Monna o latofadiwang ka go kgoreletsa palo ya divoutu o tlhagelela kwa kgotlhatshekelo


Ka OBAKENG MAJE 

Monna wa dingwaga di le 28, o solofetswe go tlhagelela ka borepana kwa kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung fa Seetebosigo a tlhola matsatsi a le 27, mono ngwaga. Seno se tla morago ga ma gatwe a gore, Keorapetse John Teele a itatlhele kwa seteisheneg sa go vouta kwa sekolong se se golwane sa St Paul’s ka Laboraro a sa memiwa. 

Go begwa fa Teele a ne dirisa dikgoka go kopana le mokapelo wa gagwe (38), morago ga gore ba nne le thefosano ya mafoko mo mosong wa letsatsi leo. Go begwa fa mokapelo wa ga Teele, ene ele motsamaise mogolo wa Independent Electoral Commission (IEC presiding officer) ka motlha wa tiragalo e. 

Go ya ka bo marata-helele, go begwa fa Teele yo o fitlhetseng fa gone go balwa divouto, a ne a tshwerwe sebetsa sengwe, mme maikaelelo a gagwe ene ele go ntsha mokapelo wa gagwe dikgobalo. 

Fela, sepodisi se ile sa tsereganya ka nako, mme sa laela Teele gore a ba tswele ka dikgoro, gonne go sa letlelelwa batho ba eseng badiri ba IEC, kgotsa baemedi ba makoko a sepolotiki (party agents).      

Kgabagare, sebueledi sa sepodisi mo sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Warrant Officer, Tryphosa van Rooyen are: “Ke nnete sepodisi se butse kgetsi kgatlhanong le Teele, mme o tla tlhagelela kwa kgotlhatshekelo ka 27 Seetebosigo 2024.”

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Illicit cigarettes confiscated in Makgobistad


By BAKANG MOKOTO

Continuous and joint efforts to address illicit economic activities gained success on 25 June 2024, when members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and police confiscated illicit cigarettes with an estimated street value of R8 million.

Reports suggest that police responded on 25 June 2024, to a call by members of the SANDF who were patrolling along the Botswana / South Africa borderline, near Makgobistad.

The North West police spokesperson, Col Adele Myburgh said this comes after they spotted a suspicious truck, which apparently stopped due a deflated tyre.

“It is alleged on investigation, that the SANDF members approached the truck and a man got out of the truck, jumped the fence into Botswana and fled on foot. Upon searching the truck, illicit cigarettes were found and confiscated. Investigations into the matter are underway by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI),” she said.

Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, commended the team for their attentiveness, which led to the discovery.

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A father sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for beating his daughter


By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

The SAPS Management in Northern Cape welcomed the 10 year prison sentence handed down to a father (46), who brutally assaulted his daughter (11) in Calvinia.

On 23 December 2023 at about 9am, the father severely beat his daughter with a stick over her body and head. The victim started bleeding and ran to a family member who alerted the police.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, LieutenantCol Sergio Kock said the father was arrested the following day. Kock said he was sentenced on 25 June 2024, to 10 years imprisonment by the Calvinia Regional Court, for Assault with intent to commit Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH), which 5 years was suspended.

“He was also declared unfit to possess a firearm or work with children. The investigating officer, Detective Constable Gregory Settley of the Calvinia Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences unit was applauded for his meticulous investigative work that led to the notable sentence of the GBVF perpetrator,” he said.

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Bafana share spoils with Mozambique in first COSAFA Cup outing


By REGINALD KANYANE

Bafana Bafana’s 2024 COSAFA Cup campaign got underway on Wednesday night, 26 June 2024, as coach Helman Mkhalele’s side faced Mozambique at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

The much-anticipated battle between the two Southern Africa neighbours ended in a 1-1 draw after neither team could find the decisive winning goal. It was clear from the start of the match that the home side wanted to take control of the game as they almost hit the back of the net just three minutes into the game.

The hosts were presented with a number of opportunities in the opening half and finally utilized them after captain Rushwin Dortley hit the back of the net in the 39th minute. Mkhalele said he was very proud of the way his boys performed, even though they only went into camp a few days before the start of the tournament.

“I’m proud of my team and the performance they gave, even though we did not get the result we aspired to achieve. During the first half we dominated, even though we created clear chances but could not take advantage of that situation,” he said.

Mozambique came into the game looking for a win, but coach Victor Matine said he was happy with the result and the attitude of his players.

“I am so happy because the players tried to do what we trained for, and we told them to have confidence in this game, and to respect South Africa. But you must be competitive, and we did it in the second half,” he said. 

Bafana Bafana face Botswana in their second Group A match in this tournament on Saturday.

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