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Spar Proteas succumb to England in Nationas Cup

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Picture: Spar Proteas players against England/Supplied

By BAKANG MOKOTO

10 February 2025- Despite a gallant effort, the SPAR Proteas succumbed to a 61-55 loss in a thrilling Nations Cup final played at the Copper Box Arena in London, England. The match that was anticipated to be a nail-biting final, was attended by a sell-out crowd of 7000 spectators.

This comes after both teams engaged in a closely contested clash a week ago, which South Africa beat the hosts 61-59. On Sunday, however, the SPAR Proteas faced their toughest challenge in the tournament playing the hosts at home for the title.

The Proteas started the game impressively with Sanmarie Visser (GK) making life difficult for the English goal shooters in the circle. South Africa held England throughout the first quarter, leading 15-12 going into the break.

However, the England Roses quickly regrouped and demonstrated remarkable skill in the second quarter closing the gap. After two missed attempts at goal from South Africa, the host nation levelled the score and then took the lead.

The Spar Proteas coach, Coach Jenny van Dyk said with England leading 26-23 and four minutes remaining in the second quarter, South Africa needed to regain control. Van Dyk said, however, they struggled with several turnovers, allowing England to extend their lead to 30-28 by halftime.

“In the first half, the team recorded 16 turnovers. For comparison, South Africa had only 15 turnovers throughout the entire game against Malawi on Saturday. England continued to build momentum in the third quarter, extending their lead to six points.

“South Africa encountered a difficult six minutes in the third quarter when centre Refiloe Nketsa was sent off court for dangerous play. This situation gave England a significant advantage. However, instead of faltering with a player down, South Africa remained resilient and aggressively pushed forward scoring two goals, but England managed to maintain a four-point lead,” she said.

Van Dyk further said as the quarter progressed, England continued to keep their score ticking upward. She added that, despite being a player down, the SPAR Proteas fought valiantly, narrowing the gap from six points to three by the end of the quarter, which concluded 46-43 in favour of England.

“During the third quarter break, I urged our team to focus on ball control and the basics as the fourth quarter commenced. South Africa battled back to level the score at 46-46. England responded by pulling ahead by six points and held on to secure the victory 61-55.

“We acknowledge that, Nketsa’s sending off posed a significant challenge for the team. I’m not even quite sure what happened there, but we’ll have to go back and look at what could have gone wrong. But no excuses today. I felt that we spent six minutes playing with only six players on the court in a final, you know we have to ask the questions what happened there,” said van Dyk.

She praised her team forstanding their ground even when outnumbered in the third quarter. Van Dyk said at the end of the day, coming back into the game with only six players on board, she just thought that was the true South African character and the nation’s spirit.

“It’s about finishing strong and we said it from the start that it was important for us to stay in the game and I felt that we did. With five of the world’s top 15 netball-ranked nations from Africa, I questioned whether our unique African style of play was considered when competing against teams from other continents.

“If this style is not acknowledged and officiating does not align with the African approach, they are forced to adapt to succeed at international competitions. So at the end of the day, there’s no excuses for us. We’ve had a great campaign, but we’ve been away from home for a long time and that being said,” she said.

Van Dyk said she is very proud of her players. She said she felt they showed so much character. She also congratulated England as they fought well.

Meanwhile, the SPAR Proteas will be returning back in South Africa on Tuesday (OR Tambo International Airport), 11 February 2025, at 09:30am.

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Ditheetso tsa kopo ya beile mo kgetsing ya polao ya kwa Matlhako 2 di tla tswelela kamoso

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Setshwantsho: Balatofadiwa mo kgetsing ya polao ya kwa Matlhako 2/Morongwa News

Ka OBAKENG MAJE

10 Tlhakole 2025- Ditheetso tsa kopo ya beile mo kgetsing ya polao kgatlhanong le banna ba le babedi ba kwa motseng wa Matlhako 2, gaufi le Pudimoe, e tla tswelela mo letsatsing la kamoso. Balatofadiwa, Phemelo Maine (40) ga mmogo le Okemetse Phatlhanyane (27), ba latofadiwa ka go bolaya Boingotlo Makaota (16).

Go begwa fa setopo sa ga Makaota, se bonwe kwa lebitleng le le seng boteng kwa nageng kwa motseng wa Matlhako 2. Go ya ka moagisani, one a utlwa segajaja sa lekgarebe mo bosigong jwa Labone kwa ntlung ya ga Maine.

Go begwa fa moagisani o, gape a tlhalositse fa a ne a bona Maine ga mmogo le ditsala tsa gagwe ba kgorometsa kereibaye e go bontshang fa ene e pegile sengwe mo teng mo mosong wa Labotlhano.

