A man (25) who was arrested for business robbery, has been remanded in custody until 17 January 2024 for legal advice. Asley Morake briefly appeared in the Swartruggens Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
The North West police spokesperson, Col Adele Myburgh said Morake was arrested in connection with a business robbery at Borolelo Market Tuck Shop. Myburgh further said a victim (36) was closing his business on Saturday night (13 January 2024), when three unknown suspects, one armed with a knife, allegedly confronted him.
“Two of the suspects allegedly closed the shop’s door and the other one guarded the door of the shop. They ordered him to hand over his cell phone and the victim started to scream when one of the suspects stabbed him twice in the back with the knife. One of the suspects jumped over the counter and took the money.
“Meanwhile, the community members heard the noise, came to the rescue of the victim, and one suspect was arrested. The police are still looking for the other two suspects. A victim was taken to hospital for medical treatment,” she said.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, thanked all members and the community for their collaborative efforts and quick response that resulted in the arrest.
A woman (24) briefly appeared in the Mmabatho Magistrate’s Court for fraud and money laundering. In October 2022, Phindile Zamahlubi Hadebe and other suspects allegedly intercepted an email communication between South African and Zimbabwean companies.
The Hawks spokesperson in North West, Warrant Officer Amogelang Malwetse said Hadebe allegedly amended the South African company’s banking details and the money was paid into another unknown account to be paid into various accounts.
“Following an investigation by the Hawks Serious Crime Investigation, eight warrants of arrest were issued. On 15 January 2024, information was received regarding the whereabouts of one of the suspects.
“A sting operation was planned between the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation teams from Klerksdorp and Mahikeng, as well as the Hawks Head Office’s Tactical Operational Management Sections (TOMS), the warrant of arrest was executed and the suspect was arrested in Johannesburg,” she said.
Hadebe appeared before Mmabatho Magistrate’s Court on fraud and money laundering charges worth R24 million. Malwetse said the case was postponed to 18 January 2024.
Setshwantsho: Meyara wa masepala o mogolwane wa Taung, Tumisang Gaoraelwe a buisana le baagi
Ka OBAKENG MAJE
Baagi ba motse was Itireleng, gaufi le Taung, ba kaile fa ba amogela kago ya tsela ya dikilomitara di le 10 e golaganyang motse wa bone le tsela-kgolo ya N18. Seno se tla morago ga kopano ya baagi, masepala o mogolwane wa Taung, Lefapha la Ditsela mo Bokone Bophirima, ga mmogo le Kantoro ya Mo premiere (Office of the Premier) mo letsatsing la gompieno.
Baagi ba Itireleng, ba lobaka ba ikuela gore puso e ba agele tsela dingwaga-ngwaga tse di fitileng. Jaanong, meyara wa masepala o mogolwane wa Taung, Tumisang Gaoraelwe, o kaetsr baagi fa masepala o tlile go ba agela tsela ya paving, mme ele ka tshwaragano le Lefapha la Ditsela mo Bokone Bophirima.
“Re dumalane le Lefapha la Ditsela ka tsiregayo go tswa go District Development Model (DDM) ga mmogo le Office of the Premier, go ka nna le kgokagano. Mme maitlhomo le maikaelelo a rona ele go agela baagi ba rona tsela e kgale ba lela ka yone.
“Mo kgokaganong e, badiri ba tlile go duelwa go ya ka seelo sa EPWP. Ga go tle go thapiwa rakontera, mme go tla thapiwa fela baagi ga mmogo le mogokaganyi magareng ga badiri le botsamaisi. Re tlile go thapa badiri ba le 80, mme molekgotha wa kgorwana e, o setse a thapile batho ba le 40,” Gaoraelwe was tlhalosa.
Gaoraelwe are go fitlha ga jaana, go setse go dirilwe tsela e tla dirisiwang ke baagi fa e sentse e baakangwa. Gaoraelwe o kaile fa porojeke e, ele e e kgethegileng.
