Daily Archives: March 20, 2025

Mosadi o a latofadiwang ka polao kwa Diplankeng o boela kgotlhatshekelo

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Ka OBAKENG MAJE

20 Mopitlwe 2025- Kgetsi ya polao kgatlhanong le Mietjie Babiki Fischer (44), wa kwa motseng wa Diplankeng kwa Magogong, gaufi le Taung, e boela kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung mo letsatsing la gompieno. Fischer o latofadiwang ka go ka go bolaya Boitumelo Sebekedi wa kwa motseng wa Lokaleng dibeke tse pedi tse di fetileng, o solofetswe go dira kopo ya beile. 

Go begwa fa Sebekedi a ne a latofadiwa ka go utswa Jojo tank, mme a tlhaselwa ke baagi. Go ya ka dipego, Sebekedi o ile a teketiwa ka ketane le go tlhabiwa ka thipa pele ga a ka bidiwa ka garawe.

Go begwa fa baagi ba ile ba mo tsenya mo kgetsing, mme ba mo latlhela kwa forong. Ene ya re morago ga nakonyana, go begwa fa baagi ba ile ba ntsha Sebekedi kwa forong eo.

Go begwa fa baagi ba ile ba mo isa kwa godimo le kwa tlase makgetlhonyana, pele ga ba mo tshela ka motlhapo le makgome. Go begwa fa sepodisi se ile sa tshwara basadi ba le bararo, fela ba le babedi ba ile ba ntshiwa gonne go se bopaki jo bo tletseng kgatlhanong le bone.

Sepodisi se ile sa tshwara Fischer, mme ba mo latofatsa ka polao.

Kgabagare, sepodisi se ganne go tshwaela mo tiragalong e, gonne ba tlhalositse fa seo se tla kgoreletsa dipatlisiso tsa bone mo kgetsing.

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Load shedding continues to be a nightmare in SA 

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By BAKANG MOKOTO

20 March 2025- The Democratic Alliance (DA) said the unannounced return of loadshedding will bring more economic devastation and leave families across the country in turmoil. The DA said it shares in the outrage of all South Africans at this bout of loadshedding with zero notice.

The DA spokesperson on Electricity and Energy, Kevin Mileham, who is also a Member of Parliament (MP), said they stand together in outrage. Mileham said this shows the incontrovertible need for a competitive energy generation market.

“The DA calls for Eskom’s immediate horizontal unbundling to break its monopoly and end its ongoing failure to meet South Africa’s electricity needs. South Africa needs new generation capacity to be built now. This is an immediate and pressing concern for our nation,” he said.

Meanwhile, Eskom spokesperson, Daphney Mokwena said, while they have made notable progress in their generation recovery efforts, Eskom faced the loss of five generation units before the peak period. Mokwena said consequently, Stage 2 load shedding was implemented at 6:25pm yesterday and will remain in effect until 5am today.

“We continue to prioritise planned maintenance to strengthen system reliability ahead of the winter months, while ensuring adherence to environmental and licensing conditions. In light of the ongoing system constraints, we urge the public to use electricity sparingly.

“Eskom sincerely apologises for the inconvenience caused and will continue to provide updates as required,” she said.

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A man sentenced to 17 years imprisonment for rape, assault and kidnapping of his girlfriend

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By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

202 March 2025– In its ongoing commitment to combat Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), the South African Police Service (SAPS) welcomes the conviction and sentencing of a Colesberg man for rape, assault with intent to cause Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) and kidnapping.

On 29 July 2024, at approximately 6pm, the accused (44), went to his ex-girlfriend’s residence in Kuyasa, where he assaulted her by striking her on the head with a rock. He then forcibly took the victim (33), to his home in Colesberg, where he proceeded to rape her.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Sergio Kock said following an intensive investigation, the accused was traced and arrested on 5 August 2024. Kock said he remained in custody until his sentencing in the Colesberg Regional Court on 18 March 2025.

“He was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for rape, 5 years for assault and 2 years for kidnapping. Additionally, the accused’s name will be entered into the National Register for Sex Offenders,” he said.

Meanwhile, Kock said the SAPS Provincial Management commends Detective Sergeant Willy Isaacs from the De Aar Family Violence, Child Protection, and Sexual Offences Unit for his exemplary investigative work, which contributed to securing this conviction and ensuring justice for the victim.

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Two men sentenced to a combined 22 years imprisonment for murder and attempted murder

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By REGINALD KANYANE

20 March 2025- Two men aged 24 and 55, were sentenced to a combined 22 years by the Sutherland Regional Court for murder and attempted murder. On 4 May 2024, the victim Eden Visagie (20), was visiting his girlfriend, at her place of residence at Skema.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Merapelo Pilane said Visagie was involved in an argument with his girlfriend’s father, and decided to leave the premises. Pilane said a physical fight ensued in the street after the father followed and attacked the victim.

“During the fight, the suspect, Jandre Hanekom, joined in and stabbed the deceased several times with a knife on his upper body, and left him on the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

“The suspect was arrested later the same day and charged for murder. He made several court appearances while in custody. Hanekom was found guilty as charged and sentenced to 15 years direct imprisonment,” he said.

Pilane further said in an unrelated matter, Hendrik Prins (55), was convicted and sentenced to 7 years imprisonment for attempted murder. He added that on 3 May 2024, Eben Pieterse was enjoying alcoholic beverages with a group of friends at a residence in Hopland, Sutherland.

“The suspect, Prins, joined the group of friends, an argument broke out between them. He stabbed the victim on the head and on the upper body and fled the scene.

“The victim was rushed to a local hospital for medical treatment. The suspect was later arrested and charged for attempted murder. He was declared unfit to possess a firearm,” said Serapelo.

Meanwhile, the Namakwa District Police Commissioner, Brigadier Skalk Andrews, praised the outstanding investigation, by Sergeant Barroleen Motha, for solving both cases in such a short space of time and ensuring that the perpetrators are handed a suitable punishment. Andrews said members of the public are encouraged to report any criminal activities through the MySAPS App or use the 08600 10111 Crime Stop number.

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Audit action plans in spotlight as Department of Social Development briefs committee

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By OBAKENG MAJE

20 March 2025 – The Portfolio Committee on Social Development was briefed by the Department of Social Development and its entities – the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and the National Development Agency (NDA) – on their audit action plans arising from the Auditor-General’s findings and recommendations.

While the committee welcomed progress in addressing the AG’s findings, it had reservations about the practice of officials implicated in wrongdoing, and resigning or transferring to other departments during investigations, thus avoiding responsibility. The committee questioned how this practice could be allowed to continue and demanded further explanation on what public sector laws said about such individuals.

The Chairperson of Committee, Bridget Masango said: “We understand people dying during investigations, but we are worried about the common practice of individuals who transfer to other departments when there are ongoing cases against them.

“How does it happen? I think we need a detailed report on that. We also call on the department and its entities to strengthen internal audits and to address the committee’s recommendations.”

Masango said they should not wait until issues are raised by the AG. She further said they welcome the commitment by the department and its entities to resolve the audit findings.

“So, we don’t see the same happening in the future. The committee also questioned SASSA on the payment of grants to deceased beneficiaries, a matter that was also raised by the AG.

“In response, SASSA said that while it was fully synchronised with the Department of Home Affairs, it still relied on citizens to report all deaths at Home Affairs offices. If they do not, the payment of grants will not stop,” said Masango.

She said the NDA reported on progress in resolving the AG’s findings and implementing the recommendations.

Meanwhile, the acting Minister of Social Development, Pemmy Majodina, who led the departmental delegation, assured the committee that the department and its entities are committed to improving their performance and audit outcomes.

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