North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Gaoage Molapisi applauded the N12 traffic highway patrol and the South African Police Service flying squad teams who nailed the armed robbers earlier this week.

Three suspects who were driving a blue BMW 3 series were arrested by the two teams after they allegedly robbed in Orkney. It is believed that the suspects are responsible for a number of ATM bombings and cash in transit and mall robberies.

A Toyota Hilux double cab has since escaped the scene which it was believed to be part of the robbery. Police and traffic officers are not sure of the number of those in the double cab.

MEC Molapisi said the corporation and working together of SAPS and Traffic Authorities is now bearing fruitful fruits. He sends his message of gratitude to the two team members for the bravery and commitment.

“A successful arrest of and armed robbers showed your level of commitment to your daily work and you displayed an element of bravery.

This arrest should send out a message to criminals that they cannot escape the net that is closing on them and their operations. And to those who allegedly escaped, that is a temporary success but my strong message to you is that we are just behind your footsteps and very soon you will be behind bars where you belong,” concluded Moalapisi.
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Johannesburg – Charismatic Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane is a true character of South African football, but Katlego Mashego also says he is one of the hardest working coaches in the league.

According to the Soccer-Laduma website, when the final whistle goes, fans are always interested to hear Pitso’s thoughts on proceedings with his colourful quotes in post-match interviews, but Mashego gives us a rare peak behind the scenes into how the coach goes about his daily chores.

“I think we have the hardest working technical team in the PSL! The coach (Pitso) and his assistants work very well together with the rest of the technical team,” Mashego said in an exclusive Supporters Club interview.

“They show us video analysis of the opposition players, our own mistakes and where we are doing well, and tell us whatever we need to know about our opposition well ahead of time.

“I can safely say we have the best technical team around. They are the best I’ve ever come across, from the coaches to the physiotherapist. I mean, everyone is on top of their game here and there’s a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes. People aren’t aware of just how hard our technical team works.”

MashEgo also says that despite looking fairly strict, Pitso is not actually that harsh.

“The one thing that people don’t know about Pitso is that he’s not as hard to please or as harsh as he seems to be,” he continued.

“I think people have a completely different perception of who the man really is, based on his passion for the game. He’s one of the most passionate coaches I have ever seen! He embraces his players and always enjoys it when his team wins.”

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North West Community Safety and Transport Management MEC Gaoage Oageng Molapisi has resuscitated the MunMec forum, which will be addressing intergovernmental programme and how the department and municipalities will work in a more integrated manner.

Resuscitated on Tuesday at Rio Hotel in Klerksdorp, the forum is constituted by the Head of the Department, Directors responsible for safety and Transport, South African Police Service, Mayors, Members of Mayoral Council (MMC’s) from all municipalities responsible for Public Safety and the Crime Prevention units.

MEC Molapisi indicated that the forum will meet in quarterly basis to assess progress and the application of terms of reference of the committee. He encouraged the members to use the platforms not only to report on the challenges but also to provide solutions ant that councillors responsible for community safety must hold regular meetings with their communities to assist the department on its plans to be proactive than reactive.

“Some of the protests can be averted if there is communication between community and its leaders,” said Moalapisi.

He said the main objective of the forum is to coordinate and oversee implementation of safety and transport programmes at both Local and Provincial level.

Amongst others are the terms of references of the forum:

➢  Oversee development of local safety strategy➢  Oversee implementation of safety strategies➢  Oversee development of safety and transport By- laws➢  Coordinate implementation of transport strategies➢  Oversee traffic operational and receive reports➢  Oversee establishment of Community Safety ForumsMembers of the committee applauded the MEC for resuscitating the forum as it creates a platform for them to directly interact with him and that is assisting to unlock the bottle necks.

 “This is not another talk shops because prompt decisions are taken in these meetings which assist in speeding up service delivery to the people, and working together as a team will take our province forward,” said Cllr Legalatladi from Mahikeng Local Municipality.

All dignitaries who attended the meeting were optimistic and looking forward to implement what has been agreed upon by the committee.

