By Obakeng Maje
Kimberley- The South African Police Service welcomes the murder and house-breaking sentencing that was handed down to a 24 year-old Douglas man on 5 December 2013, Northern Cape police said.

Selvin Ricardean Kilanie was sentenced to 25 years imprisonment, 25 years for the murder of Victor Edward Pieterse(21) and 10 years for house breaking with the intention to steal. The incident took place in Breipal, Douglas on the 23 March 2013 at approximately 01:00.

“The 21 year-old deceased and his mother, 52 were watching television when both of them fell asleep in the lounge. The accused (a next door neighbour) gained entrance through a window and stabbed the deceased three times in his neck, face and back. The mother and the victim jumped up and fled for help” lieutenant Sergio Kock said.
Kock said the victim collapsed and died on the front stoep while his mother sought help from a neighbour.

The suspect who is known to the complainant was arrested on the same day. The accused pleaded not guilty in court and denied his involvement in the incident.
“The police linked the accused with his finger-prints which was found on the scene and DNA from the bloodstains of the deceased which was found on the t-shirt he was wearing on the night of the incident” Kock said.

“The Kimberley Cluster Commander, Major General Jean Abrahams lauds Detective Sgt Calvin Botha and Detective Capt James Oliphant for a brilliant job done, which ensured that no impunity is granted to the criminal of this senseless crime.” Concludes Kock.-TDN
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By Obakeng Maje
Sannieshof- The shortage of potable water to Sannieshof residents is declining to such an extent it has become a disaster.

Despite a severe drought aggravating the crisis, the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality as well as the Tswaing Local Municipality failed to implement disaster management procedures to the residents in Sannieshof, Agisanang and Pelhindaba, DA said.

DA said residents are facing inhumane conditions and the infringement of their Constitutional Human Rights on a daily basis.

“It was reported that several children, aged people and the terminally ill are regularly treated for dehydration by the clinics. Indigent mothers complain that the milk formula received for their babies cannot be prepared due to the lack of water” DA Tiaan Kotze said.
According to DA, the water management service level agreement between the Tswaing Local Municipality (Water Services Authority) and the District is failing the consumer.

Kotze said that bulk water supply is 8X less than consumer demand resulting in limited availability of potable water for extended periods at a time often causing severe dehydration of citizens.

“Officials responsible for bulk water management neglect their duties that is supposed to ensure water supply at certain hours to the almost 30 000 citizens. Ten weeks ago five boreholes were drilled. The District failed to install pumps and connect water to the pipelines during this period” said Kotze.

He said furthermore, a recent refurbishment program of the district where all boreholes were fitted with smaller pumps caused an even greater bulk water shortage than before.
The DA believes that all citizens should have access to potable water and that municipalities should prioritize service delivery to an acceptable level to sustain the community, says Kotze.

Bad water management currently lead to 11 of the 15 Wards in Tswaing with serious bulk water shortages, in as much that all clinics, the business sector and ordinary life are negatively affected.

“The Tswaing DA Caucus will again write to the MEC of Local Government & Traditional Affairs and NW Premier Thandi Modise for urgent intervention in the water supply of the areas short of potable water” concludes DA Tiaan Kotze.-TDN
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By Obakeng Maje
North West- The police in the province would like to encourage and warn all schools Site Managers to ensure that they take precautionary measures to ensure safety of their schools during Christmas holidays, North West police said.

“It has come to our attention that criminals are taking advantage of school closures, thus randomly break at various schools during this period and steal valuables such as computers and books” said colonel Sabata Mokgwabone.

The police will make occasional turns at schools while on patrols, Site Managers are advised that where possible they should arrange security to safe-guard their schools until re-opening during January 2014.

Mogwabone said residents who will be leaving their houses are urged not to leave them unoccupied. This can be done by leaving a relative or any trusted and known person to take care of the house as well as to inform your neighbours about your absence.

“Those who will be traveling are requested to avoid carrying a lot of cash amount with them to avoid robberies and pick-pocketing. It is also imperative that all valuables and handbags are kept inside the boot of the car when are not used rather than being left on seats as they are likely to attract criminals” he outlines.

Those who are withdrawing cash, particularly for stokvels, societies or any other family gatherings where substantial cash will be needed are advised to always be alert and make sure that they are accompanied by one or more persons to assist in case of robbery or any other problem.

“Crime is everybody’s responsibility, thus the community is urged to work together with police and structures like Community Police Forum to ensure safety and security of all citizens during this period of festivities” Mokgwabopne concludes.-TDN
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Former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela taught us invaluable lessons in nation building, unity and reconciliation to emulate and will for generations to come be celebrated as the world’s greatest freedom fighter, statesman, icon, role model, unifier and selfless servant of our people.

