Mosadi wa dingwaga dile 42 o tlhokafaletse kwa lefelong la maitiso la selegae la kwa ga Bux kwa Extension 6, gaufi le Taung ka Labone bosigo. Go begwa fa mosadi o, a ne a leba kwa lefelong leo go ya go ntsha letsapa, fela batho ba le bantsi ba belaelwa fa a tsheletswe bolthole mo bojalweng.
Go ya ka sebueledi sa sepodisi mo sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen, mosadi o one a dutse mo setilong a sa tsikinyege, mme one a rwalelwa kwa bookelong jwa selegae go ya go bona thuso ya kalafi. Van Rooyen are fela go ne ga begwa fa a tlhokafetse.
“Dipatlisiso tsa morago ga loso di tsweletse go ka netefatsa se se ka tswang se tlhodile loso la gagwe. Go fitlha ga jaana, ga re itse gore a o bolailwe ka go tshelelwa botlhole mo bojalweng, kgotsa leso la gagwe e ka tswa ele la tlholego.
“Fela seo se tla tlhotlhomisiwa ke diteko tsa morago ga loso,” van Rooyen wa tlhalosa.
A man (45) has been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment by Victoria West Magistrate’s Court for raping his own daughter (8). On 6 July 2019, the victim reported that her father sexually assaulted her and the police were immediately contacted.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col, Sergio Kock said the accused was arrested on the same day and bail was denied.
“The father was found guilty on a rape charge and sentenced to 15 years direct imprisonment on 7 December 2023. The South African Police Services management in the Pixley ka Seme District welcomed the sentence,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Provincial Head for the Family Violence, Child Protection, and Sexual Offenses(FCS) unit, Brig Sipho Kheswa, commended Sgt Ilze Fan from the De Aar FCS unit for her meticulous investigation.
Kheswa further said this will ensure that no impunity is granted to the perpetrator of this heinous crime, especially as the world is observing the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign.
Picture: North West MEC for Department of Economic Development Environment Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT), Virginia Tlhapi
By BAKANG MOKOTO
North West MEC for Department of Economic Development Environment Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT), Virginia Tlhapi said they condemn in the strongest possible terms the attacks on tourists who were traveling on the R556 road from Gauteng to Sun City on 4 December 2023.
Tlhapi said it is alleged that tourists were attacked on the R556 road, which is affectionately known for its notorious attacks on tourists in the province.
“There have been many criminal incidents which took place in the past. This unfortunate incident took place at a time when the department has just unveiled its festive season tourism campaign that aims at promoting tourism safety in the province.
“We have since requested an urgent meeting with the North West MEC responsible for Community Safety and Transport, Sello Lehari, and the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, to discuss safety measures for all tourists who are visiting the province,” she said.
Tlhapi further said the aim of the meeting is also to impress upon law enforcement agencies the need to ensure the successful arrest and prosecution of those who committed this heinous crime. She added that the department will further be initiating an engagement with all tourist guides in the province to enhance knowledge of safety measures when guiding and welcoming tourists in the province.
“The importance of tourism as an economic sector in the North West cannot be over-emphasized. Tourism in the province contributes towards job creation and it’s a critical input factor in the Growth of Domestic Product (GDP).
“So, no stone will be left unturned in a quest to ensure the arrest of those who attacked innocent tourists in our province,” said Tlhapi.
Taung-based community newspaper, Taung DailyNews continues to make inroads and claim its niche within the media space. This comes after TDN newspaper won the Best Online Media House of the Year Award at the glittering North West Media Awards held at Bogosi Lifestyle Farm in Rustenburg on Friday night.
Taung DailyNews editor, Obakeng Maje said the win shows how important the community media is. Maje said Taung DailyNews will continue to bring cutting-edge stories and report independently as always.
“Overall, community media is a powerful source as it empowers people to drive change, creating an inclusive and diverse community. Not only that, but it also allows local businesses to grow and inspire people around them.
“So, we are grateful as Taung DailyNews for receiving this award. It shows that TDN newspaper continues to be an alternative medium of choice for the public. Therefore, it is imperative to take this moment and send our gratitude to our readers, management, advertisers, and all associates for their unwavering support,” he said.
Maje further said as the newspaper continues to bring a pluralistic media ecology within the industry, it is equally important to allow people to exercise their right to freedom of expression. He added that, however, a clear definition and recognition of the law are necessary.
“We would also like to thank the North West Media Awards organizers, including all those who voted for us. So, we call on advertisers to use Taung DailyNews as their medium of advertising.
“Taung DailyNews will continue to form the backbone of local and regional media, so your support will be highly appreciated. We will continue to strive for independent reporting and bring that innovation journalism as it is vital,” concluded Maje.
Meanwhile, the North West Media Awards organiser, Ananius Ndlovu said: “We are celebrating the outstanding achievements in the media industry. So, we are gathered here to commend the media professionals for their hard work and emphasize the crucial role they play in society.
“As the organizer, we would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and pledge to enhance the event, making it a standout affair on the national stage.”
