Picture: A murder accused, Thabo David Mokoroane/Facebook
By OBAKENG MAJE
A man aged 41 has been arrested for allegedly killing his girlfriend in Ipegeng Township, near Schweizer Reneke. On 15 October 2023, the police were called after a woman, Suzan Serame (41) was found unconscious in the streets with stabbing wounds.
The North West police spokesperson in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati cluster, Warrant Officer, Tryphosa van Rooyen told Morongwa News that, Serame was rushed to the hospital for medical attention, however, succumbed to her injuries later on.
Van Rooyen said the deceased’s boyfriend, Thabo David Mokoroane was arrested and charged with murder.
“The accused briefly appeared at Schweizer Reneke Magistrate’s Court on 17 October 2023. he case was postponed to 24 October 2023 for formal bail application,” she said.
Setshwantsho: Batsadi ga mmogo le baithuti kwa kliniking ya selegae
Ka OBAKENG MAJE
Baithuti ba feta 20 kwa sekolong se se potlana sa Mamusa gaufi le Schweizer Reneke, ba ne ba tlhaselwa ke motshitshi wa dinotshi mo letsatsing la Labone. Go kaiwa fa baithuti ba, ba ne ba tshameka kwa sekolong mo mosong fa tiragalo e, ene e direga.
Go ya ka sebueledi sa Lefapha la Thuto mo Bokone Bophirima, Mphata Molokwane, lefelo le baithuti ba tlhasetsweng ke dinotshi kwa go lone, ga se le ba tshamekelang kwa go lone ka gale.
“Barutabana ba ne ba utlwa segajaja sa baithuti ba baneng ba goeletsa le go lopa thuso. Baithuti ba, ba ne ba rwalelwa kwa bookelong go bona thuso ya potlako. Le ba thuso ya potlako, Emergency Medical Services, le bone ba ne ba bidiwa go ka tla go thusa.
“Lekgotlha-tsamaiso la sekolo le ne la laela gore, go bidiwe baitsanape ba ba dirang ka dinotshi le go dintsha kwa sekolong. Seno, ke masetla-pelo, fela ke tiragalo e eneng e sa lebelelwa,” Molokwane wa tlhalosa.
Kgabagare, bangwe ba batsadi ba ikuela go sekolo gore se netefatse fa bana ba bone ba dula ba sireletsegile ka dinako tsotlhe kwa sekolong. Mongwe wa batsadi yo o sa batlang leina la gagwe le itsiwe are: “Ke batla go itse gore dinotshi tse di na le nako e kae di le kwa sekolong ntle le gore batsamaisi ba sekolo ba di bone.
“Re utlwa ka mabare-bare gore, baithuti ba, ba ne ba kgotlha-kgotlhana le dinotshi tse kwa morago ga sekolo, mme tiragalo e, ke ya mo mosong. Seemo se ne se tswile taolong, mme re ile ra tabogela kwa sekolong go ya go iponela ka matlho.”
Picture: North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Sello Lehari/Supplied
By REGINALD KANYANE
The non-compliant motorists feel the pinch of the law during Thuntsha Lerole’s law enforcement operation in Kanana Township, near Orkney. The law enforcement agencies sealed all entry points of Kanana Township, to stamp authority and ensure total compliance on the road.
North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Sello Lehari said during a joint law enforcement operation between Provincial, Municipal Traffic, South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Department of Home Affairs (Customs) and road users, were engaged in safety awareness.
“Those found not complying with regulations were punished according to prescripts. Following the hard work of dedicated law enforcement officers, 114 vehicles were stopped and checked, and 9 unlicensed drivers were fined.
“Thirteen expired and failure to display licence disc as well as five warrant of arrests were issued. Five foreign nationals mostly from Lesotho, were also arrested for failing to produce documentation,” he said.
Lehari further said, that as part of the operation, road users received road safety education through awareness campaigns. He added that, this was part of the Thuntsha Lerole Accelerated Service Delivery Programme (ASDP) that took place in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality.
“This is ahead of the scheduled Presidential Imbizo in Potchefstroom today. Thuntsha Lerole is currently being rolled out to local municipalities across the province, where various departments and state-owned entities, working together with the local and district municipalities, are responding to service delivery challenges in a coordinated and integrated approach.
“The ASDP also forms part of the government’s District Development Model (DDM), which is an integration of development plans and programmes by all spheres of government to deliver services to communities,” said Lehari.
Picture: Illicit cigarettes and tobacco products confiscated/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
The police confiscated 764 boxes of illicit cigarettes and 53 boxes of hookah flavour on Memorial Road in Kimberley. The illicit cigarettes and tobacco products are approximately to the street value of R10 million.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said the Northern Cape Organised Investigation Unit together with the National Crime Intelligence Unit and Kimberley K9 Unit, conducted a search at a storage container facility.