“Dilo tsotlhe tse di tla tlhokagalang go aga tsela, di tla bo di tswa kwa Lefapheng la Ditsela. Mme ditirelo tse dingwe di tla tswa kwa masepala. Se batho ba sa se tlhaloganyeng ke gore, ke rona jaaka masepala re ile ra tsaya tshwetso ya gore re tlile go aga tsela. Morago ga dipalopalo tse re di dirileng, , re ne ra beela thoko tekanyetso-kabo ya R10 million.
“Fela, se ene ele tsitsinyo fela, mme go ne go sena madi a re a beetseng thoko. Fela, morago ga moo, re ne ra itemogela gore tsela e, ga e wele mo masepaleng. Rona jaaka masepala, re ikarabela mo ditseleng tse di mo gare ga motse. Jaanong, tsela e, e golaganya tsela ya N18 le motse wa Itireleng,” Gaoraelwe wa tlhalosa.
Fela mongwe wa baagi are ga ba kgotsofadiwa ka mokgwa o tsela ya bone e tlileng go agiwang ka teng. Boitshepo Seoloseng are, jaanong ba tlile go e koma e galaka gonne se ba se tlhokang ke tsela.
“Re lela thata ka ledi le badiri ba tlileng go le amogela. Di ura tse di berekiwang kwa EPWP ga di tshwane. Gona le mo go berekiwang di ura dile robedi, fa tse dingwe go diriwa di ura dile nne. Jaanong, re bolelelwa ka madi a lekanang. Fa go agiwa tsela, re tlile go dira ka setene, mme re tla bo re inama re inamologa.
“Ka jalo, re tlile go tsenwa ke manokonoko, mme fela re itumelela gore Office of the Premier, ba ile ba kgona go utlwa selelo sa rona morago ga dingwaga-ngwaga re ikuela mabapi le tsela,” Seoloseng wa tlhalosa.
Moagi o mongwe, Tlhalefo Sekgetho are jaaka baagi, ga ba amogele se masepala o tlileng go se ba bolelela. Sekgetho are tsela e, e tlile go tsenngwa ka sebopego se eleng gore ga ba se tlhaloganye.
“Ba re e tlile go berekwa ka mokgwa wa EPWP mo sebakeng sa dikgwedi dile lesome, kgotsa go feta. Jaanong, re ipotsa gore a tsela e ka berekiwa sebaka se se telele jalo.
“Nagana fela go tsholetsa ditene, mme o be o tla go duelwa ka selekanyo sa EPWP. Fela, re tla reng gonne ga re kgone le go ya toropong, jaanong ke gone fela gore re amogele,” Sekgetho wa tlhalosa.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) said it has noticed with concern the number of business robberies reported and urged the community, especially business owners to become more vigilant and alert.
Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Sergio Kock said, they understand the impact that these crimes have on individuals and businesses. Kock further said they have committed to work with the public to prevent the occurrence thereof.
He added that, the police are urging the public to adhere to and implement the safety hints to ensure their safety.
“The businesses are requested to be extra vigilant around closing times and never lock their business premises alone. kindly install extra security gates and appoint security guards. Install security cameras and alarm systems and ensure that all doors and windows are secured.
“Always remember to keep minimal cash on the premises and bank regularly. Train staff on how to handle robberies and emergency situations. Keep a record of serial numbers of valuable items. Tuck shops and other small business must adhere to the operating and closing times and not be open until late,” he said.
Kock said business owners should refrain from sleeping in tuckshops as this makes them a bigger target for business robberies. He also advised business owners to get a guard dog and install security gates, including burglar bars.
“Always lock doors and windows when leaving the house. Consider installing an alarm system and CCTV cameras and not open the door for strangers. Be aware of your surroundings when entering or leaving the house. Immediately contact police when you notice suspicious persons loitering around and sitting on street corners.
“Do not leave spare keys in an obvious place like post boxes. Avoid walking alone at night in dimly lit areas. Keep your valuables out of sight in public places and be aware of your surroundings and report any suspicious behaviour,” said Kock.