The MUNMEC forums are designed to ensure that there will be alignment between planning and budget processes in identifying needs by communities, and further allow the MEC to share with municipalities, the Minister and MEC’s meetings and Executive Council resolutions, regarding issues relating to community safety and transport services in the province.
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Johannesburg – A man and a boy have been sentenced to 18 and 12 years’ imprisonment respectively for rape and kidnapping, North West police said on Wednesday.

Ashraf Athens Dyer, 20, and a 17-year-old were sentenced by the North West High Court in Mmabatho on Monday, police spokesperson Pelonomi Makau said.

The two raped a 27-year-old woman who was walking home in Bladeville, Lichtenburg on 30 August last year.

The victim reported the crime to police the following day.

“That led to their arrest. The pair was then charged with two counts of kidnapping and rape,” Makau said.

North West provincial police commissioner, Lieutenant General Zukiswa Mbombo, welcomed the conviction and sentencing.

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Johannesburg – A man and a boy have been sentenced to 18 and 12 years’ imprisonment respectively for rape and kidnapping, North West police said on Wednesday.

Ashraf Athens Dyer, 20, and a 17-year-old were sentenced by the North West High Court in Mmabatho on Monday, police spokesperson Pelonomi Makau said.

The two raped a 27-year-old woman who was walking home in Bladeville, Lichtenburg on 30 August last year.

The victim reported the crime to police the following day.

“That led to their arrest. The pair was then charged with two counts of kidnapping and rape,” Makau said.

North West provincial police commissioner, Lieutenant General Zukiswa Mbombo, welcomed the conviction and sentencing.

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Johannesburg – A man and a boy have been sentenced to 18 and 12 years’ imprisonment respectively for rape and kidnapping, North West police said on Wednesday.

Ashraf Athens Dyer, 20, and a 17-year-old were sentenced by the North West High Court in Mmabatho on Monday, police spokesperson Pelonomi Makau said.

The two raped a 27-year-old woman who was walking home in Bladeville, Lichtenburg on 30 August last year.

The victim reported the crime to police the following day.

“That led to their arrest. The pair was then charged with two counts of kidnapping and rape,” Makau said.

North West provincial police commissioner, Lieutenant General Zukiswa Mbombo, welcomed the conviction and sentencing.

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The North West Provincial Legislature in partnership with the Association of Public Accounts Committees (APAC) will be hosting the 15th Annual APAC conference at the Sun City Hotel and Convention Centre in the North West Province on the 22 – 25 September 2014 at 09h00.

This year’s conference takes place under the theme: “Enhancing oversight towards ensuring quality service delivery for all citizens.” Discussions will focus on, amongst others, oversight on the public purse and how to address the current challenges on fruitless and wasteful expenditure identified by the Auditor –General which amounts to billions of rands.

Public Accounts Committees of the following countries will be in attendance; Australia, Namibia, Botswana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa (which includes the National Assembly, Provincial Legislatures, and about 278 local municipalities).

The Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, will deliver the key note address.

Amongst the dignitaries expected to attend, is the Speaker of the National Assembly, Baleka Mbete; Speaker of Zambian Parliament, Dr Patrick Matibini; Minister for the Department of Cooperative Governance & Traditional Affairs, Mr Pravin Gordhan; Deputy Minister for Performance, Monitoring & Evaluation, Mr. Buti Manamela; Chairperson of the Public Service Commission, Mr. Ben Mthembu; the Public Protector, Adv. Thuli Madonsela; Auditor-General of South Africa, Mr Kimi Makwetu; National Chairperson, SA Local Government Association, Cllr Thabo Manyoni and CEO for the Chamber of Mines; Mr Bheki Sibiya.

The conference and also press conferences that will be held on the 21 September 2014 at 14h00 and 25 September 2014 at 10h00 at Sun City.
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Mahikeng- Taking full advantage of the successes recorded within the Tourism Sector in the province since the inception of the democratic dispensation, the Bokone Bophirima department of Tourism will in partnership with Khaya Cool International Radio and other strategic partners celebrate 20 years of Democracy in Tourism.

MEC for Tourism Desbo Mohono will deliver a key note address which is expected to further expatiate on the past 20 years of expanding the tourism product base and infrastructure.

The celebration will be held as follows:

Dat: 20 September 2014

Venu: Mmabatho Hotel School

Time: 9 AM
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