One of the three suspects who allegedly tried to rob a Chinese supermarket in Reivilo shot dead. According to information, three suspects who were allegedly armed, stormed into a supermarket and tried to rob the owner. However, the owner retaliated by opening fire.
This resulted in killing one suspect and the police were summoned to the scene, where they allegedly arrested two. The police are currently at the scene as we speak.
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A man (21) was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by the Barkley West Regional Court for murder. On 4 October 2021, the victim had an argument with the accused, Ofentse Mnyasa at a local tavern and decided to walk away from him. Mnyasa followed the victim (19) outside, where he was seen assaulting him with a beer bottle and fled the scene.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Merapelo Pilane said the incident was reported to the police in Barkley West after the victim was transported to a local hospital, where he sadly succumbed to his injuries.
“Detective/Constable Kgosietsile Israel Taolo was tasked to investigate the case and through his meticulous work, the accused was successfully convicted and sentenced for the murder. Mnyasa was also declared unfit to possess a firearm.
“The police management in the Northern, Cape lauded the hard work of Detective Constable Taolo. The police are urging members of the community to avoid confrontations when intoxicated as it often leads to unwanted serious injuries or even death,” she said.
Sepodisi sa Taung se butse kgetsi ya polao ntle le maikaelelo. Se se tla morago ga gore, mosadimogolo mongwe wa di ngwaga di le 75,a thulwe ke terekere mo toropong ya Taung mo letsatsing la maabane. Sebueledi sa sepodisi mo Bokone Bophirima, Lieutenant Col Amanda Funani are: “Motswasetlhabelo o ile a rwalelwa kwa bookelong jwa selegae kwa a ile a tlhokafalela teng. Kgetsi ya maiteko a polao ile ya bulwa, mme e tla fetisediwa kwa go ba bosekise go ka tsaya tshwetso.
“Babosekise batla tsaya tshwetso ya go sekisa mokgweetsi wa terekere kgotsa nnyaa.”
Setshwantsho: Molatofadiwa wa polao, Kabelo Vincent Mogongwa
Ka REGINALD KANYANE
Monna wa dingwaga di le 47 wa kwa motseng wa Khibicwane, gaufi le Taung, yo o latofadiwang ka go thuntsa le go bolaya lekgarebe la gagwe, o tlhotse a rototse matlho fa pele ga kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung. Kabelo Vincent Mogongwa o tlhotse a ganetswe ka beile, mme o ka nama a letile kwa ntlolefitshwana go fitlhelela a boela kwa kgotlhatshekelo gape ka di 25 Phukwi 2024.
Mogongwa one a lelelwa ke ditshipi morago ga go latofadiwa ka go thuntsha le go bolaya lekgarebe lagagwe, Tsholofelo Nde Emphukile (38). Go ya ka lephatha la bosekisi, Mogongwa o rerile loso la kgarebe ya gagwe pele ga a ka mo thuntsha.
Go begwa fa lekawana le, le lekgarebe la gagwe, ba ne ba dula botlhe kwa phaphosing e e hirilweng kwa motseng wa Khibicwane.
Go ya ka sebueledi sa sepodisi sa maloba mo Bokone Bophirima, Mokaptein Aaftje Botma, yo ga jaana a rotseng tiro, 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, Magistrate Thabo Letsapa one a kaela Mogongwa fa mabaka a ntshitseng mo ditheetsong tsa kopo ya beile ese a nonofileng, mme lekgotlha le mo ganela ka beile. Kgetsi e buseditswe morago go fitlha ka di 25 Phukwi 2024 le go shutisediwa kwa Kgotlhatshekelo ya Sedika, fa go ntse go emetswe dipholo tsa sethunya se se dirisitsweng go bolaya moswi.
It is all systems go for this weekend’s Engen Knockout Challenge Gauteng leg as 32 teams equally split between U-18 Boys and U-20 Girls prepare to do battle in the 2024 edition of South Africa’s largest youth football tournament. The country’s most prestigious youth football tournament makes its way to the city of gold this weekend, where reigning champions, Mamelodi Sundowns and UJ Ladies, aim to defend their provincial title ahead of September’s Engen Champ of Champs finals.
The draw of the Gauteng leg was officially conducted on 3 July 2024, where all 32 teams were drawn into their respective groups by tournament ambassadors, Thabo Senong, as well as Akhona Makalima, who have been travelling with Engen throughout the country over the last few weeks.
Engen External Communications Manager, Gavin Smith along with SAFA Johannesburg President, Phil Mogodi, were also amongst some of the key stakeholders in attendance at the draw conducted at the Wits Sports Headquarters in Johannesburg. As expected, the draw produced some appetising encounters, which saw reigning champions, Mamelodi Sundowns headlining what has been dubbed as the group of death in the boys section.
They will be up against the host club, Wits FC, TS Galaxy as well as the exciting Meadowlands Academy.