 

 

 

His love for humanity and children has left us a legacy, built a monument in all of our hearts and minds and left indelible gigantic footprints in the sands of time. If there is any single person that has ever touched and unified the world against fight injustice, his humbleness and lessons in forgiveness, it was Madiba.

 

 

 

As we mourn the passing away of the father of our nation, we call on all of our people to celebrate his life with dignity, respect and honour. In admiring the courage with wish he fought against illness and old age in the past few months, we should all strive to advance the unity and reconciliation that his life epitomized and respect the funeral arrangements by the family that unselfishly shared their father with all of us.

 

 

 

We appeal for calm and discipline and for all of us to remember the Mandela family in our prayers and thoughts as we reflect on the values and principles that he fought for and sacrificed his life.    

 

 

 

 

 

The Special Executive Council held earlier has approved that a provincial prayer day in honour of our former President be held on Sunday afternoon at 2pm at James Motlatsi Stadium in Orkney.

 

 

 

The provincial memorial service will be held after the national memorial service

 

 

 

As and when dates for national memorial and funeral service are announced, we will keep our communities informed of how they could follow the proceedings.

 

 

Schwizer-Reneke- The North West Provincial Government has made the dream of a 2010 Football World Cup volunteer possible by affording him an opportunity to be trained in a business development programme and as a tour operator.

 

 

 

“I still cannot believe that government has reacted this way to my plea and opened up possibilities which I only dreamt of,” said the excited 37-year-old Tebogo Moremi from Schweizer Reneke.

 

 

 

Moremi said he had developed interest in tourism while driving German tourists from Johannesburg to the Royal Bafokeng Stadium during the world cup.

 

 

 

“The interest they showed in the rich cultural and historic heritage in our province told me that tourism is our new platinum. They ventured into areas that exposed me to my own province,” said Moremi.

 

 

 

Premier Thandi Modise and MEC for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism Motlalepula Rosho assured Moremi when they met him in Mahikeng on Thursday that in addition to the training, he will also be given a vehicle and between R50 000-R80 000 to set up business office and purchase furnisher.

 

 

 

“We wish to thank Thuso Motaung of Lesedi FM’s Mahulong a Matalana programme for bringing Moremi’s aspiration to our attention. Our intervention support is part of carrying forward the legacy of the 2010 Football World Cup. His dream links with our plan to establish a game reserve, a second hotel school and a cultural city in Taung,” said Premier Modise

 

 

 

In supporting the Premier’s business start-up package for Moremi who was a driver volunteer during the World Cup, Aesolutions, a Mahikeng based solutions and IT product provider presented Moremi with a sponsored HP Probook laptop with a built-in 3G.

 

 

 

Moremi has been taken under the wing of Kagiso Legobe, winner of National Emerging Tourism Entrepreneur of the year 2011, Provincial Tourism Tour Operator and Ambassador of the Year 2012 for orientation that started on Thursday.

 

 

 

MEC Rosho said that the province has 590 registered tour guides on its database and plans to resuscitate the programme as only 206 are active. Rosho said that her department is encouraged by Legobe’s willingness to mentor Moremi for six months.-TDN

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The South African U20 Men’s National Team are confident going into their second match of the 2013 COSAFA U20 Youth Championships currently underway in Lesotho.

 

Amajita take on defending champions Zambia on Saturday, 7 December 2013 in what is seen as the clash of the titans.

 

The match will take place at the Maseru Stadium.Kickoff is at 17h00.  

 

South Africa is fresh from a resounding 4-nil victory over the Seychelles in their opening match, while Zambia played to a 2-all draw against Namibia.

 

“The first match is all in the past, we started well and we want continue that way. This match is important for us to keep the momentum of our win going, and six points is key for us to keep alive the chances of qualifying for the semi-finals because only the top teams go through,” said South Africa coach Shakes Mashaba.“We are facing very tough opponents, who are also the defending champions but I believe we can do well if we continue from where we started.

 

“Mashaba’s charges will play on the same as their women counterparts who are out in Tanzania for a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier. We would also like to wish our female counter-parts Basetsana, the u20 National team, all the best as they take on Tanzania in the quest to qualify for the FIFA u20 World Cup in Canada early next year. We know they are capable of coming back with positive results so they can finish the job at home,” added Mashaba. 

 

Meanwhile the team also took time to mourn the loss of former South African State President, Dr Nelson Mandela.

