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Residents “shocked” by Mamelodi drownings

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JOHANNESBURG – A community is still reeling from the deaths of four young boys who drowned in a Pretoria dam on Saturday.

It is believed the boys from Mamelodi east had scaled a fence to go swimming in a dam near the Baviaanspoort Prison. 

The bodies of the boys, aged between 9 and 11, were recovered on Sunday morning.

The families of Nkosinathi Maselela, Nthapeleng Laka, Remember Msoma-Mesane and Mpho Mamabolo began frantically looking for them on Saturday morning. 

Maselela’s relative, Martha Mahlangu, said it was not long before they heard the children had gone to the dam.

Mahlangu said police and several relatives found the children’s clothes scattered on the banks of the dam.

Divers searched for around an hour on Sunday before the bodies were found.

Mamelodi police said an inquest docket has been opened.

Two suspects arrested for murder

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Boitekong Police have arrested two suspects aged 25 for allegedly stabbing to death a 24-year-old victim with a spear. The incident occurred yesterday 25 August 2012 at about 12 midnight at Delela Informal Settlement. It is alleged that the deceased body was found lying on the street with stab wounds on the chest.

 

 

 

According to the allegations the suspects and the deceased were arguing on the street and one of the suspects took out a spear and stabbed the victim. They left him lying on the street and went to a nearby tavern.

 

Police were called and the witnesses who were at the scene identified the two suspects and they were arrested while they were still inside the tavern. A case of murder was registered. The suspects are expected to appear before Rustenburg Magistrates’ Court on Monday 27 August 2012. Investigations are underway.

 

 

 

Still in Boitekong.

 

 

 

A case of murder was registered after a 28-year-old victim was killed at Sondela Township yesterday 25 August 2012 at  about 4:30 am. It is alleged that the deceased was at a local tavern with his friends when he was attacked by two unknown suspects.

 

According to the allegations the deceased and the suspects had an argument . The suspects  stabbed deceased right above of his private parts and on the thigh. The two suspects  fled the scene. Police are still searching for the two suspects and no arrests have been made. Investigations continues.

 

 

20 year old woman raped after drinking spree

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Klerksdorp-Police arrested 32-year-old for allegedly raping a 20-year-old victim in Kanana Township at extention 3.

The incident happened on Friday at about 21:00. It is alleged that the victim was with her friends on their way home when they met with the suspect.

“The suspect asked the victim to go to the tavern with him and they bought beers. On their way back it is alleged that the suspect grabbed the victim and pushed her to the ground and rape her” Captain Funani said.

After the incident the victim went to the Police and case of rape was registered.

The suspect was later arrested and is expected to appear before Klerksdorp Magistrate Court on Monday.

Jericho- Police…


Jericho- Police are investigating a case of murder after an unknown body was discovered on Saturday 25 August 2012 at about 1:00 am.

“It is alleged that the body was discovered lying on the street at Makgabetlwane Road by community members”

“According to information received by police the deceased sustained injuries on his left eye, lower jaw and bleeding from his mouth” Captain Funani said.

The deceased also had scratch marks on his chest. He died at the scene.

Investigations continue.

Three suspects arrested for robbery in Stelfontein

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Khuma-Police arrested three suspects aged 26, 28 and 30 and a case of Business robbery was registered yesterday. 

It is alleged that the three suspects entered local supermarket pretending to be customers.

The suspects threatened the victim with a broken bottle and assaulted him. They then robbed the victim and fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money.

“The suspects were later arrested at a nearby tavern. They are expected to appear before Stilfontein Magistrate Court on Monday” Captain Funani said.

30 year-old woman gang-raped

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By Obakeng Maje

Reivilo-Police are looking for five suspects who gang raped a 30-year-old victim on Saturday 25 August 2012 at about 18:00.

It is alleged that the victim was together with her friends on their way home when eight suspects approached them.

“According to the reports,five suspects grabbed and dragged the victim to the bushes and raped her” Captain Funani said.

The suspects then fled the scene and investigations continue.

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Police are searching for a suspect after murder

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Rustenburg -Police are investigating a case of murder and house breaking after a 40-year-old male was killed on Saturday 25 August 2012 at about 3:00 am.

It is alleged that the decease was with his wife when they heard noise inside the house. He went to investigate and saw the suspect in the sitting room.

It is alleged that the suspect threatened the deceased and his wife with a knife.

They both engaged in a fight.

“The suspect stabbed the deceased with a knife 10 times and the victim was taken to hospital where he later died. The deceased wife was also injured” Captain Funani said.

The suspect managed to flee the scene. Investigation continues.

Thandekile Sabisa re-elected at OR Tambo

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The leader of the ANC’s OR Tambo region, Thandekile Sabisa, was re-elected on Sunday in a closely fought contest, a spokesman for the region confirmed.

 

“Sabisa obtained 294 votes as chairperson, while William Mkhize, who was contesting him, received 284 votes,” said spokesman Mlibo Qoboshiyane.

 

“The contest was very tight.”

 

Qoboshiyane said counting had not yet finished for other positions on the executive.

 

Another spokesman said earlier results would be announced once counting had been concluded later on Sunday.

 

Earlier, voting had begun after 5am on Sunday for the top five positions within the regional executive committee, said ANC Eastern Cape chairman Pumulo Masualle in a statement.

 

“[This follows] the successful resumption of the conference yesterday evening,” he said.

 

“Upon resumption the conference discussed the report tabled by the Conference Steering Committee about the discrepancies picked up from the credentials of the adjourned conference.”

 

Delegate numbers were affirmed at the conference, with 582 out of 588 delegates attending.

 

Earlier this month, the original regional conference was adjourned before new leaders could be elected. Its shutdown came after allegations that membership figures were inflated, and that there were several “ghost” delegates.

 

The outcome of the region’s election would be integral to President Jacob Zuma’s bid to retain the leadership of the party at its national congress in Mangaung in December.

 

The region is the largest in the Eastern Cape, and the second largest ANC region in the country, after eThekwini in KwaZulu-Natal — Zuma’s home.

A 33 year old man arrested for murder

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By Obakeng Maje 

Mmabatho-A 33-year-old male suspect was arrested yesterday 25 August 2012 at about 10:00 am for allegedly killing a 36-year-old.

The incident occurred at Seweding Village near Mmabatho.

It is alleged that the suspect and the deceased were at a local tavern when the conflict began.

  “According to allegations the suspect took out a knife and stabbed the deceased on the neck and the right armpit” Captain Funani said.

At this stage no knows what they were fighting about.

Police were called and the deceased died at the scene.

A case of Murder was registered.

The suspect is expected to appear before Mmabatho Magistrate on Monday 27 August 2012.

Investigation Continues.

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A body of a teacher found in Lehurutshe with stabbing wounds

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By Obakeng Maje

Lehurutshe Police are investigating a case of murder after a body of a 30-year-old teacher, Thuso Moono was discovered by a passerby at Gopane Village.

The deceased body was found lying on the soccer grounds next to his house.

According to the information on our disposal Moono’s body was discovered today 26 August 2012 at about 7:00am.

It is alleged that Moono was from a tavern when the incident occurred. He sustained stab wounds on the head.

“At this stage the motive for the killing is still unknown and a case of murder was registered at Lehurutshe Police Station. No one has been arrested” Captain Amanda Funani.

Investigation continues.

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