and call on better living conditions for residents. They are the host community and we have had engagements with the mine before COVID-19 pandemic, but nothing has been done on how to deal with these issues.
“The engagements resulted in an action plan that was signed by the mine to fulfil all the demands. However, it is shocking that the mine has ignored that plan. We demand a meeting with mine management to develop and agree on a strategic plan that will help us find solutions to all the issues raised going forward,” said Phologane.
He said the community leaders will come after seven days for a response.
“It was of utmost importance that the protest was conducted in a peaceful manner because the aim is to fight for the rights to life, dignity, equality and safety for all people. The mine has seven days to call a meeting. Community leaders will continue to engage and update the residents on all discussions that will be held.
“This is a critical step to ensure that the mine benefits all and most importantly to ensure that those who are tasked in regard to the implementation of the action plan are held accountable,” said Phologane.
Meanwhile, the Bakubung Ba Ratheo acting General Manager, Stanley Lebethe accepted the memorandum. Lebethe assured the residents that they will review it and give feedback in due course.
Five suspects aged between 24 and 42, briefly appeared before the Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court on 14 May 2024, after being arrested for kidnapping. It is alleged that five suspects who are Zimbabwean Nationals, saw an advert on Facebook about the sale of maize meal in Klerksdorp.
The North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Amanda Funani said the suspects then allegedly made arrangements on 7 May 2024 and ultimately drove from Pretoria to come and buy the product. She said on arrival in Klerksdorp, they were taken to Extension 19 in Jouberton Township, near Klerksdorp to collect the maize meal.
“While the victims were waiting inside the house, people who pretended to be police officials, allegedly entered and robbed them of their money. The suspects who did not harm the victims, fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash.
“A case of common robbery was opened at Jouberton Police Station. An attempt to meet with the scammers by the victims, who also became suspects on 9 May 2024, was made. However, they used a woman now to act as a potential client and agreed to meet at a certain garage in Klerksdorp,” said Funani.
She further said the suspects allegedly spotted the alleged scammer (40), then grabbed and put him inside their vehicle and drove off to the direction of Lichtenburg. Funani added that the suspects’ vehicle was stopped by the police near Lichtenburg.
“The victim managed to disclose that he had been kidnapped. The suspects were, as a result, arrested while the kidnapped victim was handed over to the police at Jouberton Police Station for common robbery. Tsietsi
Ncipha briefly appeared in the Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court on 10 May 2024 and was granted a R2000 bail.
“Five suspects were taken to Klerksdorp and made first appearance before the Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court on 14 May 2024, for Kidnapping. Xolani Ncube, Milton Nyoni, Mandla Ntshongolo, Joel Moyo and Kalvin Tshuma, are expected to appear before the Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court again on 20 May 2024, for bail application,” she said.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, congratulated the police in Lichtenburg and the Detectives in Klerksdorp and Jouberton, for working together in making sure that the suspects were arrested.
A South African Football Association (SAFA) delegation led by President Dr Danny Jordaan is in Bangkok, Thailand, to attend the 74th FIFA Congress. Jordaan said work began immediately after touchdown and they have continued where they left off in South Africa.
“Several important decisions are expected to be made during the Congress, including the announcement of the host of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027. There are only two bids remaining in the race to host the global tournament, a bid from Brazil and a joint bid from Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands.
“The Brazil bid appears to be favourite to win after they were ranked higher than their rivals in an evaluation report issued by FIFA a few days ago. It will now be up to the members to make the final decision,” he said.
Jordaan further said it will be the first time that the winning host bid is decided in an open vote by the FIFA members. He added that he has also attended the COSAFA Congress in Johannesburg few days ago with the CEO, Lydia Monyapao and then switched to Thailand.
“The SAFA delegation also remembered that 15 May marked exactly 20 years since South Africa won the right to host the FIFA World Cup.
“FIFA announced the winning South African bid at a media conference on 15 May 2004 in Zürich and the country hosted the tournament in the highly successful event in 2010,” said Jordaan.
The North West Provincial Government’s Accelerated Service Delivery programme, Thuntsha Lerole, set to hit rural villages of Moletsamongwe, Phadima, Masutlhe 1, Masutlhe 2, Dibono, Mmanawana, Tontonyane, Serotswana, Kabe and Lekung in Mahikeng on Friday.