“The action was executed after the police received a tip-off regarding the storage of illicit goods at the facility. Additional members from the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations, Kimberley Crime Prevention Unit and Crime Intelligence joined the search and seizure operation to secure the scene and safekeeping of the exhibits.
“The members from Bloemfontein Customs are expected in Kimberley on 20 October 2023 to verify the goods. No persons were arrested and the investigation continues,” she.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, welcomes the swift action of several specialised SAPS units.
Picture: North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi with Grade 7 learner, Hardus Robertson/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
A Grade 7 learner, Hardus Robertson from Mmamogwa Primary School in Tlakgameng village, near Ganyesa, won a gold medal at the National Cross Country Athletics held at Tom Naudé Secondary School in Limpopo recently.
Robertson (13) was welcomed by amongst others, North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi, and a Member of the Provincial Legislature (MPL) in North West, Bitsa Lenkopane who led the programme. Motsumi said her department is in celebratory mode.
Motsumi used this opportunity to encourage learners at the school to pursue excellence in and out classroom.
“This win by Robertson is an example of pursuing excellence in what you do. We are proud of our hero, who amongst learners of different schools across the country won a gold medal. I wish to encourage all of you that your background should be a stepping stone, not a barrier.
“I believe that, many learners from our province can be motivated by this win. Congratulations to Robertson on his achievement. I also extend my gratitude to my colleague, Lenkopane who led the programme for the day as well as officials from the North West Department of Social Development, who released their hearts and joined the department to help a family in need with a donation of R38 000,” she said.
Motsumi further said this is the partnership they wish to see every day to build a better communal society. She added that, Robertson started his sporting career as a Grade 1 learner in 2016 at the school as a goalkeeper in the school soccer team, until he pursued a cross country team at the school in 2021.
Meanwhile, other attendees were officials from the North West Department of Social Development, who joined hands with the North West Department of Education officials, who upon hearing of Robertson’s disadvantaged background, landed a hand by donating funds to bring a temporary relief of social distress to the family.
Picture: Various schools received equipment during Thuntsa Lerole campaign/Supplied
By BAKANG MOKOTO
North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi said the Thuntsa Lerole campaign, which is the Acceleration of Service Delivery programme, continues to change the game in the schools across the province. Motsumi said this campaign, is held every week across the province and it was held at Bonolo Early Childhood Development centre in Jouberton Township in Matlosana on 18 October 2023.
“The department handed over educational packages to 10 Early Childhood Development centres of Dr Kenneth Kaunda District, which are part of the 40 ECD Pocket Centres of Excellence.
“The educational resources distributed to the 10 ECD Pockets of Excellence are in support of the implementation of the National Curriculum Framework of facilitating the learning on Early Learning Development Areas,” she said.
According to Motsumi, the Thuntsa Lerole campaign further proceeded to Are-Fenyeng Primary School in Kanana Township near Orkney, where her department handed over a full-service kitchen.
“Bathabile and Kanana Primary schools received National School Nutrition Programme stoves, sanitary towels and sporting kits from the North West Department of Arts, Culture, Recreation and Sports. The game will change in all schools.
“We are continuing to touch different schools in the province through the Thuntsa Lerole programme. Many schools are going to benefit from this campaign. We have handed over cell phones and routers to principals because we want our schools to be compliant with the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR),” she said.
Motsumi further encouraged learners to work hard during this critical period. She added that, the game should change in all areas of the department.
Meanwhile, the North West MEC for Arts, Culture, Recreation and Sports, Keneetswe Mosenogi, who handed over the sporting kits to schools, highlighted that, their role is to complement the education efforts.
“Our role is to ensure that we complement the efforts of the Department of Education. We should ensure that learners participate in extra-curricular activities,” she said.
Picture: Elderly persons educated about safety measures/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
The Roodepan police in conjunction with the Northern Cape Department of Social Development, Department of Health and Simanye Community Nutritional and Development Centre, hosted an Elderly event in Roodepan, near Kimberley on 19 October 2023. In attendance, were personnel from the SAPS, Department of Social Development, and Department of Health, Community Police Forum District Board, Women Against Crime and elderly community members.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Sergio Kock said: “The event commenced with an opening prayer by Pastor Lizzy Soul, followed by the welcoming address and the introduction of speakers by Blom.
“The purpose of the day was outlined by Constable Mapule de Kock and Sergeant Iris Modise, who indicated that this event was set out to make sure that the elderly persons are safe. It also makes them aware of services such as Health and Social Development that are available for them,” said Kock.
He further said, Sergeant Modise indicated the abuse of elderly people happens in their own homes. Kock added that, Modise urged the neighbours to speak up when they suspect that, an elderly person is financially abused, neglected, or harmed.
“She also pleaded with the elderly to make use of the South African Police Service when they are faced with challenges of abuse and other challenges,” he said.