He urged them not to carry large amounts of cash or valuable items with them. Kock said they should keep their cellphone and other electronic devices hidden when walking in public.
“Do not resist during a robbery as this may escalate the situation and increase your risk of harm. Do not speak to strangers, while busy at ATM. Use ATM that is well lit and not hidden away. Do not give your pin to anyone and cover your pin when doing ATM transaction.
“Do not withdraw large amount of cash, rather use debit or credit cards for purchases. Always be away of your surroundings and if possible, withdraw money at the tellers in supermarkets. Be aware of card scammers and tricksters that say they can make your money more when drawing cash from ATMs or banks,” he said.
Kock said people should not use ATMs that they suspect were tampered with. He said the police care about their safety and by adhering to the safety hints, can reduce their risk of falling victim to a robbery.
“Remember, prevention is key. If you witness or experience a robbery, report it immediately to the police. Working together, we can help create safer crime free communities for everyone.
A murder and fraud case against Agnes Setshwantsho (43) has been deferred to 19 January 2024 by Molopo Magistrate’s Court for judgment on her bail application. Setshwantsho is facing a murder case, two counts of fraud, and defeating the ends of justice.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson, Henry Mamothame said the state and the defense attorney have completed their closing arguments, following testimony by the investigating officer and the correctional nurse from the facility, where Setshwantsho is detained.
Mamothame further said the South African Police (SAPS) reported that on 16 November 2023, an intelligence operation led to the arrest of the accused on suspicion that she murdered her relatives to benefit from insurance claims.
He added that, Setshwantsho was traced and arrested in Centurion during a takedown operation, led by the SAPS in collaboration and full cooperation with an insurance company.
“The police further reported that in the past two months, Sergeant Keshi Mabunda, and a team of detectives have been working on the case following a tip-off from relatives of this suspect.
“Through analysis and collection of evidence, including the exhumation of two bodies, the team was able to link its latest suspect to the team’s first focus of the case. According to the police report, the murder that was initially ruled a “natural death” happened in Mmabatho, in the North West, where a female relative died under mysterious circumstances in March 2023,” said Mamothame.
He said the investigations have revealed that, Setshwantsho fraudulently took out insurance on behalf of her relative before her murder. Mamothame said the police are conducting further investigations, with the possibility of adding more charges against the accused.
Meanwhile, the accused will remain in police custody pending the outcome of the bail application.
Picture: One of the suspects arrested for business burglary/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
Two suspects aged 33 and 28, were arrested for allegedly breaking into a local restaurant in Port Nolloth during the early hours of Monday, 15 January 2024. The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Timothy Sam said the police who were on duty in the Community Service Centre (CSC), received a complaint of an alleged business burglary, not far from the station.
“One of the police officers immediately ran on foot to the scene and cornered the suspects, who were busy breaking in. A police vehicle arrived to assist.
“The two suspects were apprehended with the tools they allegedly utilized in the commission of the crime. The suspects were charged with business burglary and will appear in the Port Nolloth Magistrate’s Court soon,” said Sam.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General, Koliswa Otola, commended the public for their vigilance and the police officers for their swift response.
Picture: The CAF A Diploma candidates who completed phase 2 of learning/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
The CAF A Diploma (License) candidates began the new year with a 7-day programme, as they came back for the second phase of learning from 6–13 January 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The candidates used the second phase to present their assignments from phase one, which was held last November 2023. Phase 2 included topics as stipulated by the CAF Coaching Convention from a tactical understanding, organisation, preparation, and building of teams.
Drafting a periodization plan from general to specific, preparation periods and the first competition period, transition periods, and second competition periods.
Set pieces and team structures
Goalkeeping
They also analysed the South African Senior National Team (Bafana Bafana), ahead of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations. Speaking to http://www.safa.net, CAF Instructor, Steve Coetsee said that the course has been going well with the top level of coaches and those with high performance analysis experience.
This has led to tremendous discussions and interaction throughout the week.
The Orbit College Head Coach, Pogiso Makhoye said: “The second phase of the CAF A Diploma has been a very great week of collaboration and sharing ideas with the coaches in attendance.
