By Obakeng Maje
Marikana-Police are investigating a case of murder after the arrest of a 27 year-old suspect.
According to information the deceased and the suspect were at group 5 section in Marikana on Friday.
Colonel Emelda Setlhako said the argument allegedly ensued between two men over a bottle of beer.
“The suspect allegedly stabbed the deceased in his chest and died on the scene” colonel Emelda Setlhako.
Police Investigation continues.-TDN
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SAFA President, Dr Danny Jordaan has been invited to address a Sports Summit organised by the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF).The two-day summit will be held from 21 -22 October 2013 in the Grand Cayman Islands in the Caribbean under the heading “Transformation through Partnership”.
By Obakeng Maje
Letlhabile-A 30 year old man was allegedly arrested by Letlhabile Police.
Police said the victim and the suspect were allegedly at the tavern drinking beers when an argument ensued between them.
“It is alleged that the victim left the tavern and the suspect followed him and stabbed him twice in the chest and neck” colonel Emelda Setlhako said.
The paramedics were contacted and the victim was certified dead on the scene.
The suspect was later arrested and police investigation continues.-TDN
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By Obakeng Maje
Lehurutshe-Two men aged 38 and 24 were arrested by Lehurutshe police at Gaa- Morolong section for unlawful possession of firearm, North West police said.
Colonel Emelda Setlhako said police received a tip-off and went to search suspects houses.
“A pellet gun and firearm were allegedly seized” colonel Emelda Setlhako concluded.-TDN
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By Obakeng Maje
Lehutshe- North West police are investigating a case of being in possession of firearm and ammunitions after four men allegedly being arrested at Goo- Matlala section.
“Four men were allegedly arrested for unlawful possession of firearm and ammunition. The police went to search their houses and recovered a 9mm firearm with 26 live rounds. 9mm star was also found” colonel Emelda Setlhako said.-TDN
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North West Premier Thandi Modise has welcomed the life sentences and stiff jail sentence given to the husband of Mmabatho resident and public servant, Ketlagomang Ivy Motsepe and his three accomplices in her gruesome murder as appropriate and a necessary deterrent to perpetrators of gender based violence.
“The sentences meted on Friday by the North West High Court for the March 2012 murder should sent a stern message to men not to opt for violence if love is lost in their relationships but to seek professional help in order to assist them to respectfully part ways with their partners in an amicable manner if the situation is beyond reconciliation,” stressed Premier Modise.
The Premier said that repulsion that the community of Mmabatho Unit14 had shown towards crime during the debacle leading to the arrest of Klass Molefe, Penny Tatushe, Elizabeth Mosweu and Thabo Thamaga and the support gave the police in their investigation should serve to unite them to uproot the scourge of crime in their area.
“The unity that they and the late Ivy Motsepe’s colleagues in the department of Finance have shown us in their quest for truth and justice is a lesson in love and true compassion,” added Modise.
Klaas Molefe – the husband of Ivy, his concubine Elizabeth Mosweu and Thamaga were given life sentences for murder, as well as 15 years for robbery and 10 years for kidnapping while Tatushe was imprisoned for 22 years for murder, 12 for robbery and 10 for kidnapping.
The sentences for each charge will run concurrently.
According to police, it appeared the relationship between the Molefes had broken down.”Instead of parting ways, the husband chose foul play…he resorted to getting rid of the wife so he could keep what [money and assets] were there,” said Spokesperson for the North West Police Brigadier Thulani Ngubane.
Molefe’s husband reported her missing after she never returned from work on March 14 2012.
Police searched for her and also called on priests and traditional healers for assistance.
The four were arrested in April 2012 before Thamaga made a confession and pointed out where Molefe’s body had been hidden.
Police Investigations had established four murderers had taken Molefe to a bank to draw money before killing her. They had also stolen her car.-TDN
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The South African Football Association (SAFA) has congratulated Orlando Pirates for qualifying for the final of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Champions League final.
Pirates played to a one-all draw against draw against Esperance at the Stade Olympique de Rades in Tunisia on Saturday, 19 October 2013. Defender Rooi Mahamutsa silenced the home side when he scored for the visitors in the 52
nd minute before Esperance equalized five minutes later.
The South Africans go through on the away goal rule after they held the Tunisians to a goalless draw at the Orlando Stadium a fortnight ago.
“As the South African Football Association we would like to congratulate Orlando Pirates for a magnificent achievement in the CAF Champions League semi-final clash against Esperance. We would like to say to the players and the technical team your feat in Tunisia was of heroic proportions. You have made the whole country proud with your guts, determination and resilience. Not many gave you a chance but you did well,” said SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan.
”This is indeed a wonderful day for South African football and this milestone augurs for the game in this country. Your success is our success too as an Association because you are representing not only us but also millions of football fans in South Africa. In our view, you are already champions just by reaching the finals, and we have faith that you will go all the way and lift the trophy. We would like to assure you of our support.“
In the final, Pirates will face the winner in the other semi-final clash between Al Alhy of Egypt and Cottonsport of Cameroon who play on Sunday, 20 October.
The first leg of the final is scheduled for Saturday, 2 November 2013 with the second leg set to be played a week later (Saturday, 9 November).
Orlando Pirates return to South Africa on Monday morning (21 October).
Johannesburg – A man has been left seriously injured after being struck by lightning in Randfontein, paramedics said on Saturday.
“He was struck by lightning while walking on the road,” said Netcare 911 paramedics spokesperson Santi Steinmann.
