One of the prime suspects in a human trafficking case, Beaula Maruza (41), was denied bail today by the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court. Maruza and her co-accused, Tafadzwa Otis Nadakurwa (46), were arrested during a multi-disciplinary operation on 6 December 2023 for trafficking in-person allegations.
The Hawks spokesperson in Northern Cape, Warrant Officer Nomthandazo Mnisi said, two Zimbabwean nationals were allegedly seen boarding a bus in Midrand with 14 undocumented kids aged between 6 and 14. Mnisi further said the police were alerted to the incident by a vigilant passenger in a bus from Midrand in Johannesburg en route to Cape Town.
“The bus stopped in Kimberley and the passenger called an off-duty police officer, alerting the multi-disciplinary team for investigation and arrest. The suspects claimed to be taking the kids to their parents in Cape Town, however, this information could not be verified by the police.
“This led to the arrests and the victims were inspected. They looked hungry and were found to be dirty without any additional clothes or bags. The Provincial Trafficking in Persons rapid response team led by the Northern Cape Department of Social Development, was contacted to assist the victims with shelter and food,” said Mnisi.
She further said Nadakurwa has since been released on bail. Mnisi added that their case was postponed to 12 February 2024.
More than 1200 suspects were arrested during the Safer Festive Season Operation Shanela in the province. North West police spokesperson, Captain Aaftje Botma said, as part of keeping the province safe and secure, this resulted in the arrest of 1201 suspects for numerous crimes between 8 and 14 January 2024.
Botma further said 162 suspects were arrested for drug-related offenses, 19 for illegal dealing in liquor, 25 for driving under the influence of liquor, and four for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. She added that 66 suspected undocumented persons were handed over to the Immigration officials for further processing.
“A further 269 suspects arrests were made for serious and violent crimes that included 6 for murder, 186 for assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm (GBH), 67 for assault common and 10 for rape.
“Three hundred and thirteen suspects were arrested during detective suspect raiding operations. In of one of the successes on 11 January 2024, the vigilant members of Stilfontein Police Station, arrested a man (62) with a bag containing 56kg of burned copper cable on the Klerksdorp/Khuma road,” said Botma.
She said the suspect is expected to appear in the Stilfontein Magistrate’s Court on 15 January 2024 for possession of suspected stolen property.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, commended the police and all other role players for their continued collaborative efforts to ensure the safety of all people in the country and the province in particular.
Two men aged 26 and 35 are expected to appear in the Brits Magistrate’s Court on charges of unlawful possession of firearm, possession of suspected stolen property and murder. The suspects were arrested at Bokfontein, outside Brits on Wednesday night.
The North West police spokesperson, Captain Aaftje Botma alleged that, a woman (21) was assaulted and threatened by three armed suspects, who gained entry into the house.
Botma further said the alleged invaders, took some valuable items and fled the scene on foot with the victim’s cell phone.
“She alerted the neighbours, who went to check where the suspects gained entry into the yard. In the process, the neighbours allegedly saw an unknown man in his thirties lying on the ground and bleeding. The man who was wearing a black hoodie top, blue track pants and maroon pair of All Star tekkies, was declared dead on the scene.
“It was established that, the deceased was one of the three suspects and the wall fell on him. A house robbery case was opened and subsequently, a crime intelligence led operation was conducted at Kapitana, Skeerpoort on Friday, where the first suspect was found,” she said.
Botma further said a 22 special revolver with 5x empty cartridges, a 9 mm blank pistol with two cartridges and an orange wolf chain zigsaw were seized. She added that, the operation proceeded to Bokfontein, Carradale whereby another suspect allegedly involved in the house robbery was also arrested.
Botma said both suspects were arrested and the investigation into the matter continues. taungdailynews@gmail.com
Picture: The initiates graduated from initiation school/Generic
By OBAKENG MAJE
Two men aged 19 and 21 are expected to appear before the Lehurutshe Magistrate’s Court on 15 January 2024 for murder. The suspects were arrested at Ntsweletsoku village, near Lehurutshe on Friday.
The North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said the arrests came after a multi-disciplinary team comprising of Ngaka Modiri Molema District, Lehurutshe, Motswedi and Zeerust detectives and visible policing as well as Zeersut K9 made a follow up on two initiates, who were reported missing in Motswedi and Lehurutshe Police Stations in December 2023.