OVERALL WINNERS OF THE NORTH WEST MEDIA AWARDS 2023
Communicator of the Year
Boitumelo Boweni (Social Development – Dr. KK District)
Community Newspaper of the Year
Mo Media
Journalist of the Year
Itumeleng Kgajane (SABC)
Photographer of the Year
Thapelo Morebudi (Sunday Times)
Poloko Tau Investigative News Story of the Year
Itumeleng Kgajane (SABC)
Newsletter of the Year
North West Provincial Government News
Current Affairs Programme of the Year
You FM News Hour
News Reader of the Year
Irish Motswamere (Vaaltar FM)
Newsreader of the Year – Sub Category for Commercial & Public Broadcasters
Dimakatso Genkoe (You FM)
Radio Producer of the Year
Welile Congwane (Vaaltar FM)
Radio Programme of the Year
Fepa Moya (Vaaltar FM)
Radio Programme of the Year – Sub Category for Commercial & Public Broadcasters
Pulse Breakfast (Pulse FM)
Radio Presenter of the Year
Katlego Moncho (Vaaltar FM)
Radio Presenter of the Year – Sub Category for Commercial & Public Broadcasters
Phenyo Phushudi (Motsweding FM)
Sports Presenter of the Year
Thabo Malatse (Madibeng FM)
Sports Presenter of the Year – Sub Category for Commercial & Public Broadcasters
Picture: One of the wanted suspects arrested/Generic
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
Nine suspects wanted for various crimes, including assault with intent to cause Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) and theft, are expected to appear in court on 8 December 2023. Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Merapelo Pilane said the Roodepan Detectives, traced the suspects in the early hours of the morning on 7 December 2023.
“The ages of the suspects range between 17 and 42 and were arrested at their respective addresses,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Francis Baard District Police Commissioner, Maj Gen Johan Bean, applauded Lt Col Christopher Mashodi for ensuring that, perpetrators are arrested and brought to book.
Four accused facing charges of contravention of the National Credit Act 34 of 2005 briefly appeared at the Pampierstad Magistrate’s Court on 6 December 2023.
Pulaetsile Albertina Phepheng (39), Chwaro April (40), Betty Mosala (40), and Barend Pretorius (50) were arrested on 6 December 2023 in a multi-disciplinary approach by the Hawks Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team, National Credit Regulator (NCR), Pampierstad Visible Policing and South African Social Security Agency (SASSA).
The Hawks spokesperson in Northern Cape, Warrant Officer Nomthandazo Mnisi said the preliminary investigations alleged that the accused were running unregistered micro cash loan businesses around Pampierstad. Mnisi said the accused would retain clients’ bank cards, SASSA cards, and identity documentation to enforce the credit agreement.
“A search and seizure disruptive operation was conducted at the accused respective places of work. During the search, banking cards, SASSA cards, identity documentation, and combined cash to the total value of R400 956 were confiscated.
“They were released on different bail that ranges from R3 000 to R10 000. A case against Mosala, Chwaro, and Phepheng is postponed to 6 February 2024, Pretorius’ case was postponed to 19 January 2024,” she said.
Two men from Jan Kempdorp were sentenced to 8 years imprisonment by Hartswater District Court for raping an elderly woman aged 52. On 22 November 2016, Adam Motabogi (21) and Macdonald Sewedi (22) accosted a victim, who was collecting wood and recycling tins at the Jan Kempdorp dumping site.
Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Timothy Sam said, the accused persons were minors at the time of the incident.
“They assaulted, stabbed, and raped her repeatedly. The suspects were linked through DNA. Their names will be entered in the national register for sexual offenses and are declared unfit to possess firearms,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, welcomed the sentence and commended the Hartswarter FCS Detective, Sergeant Sidwel Dastile for the meticulous investigation of the case and securing a conviction.
A man (43) has been sentenced to three life sentences for three rapes by the Rustenburg Regional Court on 30 November 2023. Michael Segale was also sentenced to 5 years imprisonment for escape from lawful custody. The North West police spokesperson, Capt Sam Tselanyane said Segale went on a spree of raping three minors aged 11 and 13 years respectively, and a woman (19) in Boitekong and Lethabong Townships, outside Rustenburg between 2012 and 2017.
Tselanyane further said in the first incident that happened in Soviet Section, near Lethabong in 2012, the victim (19) was walking with her younger sister from the shop when they came across an unknown man, who asked them to accompany him to go fetch his mother’s medicine.
“Along the way in the bushes, Segale grabbed the victim and raped her, and fled the scene afterward. Furthermore, in July 2017, the accused went on and raped two victims in two separate incidents.
“The first victim who was 11 years of age by then, was sent to the shop together with her younger brother at Boitekong Extension 8 when they came across the accused. Segale asked them to accompany him to fetch his belongings somewhere and he did not know the direction properly,” he said.
Tselanyane added that, along the way as they were approaching the bushy area, the accused grabbed the victim, undressed, and raped her. He said in another unrelated incident in Boitekong Extension 4, the two girls who were both aged 13 years then, were playing in the streets when they were called by an unknown man.