These rural areas are expected to be abuzz with activities as different provincial departments, state owned entities, the local and district municipalities, will be rendering services as part of the provincial government’s Accelerated Service Delivery Programme, Thuntsha Lerole.
The North West Provincial Government spokesperson, Brian Setswambung said, the central to the day’s programme will be the handing over of Maano Secondary School in Masutlhe 2 village, which has been converted into an Agricultural Focus School supported through Maths and Science Technology grant in partnership with the North West University (NWU).
Setswambung said the school is a demonstration of the North West Department of Education’s concerted effort towards increasing career pathing opportunities for learners, with its curriculum focusing on agricultural science and agricultural management practices.
He said through the National School Nutrition Programme, utensils will be handed over to Redibone, Kgosi Kebalepile, St Mary’s and Kebonang Secondary Schools in Mahikeng.
“A newly built Weltevreden Clinic, which will provide integrated Primary Health Care Services to the community will also be officially opened. The local SMMEs will also benefit from the North West Development Cooperation (NWDC)’s Small Business Development programme as various business equipment will be handed over to identified beneficiaries as a boost for their tuck-shops, hair salons and catering companies.
“As part of a week-long, Mahikeng Local Municipality’s Thuntsha Lerole Programme, potholes patching, road markings and blading of different roads in the municipality will tomorrow continue in various areas, including Seweding to Unit 13 and Unit 13 to Masutlhe,” said Setswambung.
He said the de-bushing of an open area in Lotlamoreng Dam has also commenced as part of the programme. Setswambung said a contractor appointed for the construction of Masutlhe 1 Bridge, will also be introduced to the community.
“The Mahikeng Local Municipality Thuntsha Lerole activities will be led by the North West acting Premier, Nono Maloyi, joined by the Members of the Executive Council (MECs), the local and district municipalities leadership, as well as the local Traditional and Khoi-San leadership,” he said.
The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has approved the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill, the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill and four other pieces of legislation during its last plenary session of the sixth term of Parliament this morning.
The NCOP chairperson, Amos Masondo said the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill aims to provide for additional electricity generation capacity and infrastructure, establish the duties, powers, and functions of the Transmission System Operator SOC Ltd.
Masondo said it also aims to provide for an open-market platform that allows for competitive electricity trading, among others.
“It further aims to amend the regulatory framework for the electricity industry in response to prevailing conditions in the South African electricity power system and the Department of Public Enterprises’ Roadmap for Eskom in a Reformed Electricity Supply Industry of 2019.
“The House also passed the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill which seeks to clarify and introduce new definitions of various national security concepts and terminology relevant to the amendments in the Bill,” he said.
Masondo further said, the Bill also introduces a robust two-step authorisation process for bulk interception, which requires authorisation within the intelligence service and an independent judicial review. He added that this will ensure that interceptions are conducted within the boundaries of the law based on genuine security concerns.
“Other bills that the House passed this morning are the National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency Bill, which seeks to ensure a sustainable, equitable and reliable water supply from national water resources infrastructure, while meeting constitutional obligations, including national and regional social and economic objectives of national policy.
“Another one is the Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Amendment Bill, which aims to improve existing regulations to protect our oceans from ship-related pollution,” said Masondo.
He said it aligns with the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL). Masondo said it includes, among others, proper stowing, handling, and transfer of toxic waste, the disposal of hazardous waste like cleaning agents, and reducing air pollution from ships.
“Another Bill is the Transport Appeal Tribunal Amendment Bill. The Bill amends the Transport Appeal Tribunal Act by amending certain definitions and aligning the Act with developments since the Act was enacted. The Bill also empowers the Transport Appeal Tribunal to take appropriate steps in cases where its rulings are not implemented or effected timeously,” he said.
Masondo said it empowers the tribunal to investigate delays in the completion of its proceedings and allows the Minister of Transport to extend the term of office of the members of the tribunal.
He said the house also passed the Plant Health (Phytosanitary) Bill, which aims to improve the current phytosanitary system in South Africa to meet the requirements of major trading partners and international agreements and treaties.
“The Bill also supports the government’s goals of sustainable natural resource management, effective national regulation, and risk management systems, as well as increasing the agriculture sector’s contribution to the country’s economic growth and development. The bills will now be sent to the president for assent,” said Masondo.
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