Mokgwabone said during the course of the investigations, the police found what appeared to be human skeleton bones in a plastic in the bushes, near Mosweu village.
“Further investigation into the matter, led to the arrest of the suspects, who were apparently in charge of the initiation school, where the boys allegedly died.
“The police investigations into the matter are underway and the police cannot rule out the possibility of linking the suspects to other cases, including contravention of the Customary Initiation Act, 2021,” he said.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, thanked the police for their tireless efforts to unmask and arrest those who transgress the law.
Picture: Motsweding FM sports presenter, Mosela Irene Mokgosi/Facebook
By OBAKENG MAJE
Motsweding FM’s multi-award-winning sports presenter, Mosela Irene Mokgosi said, she is happy to finally find her niche within the sports fraternity, despite heavy criticisms. Recently, Mokgosi celebrated her achievements after she scooped the Best Sports Presenter of the Year award (Commercial) at the 2023 North West Media Awards (NWMA) and the Sports Journalist of the Year (Electronic) at 2023 North West Sports Awards (NWSA).
She originates from Tlapeng village, near Taung, and started her radio presenting journey at Vaaltar FM, which is a community radio station. Mokgosi further said she would always listen to Motsweding FM and Vaaltar FM presenters and mimicked how they presented.
“One day, I went to Mahikeng with Vaaltar FM presenters and it was fun. In 2004, one of the former presenters at Vaaltar FM, Amogelang Matuane recruited me. She said I do have a voice for radio. Even though I was reluctant, I said why not. So, in a nutshell, that is how my radio presenting journey started.
“In 2007, I received a life-changing call from the former Motsweding FM Station Manager, Sibongile Mtyali, who requested me to send her a demo doing sports. It was during the 2007 Rugby World Cup,” she said.
Mokgosi added that, even though she did not have vast experience in sports at the time, she sent the demo. She said she was over the moon when she was recruited by SABC-affiliated radio station, Motsweding FM.
“On 1 November 2007, I officially started working for Motsweding FM as a sports presenter. You would remember at that time, sport was male-dominated. However, I was fortunate enough to work with the likes of Oshebeng Koonyaditse, the late legendary Cebo Manyaapelo, and others.
“I also received unwavering support from my colleagues, friends, and family who believed in my craft. Believe me, when I say, nothing beats discipline, dedication, and determination, hence I managed to succeed and became the person that I am today.
“I remember one day, Manyaapelo said I am on the right track and he would die peacefully if he could see a woman making a mark across all sporting codes. On the other hand, Koonyaditse always wanted to see me doing soccer commentary,” said Mokgosi.
She said, however, she still has to fulfill that dream.
“I did not want to put myself under unnecessary pressure, then I decided to stick to what I’m good at. I would not want to feel like I’m thrown in the deep end. Funny enough, Koonyaditse still harbours that dream of me becoming a soccer commentator.
“I would not lie, I have received a fair share of criticisms in my career. However, I have always shut them down by my work. As a human being, you are the one who knows what you want and how badly you want it. So, work in silence and let your work do the talking,” she said.
Mokgosi also encouraged aspiring sports broadcasters, who would like to consider sports presenting as a career, to go to school and study media studies and journalism. She said that will prepare them to understand the media mechanisms better.
“Even though broadcasting is a competitive field, you can find success in the industry with a combination of the right education, experience, and passion. So, if you are passionate about sports and want to report on sports news and game results, then you may be considering a career as a sports broadcaster. Now, I would like to embark on television as a sports presenter or commentator,” she said.
Ke dialogane di feta 3000 tse di alogileng go tswa kwa mephatong e e farologaneng go rarala motse wa Taung fa ngwaga wa 2023 a ne a ya fifing. Fela, mophato wa ga Otlhagile Diketso Maine (57) kwa ditompong, one wa makatsa bontsi jwa batho go bona monna mongwe wa mosweu ele karolo ya seo.
Rramophato Otlhagile Diketso Maine, o kaile fa mongwe wa dialogane tsa gagwe ene ele monna wa mosweu, Eddie Jones (28) go tswa kwa Christiana. Maine are, ene ele ga ntlha mo botshelong jwa gagwe a nna le sealogane sa motho mosweu.
“Ke na le dingwaga dile nne ke rupisa, mme ga e se ke tsamaye ke tlhatlhele monna wa mosweu. Ke ile ka bona fa go le botokwa gore ke amogele Jones, gonne o ithutela tsa bongaka jwa setso, mme go botlhokwa gore a tlhaloganye ka mo setso sa rona sa Setswana se tsamaisiwang ka gone.
