BY REGINALD KANYANE

A 36 YEAR-OLD MAN is sought after he allegedly raped his girlfriend. Orapeleng Mothibi, from Maphoitsile village in Taung allegedly terrorizes the residents across Taung. The department of correctional services in Christiana said the man was released on parole on July 24 2012.

The correctional services regional spokesperson, Moses Hlongwani said the suspect contravened his parole condition.

“One of the conditions attached to his release was he must report to Christiana Correctional Centre every week. Mothibi has been properly following his conditions attached to his parole until December 2014. He was sentenced to 15 years after being convicted for house breaking and theft. He is not complying with his parole rules. Mothibi’ sentence runs until 2020 and he has absconded,” Hlongwani said.

Hlongwani said correctional officials are out in numbers looking for Mothibi. “A case of absconding has been opened against the parolee. The mother of the parolee submitted an affidavit indicating that the offender is nowhere to be found. She said that Mothibi has never been at home since December last year.”

North West police spokesperson Major Pelonomi Makau said the police in Taung are looking for the suspect. “The police opened a case of rape against a 36 year-old man from Maphoitsile village in Taung. It is alleged that the suspect raped his girlfriend and fled. Police urge community members to come forward with any information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect.” Makau said.

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BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

NORTH WEST MEC for Community Safety, Oageng Molapisi said he was concern about the escalating number of stock theft in the province. Molapisi said the contact crime has increased by 2% while property crime increased by 3%. He said there were measures in place to reduce crime in the province.

The official crime statistics for 2014/15 were announced at Tshidilamolomo village, outside Mahikeng on Wednesday.

“The statistics showed that the province has recorded an alarming increase of 8% on stock theft for the financial year 2014/15. In 2013/14, about 2388 cases of stock theft were reported across the province. The number has increased to 2574 which becomes a problem.

“Livestock is the backbone of many rural communities in the province. Now the high levels of stock theft crimes have a negative impact on sustainability in rural development. The stock theft among under-resourced farmers in particular, has a crippled the food security, rural livelihoods and incomes,”

“Stock theft does not only threaten the sustainability of the province’s livestock industry. The department will take a lead in promoting co-operation and partnerships among different role players in implementing crime prevention initiatives.

“We have developed a strategic plan as part of intervention mechanism to deal with the high rise of crime. The finalisation of outstanding legislation and regulations will be put in place. We will tighten controls and law enforcement will be implemented. More visibility will help to ensure compliance by private institutions such as abattoirs and pound areas that deal with meat and stock,”

“We will resuscitate and strengthen Community Policing Forums (CPFs). The finalization of cases is imperative in rooting out criminals within the communities. So communities need to know that withdrawing cases is not ideal.”

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

THE Ramotshere Moiloa mayor, Afrika Thale was suspended with immediate effect by Mkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans Association in North West. The MKMWA said during press conference in Ventersdorp on Wednesday. Chairperson for the association, Leon Mkhabela said: “We are resolute in suspending comrade Afrika Thale with immediate effect. Thale failed to display the discipline expected from MKMVA members. He refused to take orders from the leadership of ANC after asked to step down from his position as mayor of Ramotshere Moiloa.

“We regard his action as distasteful thus bringing both the ANC and MKMVA to disrepute. He also resorted in using unemployed members of MKMVA as his protectors. We view that act as a physical fight and plot against the decision of the provincial leadership of the ANC. The association also noted with dismay towards Thale’s conduct in the media. He continued to embarrass and defy the ANC in the media and we view his conducts as anti-ANC.”

Meanwhile, the Provincial Executive Committee spokesperson, Bridgette Seokamo said Thale is amongst ANC members who were ordered to appear before the party’s disciplinary hearing.

“We can confirm that comrade Africa Thale is amongst 14 ANC members who are expected to appear before our disciplinary hearing,” Seokamo said.

However Thale said he has not received any suspension letter from both organizations. He said MKMVA provincial chairperson; Leon Mkhabela did not have any mandate to suspend any member.

“I have not received any suspension letter either from ANC or MKMVA. Mkhabela has no right to suspend any member. I am the treasurer for the MKMVA and he is the chairperson in the province. The decision was not collective as the secretary and deputy chairperson was not there. I will never allow to be bullied by opportunists like Mkhabela. We need to follow the rules and regulations of the organisation. How do you suspend a member without any disciplinary case?,”

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BY REGINALD KANYANE
A 21 YEAR-OLD Klerksdorp singer has more to celebrate. Joseph Salame reached the finals of SA’s Got Talent show on ETV after impressive performance. A sizeable singer said his achievements go down to hard work. K-n9ne as he is known in music fraternity impressed judges with his performance last week.

