11 December 2024- The police in Ikageng request the community’s assistance in locating and identifying a man as per attached identikit. On 13 November 2024, at around 8:30pm, a complainant (27), was allegedly busy helping customers in a tuck shop in Mogolodi Street, Extension 7, in Ikageng Township, near Potchefstroom, when two unknown suspects entered.
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh said one of them was armed with a firearm and demanded money.
“They robbed the complainant of cash, an airtime machine, cellular phone and cigarettes. One of the suspects is dark in complexion with dark eyes, medium in height and a slender built body. He was wearing a black/dark blue sporty hat.
“Anyone with information that can assist the police to identify and trace the man, is requested to contact the Investigating Officer, Sergeant George Phamudi of Ikageng Detectives on 082 416 1015 or 018 294 1438,” she said.
Myburgh further said anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via the MySAPS App on your smartphone or alternatively call Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
Picture: The police at crime scene in Vryburg/Facebook
By REGINALD KANYANE
11 December 2024- A boy (1) was brutally killed at Colour Block Extension in Vryburg on 7 December 2024. It is alleged that the mother of the boy was outside her house when her neighbour (27), allegedly approached her.
The North West police spokesperson in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati cluster, Sergeant Tryphosa van Rooyen said the neighbour allegedly grabbed the boy from his mother, who was holding him in her arms. Van Rooyen said the suspect was allegedly armed with a knife.
“The mother shouted for help and community members came to assist. The suspect went inside his house and locked the door. Thereafter, he stabbed the boy to death and then stabbed himself.
“Both were declared dead on the scene. There was no relationship or conflict between the mother and the suspect, they are just neighbours. The suspect was arrested about two weeks back for assault GBH, after assaulting his own brother,” she said.
Van Rooyen further said this case was still going on in court.
11 December 2024- South Africa got off to a flying start at the Africa Netball Cup 2024, which kicked off this Monday at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund. The men’s and women’s teams made resounding statements on the tournament’s opening day.
Owethu Ngubane was unable to travel with the squad to Namibia due to injury but will be ready to return for the series in Jamaica in January. South Africa’s men’s team, who are the defending champions, turned on a dominant performance, securing a 98-8 victory over Lesotho in their opening match.
The team, led by Sicelo Gamede in Goal Defence, showcased exceptional strength, establishing a commanding 48-6 lead by halftime. They sealed their win in the final two quarters.
The victory marked the international debuts of several promising players, Vukile Zulu, Kwandile Sithole, Shane Labuschagne, Romeo Nqcaku, and Lwazi Nzama. In their second match, the South African men continued their winning streak with a convincing 67-38 victory over debutants Namibia.
They Were All Fired Up
Head Coach of the SA men’s team, Jabulani Vilane, praised his troops’ confidence and execution in the first match against Lesotho, while acknowledging areas for improvement observed in the second game against Namibia.
“The game was not that tough against Lesotho, but the boys’ confidence was good. They were all fired up and they performed all the combinations we tried very well,” said Vilane.
Meanwhile, the South African women’s team, the SPAR Proteas, also enjoyed an impressive start to their campaign, securing a record-breaking 74-29 victory over Kenya.
This marks their largest-ever winning margin and highest-ever goal tally against Kenya in an Africa Netball Cup match. It surpassed their previous best of 67-25 (a 42-goal difference) in 2021. The SPAR Proteas demonstrated exceptional speed and precision, establishing a significant 21-5 lead after the first quarter.
The experienced captain, Khanyisa Chawane, led the charge.
Their dominance continued throughout the match. At halftime, they had a commanding 41-11 lead. They went on to win the third quarter by 58-20 points.
Tough One Against Malawi
SPAR Proteas coach Jenny van Dyk expressed satisfaction with the team’s victory over Kenya but said there is room for improvement. She highlighted the need for greater clinical execution and emphasised the importance of thorough analysis and adjustments before facing Malawi.
11 December 2024- The Huhudi Detectives appeal to the community to assist them in identifying an unknown body of a man estimated to be in his thirties. The body was found on the N18 road near Tigerkloof.
The Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati cluster police spokesperson, Sergeant Tryphosa van Rooyen said the deceased is slender built, light in complexion, 1.88-metre-tall and was wearing a red t-shirt, grey beanie written “cool”, blue Chelsea long track pant with grey Adidas tekkies.