Kock said the representatives from the Northern Cape Department of Health, Sara Matroos also delivered a message of support including others from the Department of Social Development, Roodepan CPF, and Women Against Crime, Olive Miller.
“The different stakeholders addressed the attendees on how abuse affects the elderly. Abuse of older people is an important public health problem. For older people, the consequences of abuse can be serious, and recovery may take longer.
“Abuse of older people can have serious consequences such as physical and mental health, financial, and social consequences, including, physical injuries, premature mortality, depression, financial devastation and placement in nursing homes,” he said.
Meanwhile, the chairperson of Simanye Community Nutritional and Development Centre (soup kitchen), Ruth Goolamhossen said: “We would like to thank all role players and attendees. The soup kitchen also provided all attendees with a warm plate of food and juice, while the SAPS band performed beautiful musical entertainment for the old folk.
Picture: Elderly persons educated about safety measures/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
The Roodepan police in conjunction with the Northern Cape Department of Social Development, Department of Health and Simanye Community Nutritional and Development Centre, hosted an Elderly event in Roodepan, near Kimberley on 19 October 2023. In attendance, were personnel from the SAPS, Department of Social Development, and Department of Health, Community Police Forum District Board, Women Against Crime and elderly community members.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Sergio Kock said: “The event commenced with an opening prayer by Pastor Lizzy Soul, followed by the welcoming address and the introduction of speakers by Blom.
“The purpose of the day was outlined by Constable Mapule de Kock and Sergeant Iris Modise, who indicated that this event was set out to make sure that the elderly persons are safe. It also makes them aware of services such as Health and Social Development that are available for them,” said Kock.
He further said, Sergeant Modise indicated the abuse of elderly people happens in their own homes. Kock added that, Modise urged the neighbours to speak up when they suspect that, an elderly person is financially abused, neglected, or harmed.
“She also pleaded with the elderly to make use of the South African Police Service when they are faced with challenges of abuse and other challenges,” he said.
Kock said the representatives from the Northern Cape Department of Health, Sara Matroos also delivered a message of support including others from the Department of Social Development, Roodepan CPF, and Women Against Crime, Olive Miller.
“The different stakeholders addressed the attendees on how abuse affects the elderly. Abuse of older people is an important public health problem. For older people, the consequences of abuse can be serious, and recovery may take longer.
“Abuse of older people can have serious consequences such as physical and mental health, financial, and social consequences, including, physical injuries, premature mortality, depression, financial devastation and placement in nursing homes,” he said.
Meanwhile, the chairperson of Simanye Community Nutritional and Development Centre (soup kitchen), Ruth Goolamhossen said: “We would like to thank all role players and attendees. The soup kitchen also provided all attendees with a warm plate of food and juice, while the SAPS band performed beautiful musical entertainment for the old folk.
A man who was arrested for fraud, forgery and uttering, was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment by the Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. Justice Moyo (47) was arrested on 28 February 2023 after he had allegedly used fraudulent documents to purchase a Ford Ranger at a car dealership in Klerksdorp.
The Hawks spokesperson in North West, Lieutenant Col, Tinyiko Mathebula said, the dealership alerted the police and Moyo was apprehended.
“After making a series of court appearances, Moyo was found guilty and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment. He was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for fraud, six months for forgery and 12 months for uttering.
“The sentence will run concurrently. The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation Provincial Head, Major General Patrick Mbotho and the Director of Public Prosecutions in the North West, Dr Rachel Makhari, lauded the investigation and prosecution team for securing a successful conviction,” he said.
Picture: Grade 12 learners during a provincial prayer/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi said with only 10 days to the final sitting of the Grade 12 National Senior Certificate Examinations, her department calls for divine guidance by organising an inter-denominational intercessory provincial examination prayer from different faith-based organizations.
Motsumi said they held a provincial examination prayer at Botoka Secondary School in Ikageng, Potchefstroom on Thursday. She further said the prayer was paired with the signing of the pledge by the Grade 12 candidates from schools throughout the province.
“They willingly and solemnly signed a promise on, promising to safeguard the integrity of the exams by abstaining from any malfeasance.
“By signing the pledge, learners demonstrated their adherence to the NSC Examination’s Code of Conduct, which stipulates that they would be truthful, refrain from cheating or using illegal materials in the examination rooms and protect the integrity of the examination process,” added Motsumi.
She also emphasized that the intention of the pledge signing is to curb and control examination irregularities. According to Motsumi, the rationale for the pledge is to commit every learner to comply with the examination code of conduct, so that it assists in curbing and controlling examination irregularities.
“Maintain your composure and keep your sights set on your objective. Know that you have all the support of the department, your family, friends, educators, and the rest of the community.
“For the last 12 years, you have been preparing for this moment. Allow nothing to get in your way. I wish you good luck in your examination. Furthermore, the department will maintain strict control over the various locations, where exam papers are kept,” she said.
