A woman raped, suspects arrested


By Obakeng Maje
KANANA-Police are investigating two counts of rape after a 27 year -old victim from Kanana Township near Orkney was allegedly raped by Joseph Dlomo,19 and Johannes Moabi,21, on Monday at about 02:30, says captain Pelonomi Makau.

“The suspects appeared on Monday at Orkney Magistrate’s Court. They will appear again on 9 January 2014 for bail application” said Makau. 

It is alleged that the victim and her friends were from a local tavern when they were chased by the suspects. According to the information, the suspects managed to grab the victim and threatened her with a knife.

Captain Makau said it is alleged that the suspects took the victim to an open field and they took turns in raping her. The suspects were later arrested.-TDN
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No bail for teen’s rape suspect-Premier Modise


North West Premier Thandi Modise has called for no bail for the man accused of raping a 14 year old girl. The suspect who appeared in court on Monday is to appear again in the Ventersdorp Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.

 

In condemning the alleged rape in the strongest terms possible, Premier Modise said that it is sad that 80% of perpetrators of rape are known to their victims and that children who had been taught to trust and obey adults are raped by male adults who are known to them. 

“We call on real men need to stand up to be counted against the scourge of rape. We need to unite in action and intensify the Million Signature Anti-rape campaign to ensure that women and children are safer in their homes and in our neighbourhoods,” highlighted Modise.

   

According to police, the girl was visiting her aunt, who stayed in a rented house in the 34-year-old man’s yard.

Captain Pelonomi Makau said that the man is alleged to have called the girl to his bedroom on Friday morning and asked her to iron his clothes. He reportedly then grabbed her and raped her.-TDN
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No bail for teen’s rape suspect-Premier Modise


North West Premier Thandi Modise has called for no bail for the man accused of raping a 14 year old girl. The suspect who appeared in court on Monday is to appear again in the Ventersdorp Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.

 

In condemning the alleged rape in the strongest terms possible, Premier Modise said that it is sad that 80% of perpetrators of rape are known to their victims and that children who had been taught to trust and obey adults are raped by male adults who are known to them. 

“We call on real men need to stand up to be counted against the scourge of rape. We need to unite in action and intensify the Million Signature Anti-rape campaign to ensure that women and children are safer in their homes and in our neighbourhoods,” highlighted Modise.

   

According to police, the girl was visiting her aunt, who stayed in a rented house in the 34-year-old man’s yard.

Captain Pelonomi Makau said that the man is alleged to have called the girl to his bedroom on Friday morning and asked her to iron his clothes. He reportedly then grabbed her and raped her.-TDN
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No bail for teen’s rape suspect-Premier Modise


North West Premier Thandi Modise has called for no bail for the man accused of raping a 14 year old girl. The suspect who appeared in court on Monday is to appear again in the Ventersdorp Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.

 

In condemning the alleged rape in the strongest terms possible, Premier Modise said that it is sad that 80% of perpetrators of rape are known to their victims and that children who had been taught to trust and obey adults are raped by male adults who are known to them. 

“We call on real men need to stand up to be counted against the scourge of rape. We need to unite in action and intensify the Million Signature Anti-rape campaign to ensure that women and children are safer in their homes and in our neighbourhoods,” highlighted Modise.

   

According to police, the girl was visiting her aunt, who stayed in a rented house in the 34-year-old man’s yard.

Captain Pelonomi Makau said that the man is alleged to have called the girl to his bedroom on Friday morning and asked her to iron his clothes. He reportedly then grabbed her and raped her.-TDN
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No bail for teen’s rape suspect-Premier Modise


North West Premier Thandi Modise has called for no bail for the man accused of raping a 14 year old girl. The suspect who appeared in court on Monday is to appear again in the Ventersdorp Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.

 

In condemning the alleged rape in the strongest terms possible, Premier Modise said that it is sad that 80% of perpetrators of rape are known to their victims and that children who had been taught to trust and obey adults are raped by male adults who are known to them. 

