BY REGINALD KANYANE

MORE than 600 suspects were arrested in North West during last week.

North West police spokesperson, Col Sabata Mokgwabone said the suspects were nabbed for various offences through day to day routine and other operations.

“The operation commenced on Monday last week. We have arrested 156 suspects for contact crimes and 31 suspects were arrested for property related crimes. The police arrested 90 suspects for drug related including driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

“We have also arrested 45 suspects for being in possession of suspected stolen property and many other crimes.  We have a total number of 358 fines issued for liquor, traffic and by-laws related offences,” Mokgwabone said.

He said police confiscated liquor including concoctions, various drugs, ten sheep, seven vehicles, nine firearms and various electrical appliances. Mokgwabone said most of suspects appeared in various courts on Monday.

North West police commissioner, Lieutenant-General Baile Motswenyane commended the police for their determination. She said the police together with other role players will continue with operations of this nature to ensure the safety of various communities.

-TDN

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

THE RESIDENTS in Itsoseng took to the street to demonstrate their frustration and anger over poor basic service delivery yesterday.

According to DA in North West, ANC councilor, Morutse Molefe allegedly promised the residents jobs through the Extended Public Works Programme (EPWP).

DA member, Jacqueline Theologo said: “Molefe was unable to deliver on his promises. His failure to deliver prompted the residents to embark on a strike.

DA in Ditsobotla is deeply concerned to see Itsoseng burning in a protest over failed jobs promised by the ANC.”

“The ANC in Ditsobotla will not be able to deliver on job creation promises because the municipality is marred by maladministration, corruption and incompetence.

“There is not an enabling environment to conduct business as irregular electricity and water supply, poor service delivery and the maintenance of infrastructure are hindering economic growth here,” she said.

According to DA, over 8.9 million South Africans are jobless.

“The DA firmly believes that economic freedom under the ANC is a pipe dream. Where the DA governs, we ensure job creation and development through proper sustainable and long term solutions.

“Instead of making empty promises, we propose pledging an additional R1.2 billion to EPWP to create 181 818 more work opportunities in 2016/17,” Theologo said.

She said the DA will invest in infrastructure to create jobs. Theologo further added that they will improve education system and ensure that people learn the kind of skills that will enable them to get jobs.

“We will also create a nation of entrepreneurs and make it easy for people to start their own businesses,” she said.

The police are currently monitoring the situation.

*NB: Our attempts to reach ANC councilor, Morutse Molefe was futile

-TDN

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Fans make fun of Lerato Kganygo’s ‘photoshopped’ True Love cover, putting Julius Malema’s face on her body.

In the midst of a social media storm over Lerato Kganyago’s True Love cover some social media users thought it funny to take the mickey out of the situation, by photoshopping EFF leader Julius Malema’s head onto her body.

Hundreds of Twitter users took to the site on Monday to complain about Lerato Kganyago’s latest cover, saying that it had been photoshopped to the point where she was unrecognisable.

As messages of support from both fans and celebs, flooded in for Lerato, some decided to produce their own touched up cover replacing Lerato’s head with Julius Malema’s.

Source: http://www.timelive.co.za

BY REGINALD KANYANE
RESIDENTS of Modderspruit, near Brits, marched to the Madibeng local municipality office on Friday demanding that uncompleted projects  in their area be finished.

Community members alleged that there was lack of service delivery in their area.  

EFF member and community leader for ward 31 in the area, Mpotokeng Bodigelo said there are many projects that were left incomplete.

He said that residents want the municipality to deliver on its mandate and speed-up the process on incomplete projects.

“The municipality promised to improve the lives of the community. However they came with empty promises. We were promised a sport field facility worth R2.6m. When you look at that project, it was abandoned and now the area has been vandalised. We were also promised a community hall, road paving and 500 unit RDP houses.

“We just need transparency to all projects taking place within our community. The municipality itself is in shambles. We want the municipality to account and improve the lives of our people. When you look at our roads, they are marred with potholes and there is no water and sanitation in the area,” Bodigelo said.

