Johannesburg– Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana defender Thabo Matlaba has been declared fine after he was stretchered off and rushed to hospital on Sunday night (29 March).

Matlaba was elbowed on the chest in the latter stages of the second half of the international friendly match against Nigeria at the Mbombela Stadium which ended in a 1-1 draw.

Left-back Sibusiso Khumalo took his place in the 80th minute.

“The initial diagnosis was that he had a lung contusion (bruise) because he was in serious pain at the stadium and at the hospital this was confirmed after a CT Scan of the chest and lungs.

“He was elbowed hard on the chest but he is now fine, there is nothing broken, which is a great relief. He was discharged last night from the hospital but he will need total rest for some time, and this will be determined by his club’s medical team,” said Dr Thulani Ngwenya, the Bafana Bafana Team doctor.

Bafana Bafana have already returned from their camp in Nelspruit.

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Potchefstroom- North West Provincial Legislature will be hosting the Feedback Session for the Health Practioners’ Sectoral at Tlokwe Local Municipality Banquet Hall in Potchefstroom.

The feedback session is aimed at addressing the health practitioners’ sector issues raised during the sectoral parliament that was held on 7 February 2014. The MEC and relevant senior management failed to attend such sectoral parliament.

Different stakeholders including the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA), Health & Other Services Personnel Trade Union of South Africa (HOSPERSA), South African Medical Doctors’ Association (SAMA) and Traditional Healers Association will attend the event.

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BY OBAKENG MAJE

Ventersdorp- North West police are investigating a case of inquest after a 58-year-old man allegedly shot himself with a firearm. The incident took place on Friday at approximately 08:00 at Makokskraal near Ventersdorp.

“The deceased was found with a gunshot wound on the head at the back of his bakkie in a maize field. According to the information, a suicide note was found at the scene. No foul play is suspected at this stage” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said.

Police investigation into the matter continues.

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BY OBAKENG MAJE

Koster- Subsequent to investigations conducted after two girls; Basetsana Octavia Modumo and Kegomoditswe Boikanyo went missing in Koster on 24 September 2014, the police can confirm that the naked body of a female minor that was found floating in Kgetleng River at Finfoot farm in the vicinity of Assen on Sunday, 28 September 2014, has been positively identified as one of the missing children; Kegomoditswe Boikanyo.

North West police said the body was found after shepherds alerted the police about the body that was found with missing parts including hands, head and private parts.

“Due to the body’s state of decomposition, it was difficult to identify it.  The identification breakthrough came after confirmation that the bone sample of Kegomoditswe was consistent with the one of her mother by the International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP)’s report.  The pair went missing while at Mountain View, Reagile Location, Koster. They were learners at Kgalagatsane Lower Primary and Moitshoki Mofenyi Lower Primary Schools respectively” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said.

Mokgwabone said the community is once more urged to assist with the information that may lead to arrest of the suspect(s) by calling Investigating Officers; Captain Jerry Maboitshege 082 416 0978 or Captain Morema on 082 856 1087. Alternatively, information can be communicated through Crime Stop Number 08600 10111 or anonymous tip-off Crime Line sms 32211.

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BY OBAKENG MAJE

Potchefstroom- A 54-year-old suspect is expected to appear in Potchefstroom Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 30 March 2015 for the alleged murder of his 40-year-old partner.

“It is alleged that the woman was driving out of the garage on Friday at approximately 07:00 at Ikageng location near Potchefstroom when the boyfriend entered and closed the garage door partially. The couple allegedly argued briefly and the boyfriend took out a firearm and shot the victim” Colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said.

According to North West police, the suspect allegedly fled the crime scene and handed himself over at Potchefstroom police station.

The motive of the incident is unknown at this stage, and investigation into the matter continues.

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BY OBAKENG MAJE
FOUR suspects were arrested by police on Thursday after they allegedly entered a shop owned by Chinese foreign nationals on Wednesday in Taung Complex at around 21:00.

North West police said the four suspects pounced on the victims and pointed them with a firearm.

The allegedly robbed them off airtime vouchers, cigarettes and cash.

“The suspects allegedly loaded cigarettes on the vehicle owned by Chinese and fled the scene. The police worked tirelessly and arrested the first two suspects on Thursday” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said.

The other two suspects were arrested on Friday and according to police, one suspect was an employee at the Chinese shop while the other one was working for an armed response security company at the shop.

“The police managed to recover the vehicle and part of robbed goods, including cigarettes and undisclosed amount of cash”  Mokgwabone said.

The suspects are due to appear in Taung Magistrates Court on Monday.
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BY OBAKENG MAJE
The Hawks Organised Crime Unit in Mahikeng are looking for two fugitive men, says North West police. Dingaan Patrick Mandewo was found guilty on six counts of armed robberies and was out on bail, but failed to appear in court for sentencing.

Another fugitive man, was Boitumelo Napoleon Dada Moilwa, who escaped from a lawful custody on the 14 February 2014.

North West police spokesperson colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said Moilwa was facing two counts of murder, four of armed robberies and one of illegal possession of firearm.

“Anyone with information that may lead to the arrest of the accused, can call warrant officer Thaga on 0823742417” Mokgwabone said.
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