“We call on real men need to stand up to be counted against the scourge of rape. We need to unite in action and intensify the Million Signature Anti-rape campaign to ensure that women and children are safer in their homes and in our neighbourhoods,” highlighted Modise.

   

According to police, the girl was visiting her aunt, who stayed in a rented house in the 34-year-old man’s yard.

Captain Pelonomi Makau said that the man is alleged to have called the girl to his bedroom on Friday morning and asked her to iron his clothes. He reportedly then grabbed her and raped her.-TDN
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A girl,14, raped in Ventersdorp


By Obakeng Maje
VENTERSDORP-Police are investigating a case of rape after 14 year-old victim was allegedly raped by a 34 year-old accused at Tshing Township in Ventersdorp.

“The accused appeared in Ventersdorp Magistrate’s Court on Monday. He is still in custody and will appear again on 31 December 2013 for legal representation” captain Pelonomi Makau said. 

The victim from Biesiesvlei allegedly visited her aunt who stays in a rented house from the suspect. It is alleged that in the morning of the alleged rape, the suspect called the victim to his bedroom and asked her to iron his clothes”

“It is alleged that the accused grabbed the victim and allegedly raped her” Makau said.
Police investigations continues.-TDN
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Zuma’s Nkandla party ended in tragedy


Pietermaritzburg – President Jacob Zuma’s annual Christmas party for the elderly at Nkandla on Friday ended tragically when a woman died after uninvited guests caused a stampede while clamouring for gifts.

Thembekile Ntombizamani Shangase, 61, was apparently lining up to receive her gift pack when people started pushing and they fell on top of her.

Hofmeyr back in court for speeding


Johannesburg –  Afrikaans singer Steve Hofmeyr is expected to appear in the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate’s Court on Monday on charges of reckless and negligent driving and exceeding the general speed limit.
Hofmeyr was arrested in Bronkhorstspruit on the night of 19 December for speeding, and was released on bail of R500.
At the time, Gauteng traffic police spokeswoman Busaphi Nxumalo said Hofmeyr was caught driving at 169km/h in an 80km/h zone.
In a statement posted on his Facebook page a day after his arrest, Hofmeyr said it was irresponsible to speed.
“I concede this was irresponsible and dangerous.”
He also complimented the police officers who dealt with him, describing them as “friendly, professional and thorough” and thanked those who were on duty.
Last Monday, there was confusion about the court appearance date for Hofmeyr, with police believing he would appear that day.
However the National Prosecuting Authority clarified that he would in fact be appearing on the last Monday of the month.
SAPA


Polokwane – A 44-year-old man killed his girlfriend and four children in Tlou village, Ga-Matlala, Limpopo police said on Sunday.

The 34-year-old woman and four children, aged between two months and five-years, were found with open wounds to their necks on Sunday morning, said Colonel Ronel Otto.

She said it was not known whose children they were.

The man was found unconscious, and was now under police guard in Knobel hospital. He was thought to have tried to commit suicide by taking poison, said Otto.

Police were investigating.

SAPA

Two perish in “head-on” collision


By Obakeng Maje
Potchefstroom-Police are investigating a case of Culpable Homicide after a 55 year-old driver of a Toyota Corolla collided with a 31 year-old driver of a motorbike on N12 road between Potchefstroom and Stilfontein on Thursday at about 11:30.

Captain Pelonomi Makau said the driver of the Toyota Corolla allegedly tried to enter at the intersection at Machavie crossing from the nearby farms when the motorbike driver who was driving on N12 from Potchefstroom to Klerksdorp knocked his vehicle.

“It is alleged that both drivers died on the scene. The driver of the Toyota Corolla had two passengers with him and the driver of the motorbike had a passenger with him. Both passengers from the motor vehicle and the motorbike were transported to the hospital with injuries” captain Pelonomi Maku said.

According to the information, the passengers from the vehicle were later discharged and the motorbike passenger is still in hospital with serious injuries.

Police investigations continue.-TDN
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