“There are many ideas and philosophies that we are learning through this course that will go a long way with our clubs’ goals. Playing in the Motsepe Championship is not easy and topics such as organisation, player management, and periodization, will really assist us for the remainder of this season.”
Phase three of the CAF A License Coaching course will be held in March 2024.
Setshwantsho: Batsadi ga mmogo le lekgotlha-tsamaiso la sekolo ba tlhagola
Ka OBAKENG MAJE
Lekgotlha-tsamaiso la sekolo se se potlana sa St Paul’s kwa motseng wan Nhole, mono Taung ba kaile fa ba itumeletse thologelo e ba e boneng go tswa go batsadi mo letsatsing la gompieno. Batsadi, botsamaisi jwa sekolo, ga mmogo le maloko a lekgotlha-tsamaiso la sekolo ba tlhotse ba tsenetse letsema la go phephafatsa sekolo mo letsatsing la gompieno (15 Ferikgong 2024).
Modulasetilo wa lekgotlha-tsamaiso la sekolo, Otlotleng Monnawabokone are, ba ile ba rulaganya letsema le, mme maitlhomo a lone ene ele go ka tla go tlhagola ga mmogo le go phephafatsa sekolo pele ga dikolo di bulwa ka Laboraro.
“Ka gore ngwana ke sejo wa tlhakanelwa, re ile ra bona fa go le matshwanedi go ka rulaganya letsema le, mme lone le tlile go re thusa thata. Jaanong, baithuti ba tlile go tlhomela mogopolo wa bone mo dithutong tsa bone, ntle le go kgorelediwa ke maemo a sa jeseng diwelang, a lefelo le ba ithutelang mo go lone.
“Jaanong, re itumeletse thologelo e re e boneng go tswa mo batsadi, mme re lebogile thata. Se re se bonang mo sekolong sa rona ke bontle, gonne gwa bontsha gore motsadi mongwe le mongwe o eme ka maoto fa go tliwa mo thutong ya bana ba bone,” Monnawabokone wa tlhalosa.
Monnawabokone are sekolo sa bone se tshimolola ka Grade R go fitlha go Grade 7.
Tlhogo ya lekala la tsamaiso (Head of Department for Foundation Phase), Beauty Phukuile are: “Gompieno, re ne re dirile letsema la go phephafatsa. Re ne re biditse batsadi ba baithuti go tla go nna karolo ya phephafatso eno ya sekolo. Se se tla re thusa gore fa dikolo dibulwa ka Laboraro, re be re tswelela ka dithuto, mme re sa kgorelediwe ke sepe.
“Re itumeletse karolo e tshamikilweng ke batsadi, le tirisano mmogo e ntle e re e bone. Re leboga le lekgotlha-taolo la sekolo ka go rotlowetsa batsadi. Fa o tla lebelela, re tsweletse ka go thebetha, mme motsadi mongwe le mongwe o tseile karolo. Re ne re tlhagola legora la rona la sekolo, gape re phephafatsa.”
Phukuile are batsadi botlhe ba ba sa kgonang go nna karolo ya letsema la gompieno, ba ka ikgorotsa ka makatla-a-namane mo letsatsing la kamoso.
Kgabagare, moemedi go tswa kwa kerekeng ya Catholic, Batshidi Bantobetse are ba lebogetse tshegetso e sekolo se e boneng go tswa mo batsading.
The police in Tlhabane launched a search following the double murder at Matlhatsimarwana Section in Lefaragatlhe village, outside Rustenburg on 14 January 2024. It is alleged that the woman (37) woke up to open the door for her boyfriend.
North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone alleged that, without any provocation, the boyfriend attacked and stabbed his girlfriend several times with a knife. Mokgwabone said he then proceeded to the room, where he stabbed the mother (73) of his girlfriend several times before fleeing the scene on foot.
