Johannesburg – Former National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) head Andile Lungisa has been arrested for fraud and money laundering, the Hawks said on Friday.

“It relates to R2.5m paid by the department of arts and culture for the Nelson Mandela Sports Day concert,” spokesperson Paul Ramaloko said.

Lungisa was arrested with three other people. They were alleged to have shared the money among themselves.

Ramaloko said Lungisa handed himself over and was subsequently arrested.

R Kelly concert

The four allegedly lied to the department and promised that they would have R Kelly perform.

At the time of the concert, the department said it had entered into negotiations with the promoter of the R&B singer’s recent tour to South Africa.

It was subsequently announced that the star was on the bill for the music concert that would follow the day’s sporting events.

However, it was discovered that R Kelly’s management had been unaware of the agreement, and he had departed the country as planned.

Ramaloko said all four were expected to appear in the Commercial Crime Court in Johannesburg on Friday.

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Mahikeng-Premier Thandi Modise has appointed a provincial interim structure that should pave the way towards the formal launch of the African Peer Review Mechanism Provincial General Council (APRM PGC) for the North West Province. Members of the interim APRM PGC met with Premier Modise for clarity on their terms of reference in Mahikeng yesterday.

“An inclusive and permanent structure has to be in place to lead implementation of the programme of action to continuously evaluate progress the province and country is registering and challenges we are facing towards addressing issues of governance and socio-economic importance,” Premier Modise told members of the interim APRM PGC.

The Premier said that the APRM PGC would also be critical in galvanizing communities for full participation in the second phase of the APRM process. 

Modise has given the seven member interim structure charged with the responsibility to identify all stakeholders to participate in the revival of the PGC and laying of the foundation for the permanent structure on APRM three months to conclude its work.

The leader of government business in the provincial legislature and MEC for Public Works,Roads and Transport, Raymond Elisha has been appointed as the chair the interim APRM PGC.

Other members representing their constituencies on the interim PGC are Tshepo Mashiane from the APRM National Governing Council, Kgosi Moshe Mabe from the North West House of Traditional Leaders,Rev  Tebogo Mpa from the Provincial Anti-Corruption Forum, Ms Bosa Ledwaba from the Progressive Women Forum, COSATU Provincial Secretary Solly Phetoe from Labour and Ms Raisibe Tshweu from South African National NGO Coalition(SANGOCO).-TDN

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By Obakeng Maje
Lehurutshe- A 27 year-old accused, Tshepang Molokwane appeared in the Lehurutshe Magistrate’s Court on Monday for allegedly assaulting his 19 year-old girlfriend from Braklaagte to death at about 03:55 on Sunday.
The accused will appear again in court on 8 October 2013 for bail application.
“The suspect allegedly accused the victim of infidelity. The victim who was a learner at a local school at Borakalalo near Zeerust allegedly met the suspect near a local tavern where he assaulted and hit her with a brick” captain Pelonomi Makau said.
Makau said it is alleged that the accused left the victim in the street bleeding profusely.
Members of the community took the victim to the local clinic where she later died.
Police investigations continue.-TDN
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By Obakeng Maje
KOSTER-A 30- year-old Zimbabwean National, Christopher Ndinana appeared in the Koster Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday on a charge of rape. He was denied bail and will appear again on 10 October 2013.
Police investigations continue.-TDN
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BY Obakeng Maje
Ikageng- A 15- year old accused from Extension 7 near Ikageng location in Potchefstroom appeared in the Potchefstroom Magistrate’s Court after he allegedly stabbed his father.
Captain Pelonomi Makau said a teenager appeared before court on Monday.

“It is alleged that the argument ensued over a suspect’s missing dog. The victim allegedly assaulted him and the boy drew a knife where he bludgeoned his dad to death” Makau said.

A 15 year-old teenager appeared before magistrate for stabbing his 48- year old father with a knife on his left shoulder on Sunday. The accused will appear again on 31 October 2013 for bail application” she said.
Police investigation continues.-TDN
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By Obakeng Maje
Magogong- A driver of an Isuzu double cab lost control of the vehicle and overturned at Magogong Village near Taung at the weekend.
“The driver was certified dead at the scene and a passenger sustained serious injuries to his head and was taken to the hospital for treatment” CAPTAIN Pelonomi Maku said.
A case of culpable homicide was opened and police investigations continues.-TDN
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BY Obakeng Maje
Taung- A woman allegedly died after a vehicle she was travelling with veered-off the road and rolled few times. A driver of a bakkie lost control of his vehicle and the bakkie overturned on the R372 road from Reivilo on Sunday.
“One of the passengers was certified dead at the scene and the other passengers were taken to the hospital for medical treatment” captain Pelonomi Maku said.
A case of culpable homicide was launched and investigations continue.-TDN
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By Obakeng Maje
Taung- North West police are investigating a case of murder after a man allegedly killed a woman by assaulting her to her death.
The incident took place on Sunday at Motsweding village, near Taung.
Captain Pelonomi Makau said a man was allegedly ensued in an argument with a 54 year-old woman and that precipitated to a fight.
“A man, 54 allegedly grabbed a stick and assaulted a woman, 54. She died on the scene after she suffered terrible wounds. A 54 – year old suspect was allegedly arrested after police were summoned to the scene” Makau said.
A man appeared before Taung Magistrate’s Court on Monday and was charged with murder.
The accused will appear again on 8 October 2013 for bail application after remanded in custody.
“The deceased allegedly sustained bruises on her face and had an open wound on her forehead and she died on the scene” she said.
Police investigations continue.-TDN
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BY Obakeng Maje
TAUNG- Four accused appeared before Taung Magistrate Court for Business Robbery and they were remanded in custody.
“Four suspects Tumisang Mosiako, Tshepiso Choke, Sekori Lebodu and Paul Matuane appeared in the Taung Magistrates last week on charges of Business Robbery, Assault GBH and Rape. They will appear again on 7 October 2013 for bail application” captain Pelonomi Makau said.
Makau said it is alleged that the suspects forced the burglar door opened and use the window to gain entry and assaulted the victim with an iron over his body.
“According to the information the suspects undressed the victim’s wife and attempted to rape her. The suspects ransacked the house and fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash, cosmetics and airtime vouchers” Makau said.
They appeared before court and their case was postponed until next week Monday for bail application.
Police investigations continue.-TDN
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