BY REGINALD KANYANE

ANC Regional coordinator, Pontsho Kgosieng said they will meet on Thursday to tackle issues raised by Choseng community. Kgosieng said they have received appalling reports from Choseng community after they chased their ward councillor, Lopang Tokwe out of the village on Tuesday.

The community said they do not want Tokwe as their councillor. One of Choseng community leaders, Sinah Letlhogela said: “We do not want Tokwe as our councillor. We elected Peter Moetsi as our councillor, but ANC plotted his downfall. This resulted in Moetsi losing against Tokwe during recent local government elections that took place in August 3.

“We conjecture why all councillors come from Matlapaneng village though? This is the fourth consecutive councillor coming out of Matlapaneng village. We want to know if we do not have proficient and competent people from our village who could become councillors,” Letlhogela lamented.

Letlhogela added that if they do not get satisfactory responses from the ANC PEC in Dr Ruth Mompati Region, they will embark on a protest and barricade N18 road between Taung and Vryburg.

However, Kgosieng said that political knowledge is needed.

“We need to educate our people how politics work. They have raised various issues and we will address them. However, we request tranquility in the area. Our people need to accept the outcome of the local government elections. Even though they do not approve the winner, according to chapter 7, the ward was won by ANC and we are expected to provide basic service delivery to the area,” he said.

Kgosieng said some of opposition parties might impel the community to fight the ANC councillor just to hinder the developments in the area.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

TWO suspects appeared at Kimberley Magistrate’s Court on Friday in connection with corruption. The Northern Cape Harks Anti-Corruption Investigation Unit swiftly acted on information and intercepted the two foreign nationals.

The Hawks provincial spokesperson, Capt Philani Nkwalase said two suspects allegedly approached two immigrant officers from the Home Affair department to release two of their friends arrested for being illegal immigrants.

“Alamin Mohammed (46) and Mohammed Samoun (41) were charged for contravention of immigration Act 13 of 2002  as amended Section 49 (1) (7) and 49 (1) (10). An amount of R12 000 was seized while effecting the arrest,” Nkwalase said.

The Hawks Provincial Head, Major General Kholekile Galawe commended the immigration officers for their commitment and selfless acts.

“We hope that all civil servants would emulate such commitment displayed by the two immigration officers. The case was postponed to September 16 for bail application and both suspects remain in lawful custody,” Galawe said. taungdailynews@gmail.com

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CAPE TOWN – The Tutu family says doctors are encouraged by the progress being made byArchbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.

The Archbishop underwent a surgical procedure on Wednesday after being admitted to hospital for a recurring infection three weeks ago.

Leah Tutu says doctors hope to be able to discharge him this week.

Tutu has once again expressed the family’s gratitude for the prayers and messages of love and support that have been helping to sustain the Arch and restore his health.Source: http://www.ewn.co.za

ANN7 is shocked following the death of a colleague in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Nhlanhla Ngcobo was in a car with four friends driving home to Soweto. The driver lost control of the car and hit a pole. The car overturned, killing Ngcobo. The driver and the other passengers incurred minor injuries.

Ngcobo, the station’s operations administrator, leaves behind his partner and three-month-old daughter.

“RIP Nhlanhla we will always love and remember you all the time,” colleague Mandisa Makinana said.

Friends mourned on social media.

Khululiwe Babysmile said: “We will take care of your daughter and tell her that your father was the happiest soul we knew. The life of the party. He had the biggest heart ever, never kept a grudge.”

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Treasury has confirmed that President Jacob Zuma has paid back the R7,8m he owed for upgrades to his private home in Nkandla, it has been reported.

A panel of six experts from two quantity surveyor firms helped the National Treasury determine how much Zuma had to pay for the upgrades. Treasury had recommended Zuma pay R7.81 million rand for non-security-related features, including R2.3m for the so-called swimming pool, R1m for the amphitheatre and R1.2m for the cattle kraal.

The Constitutional Court ruled in March that Zuma had violated the constitution by not abiding by the Public Protector’s recommendation that he should pay some of the money spent on the residence.

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Mark appeared in the Brits Magistrate Court last month where his case was postponed.

The court was expected to hear feedback from the hospital on his mental state after 30 days of evaluation.

Zinde, who appeared in the Brits Regional Court in July, was admitted to Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital for evaluation as per an order by the magistrate.

Zinde’s lawyer has indicated that the application for psychiatric evaluation was brought forth by Hope Zinde back in 2013. Before her death she did sight some changes in Mark, he had withdrawal symptoms, he was allegedly aggressive and violent in his behavior and at times he would lock himself up in his room.

Mark Zinde is accused of killing his mother Hope Zinde, a well known media personality, at their home in Peacanwood Estate in the North West.

Hope Zinde’s body was found in a boot of a car and it is believed she was killed days before she was found.

Zinde is facing a charge of murder and another of possession of illegal drugs.