“The elderly woman was certified dead at the scene while her daughter, who leaves behind a five-month-old baby, succumbed to her injuries at Job Shimankana Tabane Hospital in Rustenburg.“The police traced the suspect, including at his rented place, but was not found. The motive of the incident is yet to be determined and investigations are underway. The police request anyone who may have information that can assist in the investigation, including the arrest of the suspect to contact the Investigating Officer, Detective Warrant Officer Khomotjo Matlala on 076 257 9026 or to call the South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Stop number on 08600 10111,” he said.
Mokgwabone further said anonymous tip-offs can also be shared via MySAPS App.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, condemned in the strongest possible terms, the brutal killing of the pair by someone who was supposed to protect them. Kwena added that he has instructed the investigation team to leave no stone unturned to ensure that the alleged perpetrator is brought to book.
Bontsi jwa baagi mono Taung, ba kaile fa ba kgakgamaditswe ke go batliwa madi fa ba tsena kwa bookelong jwa sedika jwa Taung, fa ba ne ba ile go bona kalafi. Baagi bano, ba kaile fa ba ntse ba itse fa bookelo jwa puso ele mahala, mme balwetsi ba sa lefisiwe sepe.
Fela, mongwe wa balwetsi ba ba neng ba etetse bookelo mo matsatsing a fetileng are, se se diragalang kwa bookelong ke go ja batho ntsoma.
Molwetsi (46) o sa batleng go itsiwe are, se se diragalang kwa bookelong jwa Taung ke matlhabisa ditlhong.
“Puso e itse sentle fela gore bontsi jwa rona re le baagi ga re dire. Jaanong, fa ba simolola go batla madi mo balwetsing, ba dira kgang ka bomo. Ga ke dire, mme ke ile ka makala thata fa ke bolelelwa gore ke ntshe R150.
“Le gone mo godimo ga moo, baoki ba ba re thusang ga bana botho. Ga nkake ba be ba tlhalosetsa motho sentle fela gore ditirelo di a duelelwa. Ga nkitla re kgona re le baagi go duelela ditirelo kwa bookelong, gonne re sena letseno. Jaanong re ikuela mo pusong go ka baakanya bothata jo, gonne e kgang ga e tle go fela monate,” wa tlhalosa.
Molwetsi o mongwe le ene are, o ne a tshimolola go utowa gotwe ditirelo di a duelelwa kwa bookelong jwa sedika jwa Taung. Molwetsi o are, o lobaka a ntse a tsamaya kwa bookelong jo, mme gore go a patelwa, go go ntsha mo go ene.
Kgabagare, sebueledi sa Lefapha La Pholo mono Bokone Bophirima, Tebogo Lekgethwane are: “Madi a go buiwang ka one ao ke consultation fee. Ke karolo ya madi a lefiwang ke balwetsi (patient fee/ hospital fee). Madi a, ke a netefaditsweng bosetshaba, fela re na le lenaneo la dilo tse di duelwang. Jaanong, re ka rata go itsise baagi ba rona gore, madi a lefiwang ke balwetsi kgotsa patient fee, a duelwa go ya ka letseno le molwetsi a le bonang.
“Go ya ka lenaneo la rona, gona le balwetsi ba ba duelang madi a kwa tlase, go bo go nna le balwetsi ba ba duelang a kwa godingwana, mme go bo go nna le balwetsi ba ba sa lefeng le sente e ntsho, gonne ba sena letseno. Jaanong, re rotlowetsa balwetsi ba rona gore fa ba fitlha kwa maokelong a farologaneng a rona a puso, ba tshwanelwa ke go netefadiwa fa ba na le letseno kgotsa nnyaa.
“Maswabi ke gore bontsi jwa batho ba neelana ka kitsiso e fosagetseng. Balwetsi ba ba senang letseno, ba tshwanetse ba itsise dingaka, kgotsa baoki ka seemo sa bone. Fela, ga gona ope o tshwanetsweng ke go thibelwa go amogela ditirelo tsa pholo go sa kgathalasege gore a o na le letseno kana nnyaa. Bontsi jwa ditirelo tsa rona ke mahala.”
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