Sebueledi sa sepodisi mo Bokone Bophirima, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone are: “Sepodisi se ile sa tswa letsholo, mme seo se ile sa lebisa kwa go epololweng ga setopo sa ga Makaota.

“Go begwa fa setopo seo, sene se phuthetswe ka kobo, mme moswi one a supiwa ke ba lelapa la gagwe. Dipatlisiso di shupa fa setopo sa ga Makaota, se ne se na le dintho mo tlhogong, mo diropeng ga mmogo le mo maotong.”

Mokgwabone are dipatlisiso di ile tsa bolodiwa kwa lelapeng la ga Maine, mme diaparo tsa moswi di ile tsa fitlhelwa teng. Mokgwabone are, Maine o tshwerwe ka Lamatlhatso morago ga go ineele kwa sepodising.

“Monna o, o ile a isiwa kwa sepodisi ke morwa rragwe, mme one a tshwarwa. Sepodisi se ile sa botsolotsa Phatlhanyane o bonweng a tsamaya le Maine fa a ne a kgorometsa kereibaye, mme le ene o ile a lelelwa ke ditshipi,” Mokgwabone wa tlhalosa.

Mokomishinara wa Sepodisi wa nama o sa tshwere mo Bokone Bophirima, Major General Patrick Asaneng, o kgadile ka bogale tiragalo e. Asaneng are polao eo ya go tlhorontshiwa ga bong e kabo e efogilwe fa baagi ba ne ba le malala-a-laotswe.

Kgabagare, Maine o ile a ipona molato mabapi le ditatofatso tsotlhe kgatlhanong le ene, mme o solofetswe go ka nguna-nguna seo le mmueledi wa puso. Phatlhanyane ene o setse a inkeme fela ka gore a neelwe beile, mme kopo ya gagwe e ka rediwa fa kgetsi e boela kgotlhatshekelo.

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A woman who allegedly poured her stepdaughter with boiling water out on R500 bail

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By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

10 February 2025- A woman was granted R500 bail by the Ventersdorp Magistrate’s Court on 7 February 2025, for assault with intent to do Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH). The accused handed herself over to the police on 6 February 2025, after becoming aware that members of Potchefstroom Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit, were looking for her.

The North West police spokesperson, Captain Mpho Manyoba said, this comes after a complaint of apparent abuse of a child (7), was received on 31 January 2025. According Manyoba, the accused, who is the child’s stepmother, allegedly poured her with boiling water.

“The incident occurred last month at Tshing Township, Ventersdorp. Consequently, the child sustained injuries on her legs and upper body. Following assessment of the child by a Forensic Social Worker, the Department of Social Development made arrangements for the victim to be taken to her biological mother in KwaZulu-Natal.

“The investigation into the matter are underway. The case was postponed until 7 March 2025,” she said.

Meanwhile, acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, welcomed the arrest. Asaneng thanked the whistleblowers and the police for their cooperation and protecting the child from further abuse.

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A man sentenced to 12 years imprisonment for robbery

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By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

10 February 2025- A man was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment by the Wolmaranstad Regional Court for three counts of robbery. The accused, Kgotso Emmanuel Thabe (20), was a member of a gang known as Manthintha when arrested in October 2024, after he robbed construction workers of their cash amounting to R950.

The North West police spokesperson, Captain Mpho Manyoba said the matter was reported to the police and the Provincial Anti-Gang Unit took the docket for investigation, which led to the arrest of Thabe. Manyoba said Thabe was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment of which six months is suspended for a period of 5 years on condition that he is not convicted on a charge of robbery during the period of suspension.

“This is the second conviction the Anti-Gang secured this week. The first conviction was secured against Kamohelo Siko, who was also sentenced to 12 years imprisonment on 5 February 2025, by the Stilfontein Regional Court for gang-related murder,” she said.

Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, appreciated the unit for securing sentences, which he said will send a warning that crime does not pay.

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A decomposed body of a missing Mozambican man found on a farm

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By REGINALD KANYANE

10 February 2025- A decomposed body of a missing Mozambican man was discovered on a farm on Friday. It is alleged that Blessing Magero (33), went missing on 28 January 2025.

According the North West police spokesperson, Captain Mpho Manyoba, the deceased was last seen hunting with his two friends at Britsbos Farm, near Letlhabile. Manyoba said the trio was allegedly shot at and two of them managed to escape, however, Magero never returned home.

“The investigation comprised of K9, Local Criminal Record Centre (LCRC) and members of Community in Blue was conducted at Britsbok Farm on 7 February 2025. The engagements with a private security company personnel steered the team to a place in the farm, where a decomposed body, which was later identified as that of Magero, was found.