Former champions, Kaizer Chiefs C will be looking at reclaiming their 2023 title but must first come out of a difficult group consisting of Jomo Cosmos, Randburg AFC as well as Transition Football FC. In the Girls division, defending champions UJ Ladies FC face fellow league opponents Springs Home Sweepers along with tournament hosts Wits and Panorama FC.
Another interesting group in the girls’ division sees JVW headlining a Group B pool consisting of Springs United Ladies, Future Stars as well as Emmarentia Pirates. The tournament officially gets underway on 5 July and concludes on Sunday afternoon, where the winners will be eligible to compete at the Engen Champ of Champs set to take place in September 2024.
For all Engen Knockout Challenge fixtures, results and other Engen Sport related news, visit http://www.engensports.co.za.
For live coverage of the tournament, matches are freely available on the SuperSport Schools App.
Engen Knockout Challenge Gauteng Leg Draw Results:
BOYS – U18
GROUP A: Kaizer Chiefs, Randburg AFC, Transition Football, Jomo Cosmos
GROUP B: Kathorus Hyper Academy, Highlands Park, Stars of Africa, Panorama FC
GROUP C: Rosina Sedibane, Tuks FC, Joburg City, SuperSport United FC
GROUP D: Wits FC, TS Galaxy FC, Meadowlands Academy, Mamelodi Sundowns FC
GIRLS – U20
GROUP A: UJ Ladies FC, Panorama FC, Springs Home Sweepers, Wits FC
GROUP B: JVW, Springs Ladies, Future Stars, Emmarentia Pirates
GROUP C: Tuks FC, Diepkloof, Ladies, Bantwana Ladies, Mito Stars
GROUP D: Mamelodi Sundowns, Randburg AFC, Kempton Park Ladies, Blue Birds FC
Picture: The bakkie allegedly used by suspects to commit crime/Facebook
By OBAKENG MAJE
A man (29) was arrested for business robbery and being in possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. It is alleged that two men robbed a tuck-shop in Lotlhakane village, near Mahikeng on Tuesday around 4pm.
The North West police spokesperson in Ngaka Modiri Molema cluster, Sergeant Sipho Taliwe said the police were dispatched to the crime scene and along the way, they spotted a vehicle matching the exact given description – a white Bakkie with a canopy.
“A chase ensued after the driver of the bakkie refused to stop. The police continued to exert pressure on the suspects until the driver hit a tree. This brought a vehicle to a grinding stop.
“Two suspects allegedly got out of the vehicle and ran in different directions. They were both chased and one was arrested. Upon search, the suspect was found to be in possession of an unlicensed firearm (1.9mm Glock) with 10 live rounds,” he said.
Taliwe further said the suspect was arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. He added that another suspect is still at large and the investigation continues.
“The suspect will appear before court once processed within 48 hours. The firearm will be taken in for ballistic tests to determine if it is not linked to any other crimes,” said Taliwe.
Picture: Television presenter and rapper, Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye/Google
By BAKANG MOKOTO
In a shocking move, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has withdrawn all charges against television presenter and rapper, Molemo Katlego Maarohanye, who is affectionately known as Jub Jub. This comes after TV personality and businesswoman Amanda du Pont accused her ex-boyfriend, Maarohanye of having previously admitted to raping her.
The NPA regional spokesperson in Gauteng, Phindi Mjonondwane said this decision follows careful consideration of the police case docket, the prosecutor’s report and recommendations, coupled with information that was made available to the NPA through representations submitted by the defence to the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
“The office of the DPP concluded that there are no reasonable prospects of a successful prosecution. As a result, the sensible thing to do was to withdraw the charges of rape, attempted murder and assault against Maarohanye. The charges emanated from a complainant and Maarohanye’s ex-girlfriend, who laid a rape charge in February 2022 against him, alleging that the offences occurred between 2006 and 2009.
“After speaking out on social media, three other women came forward with similar allegations. Subsequently, a warrant of arrest was issued and Maarohanye handed himself to the authorities and appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court, where he was released on a R10 000 bail,” she said.
Mjonondwane further said the NPA views all allegations of sexual violence in serious light and does not hesitate to adopt an aggressive stance towards them, but only where there is relevant and admissible evidence that can sustain the charges. She added that, unfortunately in this case, upon further assessment of available evidence, there were no prospects of a successful prosecution hence the withdrawal of charges.
Picture: The beleaguered Greater Taung Local Municipality mayor, Tumisang Gaoraelwe
By OBAKENG MAJE
Forum 4 Service Delivery (F4SD) in the Greater Taung Local Municipality (GTLM) said it will table a motion of no confidence against the beleaguered mayor, Tumisang Gaoraelwe. This comes after Gaoraelwe, who is now on sick leave, crashed a R700 000 BMW X3 belonging to the municipality on Sunday.
It is alleged that Gaoraelwe was accosted by unknown assailants who shot at him. This resulted in him losing control of the vehicle and crashing the gate. However, there are allegations making rounds that Gaoraelwe had a car accident during the day and later on staged the shooting as a cover-up.
