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Premier Modise appeals for calm following fatal shooting of protesters


North West Premier Thandi Modise has appealed for calm and constructive engagement following the alleged fatal shooting of two protestors during a service delivery protest near Damonsville outside Brits on Monday.

“We are saddened by the loss of lives which unconfirmed reports suggest might have risen to four and wish to convey our condolences to the families that lost their loved ones and also wish those injured a speedy recovery. We appeal to those with information surrounding the clash between the protestors and the police and the shooting to assist the independent police investigative directorate in their investigation,” said Premier Modise.
Spokesperson for IPID, Moses Dlamini confirmed that a murder docket has been opened and that an investigation was underway.Dlamini said that a post mortem examination of the two bodies would be conducted on Tuesday
 

Police had earlier said that two protesters were shot dead and two were wounded during a service delivery protest.Colonel Sabata Mokgobone said that police were called to monitor protesters after they barricaded a road with burning tyres.

Residents of Mothotlung, Damonville and part of Mmakau had been without water for a week due to a busted pipe.

Executive Mayor of Madibeng Local Municipality Councillor Poppy Magongwa who visited the injured in hospital while members of her mayoral committee visited the bereaved families said that residents were unhappy with tankering and were on route marching to the municipal offices in Brits when the confrontation with police occurred.

Magongwa is confident that water supply to the affected areas will be restored within the next few days as the ordered part still has to be manufactured as it is not readily available.    

“Our hard won democracy guarantees people the right to peaceful protest. While we sympathise with the need for our communities to voice their frustrations and dissatisfaction with service delivery, we wish to appeal that such protests be in accordance with the public gatherings act to avoid unnecessary confrontations and loss of lives,” underscored Premier Modise.

The Premier said it was unfortunate that the shooting occurred on the eve of a crucial meeting between herself and the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Edna Molewa, MEC’s, Mayors, Councillors and Municipal Managers to be held at the Rustenburg Civic Centre to explore solutions to challenges of water provision, water losses, water resource management and beneficial use of water which has been worsened by the drought that hit most parts of the province.

The meeting is primarily aimed at ensuring that everyone has access to water and that growth and development targets are met.-TDN
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Premier Modise welcomes no bail for six rape and robbery suspects


Modikwe-North West Premier Thandi Modise has welcomed a no bail verdict for six suspects alleged to have raped a 25 year old woman in Modikwe village and called for a stiff sentence possible should they be found guilty. 

“Harsher sentences should serve as a deterrent to dissuade perpetrators of sexual violence which remain a traumatic experience with long term psychological effects on women and an abominable scourge against which society needs to unite in action to eradicate,” said Premier Modise.

The Premier said that the arrests should bring much relief to the community as the suspects had been terrorising members of the community.
 
The woman was reportedly sleeping when the suspects wearing balaclavas broke into her home on Christmas eve.

According to a media report, while the gangsters ransacked the house one of them took her to another room where he forcefully removed her clothes and raped her.

The six suspects were remanded in custody when they appeared in court.-TDN
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Two protesters killed in Brits


Brits – Two protesters were shot dead and two were wounded during a service delivery protest in Brits on Monday, North West police said.

Police were called to monitor protesters after they barricaded a road with burning tyres, said Colonel Sabata Mokgobone.

Residents started protesting on Sunday afternoon about a water shortage in Brits.

Details of the shooting were not clear, Mokgobone said. – Sapa


Katlego Mphela’s agent, Glyn Binkin, has responded angrily to Mamelodi Sundowns’ claims that he is trying to destabilise the club.

Sundowns published an article on their website stating that Binkin was trying to mislead the public and destabilise Sundowns ahead of Mphela’s imminent exit to join Kaizer Chiefs at the end of the season.
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A teen beaten to death: cop arrested


Johannesburg – Makhosana Kasi was beaten to death, allegedly by an off-duty metro police officer, for carrying a two-plate stove.

He and a friend had been walking home from a funeral vigil.

The Joburg metro police officer was to appear in court on Monday for allegedly beating the 17-year-old to death and assaulting his best friend.
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Kimberley man arrested after burning a kid to death


By Obakeng Maje
Kimberley-A reported missing boy Thabang Macqueena’s body found on Sunday at about 09:00 burned and dumped into a trench, in Phakedi Street, Galeshewe, near Kimberley.

“A 27-year-old father of the baby boy has been arrested and charged with murder. Our preliminary investigation indicates that a 1-year-old Thabang may possibly have been murdered on Thursday, and reporting him missing on Friday, 10 January 2014 was just a strategy to deceive the police investigation” liutenant Sergio Kock.

The arrest of the father resulted after Thabang’s mother hinted the police that the father had actually fabricated the story with regard to the report made about Thabang’s missing.

“Thabang was wrapped in a towel and burned not far away from their house in Phakedi Street. The body was in a state of decomposition, and it is the smell that attracted the inquisitiveness community people. The community contacted the police after the gruesome discovery” said Kock.

The father will appear before the Galeshewe Magistrate’s Court Monday on a charge of murder.-TDN
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Basetsana return from Nigeria


The South African U20 Women’s National team (Basetsana) returned from Nigeria on Monday (13 January) following their 6-0 loss to the West Africans in the third round, first leg FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifier played on Saturday, 11 January at the National Stadium in Abuja.

The return leg match will be played on Saturday, 25 January at a venue still to be confirmed. That match will determine one of the two African nations that will qualify for the 2014 edition of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup to be staged in Canada from 5 – 24 August later this year.-TDN
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One died in a fatal accident near Madibogo


By Obakeng Maje
Madibogo-A case of Culpable Homicide is being investigated after a motor vehicle (Ford Ranger) overturned on Saturday at about 01:30 in Madibogo village.

North West police said that the car was travelling from Motsitlane village after the driver lost control, and it overturned and capsized.

“The police and paramedics were summoned to the scene where it was discovered one of the passengers, a 32-year-old man died on the scene.  The other car occupants were taken to Ratlou Health Centre for medical treatment” concludes colonel Sabata Mokgwabone. Investigation continues.-TDN
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A North West man beaten to death over cellphone


By Obakeng Maje
Sun City-Police arrested 7 suspects with age between 21 to 42 for alleged murder of a 26-year-old man on Saturday.

The incident occurred at approximately 00:30 at Letlhabile section, Ledig village near Sun City. 

“It is alleged that the victim was with his friend when the accused assaulted them with sjamboks for alleged theft. They accused the victim for stealing a cellular phone” said colonel Sabata Mokgwabone.

According to the report, one of the victims managed to escape and fled while the other was taken to Moses Kotane hospital by an ambulance after a severe assault. The police were later called and informed that the victim died.

The police launched a man-hunt for the suspects and that led to their apprehension through assistance and pointing by the other victim. The suspects, 3 females and 4 males are expected to appear in Mogwase Magistrates’ Court soon.-TDN
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Two nabbed for dagga in Ottosdal


By Obakeng Maje
Ottosdal-The fight against drug trafficking scored another success when the police in Ottosdal arrested two male suspects aged 32 and 36 respectively for possession of dagga.

The incident happened on Friday at approximately 15:45 along Vryburg- Ottosdal road. 

“It is alleged that police officials were conducting routine stop and search operation when they stopped a Hyundai car that had two occupants” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said.

He said police allegedly searched car and found two black plastic bags containing dagga.  Both men were arrested and they are expected to appear in Ottosdal Magistrates’ Court soon.

“The dagga weighs 64kg with estimated street value of R54 000,00” he concludes.-TDN
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