“A case of murder was registered and a Norinco rifle and ammunition were confiscated for investigation purposes. No one has been arrested and investigation into the matter continues,” she said.

Meanwhile, acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, thanked the team for their dedication and instructed that a thorough investigation be conducted to ensure that those who are responsible for the alleged murder are brought to book to face the full might of the law.

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The next-of-kin of illegal miners who died at Stilfontein mine urged to come forward

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By OBAKENG MAJE

10 February 2025- The police in North West said the members of the public and community, who do not know where their next-of-kin are and they know or suspect that they were working in and around Khuma / Stilfontein as zama zamas and have not seen or heard from them for some time, they should kindly get into contact with the investigation team at Stilfontein Police Station on 13 and 14 February 2025, between 8am and 3pm.

The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said those who come are requested to bring along their official identification, which will be used for the drawing of DNA samples.

“A total of 18 samples have been taken since the beginning of the identification process last week. Enquiries regarding the identification process can be directed to Colonel Francois Jacobs on 082 373 8216,” he said.

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20 wanted suspects arrested by the police

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By BAKANG MOKOTO

10 February 2025- More than 20 wanted suspects were arrested by the police during a wanted suspects tracing operation on 6 February 2025. It is alleged that, the suspects have been on the run from the police for various offences such as assault GBH, theft, assault common and theft out of a motor vehicle were arrested.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Timothy Sam said suspects have been evading court appearances and court orders. Sam said all suspects were arrested at their respective residences in Roodepan and briefly appeared in the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 7 February 2025.

“The police are encouraging the public to rate the police efforts in fighting crime by participating in the RATE OUR SERVICE online survey to assist the police in improving services,” he said.

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A man sentenced to seven years imprisonment for stealing a cellphone

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By REGINALD KANYANE

10 February 2025- A man (23) was sentenced to seven years imprisonment by the Kimberley Regional Court. This follows after the accused, Allesandro Swanepoel, unlawful took of a cellphone by force from a victim in Millia Street, Roodepan on 14 March 2024.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Timothy Sam said on the said day, the victim was sitting outside his home when the accused, who was passingby, suddenly entered the victim’s yard, wielded a knife and took the victim’s cellphone and hastly ran out of the yard.

“The victim immediately informed the police as the suspect was known to him, and he was subsequently arrested. The accused was found guilty on a case of robbery and sentenced to seven years imprisonment, that will run concurrently with a 15 year sentence that he is currently serving on another matter,” he said.

Meanwhile, The Frances Baard District Commissioner, Major General Gabathata Makgari, praised the Investigating Officer, Detective Sergeant Mojalefa Setlai, for the meticulous investigation of the case and for ensuring that perpetrators of property crimes are brought to book. Makgari said the police are encouraging the public to rate the police efforts in fighting crime by participating in the RATE OUR SERVICE online survey to assist the police in improving services and to report criminal activities via the MySAPS App or 08600 10111.

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Safety of essential infrastructure remains priority for the police

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By OBAKENG MAJE

10 February 2025- The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Northern Cape said it has accomplished significant operational successes in terms of crimes related to essential infrastructure and the prevention and policing of these crimes remains a priority. The police said Criminal Matters Amendment Act of 2015, clearly states that it is a criminal offence to tamper, destroy or damage essential infrastructure.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said It is also an offence to collude with, or assist another person in any such activity. Ehlers said offences, which may interfere with the provision of a basic service relating to energy, transport, water, sanitation and communication, are covered under the act.

“If convicted, it provides a severe penalty of imprisonment. The precautionary measures such as installation of physical deterrents like fences, impact resistant glass and strong locks and doors, can be implemented to prevent these crimes. Have bright security lights inside and outside the property.

“Clean up vandalism and remove or repair any damaged item as soon as possible. Install video surveillance, hire security services company to provide security guards and public are urged to report incidents of this nature to the police via the MySAPS app or 08600 10111,” she said.

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A man died after drowning in a water pit

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Picture: Police divers retrieved a body of a man/Supplied

By BAKANG MOKOTO

10 February 2025- A man (36) allegedly drowned in Ronaldsvlei, near Kimberley on Friday. At around 11am, the SAPS Search and Rescue teams from the Northern Cape and Free State, retrieved the body of the man from the approximately 11m deep water pit.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Sergio Kock said the deceased is believed to be a resident in that area. Kock said the family reported the matter to the police after they found his shoes floating in the water of the pit after searching for him for two days ago.

“A case of inquest was opened. Anyone with information can contact the Kimberley SAPS detectives on 082 495 4646 or the SAPS Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or report it on the MySaps app. All information will be treated confidentially.

“The investigation continues,” he said.

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