“The accused asked them for directions and insisted they walk with him to fetch his sewing machine and some clothes as he needed their help. As they approached the bushes, he threatened them and tied one with a cloth and raped the first one, thereafter proceeded to rape the second minor and fled the scene.
“The police investigations identified Segale as the possible suspect and was by then already convicted on other cases. He was linked to the crimes through modus operandi and later through DNA. In 2018 while the accused was in court, he escaped through the bathroom window after he asked to use the toilet,” he said.
Tselanyane said Segale was later apprehended in Seraleng village, outside Rustenburg. He said Segale was sentenced to 5 years imprisonment for escaping from lawful custody, two life imprisonment for raping minors, and a life imprisonment for raping a girl (11).
“He was also sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for raping a woman (19). Segale was declared unfit to possess a firearm in terms of section 103 of the Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000),” said Tselanyane.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, lauded the Investigating Officer, Sergeant Obakeng Rasego of Rustenburg Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit, and all those involved for securing yet another good prosecution during the 16 Days of Activism on no violence against women and children.
Kwena reiterated that the police will work tirelessly to ensure that perpetrators of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) are brought to book.
Picture: The local philanthropist, Tshidi Moreane donated soccer kits to Morning Stars FC/Facebook
By OBAKENG MAJE
Morning Stars Football Club caretaker coach, Kagiso Itholeng from Mokgareng village, near Taung, said they welcome the donation of new soccer kits. This comes after a local philanthropist, Tshidi Moreane donated a full-fledged soccer kit on Thursday.
Itholeng said this will boost the confidence of the players ahead of the much-anticipated Top 8 Soccer Tournament that will take place over the weekend. He further said he is contented to see some businesspeople heeding a helping hand in the quest of developing a grassroots football because that is rare.
“It is not often to see local businesspeople investing in local football. So, we are happy to see that people like Moreane are changing the narrative. We do have an abundance of talent at Morning Stars FC, but lack of financial muscle creates a stagnant.
“What I like is that Moreane also shared words of encouragement with the players. I am certain that they will take their craft seriously and focus. We will be embarking on a tournament this weekend and we hope the donation will be a morale-booster for them,” he said.
Meanwhile, Moreane said the donation that was made under Tshidi Moreane Foundation and Lesedi 7 Group, will encourage players to work harder knowing that, there is unwavering support out there from locals. He added that locals must support grassroots football teams and urge all local businesspeople around Taung to be involved in advancing local talents.
“This is part of our plough back at Lesedi 7 Group and Tshidi Moreane Foundation. One thing that I know, Taung has an abundance of talent and all that is needed is to nurture it. By giving unwavering support to our football clubs, we will create a chance for these players to have the confidence to break through the ranks and ply their trade in elite leagues.
“Also, it is beneficiary if local soccer teams have sponsors or financial muscle because it will enable them to buy all necessary tools such as team kits, equipment, or transportation. If you have not handled something like this before, it can be challenging and feels like a time-consuming task too,” he said.
As a former player, Moreane encouraged players not to indulge in alcohol and drug abuse as that would harm their careers.
“We have outlined what we are going to do for the team in the future, including what process to use in attracting more investors. As a former player, I urge local businesses to be involved, as well as look into some of the benefits this can have for the grassroots teams.
“We understand the challenges the local teams are having in securing sponsors, so that is why we’re starting with the basics. We do not have enough players who ply their trade in elite leagues and that narrative should be challenged,” said Moreane.
He said the sponsorship is important for football clubs as it can help to fund necessities and ensure the clubs continue to run. Moreane said if a club has to stop running due to lack of funds, this can limit the sporting opportunities in the area and can mean that players will potentially have to travel long distances to find another club.
Picture: A firearm and ammunition confiscated by police/Supplied
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
A Chinese national (29) has been arrested for being in possession of unlawful firearm and ammunition at Kutlwanong Township, outside Kimberley. Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Timothy Sam said the suspect was arrested by the Kimberley Tactical Response Team (TRT) on 7 December 2023.
Sam said while conducting crime prevention patrols, members of the TRT unit spotted a suspicious delivery truck standing at a business establishment in Kutlwanong and decided to approach it.
“They requested proof of delivery and or invoices of the consignment to verify and execute a routine stop and search. While the police were verifying the consignment against the invoices, the nervous-looking suspect hastily went into the yard.
“The police followed and found him in a car inside the yard. The police requested permission from him to search the car and found a bulletproof vest, a black case with a 9mm firearm with two magazines, several hollow point 9mm bullets, and 9mm bullets,” he said.
Sam further said the suspect failed to produce ownership proof and a license for the firearm and ammunition. He added that the suspect was subsequently arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.
“He will appear in the Galeshewe Magistrate’s Court soon,” said Sam.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, commended the police for their vigilance. She said that the proliferation of illegal firearms contributes towards the commission of serious and violent crimes.
“The illegal possession of firearms will be vigorously policed during the festive season and beyond,” said Otola.
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