By Obakeng Maje
Motswedi- North West police are looking for a 48-year-old man after he went missing on the 02 August 2014, says colonel Sabata Mokgwabone.
“George Motlhankana,48, went missing on 02 August 2014 at Lekubung Tribal Office, near Motswedi village” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said.
The investigating officer in this case is Capt O J Maschaba of Motswedi Crime Prevention and he can be contacted on the following number: 018-365 1505.-TDN
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By Obakeng Maje
Klerksdorp- North West police are looking for a woman in her twenties by the name of Maso Davids, says colonel Sabata Mokgwabone.
“A wanted person is sought after being linked to a murder case. The wanted person is in her twenties, she is a black female and use the name Maso Davids” Mokgwabone said.
He said it is understood that the wanted person is in the vicinity of Klerksdorp and Wolmaransstad.-TDN
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By Obakeng Maje
Pudumoe- North West police. Are looking for a 32 year-old woman for child neglect.
“The police are sought after this wanted person on a case of child negligence. A warrant of arrest was issued for this wanted person” Pudumoe Police Station spokesperson sergeant Tebogo Thebe said.
Please contact the investigating officer, constable BK Masire of Pudimoe FCS with any information regarding the whereabouts of Patience Tinny Padisha on the following numbers: 053-995 9193/082 856 1174.
-TDN
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By Obakeng Maje
Kimberley- The National Crime Statistics was issued on Friday , 19th September 2014 by the Minister of Police, Nkosinathi Nhleko.
The Provincial Commissioner for the Northern Cape will be releasing the Provincial Crime Statistic at a media briefing to be held as follows :
Date: Thursday, 9th October 2014
Time: 08:30 for 09:00
Venue: SAPS Galeshewe Boardroom
-TDN
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By Obakeng Maje
Kimberley Cluster FCS Unit investigate a case of rape after a 27-year-old woman was raped on the 30th August 2014.
The victim alleges that together with her female friend they visited a certain pub in the Kimberley city centre, while they were inside the pub they were approached by two unknown male persons and they enjoyed drinks together with them.
These unknown men bought alcohol for the victim and her friend.
“At about mid-night the victim and her friend proposed to be taken home, and these men offered them a lift home. They drove away from the pub into a vehicle with the NW registration number plates. The victim’s friend was dropped at Phutanang, and instead of taking the victim home they drove to a house in town” lieutenant Sergio Kock said.
The next morning when the victim woke up from the town house she discovered that she was undressed and raped.
“These men were driving a vehicle with the NW registration number plates; they are between the ages of 30 and 40. Both of them are black in complexion, 1.6 and 1.8 metres tall, stocky and medium built respectively” Kock said.
Any person who can assist to identify these suspects appearing on the identikit are urged to contact the Kimberley police / Sergeant Antonie on 053 8384 307 / 4550 / 10111.
-TDN
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Taung- Bokone-Bophirima Premier Supra Mahumapelo will officially launch “Bua le Puso” EXCO Programme at the Taung Taxi Rank in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District on Wednesday.
Bua-Le Puso is an initiative by EXCO led by the Premier to bring government to the people and provide direct and immediate response across all Departments to concerns that people might about government services.
“This unique initiative will see the Premier and all MEC’s operate their Offices from the Taung Taxi rank with full support of Government machinery to offer direct response to issues communities might raise” Office of the Premier spokesperson Bonolo Mohlakoana said.
EXCO will be accompanied by the Director-General of the Province (Prof Job Mokgoro), Heads of Departments and Senior Managers who will all run their Offices from the taxi rank to offer direct on-the spot services to the people.
The launch is scheduled to be held as follows:
Venue: Taung Taxi Tank (Taung)
Date: Wednesday 08 October 2014
Time: 08H00
-TDN
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By Obakeng Maje
Kimberley- Police are investigating a case of culpable homicide following an incident whereby a pedestrian was fatally wounded in an accident that took place on Friday at about 19h20 in Barkly Road near Santa.
“It is alleged that a blue minibus bumped into a man who was trying to cross the road from the bush side into the side of Santa. Police and Medical personnel were called to the scene. The man was declared dead on the scene” lieutenant Donald Mdhluli said.
The driver of the minibus failed to stopped.
Mdhluli said the deceased is unknown at this stage and at the time of the accident the man was wearing a black long-sleeved shirt with Pink stripes, as well as white long pants.
“The deceased was bare-footed during the accident. No arrests were made at this stage and police calls on anyone with information about the blue kombi with recent dents or anyone that was a passenger in the Kombi to contact Detective Warrant Office Dibebe on 081 326 6167 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Sms’s can also be sent to 32211” he said.
The police also call on anyone with information about the deceased to come forward. The investigation continues.-TDN
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Johannesburg – The driver of the minibus taxi involved in an accident in which 11 people were killed in Mpumalanga must face harsh penalties, Transport Minister Dipuo Peters said on Monday.
“I am calling for a harsh penalty, with no bail of the driver who allegedly was in possession of a fake driver’s license,” the minister said in a statement.
The taxi owner should also be held responsible for hiring a driver without verifying his credentials.
“The taxi associations and council must take action,” Peters said.
The provincial community safety department said on Friday that apart from the 11 killed, six others were injured when the taxi and a truck collided head-on on the R23 between Perdekop and Standerton.
Eleven people died on the scene on Friday afternoon when the minibus they were travelling in failed to stop at a “stop and go” construction site, spokesperson Joseph Mabuza said in a statement.
The driver of the taxi, who at the time of the accident did not have right of way, continued to drive on in the single lane road.
“The driver skipped the ‘stop and go’ operation and collided with the truck,” Mabuza said at the time.
On Sunday, the department said the taxi driver had been arrested for having a fake driver’s licence.
Peters said the crash was being investigated by the transport department, Road Traffic Management Corporation, and the provincial government.
Apart from determining the cause of the crash, the investigation would look at ways to prevent future accidents from taking place.
The minister sent her condolences to the families of those killed and wished those injured a speedy recovery.
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Johannesburg – Allegations about KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Mmamonnye Ngobeni’s dealings with businessman Thoshan Panday should see her fired, the DA said on Sunday.
“The DA calls for the immediate axing of Ngobeni,” said Democratic Alliance member of the provincial legislature Rishigen Viranna.
Last week, The Witness newspaper reported on a dossier it had obtained which it claimed indicated Panday had paid for a party in 2010 for Ngobeni’s husband.
The newspaper reported that the dossier contained invoices, payment slips and sworn statements that indicated Panday had paid for the celebration.
In the same year, Panday was also linked to an investigation into the allegedly inflated prices – apparently amounting to R60m – that his company charged police for World Cup accommodation deal.
Previously, the Hawks investigated Ngobeni and Panday in connection with the party payments, but the inquiry was abandoned, reportedly due to a lack of evidence.
On Sunday, Viranna said that the DA called on provincial community safety MEC Willies Mchunu to take a “firm stand” on the matter.
“We call on him to present an executive statement to the provincial legislature without delay, outlining the punitive actions he will be taking against Commissioner Ngobeni.
“This must include the immediate firing of the Commissioner.”
Comment from Mchunu’s office was not immediately available.
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