Another resident said they have three trust accounts belonging to the community. However when they inquire about them they get no reply.

 “We have a trust fund from Lonmin mine, IFM and another one from the complex. We have tried to enquire about these accounts, however to our dissatisfaction, we are told all three accounts balance is zero,” she said.

Another resident shared his views and said: “There is high rate of unemployment in the area. There is no high school in this area. We were promised library, but we are still waiting until now.”

However ANC ward councillor in Modderspruit, Petrus Makgabo said the municipality was hard at work to finish delayed projects. He further added that some of the projects were vandalised by community members.

“The municipality implemented sport field which was in good condition during 2014-15 financial year. And the community park was built before my term. The community started to vandalise it and we approached the mine to fence it.

“Now as we speak the park is fenced and regarding RDP houses, we approached the local government and human settlements department to check if there was any allocation for housing project. Unfortunately there was no such project,” Makgabo said.

The beleaguered municipality was put under administration by provincial government and is under investigation by The Hawks.
-TDN
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Mamelodi Sundowns have been promoted back into the Champions League after AS Vita Club were disqualifed, CAF have announced.

The Confederation of African Football announced in a tweet from their offcial Twitter account that the PSL side will take the Congolese team’s place in the top-tier competition.

Vita eliminated Sundowns from the Champions League on away-goals after a 2-2 aggregate draw before The Brazilians dropped down into the CAF Confederation Cup, where they were eliminated in the same manner after a 3-3 aggregate draw against Ghanaian side Medeama SC.

This means Sundowns will be in Champions League group stage action as early as 17 June and will have to cut short their off-season break.

They will be in today’s draws for the group stages of both continental competitions, which take place at the CAF headquarters in Cairo at 14h30. 

Pitso Mosimane’s side will be in the mix alongside Al Ahly, Zamalek (both Egypt), ASEC Mimosas (Ivory Coast), ES Setif (Algeria), Enyimba (Nigeria), Wydad Athletic Club (Morocco) and Zesco (Zambia).

More to follow from CAF as this story unfolds…
Source: Kick Off Magazine

JOHANNESBURG – KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has reportedly resigned following a weekend of speculation about his fate.

According to news channel, eNCA, Mchunu was forced to resign over his defiance of the African National Congress’ (ANC) leadership on governance issues.

Reports surfaced over the weekend that Mchunu had been ordered by provincial leadership to hand in his resignation this week.

Tensions within the provincial party became visible when Mchunu lost his position as chairperson to Sihle Zikalala during a provincial elective conference last year.

Now it’s also alleged his resignation may be followed by a Cabinet reshuffle in KZN.
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“I am shocked and disappointed at the outcome of the investigation‚” Louisa Wynand told TMG.
Image by: Louisa Wynand

The woman who accused suspended African National Congress leader Marius Fransman of sexual harassment has decided to reveal her identity – as authorities confirmed he will not be charged.

Louisa Wynand‚ 21‚ from Stellenbosch‚ said on Monday that she had been informed by police in the North West that due to a lack of evidence‚ a charge of sexual harassment would not be pursued against Fransman.

National Prosecuting Authority spokesman in the North West‚ Frank Lesenyego‚ told TMG Digital on Monday: “The Director of Public Prosecutions: North West Province declines to prosecute the case due to insufficient evidence.”

“I am shocked and disappointed at the outcome of the investigation‚” said Wynand.

“My life has changed so much because of this incident and has affected not only me but my family and close friends. I‚ together with my legal team am confident that I gave the police enough evidence relating to the charges I brought against Marius Fransman‚”she said.

“I am confused as to why they say there is not enough evidence. But I will not take this laying down. I have met with my legal team to discuss my options‚” said Wynand.

“I have also decided to go public with my identity so that young women and children who find themselves in the same boat like I did‚ can see that it can happen to anyone. Our rights need to be protected. I am blessed to have incredible men around me but there are monsters out there who is breaking down our women and children. I believe that this is my journey and if this is the Universe using me to reach out to other victims of sexual assault‚ then so it shall be.”