F4SD councillor at the municipality, Mika Moeti, who is also the Member of Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Finance said, Gaoraelwe must pack his bags and go because he is not fit for the position. Moeti said, if the ANC wants renewal and vibrant change at the municipality, it must recall Gaoraelwe.
“Gaoraelwe does not have the best interests of the community at heart. He continues to destroy the assets of the municipality and this hampers service delivery. As the municipality, we are committed to positive change and to making a difference in the lives of our residents in all our communities.
“However, we are sickened by the actions of Gaoraelwe. Remember, this is not for the first time he crashed the official municipal vehicle. This really shows that he does not respect the institution, the voters and himself,” he said.
Moeti further said he saw Gaoraelwe on Saturday night allegedly drunk and he was not surprised when he received a report that he crashed the municipal vehicle on Sunday. He added that the municipality never had the mayor who damaged its assets before.
“We had mayors such as Nicholas Khonkhobe, Boitumelo Mahlangu, Kaone Lobelo, including Kgosi Nnyoko Motlhabane and they have never put the municipality in disrepute like this,” said Moeti.
Meanwhile, the Greater Taung Local Municipality (GTLM) spokesperson, Ricky Oliphant said the municipality has allocated security guards for Gaoraelwe.
“These are not appointments, but provision of security for the mayor. This is part of our responsibility as the municipality. So, we have allocated two security guards at night and one during the day. This should go on until there is no need/perceived threat.
“There is no additional cost as these have been drawn from the quota of security guards we already have as part of our contract with Diphetogo Security Services. Gaoraelwe is on leave until 5 July 24. So, Itumeleng Maribe has been appointed as acting mayor,” he said.
Oliphant said the municipality is aware of the allegations that Gaoraelwe has staged the shooting, but the official information they received was that he collided with the gate as he was trying to evade people, who were chasing him. He said it is their understanding that the case has been reported to the police and the municipality is not able to pronounce itself on the issue at this stage.
Picture: The Director of Tourism Research in Economics, Environs and Society (TREES) at the North West University (NWU), Prof Elmarie Slabbert
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
The Director of Tourism Research in Economics, Environs and Society (TREES) at the North West University (NWU), Prof Elmarie Slabbert calls on Minister of Tourism, Patricia De Lille to advocate strategies that will make travel more affordable for South Africans facing increased living costs. Slabbert said security measures need to be enhanced by increasing visible policing and security personnel at key tourist spots.
She further said tax incentives for businesses that invest in tourism infrastructure and services should also be introduced, especially in underdeveloped regions. Slabbert added that De Lille has retained her portfolio as Minister of Tourism in the new Government of National Unity (GNU) and the decision has been met with praise from the acclaimed research unit.
“The tourism sector should be both happy and relieved that Minister De Lille will continue in her position. The minister is action-driven and highly values the opinions of both the private and public sectors, thereby creating a conducive environment for cooperation.
“However, considering the political and economic challenges facing South Africa, the team at TREES compiled a “wish list” of how they propose De Lille should leverage the country’s natural beauty, rich cultural heritage and unique attractions to address critical issues that will help ensure sustainable and inclusive growth in the tourism sector,” she said.
Slabbert said these recommendations are not the responsibility of the Department of Tourism alone, but require cooperation with other government entities. She said security measures must be enhanced by increasing visible policing and security personnel at key tourist hot spots. She said TREES also emphasised the need to continue implementing comprehensive safety protocols to reassure both domestic and international tourists.
“With regard to emergency services, there is a need to improve the availability and responsiveness of emergency services in tourist areas, including those of medical facilities and emergency hotlines. The airport is the first encounter with the country for international visitors, emphasising the importance of service delivery.
“It is important to increase the number of direct flights to South Africa on a continuous basis. Long queues at passport control and baggage that cannot be booked through to the next destination do not contribute to the image of a welcoming destination. Biometric passports, automated systems and e-gates will reduce waiting times, making travel more convenient and secure,” said Slabbert.
She said visa application processes should be simplified to attract a broader range of tourists, including digital nomads. Slabbert said specialised visa categories should also be developed for digital nomads, allowing them to stay and work in South Africa for extended periods, and incentives such as co-working spaces and connectivity hubs can be offered.
Picture: The North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi along with management during meeting in Rustenburg/Supplied
By REGINALD KANYANE
In an effort to boost matriculation results, North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi will meet with the principals of all underperforming schools in the province. Motsumi has emphasized a zero-tolerance policy for schools performing below a 70% average this academic year.
“The primary objective of this meeting is to address the challenges faced by schools that had a pass rate of less than 70% in the 2023 academic year. I will engage with school principals and the senior management team of the department to discuss and resolve any concerns.
“We call on all educational stakeholders to uphold the top three visions set for the previous matric performance. I courteously implore all of our educational stakeholders to join forces with the department to achieve our goal of being among the top three,” she said.
Motsumi further said the province has 74 schools that underperformed in the 2023 academic year. She added that the meeting will be held at Mahikeng,Seasons Conference Centre in Mahikeng at 9am.
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