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Measures to lessen blackouts in Joburg


Johannesburg –

City Power is working on new technologies to mitigate the effects of power cuts, it said on Friday.

These included installing smart meters, which would enable efficient management of electricity consumption, it said in a statement.

“Expanding the geyser control systems to more residential areas across the city, and the installation of solar water heaters will contribute to the reduction of the cost of heating water.”

Eskom has been battling to meet demand for electricity.

Meanwhile, the City of Tshwane said rain had affected cables supplying the Onderstepoort substation, causing power outages in Onderstepoort, Vastfontein and Haakdoornboom. Technicians estimated repairs would be completed and power restored by midnight. – Sapa

2014 – record year of rhino slayings


Johannesburg – South Africa lost a record number of rhinos in 2014 as big animals across Africa were relentlessly poached to meet rising demand for horn and ivory in newly affluent Asian countries or to provide meat to fighters in the bush.

From South Sudan, where conservationists say elephants are being slain by both government forces and rebels, to South Africa, where more than three rhinos are poached every day, there is an arc of illegal animal slaughter across the region.
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2 men stabbed to death in North West

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Mahikeng-  – Two men were stabbed and killed in Mahikeng, North West police said on Friday.

At Lomanyaneng, near Mahikeng, a fight broke out between two men in Lotlhakane village and a 26-year-old man allegedly stabbed a 25-year-old in the chest on New Year’s Day, Colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said.

“The victim was taken to Mahikeng hospital where he was certified dead on arrival,” said Mokgwabone.

In the second killing, a 29-year-old man stabbed a 27-year-old to death with a knife during a fight. He died on the scene.

The two men were charged with murder and were expected to appear in the Mmabatho Magistrate’s Court soon.

– SAPA

21 drunk drivers arrested in Butterworth

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Johannesburg – Police arrested 21 drunk drivers on the N2 near Butterworth on New Year’s Day, Eastern Cape police said on Friday.

“Butterworth police and Mnquma Traffic Officers arrested 21 drunk drivers on Thursday, 1 January at about 20:00,” said Captain Jackson Manatha.

All the suspects were on their way home from Eastern Beach in East London when they were arrested.

Each suspect would be granted R2 000 bail.

They would appear before the Butterworth Magistrate’s Court soon, he said.

– SAPA

Man presumed drowned after trying to save friend

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Johannesburg – A man who tried to rescue a friend who nearly drowned after diving off Shark Rock Pier, Port Elizabeth, is presumed drowned, the NSRI said on Friday.

On Thursday, the first man began struggling in the water after he jumped from the pier, National Sea Rescue Institute spokesperson Craig Lambinon said in a statement.

His 25-year-old friend dived in after him to try and help him.

Bystanders rescued the first man, but his friend got into difficulty.

“[He] was last seen by eye-witnesses lying face down in the water and being swept out to sea by rip currents.”

Despite extensive searches, there has been no further sighting of the man, who is presumed to have drowned.

Police divers were searching for him.

 

– SAPA

Mugabe a fountain of wisdom – newly appointed VP

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Cape Town – Newly appointed Zimbabwean Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko has reportedly praised President Robert Mugabe, describing him as a “fountain of wisdom”.

According to the News Day, Mphoko, who was recently appointed as one of the two vice presidents of Zimbabwe after the sacking of Joice Mujuru, said Mugabe was full of wisdom, adding that wisdom was the “prerogative of age”.

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10-year-old drowns in pool in Klerksdorp


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Klerksdorp- A 10-year-old boy has drowned this afternoon at a swimming pool at a lodge on the R30 in Klerksdorp in the North West Province.‬

‪ER24 paramedics arrived on scene and found a group of bystanders that had gathered around a swimming pool. On the floor lay the body of a young boy.‬

‪On assessment, paramedics discovered that they young patient had no signs of life. Unfortunately there was nothing more paramedics could do and he was declared dead on scene.‬

‪”It is believed that the boy had been underwater for roughly 45 minutes when he was apparently pulled from the water by an unknown man” Er24 spokesperson Russel Meiring said.‬

‪Local authorities were on scene for further investigations.‬
-TDN
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A man drowns at Swaartfontein Lodge in Vryburg


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BY STAFF REPORTER
VRYBURG- One person reported dead after he allegedly drowned at Swaartfontein Lodge in Vryburg.

Even though the details regarding the death of Choseng village man are sketchy,it is alleged that he was drunk and drowned at the swimming pool while trying to showcase his swimming skills.

The atrocity took place on Thursday and as is the case, many people and revelers gathered at the Lodge to celebrate 2015.

According to our mole, the deceased drowned and other revelers tried to resuscitate him, but with no luck.

The man was confirmed dead by emergency service personnels after being summoned to the scene.

More details amid the story will follow soon.
-TDN
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Taung woman bludgeoned to death after drinking spree


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BY STAFF REPORTER
TAUNG- A 49 year-old woman was allegedly bludgeoned to death by unknown suspect in the early hours of Thursday, North West police said.

North West police spokesperson colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said a body of a 49 year-old woman was found lying in the street in Manthestad village, near Taung.

Tshegofatso Kereng,49, was on her way home from a local tavern called My Baby in Moseja Section when she was approached by unknown man.

Kereng was walking along with her friend and she was attacked and bludgeoned to death by unknown man who fled crime scene afterwards.

“A case of murder was opened at Taung Police Station and investigations continue. No one has been arrested yet and police request to anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of perpetrator/s to come forward” Mokgwabone said.
-TDN
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Klerksdorp pedestrian accident leaves two injured


Klerksdorp- Two pedestrians were injured following an accident at the intersection of Voortrekker Street and Church Street in Klerksdorp this morning after 11h00.

Netcare 911 paramedics arrived at the scene and found that two pedestrians were in a serious condition after they were knocked over by a minibus that turned at the intersection.

The two seriously injured patients were treated on scene and transported to hospital for further medical care.

“Exact detail surrounding the cause of the accident and preceding events will remain the subject of a police investigation” Netcare 911 spokesperson Santi Steinmann said.
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Two pedestrians were injured following an accident at the intersection of Voortrekker Street and Church Street in Klerksdorp this morning after 11h00.

 

Netcare 911 paramedics arrived at the scene and found that two pedestrians were in a serious condition after they were knocked over by a minibus that turned at the intersection.

 

The two seriously injured patients were treated on scene and transported to hospital for further medical care.

 

Exact detail surrounding the cause of the accident and preceding events will remain the subject of a police investigation.