Wynand laid a complaint against Fransman‚ ANC leader in the Western Cape‚ on January 6.

She said she was employed by Fransman and attended the ANC’s 104th birthday celebrations when she was allegedly sexually assaulted by the politician who was then asked step aside as ANC leader in the province.
Source- http://www.timelive.co.za

Picture: (OBK Mochacho celebrating his win with other artists)

BY REGINALD KANYANE

Taung-born artist, Elias Mapoe was crowned as the inaugural winner of Bokone Bophirima Hit Song Competition 2016. The competition finale was held at Mmabatho Convention Centre on Saturday night in Mahikeng.

OBK Mochacho as Mapoe is affectionately known, said he was born and raised in Matlapaneng village, near Taung. He embarked on his musical journey back in 2004.

“My music is a metaphor of my musical journey.  I went to Rustenburg and met with Thapelo Molefe. He saw potential in me and we worked together. We started to perform for free at local taverns in quest of finding a niche within the industry.

“We started to market ourselves. Molefe introduced me to Donald Shompane who also helped me to record my first album called Songo Le Bayana. We were singing kwaito at the time and performed in around Gauteng and North West,” Mochacho said.

He relocated to reside in Krugersdorp. I met with Dj Skhumba and immediately joined his kwaito group called Dinganga.

OBK Mochacho said he wrote more than 100 songs through his music career. He decided to go solo and released three albums so far under his name.

“I managed to sell more than 18 000 units overall. I also performed through fan parks across West Rand region during World Cup in 2010. My unique style of music convinced a lot of South Africans. I also shared the stage with the likes of Mandoza, Elvovo, Pitch Black Afro, Malaika and many more.

“My main focus is to rupture all barriers. I am a song writer and also a performer. I also want to perform at the bigger stage to expose my talent to the world. My style of music is one of its kinds,” he said.

OBK Mochacho further added that his skill is unique. He said his skill is rare and has never been done by any artist in SA.

“Winning Bokone Bophirima Hit Song Talent Competition brings happiness to me. I think what was lacking from my side was marketing my product. The recording deal contract will give me more exposure. I also believe that this created a good platform for up and coming artists from Taung,” he said.

OBK Mochacho won a professional recording deal worthy R300 000.

-TDN

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BY REGINALD KANYANE
JOHANNESBURG- The proposed Bafana Bafana international friendly match which was scheduled to be played after the Orange CAF Africa Cup of Nations Gabon 2017 qualifier against Gambia has been cancelled.
 
The friendly match was scheduled for June 7 outside South Africa.
 
“After careful evaluation of the final logistical arrangements following the team’s arrival from Gambia, it has been decided to cancel the planned away friendly International and give the players a well deserved rest after a long season,” said SAFA CEO Dennis Mumble.
 
“Given the various flight schedules, the team is only able to arrive back in the country on Monday evening on June 6. We  would therefore have had to travel the following day (7 June) for the proposed friendly scheduled for the same day.
 
“That would have been taxing and unfair for the players and the entire team,” added Mumble.
 
Bafana Bafana face Gambia on Saturday, 4 June 2016 at the Independence Stadium in Bakau, Gambia.
 
Their next assignment is the final AFCON 2017 qualifier against Mauritania scheduled for Saturday, 4 September 2016 in South Africa.
-TDN
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Durban – Police are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder after one person was shot and killed at a restaurant in Florida Road in Morningside, Durban on Saturday.

Police spokesperson Lieutenant Nqobile Gwala said a fight broke out between two groups of people in the early hours of the morning.

“They threw beer bottles at each other. Gunshots were also fired and one of the suspects pointed a firearm at an off-duty police officer who was in the restaurant.

“A 32-year-old suspect was fatally shot. Four suspects aged between 20 and 36 were arrested and charged with murder. Four firearms were also seized from the suspects.”

Gwala said the men would appear in court soon.

-New24.com