 

“Tata Madiba was the father of our nation, and we want to dedicate this match to him, not just this match against Zambia but we also want to lift the COSAFA Championship’s trophy on the 14 December 2013 in loving memory of Tata Madiba who ensured that we as a continent can unite through sport,” said goalkeeper Jody February.

 

 

 

Through football we can celebrate who we are and Madiba made sure that this became a reality during his time. Madiba formed part of the team that brought us the first ever FIFA World Cup to Africa, he was there when the Springboks won the world cup in 1995, and also during Bafana Bafana’s AFCON victory in 1996. 

 

 

All we can do as the future of South African sport, is to carry on the legacy that Madiba left us,” said 

 

Amajita defender Tebogo Moerane.“Nelson Mandela was no ordinary man, he is the founder of the Democratic Republic of South Africa, no man can measure to the icon that Nelson Mandela is, he loved South Africa,” concluded Mashaba. 

 

Messages of support to the South Africans also came from the other participating teams in the COSAFA Cup.

 

“Mandela was known to everyone in all corners of the continent and the world, thus everyone is feeling the pain of losing Africa’s icon. May you cherish the life and works of Tata Madiba, and continue his legacy,” said officials of Namibia, Angola and Seychelles.‬

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By Obakeng Maje

Johannesburg-Celebrities across the world set through their message of condelences to the fallen hero Dr Nelson Mandela. The former president died last night at his home in Houghton, near Johannesburg.

 

Yfm presenters Hlelo and Ntando Masina along with their gorgeous mother came to pay their last tribute to Nelson Mandela on Friday at Houghton, near Johannesburg.

 

“We are speechless and we can only say thank you to u’Tata. We are very grateful for whatever he has done and sacrifices for this country” Hlelo Masina said.

 

The Twinz as Yfm presenters are affectionately know said Madiba showed the world at large that nothing is impossible.

 

The beautiful twinz were in their shades and looked calm and relaxed.

 

Other public figures who came in numbers to pay tribute, Kaizer Chiefs Director of Football Bobby Motaung was there, Former Bafana skipper Lucas Radebe also was there.-TDN

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By Obakeng Maje

Johannesburg-South Africans and the world at large are mourning the passing of the former Stateman Dr Nelson Mandela who passed away last night at his residential area in Houghton, near Johannesburg.

 

President Jacob Zuma announced Mandela’s death late last night and said Madiba departed peaceful at 20:50pm sorrounded by his family members.

 

ANC Deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the media outsode Mandela’s home in an upmarket surburb, Houghton and declared that Madiba will be buried on the 15 December 2013 at Qunu village, in Eastern Cape.

 

“We really lsot a great leader and we as a nation have to mourn his death. The president will announce the schedule and on the 14 December 2013, Mandela’s memorial service will be held at FNB Stadium” deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa told Taung DailyNews.

 

“We’re very most fortunate country ever to have a humanist like Nelson Mandela and we need to emulate want he fought for” said Ramaphosa.

 

Various media houses from abroad came in numbers and Ramaphosa said after the news has settled in everyone’s minds, the continent and the world at large will really understand how sad the news is.

 

Mandela will be buried on the 15 December 2013 in Qunu village, Eastern Cape were he was born 95 years ago.-TDN

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BY Obakeng Maje
Mbombela- Platinum Stars Football Club spokesperson Aubrey Molobi said they are very upbeat ahead of the Telkom Knockout Final. North West-based club will lock horns agains Caf finalists Orlando Pirates tomorrow where we likely to see MTN 8 Finale.

Two teams were against each other in the final of MTN 8 and Stars triumphed winners.

“The boys are very ready and the mood in the camp is electrifying. We are very excited to play in the final and we will try our level best to do well. What really transpired between this two teams in an MTN 8 Final, is now a history” said Aubrey Molobi.

Molobi said the team will be without their captain Vuyo Mere and striker Siphelele Mthembu due to injuries.

“We will be without our skipper Mere and Mthembu who were ruled out by our medical team because of injuries” he said.

The team arrived safely in Nelspruit and Molobi said on Friday they will visit Mbombela taxi rank to meet with their supporters.-TDN
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Cape Town – The business premises of a Goodwood businessman who is alleged to be central to a probe focusing on provincial police commissioner Arno Lamoer were searched on Thursday and items, including documents and computers, were seized.

Saliem Dawjee runs the business Towbars Cape.

It recently emerged that Crime Intelligence was investigating Lamoer for allegedly accepting a bribe from an alleged criminal.
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