“Fa ke tsenya mophato, re thaya lefelo leo, mme mongwe le mongwe o tla beng ele karolo ya dimapo tseo, o tla be a sireletsegile go sa kgathalasege gore ke wa letso lefe. Fa o tsenya mophato, o tshwanetse go nna le tirisano mmogo e e tseneletseng le mafapha a farologaneng a puso jaaka Lefapha la Pholo,” Maine wa tlhalosa.
Maine are, fa motho a tlhatlhela mophato, gona le melao le melwawana e latelwang, mme botlhe ba ba batlang go tsenya mophato, ba tshwanetse gore ba ikopanye le mafapha a maleba.
Jones ene o kaile fa a lemogile gore ona le pitso ya go nna ngaka ya setso, mme gone go na le dilo dingwe tse a sa ditlhaloganyeng, ke ka moo a ile a tsaya tshwetso ya go ya mophatong. Jones are o tshimolotse a nna le ditoro tse di neng di tlhoka gore a tseye tsela ya bongaka, fela go ile ga nna thata, gonne a ne a sa dumele mo go tsone.
“Ke ile mophatong go ka ithuta thata ka setso sa Setswana. Ke ne ke tlhoka gore ke tlhaloganye dilo di le dintsi tse di dirwang mo Setswaneng, gonne ke ithutela bongaka. Botshelo jwame bo ile jwa tlhakatlhakana, mme ka lesego ke ile ka kopana le Maine.
“Ke ne ke dula ke lora bophadiphadi jwa metsi le ditaola, fela ke sa tlhaloganye gore di ka tswa di raya goreng. Maine one a mphatlhosa, mme ke ne ka bona diphetogo mo botshelong jwame,” Jones wa tlhalosa.
Are, ba lelapa la gagwe ba ile ba nesetsa pula tshwetso ya gagwe ya go ithutela bongaka, gammogo le go ya mophatong. Jones are, badimo ba gagwe ke bone ba mo laetseng gore e nne ngaka, ebile ditsela tsa gagwe di ile tsa bulega.
Kgabagare, Motlhankamotho Mogote Pico yo one a thusana le Maine go tsenya mophato are: “Jones ke motho mosweu wa ntlha mo kgaolong ya Taung go ya mophatong. Le nna ke isa mophato, mme ga ise ke tsamaye ke ise mosweu. Jaanong ga se maaka se re se buang, gonne o monna o o bolotse.
“Go botlhokwa go shomarela setso sa rona. Go le gantsi, re na le go itemogela matsapa jaaka go tlhokafala ga bana ba ba ileng mophatong. Fela, re rotlowetsa batsadi go lekola seemo sa boitekanelo jwa bana pele ga ba ka isiwa mophatong.”
Setshwantsho: Lebenkele le le rekisang uniform ya sekolo
Ka REGINALD KANYANE
Bontsi jwa batsadi ba re ba tshwenyegile thata ka ntlha ya ditlhwatlhwa tse di kwa godimo tsa diaparo (uniform) tsa sekolo go ralala naga ya Afrika Borwa. Go ya ka dipego, dikolo di le dintsi mo nageng, ditsweletse go rekisa diaparo tsa sekolo ka tlhwatlhwa e kwa godimo, mme seo se feleletse se itsa bana ba bangwe go ka tsena dikolo tse ba di ratang.
Go ya ka mokwaledi kakaretso wa makgotlha-tsamaiso a dikolo mo Afrika Borwa, Matakane Matakane one a buisana le Motsweding FM, are gona le dikolo dingwe tse di pateletsang batsadi go reka diaparo tsa sekolo kwa mafelong a rileng. Fela, Matakane are seo e tlile go nna selo sa maloba, gonne morero o, o batlisisiwa ke ba Competition Commission.
“Ke kgale re bua ka ntlha e ya gore batsadi ba se tlhole ba pateletswa go reka uniform ya sekolo kwa mafelong a rileng. Jaanaong, batsadi ba tshwanetse go itse gore ba letleletswe go reka uniform ya sekolo kwa ba ratang teng.