Holla Fede Daar hitmaker said: “I would like to thank everyone who voted for me. I cannot even elucidate my excitements. I hope I will make the North West province proud by winning the prize. I have learnt a lot after being the part of the competition. The exposure I received will help me to launch my music career.

“Even though I have to push harder to reach for the final, I am eyeing for the grant prize. Competitions like this always give valuable experiences. I have waited patiently so long for this moment.”

K-n9ne urged the people to vote for him so that he can be emerging a winner. He is up against a six year-old Dj Arch Junior who also reached the finals.

K-n9ne recently won a demo competition during demo session on SABC’s Lesedi FM. He also won the provincial audition for South African Arts and Development Association in North West. Holla Fede Daar track received high rotation in various community radio stations.

The finale for SA Got Talent show will be on Sunday.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

NORTH West Community Safety and Transport Management, MEC Gaoage Molapisi handed over 16 animal drawn cards to the deserving communities of Modimola village in Mahikeng. The event was part of the official closing ceremony of the October Transport month 2015.

In his address during the event, Molapisi said non-motorised transport is the most dominant in the villages of Bokone Bophirima. He said it had been in existence from time in memorial. This mode of transport has been used for ploughing, movement of people, good and services for ages.

“This is a means of transport used in deep rural areas where people are transported to clinics, pension pay-points, and learners to school, transportation of goods, including water, wood, groceries and furniture. Many of our rural areas in the province are still reliant on these carts. For them to reach their destinations, they make use of this mode of transport,” Molapisi said.

He further added that the non-motorised transport was a safe, reliable and affordable mode of transport for rural-based communities in the province.

“Access to reliable, safe and affordable transport services by every citizen of this province and the country at large is a fundamental policy of government. Public transport, in most of our rural areas and villages is inaccessible due to number of factors, which contributes to less public transport making the service inaccessible and unaffordable for our rural communities. In some areas, our people are force to walk long distances to get to the pick-up points before they could ultimately access public transport. Now with the donation of these animal drawn carts will at least shorten your walking distance to pick-up points.

“This is also our possible alternative to provide you with an affordable, reliable and efficient mode of transport in support of the social and economic development needs in the rural communities of our province,” concluded Molapisi.

The October Transport Month is an annual feature on the calendar of the department of transport and is one of the platforms and vehicles through which the department engages directly with stakeholders.

It influences the economy in many ways, through its impact on the efficiency of business operations and labour mobility and, for its citizens, the attractiveness of South Africa as a place in which to live and prosper.

The month was officially launched in October 2005. This was to raise awareness of the important role of transport in the economy, and to invite participation from civic society and business, in providing a safer, more affordable, accessible and reliable transport system for the community.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

Former Kaizer  Chiefs mentor, Prof Ted Dumitru and his Orlando Pirates counterpart Prof Augusto Palacios will conclude a 3 day coaching workshop with former professional players including Dukuduku Makhanya; Innocent Chikoya, Reagan Noble,  Mandla Zwane, Thabang Stemmer, Tambourine Kwenenyane, Fabian McCarthy, Jabulani Mendu and etc.

The workshop will be held under the auspices of SAFCA in partnership with Joburg Soccer Legend and the City of Joburg.

Date: Friday,  6 November 2015                                        

Time: 10:30 for 11:00              

Venue: Johannesburg Stadium Auditorium

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The Health Professions Council of SA is in for a major overhaul, following a probe that found the body failed in executing its core functions, says Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi.

The Health Professions Council of SA (HPCSA), which has been dogged by several complaints, is in for some sweeping changes, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi announced on Thursday.

He made public a scathing report which found that the council was filled with unfit management who violated a string of procedures and failed to provide leadership.

“The team was given 60 days to complete the work but as it is, it ended up taking 6 months due to the load of work. The report they handed to me is actually 90 pages,” said Motsoaledi.

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Bloemfontein – The media was not allowed in court on Thursday for the testimony of a second witness in the bail hearing of a Danish man, Peter Frederiksen, accused of collecting clitorises.

Prosecutor Amanda Bester requested that the hearing be held in camera in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court and the defence had no objection. The magistrate ordered the media and public out of the gallery.

News24 was told that witnesses received threats before testifying, but this could not immediately be verified.

The public gallery was packed again with members of the ANC Women’s League on Thursday.

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