“The only item found in his possession was a Nedbank card written M Maine. Anyone who may have information that can assist the police in identifying the body, is requested to contact Captain Thabo Moremi on 082 661 7535,” she said.
10 December 2024- Two men aged 22 were sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by the Galeshewe Regional Court for business robbery in Galeshewe Township, near Kimberley.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Timothy Sam said two accused, Senzo Bhekizitha Kokobe and Katlego Zar Tshukudu, walked into the spaza shop, threatened the owner with a panga and knife, then stole cigarettes, as well as cash and fled the scene.
“The court imposed a 10-year direct prison sentence on each of the accused for business robbery and both were declared unfit to possess firearms,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Frances Baard District Commissioner, Major General Charlotte Makgari, applauded the Investigating Officer, Detective Warrant Officer Leslie Everyday for the sterling investigation that led to the conviction of the duo. Makgari said, the direct imprisonment is as a result of the police’s efficient investigative capacity and will send a stern message to criminal elements that continue to rob the communities of their belongings.
“We urge all communities to rate the police efforts by participating in the RATE OUR SERVICE online survey to assist the police in improving services,” she said.
Picture: The Greater Taung Local Municipality mayor, Tumisang Gaoralwe
By OBAKENG MAJE
10 December 2024- The embattled Greater Taung Local Municipality (GTLM) mayor, Tumisang Gaoraelwe has described assertions that he refuses to resign as absurd and hogwash. Few months ago, the ANC in North West, took a decision to recall Naledi Local Municipality, mayor, Clifton Groep, Kagisano-Molopo Local Municipality mayor, Tshireletso Marabutse and the Greater Local Municipality, Tumisang Gaoraelwe.
The party said it was guided by the assessment report that was conducted against their deployees across all 18 municipalities.
Gaoraelwe told www.sabcnews.comthat the ANC has taken a decision to redeploy them, but this is an internal process. He further said the process has not been effective.
“Currently, there have not been any redeployment or resignation yet. So, I’m still waiting for the ANC to deal with the redeployment issue. You will remember that the party is also guided by the cadre deployment policy that was derived from the constitution of the ANC.
“To answer your question directly, I’m still the mayor of the Greater Taung Local Municipality (GTLM). There was no negligence in my vehicle accidents. What you need to understand is that, even though I have a hired driver, according to the 2022 SALGA Mayoral Book, there is nothing wrong, if I drive myself,” said Gaoraelwe.
He added that there is also nothing wrong if his wife drives the state vehicle. Gaoraelwe said he did not write that mayoral handbook and it says there is nothing wrong even if his uncle drives the car.
Meanwhile, the ANC spokesperson, Tumelo Maruping said the matter is internal for now, and they will inform the public when they complete the process.
“We never discussed the details of their redeployment. Well, it is not true that they are refusing to resign. They never said they refuse to resign, but said they are still waiting for ANC internal processes to finalise this matter.
“As soon as that is done, the ANC will communicate with them as to when to resign. We cannot discuss redeployment issues with the media. It is still an internal process, but that decision is still upheld,” he said.
Maruping said the redeployment is a privilege within the ANC to start with. He said it was not premature to recall these mayors, however, that was done in line with the assessment process that was conducted by the party.
“The assessment report has nothing to do with redeployment. No one joins the ANC in expectation of material gain and that’s exactly what the oath of ANC says. They were recalled from their positions due to the assessment report. There were concerns from communities and that is why they were recalled.
Picture: The North West MEC for Social Development, Sussana Dantjie/Supplied
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
10 December 2024- In her effort to combat Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), North west MEC for Social Development, Sussana Dantjie, embarked on GBV roadshow in Myra village, near Taung, to raise awareness.
Dantjie urged members of the community to confront social stigmas and offer support to survivors of GBV. She also encouraged community members to stop abusing and discriminating against the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning and intersex (LGBTIQ+) community because of their sexual preference as it is also considered GBV.
“Since COVID-19, Gender-Based Violence has risen and became a second pandemic. Let us not judge our LGBTIQ+ community, but accept and love them because they are our children and deserve to be taken care of.