“Ke fela gore diphetogo di na le matsapa, mme gona le dikolo tse di sa batleng go fetoga. Ke nako ya kgololosego, mme dilo di fetogile. Kgotlha-tsamaiso ya dikolo ena le molao o eleng karolo ya South African School Act gore, barekisi ba di uniform ga ba tshwanela go nna le konteraka e e fetang seelo sa bone,” Matakane wa tlhalosa.
Matakane are, gape ba itemogetse gore gona le dikonteraka tse di bidiwang Evergreen tse di neetsweng barekisi ba di uniform. Matakane are batsadi ba tla be ba laelwa gore ba ye go reka uniform kwa lefelong le le rileng.
“Fela, maitemogelo a rona ke gore, gona le moungwelwa mogolo mo thefosanong eo. Jaanonng, kgang eo ga re dumalane le yone ebile ga e mo molaong. Seo se gataka ditshwanelo tsa baithuti, mme re ke re buisane le ba lekgotlha-tsamaiso ba sekolo go baakanya seo.
“Fela fa go sena diphetogo, re leba kwa Competition Commission go ba begela gore ba bolotse dipatlisiso, le go tsaya dikgato kgatlhanong le sekolo seo. Ga ke bone gore maloko a lekgotlha-tsamaiso a sekolo a ka amega mo botsukunapeng jo, gonne go le gantsi batho ba ba bonang pipa-molomo ke barutabana kgotsa bagokgo ba dikolo,” Matakane wa tlhalosa.
Kgabagare, setheo sa Moral Regeneration Movement (MRM) mo Bokone Bophirima, se ikuela go makgotlha-tsamaiso a dikolo go emisa ka go reka di uniform tsa sekolo kwa mafelong a tlhwatlhwa godimo. Mogokaganyi wa MRM mo Bokone Bophirima, moruti Lesiba Kgwele wa tlhalosa.
“Go le gantsi, di uniform tse di rekisiwang ka madi a kwa godimo di feleletsa di ama matshelo a baithuti ba ba dikobo dikhutshane. Le fa re amogela dipatlisiso tse di boloditsweng ke ba Competition Commission, re maswabi go bona dikolo di le dintsi di sentse di tswelela ka go ikamanya le barekisi ba di uniform ba ba rekisang ka tlhwatlhwa e kwa godimo.
“Go le gantsi, dikolo di nna le tumalano e eseng mo molaong le barekisi ba di uniform, mme ba pateletse batsadi go reka fela kwa go bone. Re ikuela gore botlhe ba ba tsweleditseng botsukunape jo, ba sekisiwe le go atlholwa fa ba ka bonwa molato,” Kgwele wa tlhalosa.
Setshwantsho: Banna ba bane ba latofadiwa ka polao, Rebaone Malekanyo le Tumelo Tlonkwe ba iteboga
Ka OBAKENG MAJE
Baagi ba motse wa Modimong, gaufi le Taung, ba kaile fa ba tlile go lwa ka tse tsotlhe tse banang natso go netefatsa fa bosiamisi bo diragala. Seno se tla morago ga gore kgotlha-tshekelo e kgolwane ya North West kwa Vryburg, e se bone banna ba babedi ba ba ne ba latofadiwa ka go bolaya Tshepang Seelo (32) yo ene ele mogasi wa maloba wa seteishene sa loago sa Vaaltar FM.
Ka 11 Ferikgong 2024, kgotlha-tshekelo e golotse Rebaone Malekanyo (33) ga mmogo le Tumelo Tlonkwe (32) morago ga go se ba bone molato. Lekgotlha le kaile fa go sena bopaki jo bo tsepameng go ka golaganyang banna ba le polao ya ga Seelo.
Go ya ka dipego, ka di 31 Diphalane 2021, Seelo one a tswa kwa thaveneng ya selegae, mme one a tsamaya le lekgarebe la gagwe. Go begwa fa Seelo ane a bona Malekanyo le Tlonkwe ba utswa disenke kwa ntlung nngwe, mme a ba kgala. Go begwa fa seo, sene sa tshakgatsa Malekanyo le Tlonkwe, mme ba mo atamela.
Go ya ka bopaki jo bo rebotsweng kwa kgotlha-tshekelo, Malekanyo le Tlonkwe, ba ne ba teketa Seelo le go mo dira motswara-kananyo, pele ga ba mo bolaya. Go begwa fa banna ba, ba ne ba latlhela setopo sa ga Seelo kwa nokeng kwa Khibitswane.
