Fake bank notes – used in a scam whereby paper “magically” turns into money – were found on an East London beach, police said on Thursday.

A young child found a heap of photocopied money bundled into piles of R100 notes at Leaches Bay on Wednesday, said police spokesman Captain Stephen Marais.

“There were blank papers in between the fake notes.”

Police were called to the scene.

Marais said it was likely that the money had been used in a scam known as the “Black Dollar Scam”.

He said in this scam, criminals would approach people, particularly the elderly, and promise them that if they handed over their money, they could increase or even double the amount.

“They would trick the people by showing them a box in which they would place blank paper in the size of notes.”

The scammer would then add what they called a “special chemical” to the paper. They would close the box and wait about half an hour for the chemical to “work”.

The con artist would then pull out some real notes and put them on top before showing the box to the victim of the scam – who now would believe the paper had turned into money.

“Once the victim paid over some money to the agents to buy more ‘chemical’ the agents would disappear.”

Marais said police had confiscated the fake money found at the beach. He said people must not fall for these kind of scams.

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Cape Town – Gunshots and petrol bombs ended the lives of three people in Philippi East on Christmas Day.

Thembisa Mondleki, 26, and Garry Dladla, 38, died in hospital after their shack was set alight by Mondleki’s ex-boyfriend in the early hours.

Nolusindiso Batyi, 30, owner of the house at which the couple was renting a shack, said they had been sitting together with the couple and a few friends enjoying a few drinks on Christmas Eve.

“Then my friends and I decided to leave and go hang out elsewhere in the neighbourhood, leaving the couple by themselves,” Batyi said.

Batyi said Mondleki’s ex-boyfriend, known only as Warren, apparently came over while the couple was sitting outside and started quarrelling with them.

“Warren wanted to fight, but the couple decided to lock themselves inside their room to avoid a fight. He went away and came back at about 2am (on Christmas Day) with petrol bombs which he had made inside small bottles.

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Ikageng- Police are searching for a suspect aged between 20-30 after he allegedly raped two female friends North West police said.

“According to the victims the suspect and his friend were accompanying the two female friends to their house and they detoured at the suspect shack” Amanda Funani said.

“The fight ensued between his friend and one of the female and he allegedly threw his friend outside and locked the shack” Police spokesperson said.

The suspect started raping both females and fled the scene afterwards. 

According to police record the suspect has a pending raping case that is due on 14 January.

North West police are still searching for the suspect and a case of rape has been opened.

By Obakeng Maje

Klerksdorp- North West police arrested a 55 year-old man after he allegedly sexually abused a minor police spokesperson Amanda Funani said.

“The incident took place at Kanana location (Extention 14) near Klerksdorp” She adds.

Police were called after the parents of a minor launched a complain. 

“It is alleged that a 55 year-old man who is known to the victim sexually assaulted him on Friday and the ordeal continues again on Monday where a victim’s friend experienced the ordeal” she said.

“The suspect allegedly molested a boy and bought his silence by offering him fireworks. However a friend of a victim saw the whole incident and informed the boy’s parent who in turn called the police” Funani said.

The boy was taken to local hospital where the penetration was confirmed and the suspect will appear before Orkney Magistrate Court on Thursday for sexually abuse charge. 

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Lichtenburg- North West police are investigating a caswe of inquest after an 18 year-old homeless man drown in a river while searching for food.

“It is alleged that Montshiwa Machwisa was searching for food at a nearby dumping site along with his friend near Eeufees Dam when they could not locate any food” Captain Amanda Funani said.

Machwisa allegedly request his friend to swim across the river with hope of finding something to eat police spokesperson said.

He allegedly swim across alone after his friend fvehemently refused to take any risk after realising how full he river was.

“Machwisa allegedly drown in the river and his friend ran for help.

“The divers were called and recovered his body who was taken to state motuary” She adds. 

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Mmabatho- A 31 year-old man died after being stoned to death by five suspects in Madibe village near Mmabatho North West police said.

The victim and his four friends from Modimola village were on a drinking spree at a local tavern and a fight erupted between them and local guys captain Amanda Funani said.

“The victim and his friends from Modimola village went on a drinking spree at Madibe village where a fight ensued between them and local guys” Captain Amanda Funani said.

“The fight was stopped after interference of some other guys in the tavern who mediate. The victim and his friends drank until early hours of the morning and left the area afterwards” She continues.

The victim and his friends ran allegedly ran out of petrol and the gang that they were in a fight with pounced on them.

They allegedly attacked them and pelted stones at them resulting in damaging the car.

“The victims allegedly ran for cover at the nearby house,however the suspects managed to catch a 31 year-old and and stoned him” She said.

The victim was taken to Lekoko clinic and his friends were admitted at Bophelong Hospital.

A 31 year-old victim died from internal bleeding and the five suspects were tracked down by TRT Special Unit.

They will appear in Court on Thursday for murder charge.h

There was sad news in the football fraternity as Witbank Spurs’ general manager Thabo Moroape passed away on Sunday.

Moroape also served as PRO for the First Division club.

Acting PSL CEO Cambridge Mokanyane conveyed his condolences to Moroape’s family.

“We are saddened to hear about Moroape’s passing on. This is a huge loss to his club, Witbank Spurs, and to the League. I would like to convey our heartfelt condolences to his family during this difficult period,” Mokanyane said.

Moroape will be buried on Friday, December 28 in Witbank. A short memorial service will be held at his house in Witbank on Thursday, December 27.

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JOHANNESBURG – A Tshwane metro police officer was on Monday arrested for being in possession of three sets of explosives, an unlicensed firearm and a stolen vehicle.

Police raided the 29-year-old constable’s Akasia home this morning.

Spokesperson Matthews Nkoadi said an investigation was underway to determine whether the woman may be linked to other crimes.

“We are trying to find out if we can’t link her to crimes around the area, especially ATM bombings.”

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By Obakeng Maje

Itsoseng-North West police identified the unknown body of a 21-year-old Katlego Molefe that was discovered yesterday.

The body was discovered yesterday 7:00am by a  passerby on an open field near Verdwaal number 2.

“According to the information at our disposal, the victim was assaulted on the head with an unknown object. Molefe was from Biretsane Village near Atamelang and she was visiting her relative in Verdwaal during the incident” Captain Funani said.

“Molefe was last seen on Sunday night by her family. She told her family that she was going to spend the night with her boyfriend, when she left her relatives home” She said.

Police are still question the victim’s boyfriend to see whether he can be linked to the victim’s murder.

 A case of murder has been registered.

The motive of the incident is still unknown.   Nobody was arrested. 

File: (Portia Mojakgolo)

By Obakeng Maje

Taung-North West police are investigating a case of attempted murder and inquest after a constable shot his girlfriend and turned a gun on himself. 

“According to information received two lovebirds were seen arguing before leaving a local tavern(Kgano Bar) a on their way constable Boitumelo Kwate allegedly drove to the bushes in Modimong village and tied his girlfriend Gomolemo Portia Mojakgolo to tree before he sother” Captain Amanda Funani said.

A 26 year-old cop turned a gun on himself and his body was found miles awaya from his car.

Portia Mojakgolo(21) is recovering at Taung hospital andinvestigation continues.

Police suspect no foul play in the fiasco.