Source: http://www.thenewage.co.za

THE police in the Northern Cape have welcomed the life sentence handed down to a Pampierstad man recently. Police spokesperson Capt Sergio Kock said Benjamin Olehile Mongale was found guilty and sentenced to a further 22 years imprisonment in the Vryburg High Court for robbery with aggravating circumstances, housebreaking and theft, possession of an unlicensed firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.

“Early on May 5, 2014 Mongale and two of his friends robbed a taxi driver, Boy Kheswa, of his vehicle. Mongale shot the driver twice in the back of the head and dumped the body next to the Pampierstad cemetery,” Kock said.

Kock said the men left the taxi next to the Hartswater main road and robbed a shepherd of 33 sheep.

“The shepherd’s hands were tied and he was blindfolded in the veld, while the accused slaughtered the sheep and apparently got a vehicle to ferry the meat.

“It was later found the firearm and ammunition was stolen by Mongale during a house break-in and theft in Pampierstad before murder,” he said.

Police said they recovered some meat, firearm, ammunition and arrested the three people about a month later at their homes in Pampierstad.

Kock said Frances Baard cluster commander Maj-Gen Jean Abrahams lauded investigating officer WO Sello Ngwato of the Pampierstad detective unit, for job well done.

Abrahams said police would continue to ensure that the community was safe and secure.

Source: www.thenewage.co.za

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Cape Town – Mamelodi Sundowns were held to a goalless draw by Chippa United at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

The Brazilians went into the MTN8 semifinal first-leg encounter as favourites against the Chilli Boys in the city of Port Elizabeth.

Chippa goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi was forced into an early save six minutes into the game when he gathered Sundowns winger Percy Tau’s cross from the left.

The Brazilians were dominating possession as they looked to break the deadlock, but the Chilli Boys looked well organized at the back.

Eight minutes before half-time, Khama Billiat played a good free-kick into the Chippa box and his Sundowns teammate Ricardo Nascimento headed the ball narrowly wide of the target.

Ivorian midfielder Yannick Zakri made his Sundowns debut in the 54th minute when he replaced Percy Tau as the visitors looked to break the deadlock.

In the 68th minute, Chippa launched an attack and they made an appeal for a hand ball after the ball hit Wayne Arendse, but the referee waved play on.

Sibusiso Vilakazi had a chance to fire Sundowns into the lead with 14 minutes left on the clock, but his shot was blocked in the Chippa box.

Chippa and Sundowns pushed for a late goal in the dying minutes of the game, but it never came and the match ended in a goalless stalemate.

Source: http://www.news24.com

Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Thandani Ntshumayelo is seeking legal recourse to have his four-year suspension for alleged drugs violations set aside.

Despite pleading guilty to the charge made by the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS), Ntshumayelo wants the results of his urine sample declared null and void, according to the City Press.

According to the report, this is because the tests were conducted by a doping control laboratory at the University of the Free State.

This particular lab was earlier this year suspended by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) from conducting tests under its name while it carried out renovations and upgraded equipment.

But this suspension only came into force in March 2016, some three months after Ntshumayelo’s alleged positive test. The insinuation appears to be that at the time the test was taken, the facility was operating below WADA standards.

READ ALSO: SAIDS explains Ntshumayelo ban

Ntshumayelo therefore maintains that the results should be considered unreliable.

He has reportedly given SAIDS until Wednesday to remove his ban before seeking relief from the courts.

The 26-year-old allegedly tested positive for cocaine after a league match against Platinum Stars on January 9. His contract with Pirates has since been terminated.

Source: http://www.kickoff.com

BY REGINALD KANYANE

MEC for education and sport development department, Sello Lehari has been appointed as interim North West premier. This came about after Supra Mahumapelo prepares to jet-off to China on Sunday. He will visit the People’s Republic of China until September 18.

He will be accompanied by MECs Manketsi Tlhape of Rural, Environment and Agricultural Development and Wendy Nelson of Finance, Economic and Enterprise Development (FEED) departments.

Mahumapelo’s visit is to explore further investment opportunities and to confirm the provincial government’s commitment to the already proposed deals.

“We will engage with potential investors from Beijing and Shanghai. This is regarding the construction of a power station and the establishment of a bus manufacturing plant in the province. This will also include the establishment of donkey breeding farms for export of donkey hide and meat to China.

“As part of this week-long programme, we will include experts in the field of agriculture. We will also visit a donkey farm and attend a Huawei Exhibition in Shanghai. Our delegation will also meet with various companies such as Shanghai Electric, Bus Manufacturing, Survey and Donkey companies,” Mahumapelo said.

He said this is his second official trip to China and is part of strengthening the existing trade and investment relations with BRICS countries. Mahumapelo added that this will serve as a great platform for the North West province to learn best practices in dealing with especially housing challenges and ICT issues.

“Moreover our engagement with potential investors in China is viewed as a significant effort geared towards boosting the province’s economy, and achieving the goals of the 5th Administration’s strategy to rebrand, reposition and renew the province,” he said.

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