“We plead with women to stop using their children as an excuse to stay in abusive relationships. A loving mother will not allow her children to witness her being abused as it is emotionally damaging them,” said Dantjie.
She further said the public should use the services of their social workers to get out of that abusive relationship. Dantjie added that there are safe houses that the government has built to accommodate and give counselling to victims of GBV.
“During our roadshows, we also introduced our new flagship programme dubbed, Re Thuse Re go Thuse that encourages community members to report their challenges to the department in order for them to get help.
“We distributed 100 food parcels to families facing undue hardships. Food parcels do not end poverty, but they are a means to help our people so that they do not go to bed hungry,” she said.
Meanwhile, the Moral Regeneration Movement (MRM) in the North West called for stronger partnerships against GBVF. Pastor Lesiba Kgwele, who is the Convenor of the MRM North West Interim said, the civil society led movement promoting the Charter of Positive Values.
“GBVF as a persistent pandemic that is insulated by male chauvinism, patriarchy, culture and religion. The limited involvement of civil society organisations, church and traditional leaders as well as Men and Youth organisations, undermines the objective of what is supposed to be an action driven mass campaign.
“The exclusion of civil society from implementation of government programmes contributes towards perpetuating atrocities and stereotypes that need to be overcome if respect for women’s rights and gender equality are to be entrenched,” he said.
Kgwele said the starting point should be narrowing the social distance and establishing genuine partnerships that will also assist to address the trust deficit that exists for meaningful and sustainable interventions. He appealed to the business sector to support initiatives and programmes aimed at enhancing sound family and community values.
Setshwantsho-papiso: Mophato o haladitswe mono Bokone Bophirima
Ka OBAKENG MAJE
10 Sedimonthole 2024- Mephato ele mebedi e thubilwe kwa motseng wa Mabereng, gaufi le Taung, ka di 6 Sedimonthole 2024. Se se tla morago ga magatwe a gore bangwe ba borra-mophato jaaka Kgethisi Kgethisi, Mogote Pico ga mmogo le Spengwane Bareetseng, ba ile ba tsenya mophato ntle le ditlankana tse di maleba.
Komiti ya porofense e e ikarabelang ka tsa go tlhatlhela ga mephato (Provincial Initiation Coordinating Committee), e e leng karolo ya Lefapha la Merero ya Setso mo Bokone Bophirima, ga mmogo le sepodisi, ba ne ba tsoga ka makuku a naka tsa kgomo go ya go halatsa mephato eo.
Modula-setilo wa komiti eo, Kgosi Godfrey Ramosetlhe Gasebone are, batho ga ba utlwe, mme ke tlolo-molao go tlhatlhela mophato ntle le ditlankana tse di maleba. Gasebone are gore motho a feleletse a sa neelwe setlankana se se maleba go ka tlhatlhela, seo se raya gore ga a dira jaaka a ne a laetswe.
“Jaanong, batho ba rona ga ba utlwe. Ba fetotse setso se sa rona kgwebo. Bana ba isitswe kwa dikolong tse dingwe tse di siameng tse di nang le ditlankana.
“Gona le metse e mengwe e go neng go sa tshwanelwa go tlhatlhelwa mophato mo go yone, gonne gona le dikgosi tse di tlhokafetseng,” Gasebone wa tlhalosa.
Mongwe wa bo rra-mophato e e thubilweng, Mogote Pico are: “Ba thubile mephato ya rona, mme ba re ba batla ditlankana tsa go tlhatlhela. Setlankana seo, ba se nyeleditse fela mo tafoleng ya bone. Rona re ile ra bona go le maleba gore re tlhatlhele fela.
“Ga re itse gore sepodisi se tsaya kae maatla a go thuba mophato. Nna ke itse fa Lefapha la tsa Merero ya Setso fa le thuba mophato, le tshwanetse go tla go bona pele. Ba tshwanetse go tlhalosa gore mophato o thubiwa motlase ga mabaka a fe.”
Kgabagre, Kgosi Sam Mankuroane are: “Go thuba mophato ke botubi. Ga o kake wa tlogela mophato o tsene nako e telele jalo, mme o be o tla go o thuba. Goreng lefapha le ne le sa lebe kwa kgotlha-tshekelo go kopa lekwalo-thibelo?
