By Obakeng Maje

North West-Police arrested 754 suspects across the province this weekend. All those who were arrested will appear in different Magistrate Courts in the province on Monday.

“They were arrested in connection of attempted murder,robbery,rape and drug related crimes. Police consficated 2032822 goods which amongst of them are building materials, illicit cigarettes,sport bags,ammunitions and explosives” sergeant Kelebogile Moiloa said.

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By Obakeng Maje

Hartbeespoort Dam-North West police arrested a 30 year-old suspect for house robbery at Orange Farm squatter camp on Saturday.

Police a man was allegedly asleep with his girlfriend when they were woken by a knock at the door.

“A victim allegedly asked who is the person at the door, but without saying a word, the suspect allegedly kicked the door opened” sergeant Kelebogile Moiloa said.

Moliloa said a 30 year-old suspect threatened victim with an unknown object and robbed them undisclosed amount of cash and cellphone before he fled the scene.

The suspect was allegedly arrested after a man-haunt and will appear at Hartbeespoort Magistrate Court soon.-TDN

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By Obakeng Maje

Sannieshof-A 31 year-old man was allegedly arrested by North West police for alleged rape.

A 42 year-old woman allegedly visited her brother on Friday at Sannieshof, but found him not at the house.

A 42 year-old woman waited for her brother and was allegedly confronted by a 31 year-old man. He allegedly threatened her with a knife and ordered her to undress” sergeant Kelebogile Moiloa said.

Police said a man fled the scene after the ordeal, but was nabbed later on.

“A 31 year-old man was allegedly arrested and will appear before Sannieshof Magistrate Court for rape” she said.

A man was charged with rape and police investigations continue.-TDN

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By Obakeng Maje

Klerksdorp-North West police are investigating a case of rape and murder after a 69 year-old woman was allegedly raped and murdered on Saturday at Jouberton,Ext 17 near Klerksdorp.

Sergeant Kelebogile Moiloa said a lifeless body of Morake Lekhonkhobe,69 was found at her home.

Police were summoned to the scene after they received a call related to the incident.

“It is alleged that two suspects forcefully entered a house in Jouberton,Ext 17 and raped a 69 year-old woman” Moiloa said.

Police said Lekhonkhobe was allegedly raped and stabbed with a screw driver on his head.

She allegedly died on the scene and two suspects are still at large after robbing her two cellphones.

Police investigations continue.

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By TDN

North West-Government respects the autonomy of institution of traditional leadership-Premier Modise.

Government respects the autonomy of the institution of traditional leaders and has no interest in meddling in traditional leadership affairs except to work with legitimate leaders as partners for development of communities” North West Premier Thandi Modise said during the official inauguration of Kgosi Keobusitse Israel Moiloa III as the chief of Bahurutshe Ba-Ga Moiloa Boo Ramotshere in Dinokana near Zeerust on Saturday.

“We have always maintained that the truth will at the end of the day prevail as it always does. Despite misgivings and insults which we had to endure during the process, we had to be thorough and be guided by the principle that in terms of our customs and tradition, the Chieftaincy is determined by birth and not by election nor influenced by politics or friendship. The Chief is not voted into office,” Premier Modise said to thunderous applause and ululation from thousands of Bahurutshe Ba-Ga Moiloa gathered under the hundred year old Nyenye tree at the tribal kgotla during the ceremony.

In presenting the certificate of recognition to Kgosi Moiloa, the Premier said government is simply ratifying the traditional process as chieftaincy is hereditary.

“Thoroughly investigations that took the research team as far as Botswana had to be carried out to prove and disprove some of the claims which were made by parties that were involved in the traditional leadership dispute. It was not a hasty decision that was influenced by populism but by our greatest respect for the institution of traditional leadership,” stressed Premier Modise.

She highlighted that honesty is a paramount attribute that can go a long way in uniting communities.