The man was treated on the scene before being taken to hospital for further medical attention.
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CAF Champions League Semi-Final
Result: Esperance 1-1 Pirates
Date: 19 October 2013
Venue: Stade Olympique d’El Menzah
Orlando Pirates put on a sterling second-half display, despite some poor finishing, and booked their place in the CAF Champions League final with a 1-1 draw away to Esperance on Saturday night.
The first-leg of the semi-final ended 0-0 at the Orlando Stadium, meaning that the score draw was enough to see the Sea Robbers through to the final via the away goals rule.
Pirates hit the side netting in the 11th minute when Happy Jele got up at the far post to meet a free-kick before Esperance saw a shot from the edge of the area blocked after Pirates had nervously dealt with a free-kick.
The visitors hit on the counter immediately after though and Tlou Segolela was sent scuttling clear but instead of shooting he opted to square and produced a weak pass straight to an Esperance defender as the best chance of the half went begging.
The winger forced the goalkeeper to parry a cross/shot in the 29th minute while Esperance were denied by the crossbar at the other end in the 31st minute when a shot from Hocine Ragued dipped just ahead of Senzo Meyiwa, bounced off him, hit the crossbar and sailed over.
The Pirates goalkeeper had another nervous moment in the 33rd minute when he spilled a low free-kick but reacted quickly to dive back onto the ball under pressure.
The South Africans came into the game more as the half came to a close but Thabo Matlaba failed to put in a cross from a good area while Segolela shot from a tight angle when he had the option to cross in a four-on-three situation.
Pirates continued their charge after the interval with Bacela firing just wide two minutes in before an unreal save from Ben Charifa kept out Klate’s close range header.
The opener arrived moments later though as Rooi Mahamutsa got up at the near post from a corner and buried a determined header to silence the home crowd.
The hosts took just three minutes to respond though as Iheb Msakni clinically finished off a low cross toward at the edge of the six-yard area.
The excitement continued with Jele thumping a header against the post in the 57th minute while Bacela sent the rebound high and wide.
Myeni shinned a good chance in the 63rd minute while Matlaba allowed the solitary defender to close him down when he had two team mates waiting for a pass in a brilliant three-on-one counter.
Two poor offside decisions stopped Klate and Bacela in good positions but Pirates started to slow the game down by holding onto the ball and passing it among themselves.
Klate lashed a wild finish over when he had a chance to wrap it up late on while substitute Collins Mbesuma also produced a weak finish after beating two defenders.
Pirates remained composed in the final few minutes and saw out the draw to book their place in the final, where they will meet either Al Ahly or Coton Sport.
Esperance: Moez Bin Sharifa, Chamseddine Dhaouadi, Khalil Chemmam, Samah Derbali, Mohamed Ben Mansour, Harrison Afful, Hocine Ragued, Karim Aouadhi, Youssef Belaili, Yannick N’Djeng, Ossama Darragi.
Pirates: Senzo Meyiwa, Happy Jele, Rooi Mahamutsa, Ayanda Gcaba, Thabo Matlaba, Andile Jali, Oupa Manyisa, Tlou Segolela, Daine Klate, Sifiso Myeni, Lennox Bacela.
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By Obakeng Maje
Mmabatho-The Minister of Police Nathi Mthethwa congratulated the Mahikeng police for the good detective work which resulted in the life sentences of the murderers of Ms Ivy Kebitsamang Molefe, whose body was found in a decomposed state earlier last year.
The judgment was handed yesterday at the Mahikeng High Court, North West.
The first accused, Ms Penny Tatushe was ordered to serve 22 years effectively in prison term.
“The three other accused, namely Mr Klaas Molefe (the late Mrs Ivy Molefe’s husband), Ms Elizabeth Mosweu (concubine of Mr Klaas Molefe) and the hitman, Mr Thabo Thamaga all received life imprisonments” ministry spokesperson Zweli Mnisi said.
After the gruesome discovery of the deceased’s body, Minister Mthethwa accompanied by the North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Zukiswa Mbombo visited the Molefe family in Mahikeng, to offer condolences but also assure them that the police will investigate the case and ensure the perpetrators face the full might of the law.
“I want to commend the contribution of the police, through good investigative work because on most instances, police are often blamed by some members of the public when criminals walk free or receive lighter sentences”.
“This sentence augurs very well for the police because it shows that through dedication and relentless pursuit of the case, resulted in these life sentences. We congratulate and urge them to continue to do more,” stated the Minister.
It is alleged that the late Ms Molefe went to work as usual on the 14th March 2012 and never returned home that day.
Subsequent to that, the following day her husband Mr. Klaas Molefe reported her missing at Mmabatho Police Station.
The police assisted by the local community began with a search. Awkwardly, the husband of the deceased never participated in any of the searches including prayer sessions which were organized by the community members.
He further accused police of not doing enough to find her missing wife.
Despite these false accusations, police continued with their investigation.
Eventually, the investigation pointed out that the very same husband who falsely accused police of incompetence was actually an accomplice and mastermind to the planned murder of the deceased, which was carried out on the 14th of March 2012.
All four accused were eventually traced, arrested and charged with kidnapping, murder and robbery with aggravating circumstances.
“We recognize that to win the war against crime it is essential that government join hands with communities in forming concrete partnerships, strengthened by a common goal of a safe country. We therefore urge members of society to become part of our crusade aimed at protecting particularly women, children and the elderly against heartless criminals,” concluded the Minister.-TDN
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