BY OBAKENG MAJE
Hip hop music is a music genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted.

It developed as part of hip hop culture, a subculture defined by four key stylistic elements: MCing/rapping, DJing/scratching, break dancing, and graffiti writing.

Our crew took time to speak to one of the finest hip hop artists ever came out of North West, no one other than Trokid Mashala….so setback and relax as Trokid let you into his world.

A 25 year-old hip hop artist said hip hop to him is a way of life and belief that with hardwork and perseverance, nothing is impossible.

“I started to develop interest in hip hop at my tender age and back in 2005 I started to take my music career serious” Trokid said.

Trust Eddie Galeboe was born in Gauteng and bred in Taung even though his father is a Zimbabwean.

“I released a much-anticipated single called Get Down back in 2012, but my turning point was my single called Mashala Ke Mang which is still on high rotation in community radio stations like Vaaltar FM and other national radio stations” Trokid said.

Trokid said all indications are that his decade-long journey to find his niche in the local music industry is finally starting to bear fruit.

“I highly-appreciates the love and support I receive from my supporters, family and all artists I worked with. Let’s keep it going as life is a journey, not a destiny” Trokid said.

A charismatic motswako artist from Mokassa 2 in Taung said his music is a metaphor that reflects his personal journey through challenging times.

“My music communicate message of hope and inspiration to those following in my footsteps. I am a very loyal, kind, caring and religious soul so music speaks to me. If we could all play our part in the world, we can have a better society” he said.

Galeboe who is increasing garnering popularity amongst his peers in music said he would like to work with different artists in the future.  He is working on his External Play consists of 18 tracks called Stoff Sa Mashala that will be released in no time.

“I’ve released a music video for my single track called Mashala Ke Mang and now working on my External Play that would be released soon. And I would like to work with various artists in the future” Trokid said.

The hyper-active artist worked with producers and artists like OB, Gee-Cliff, Dr Dogg, Zebar, Qausure, Grayshadow and the list is endless.

You can follow him on Twitter@Trokidmashala01
Facebook: Mashala Aga Trokid
Youtube: Trokid Mashala
WhatsApp: 0719544896 for any bookings.

North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo has appealed to the youth to stay away from smoking, alcohol, drugs and premature sexual activities.

Mahumapelo was speaking during the official handover ceremony of a newly completed community hall in Vaalboschloot near Brits on Friday, the 13^th of March.

The hall, which has the capacity to accommodate 340 people, was sponsored by PCC cement company to the tune of R4, 8 million. It consists of an administration office, kitchen and ablution facilities, cashier room with steel roller doors, drop-off and loading area, among others.

“I appeal to you to look after this property, it is yours. It will be able to assist to host community events. I also want to warn the youth to be weary of smoking, alcohol, drugs and engaging in sexual activities prematurely if they want to have a better future, ” said  Mahumapelo who was accompanied by MEC for Finance, Economy and Enterprise Development Wendy Nelson, the Executive Major of Madibeng Local Municipality Jostina Mothibe, and representatives from PCC cement, among others.

Mahupamelo commended PPC’s contribution, saying that the move was a clear example of the saamtrek saamwerk principle which he has so persuasively espoused.

PPC’s General Manager Bheki Mthembu described the completion and handover of the hall to the community as a real demonstration of PPC’s continued commitment to uplifting the communities living in areas where his company operates.

“This community hall can be utilised to host meetings, community events such as weddings and other services provided by the local municipality. It can also be used as a centre for SASSA payments. We are also glad that we were able to create thirty four temporary jobs during the construction of the hall,” said Mthembu.

The process to build the hall begun in 2012 and was facilitated by the Madibeng Local Municipality.

-TDN

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BY OBAKENG MAJE
TAUNG- A case against Maphoitsile man resumed for trial at Taung Magistrates Court on Monday.

Joseph Pebe(58) was subsequently arrested days after he allegedly assaulted his wife, Grace Akanyang Pebe(52) back in October 2014 where he allegedly hit her against the wall.

According to Grace Pebe, her husband left the house in the morning prior to the atrocity and came back later on.

“He asked me where was Aloe Vera herb medicine that we’ve been drinking the whole week, but I told him the medicine was finished.

“That made him angry and called me names. He grabbed me and hit me against the wall where I sustained few injuries” Grace Pebe sobered.

The case was adjourned as Pebe’s defense alleged time was against them.

The case was postponed until 01 April 2015 for trial continuation.

Joseph Pebe was granted R300 bail and will remain outside.
Police investigation continues.
-TDN
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Ventersdorp- Six people have tragically lost their lives and multiple people were injured following a head-on collision on the N14 approximately fifteen kilometres from Ventersdorp this afternoon.

Exact detail surrounding the cause of the head-on collision and preceding events will remain the subject of a police investigation.

“Netcare 911 paramedics, its rescue unit, provincial services and other services arrived at the scene and found that crumpled remains of a light delivery vehicle and minibus. Upon assessment of all the occupants they found that the driver of a light delivery vehicle tragically lost his life during the collision. Five occupants from the minibus also lost their lives during the collision” Netcare 911 spokesperson Santi Steinmann said.

Three people were found to be in a critical condition and the Netcare1 helicopter was activated to airlift one of the critically injured patients to hospital for the urgent medical care required. The other two critically injured patients were also airlifted to hospital by a medical helicopter.

The remaining injured patients were treated at the scene and transported to hospital for further medical care.

Traffic is severely affected as a result of the crash and will remain closed until recovery of the vehicles have been completed and all the vehicle debris cleaned up.

-TDN

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BY OBAKENG MAJE
TAUNG- TWO suspects who were subsequently arrested in connection of stock-theft, were granted R1000 bail each on Monday.

Edwin Legakwe(48) and Nicholas Hlela(38), who originates from Kwazulu-Natal were arrested by community members in Morokweng village, near Taung a month ago.

Legakwe who resides in Morokweng, allegedly sold 31 goats to Hlela and according to investigations all those goats were stolen in Manthe and Morokweng village respectively.

They were granted bail of R1000 bail each and that left the community members who packed court to rafters dejected.

One of the community members Tumelo Mokoto said they will never ever budge to fight stock-theft in their area as livestock is their bread and butter.

“We’re very disappointed after the suspects were granted bail. We all know that stock-theft is rife within our region and that cripple our economy” Mokoto said.

It is alleged that two suspects opened a counter-charge of assault against some of the community members who are expected to appear in court on 17 March 2015 at Taung Magistrates Court.

The two suspects will be back in court on 23 April 2015.

Police investigation continues.
-TDN
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