Ba ne ba ineela kwa sepodising morago ga gore go tsoge tlhatlharuane kwa motseng wa Modimong fa baagi ba ne ba angwa fela ke tse ba diapereng. Baagi ba ne ba bolotsa letsholo-patlo go batlana le Seelo. Go begwa fa baagi ba ne ba tlhosetsa matlo a banna ba ka molelo.
Fela banna ba, ba ne ba seka ba bonwa molato wa polao le ditatofatso tsotlhe tse ba neng ba lebagane le tsone.
Tsala e e ntshanang se se moinong le Seelo, Mosetsanagape Mohitlheng (35) are, bosekisi bo ile jwa gobelela mo kgetsing e.
“Banna ba, ba boleletse lekgotlha fa ba ne ba seo kwa Modimong ka letsatsi la ditiragalo. Fela, seo ke maaka a matala gonne ke ne kena le bone kwa thaveneng ka letsatsi leo. Ke ile ka ba ka kopa Malekanyo gore a nrekele e e tsiditsana, mme one a ntshepisa gore o tla diraga jalo mo letsatsing le le latelang.
“Ka di 1 Ngwanatsele 2021, rene ra leba kwa matlung a banna ba, mme mmagwe Malekanyo, one a dirisa mogala wa letheka go bua le Rebaone. Se re se utlwileng mo mogaleng, Rebaone one a bolelela motsadi wa gagwe gore a reye batho ba ba ne ba tletse ka jarata gore fa ele gore ba batla Seelo a tshela, ba se fise sepe,” Mohitlheng wa tlhalosa.
Mohitlheng are, batlile go dira boikuelo mo kgetsing e, gonne one a tshwanetse gore e nne paki, ka maswabi mmatlisisi wa kgetsi ga ka a mo neela tshono eo.
Kgabagare, Malekanyo le Tlonkwe ba ne ba bonwa ba iteboga kwa lebenkeleng lengwe la mabono le le rekisang dijo kwa Vryburg, morago ga go gololwa. Mogoloe Rebaone, Pacman Malekanyo are ba tlile go netefatsa fa ba sala kgetsi ya go fisiwa ga matlo morago, mme ba ba molato ba sekisiwe.
Picture: The police arrested 13 undocumented persons during Operation Vala Umgodi/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
Thirteen undocumented persons were arrested in Namaqua District on 10 January 2024. According to the Northern Cape police spokesperson, Col Cherelle Ehlers, 12 of the undocumented persons arrested, were Lesotho nationals aged between 23 and 45.
She said another undocumented persons was a Zimbabwe national aged 45.
“On 10 January 2024, the members from Public Order Police (POP), executed Operation Vala Umgodi and conducted a search and seizure actions in the Namaqua district.
“A 190 items believed to be used in the commission of illicit mining were seized, including pliers, jackhammers, drills, spotlights, grinders, generators, shovels, sand sieves, pickaxes, chisels, hand hammers and screwdrivers,” said Ehler.
She said Operation Vala Umgodi will continue unabated to curb illicit mining.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, commended the police for executing arrests.
Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos has shared his thoughts on the injury concerns that have affected his team ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. Broos said Mamelodi Sundowns FC and Bafana Bafana goalkeeper, Ronwen Williams, is currently being managed by the medical team due to a knee niggle, midfielder Themba Zwane took a knock on the knee a few days ago, while Mothobi Mvala had a groin injury.
“Mvala is still part of this team for now. I will not rule him out or think further until I have the full medical details from the team doctor. He is still a part of the AFCON-bound team. Mvala is the type of player that gives everything, both during a match and in practice.
“The above-mentioned players were not part of the South African senior men’s team that faced Lesotho in a preparation match at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville, on Wednesday afternoon (10 January 2024),” he said.
Bafana Bafana team doctor, Dr Tshepo Molobi said: “As it is in any camp, we will always be faced with something and this is the nature of football when you’re dealing with athletes. In the case of Mvala, all medical assessments have been made and while we continue practicing caution with all and any injuries, there is no need to rule him out.
“He will travel with the team to Côte d’Ivoire and we as a medical team, will continuously monitor all injuries and niggles that need our care.
Meanwhile, Bafana Bafana played to a goalless draw against Lesotho on Wednesday.
The team departs from Johannesburg to Abidjan on Thursday 11 January 2024 and will make their residence in CAN Village in Korhogo their home from Friday.
The Guardian 