“Gatwe go tlhokafetse dikgosana di le tharo, mme ba re bangwe ba seka ba tlhatlhela. Ra tlhaloganya gore ko ga Baga-Maidi, go tlhokafetse Kgosi Kelebonye Motlhabane.”
Mankuroane are se seneng se tshwanetswe ke go dirwa, ke go itsise borra-mophato botlhe gore ga ba tlhatlhele ngwaga o go ilela kgosi. Mankuroane are se se makatsang ke gore, ba bangwe ba neilwe ditlankana fa ba bangwe ba timilwe.
Picture: The deceased, Koketso Mosesane (supplied)
By OBAKENG MAJE
10 December 2024- The Mosesane family in Rooiwal village, near Taung is still reeling in shock and demand answers from the embattled Taung District Hospital. This comes after their daughter, Koketso Mosesane (23) died at the hospital on 12 November 2024.
It is alleged that Koketso went to the hospital to undergo tonsils operation after struggling with it for some time and developed a bad breath.
Marry Mosesane, who is the deceased’s mother, said her daughter went to the hospital to seek medical attention and she was booked for an operation. Mosesane said doctors also cleared her of any diseases that might hinder the operation.
“She went to the hospital on 11 November 2024, as she was supposed to undergo an operation the following day. On 12 November 2024, I spoke to Koketso in the morning before she was taken to the theatre.
“However, I was surprised to see nurses at my doorstep around 4pm the same day. They told me that my daughter had passed on. According to them, Koketso died in the theatre,” she said.
Mosesane further said the nurses alleged that Koketso was injected with local anaesthetics to keep her relaxed, while an operation or procedure is carried out. She added that, however, she allegedly reacted to the injection before any operation could commence and that led to her untimely death.
“I am hurtful because of the reaction I received from the hospital. The hospital management does not want to take any responsibility.
“So, I must take legal actions against the hospital because I believe this is a medical negligence case. As a mother, I need to know what was the cause of my daughter’s death,” said Mosesane.
Baron Seitshiro, who is Koketso’s uncle, shared the same sentiments.
“As family, we are disappointed in how the hospital management handled and addressed this matter. Two police officers arrived at our home and alleged that Koketso’s post-mortem shows that she had water in lungs.
“However, the police refused to give us a post-mortem report. The hospital management even tried to coerce the mother of the deceased to sign unexplained documents in the process,” he said.
Meanwhile, the North West Department of Health spokesperson, Boitshoko Moremi said: “The hospital acknowledges the incident of Mosesane in theatre. Internal investigations have commenced to establish facts as to what might have led to the untimely death of the patient.
“This is done with the District Clinical Specialist Team. This will also allow the hospital to review internal protocols to deal with this issue. Preliminary meetings with the family have started and the hospital is planning psychosocial sessions to offer therapy to the family.”
10December 2024 – The South African U17 Men’s National Team (Amajimbos) will face neighbours Zambia in the semi-finals of the 2024 COSAFA Championships and CAF U17 Africa Cup of Nations Regional qualifiers on 11 December 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Amajimbos won all three of their Group C matches to top the group with nine points, while Zambia also topped Group B with nine points to be drawn against South Africa in the semi-finals.
Angola topped Group A with seven points and will play the best runners up of the tournament, Zimbabwe, who finished second in Group B with four points and a better goal difference than Mozambique.
Speaking to http://www.safa.net Amajimbos Head Coach, Vela Khumalo emphasised that all the players in the squad had to have a taste of the tournament.
“Today, we played the younger players and we believe they did well in scoring three goals in the first 15 minutes of the match however, with youngster it is always a challenge because the lose concentration.
“We are happy to have scored goals but aren’t happy about conceding today, but it was important that we give all our players a run in the tournament,” said Khumalo.
He further said they are looking forward to the semi-final. Khumalo added that it is a do or die and as the Technical team, they have put a lot into building this team.
“Now, it is up to the boys to show how badly they want to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations,” he said.
Meanwhile, South Africa will play against Zambia in the all important semi-final, which will determine which of the two nations will book a ticket to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. This match will be played on 11 December 2024 at 15h00 at AW Muller Stadium in Auckland Park.
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