 “If you are a true leader you should be able to say things that must be said even when people don’t want to hear them. Kgosi is a custodian of our people’s customs, traditions and the resources need to consult widely in order to take credible decisions,” said Premier Modise.  

“As government, we want stability in the areas under the jurisdiction of the chiefs and are worried about the extent to which the discoveries of minerals in rural communities are causing bitter rivalry and conflicts within royal houses, institutions of traditional leadership and traditional councils,” she added.

She called on traditional leaders to ensure that minerals that they are custodians of benefit their communities and not themselves or those close to them.

The official proclamation of Kgosi Moiloa  as the Senior Traditional Leader of Bahurutshe Ba-Ga Moiloa follows the recommendation of the Commission on Traditional Leadership and Disputes to which the traditional leadership dispute was referred by Premier Modise amid protracted wrangling about who is the legitimate chief.

In July this year the commission established that Kgosi Israel Keobusitse Moiloa was the rightful; Senior Traditional Leader of Bahurutshe Ba Ga Moiloa Boo Ramotshere.

The commission established that the chieftainship of Bahurutshe ba ga Moiloa is determined by birth and not election by the tribe. From the Commission’s report, Premier Modise established that Israel Keobusitse Moiloa is the first born son of Godfrey Monnamere and therefore the rightful heir.

In accepting the recognition certificate and his responsibility as the Chief today, Kgosi  Keobusitse Israel Moiloa said he is determined to unite the Bahututshe ba-ga Moiloa and appealed for cooperation. 

“I am your child and would like appeal to you to work with me so that together we can make progress. When you see me doing something wrong please do not keep quite, let me know,” said Kgosi Moiloa.

Kgosi Moiloa said his community has a very long and proud history and highlighted the role that they played in the liberation struggle, reiterating that Dinokana was a conduit for political activists who fled the apartheid government in to the neighbouring Botswana and other countries.  

“We must not be a liability to government. We have the land, let’s make use of it to change our lives. We have fields that we can plough and so many things that we can do to create livelihoods,” said the Kgosi adding that he was willing to work with all the people under his jurisdiction including those that were initially opposed t him.

Delighted community members expressed optimism that the new chief will bring about development.

“We are grateful that we have finally closed this chapter with this presentation of the recognition certificate.  We too will be like other tribes with the rightful kgosi and we are confident that there will be development in our community,” said Abram Moloi of Welbedacht.

“We are very excited at this development. This was a splendid occasion and we are optimistic that with the support of the community things can only get better,” said the 69-year old granny Motswaki More.

Premier Modise who was renamed “Mme-Mmabatho” (Mother of the People) by Tsimane Moiloa one of the Chief’s uncles in his vote of thanks on behalf of the royal house and the tribe for her “unpretentious and principled leadership” was accompanied by MEC for Local Government & Traditional Affairs, Manketsi Tlhape, MEC for Sports and Recreation Tebogo Modise, Member of Parliament Joe Selao and other government officials.

The joyous event was also attended by more than fifteen chiefs from across the province who pledged support to Kgosi Moiloa and expressed appreciation to the manner in which the provincial government had dealt with the traditional leadership dispute through Kgosi Thari Maotwe who represented the Provincial House of Traditional Leaders.

The Northern Cape House of Traditional Leaders was represented by Kgosi Pule Bareki.-TDN

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By Obakeng Maje

Northern Cape police have arrested three suspects on Sunday at about 07:30 am in connection with a business robbery that occurred on Wednesday at about 22h00 in Tshwene Extention in Galeshewe. “It is alleged that three suspects stormed into a business belongs to a foreign national, where they pointed a firearm to the 33-year-old business owner and demanded cash” lieutenant Olebogeng Tawana said. 

Police said the suspects got away with two boxes of chocolate to the value of R1000 and amount of cash(R1780). 

Police followed information which led to the arrest this morning. “The suspects are aged between 18 & 21 and they are expected to appear before the Galeshewe Magistrate Court Monday” he said. 

The SAPS would like to thank members of the community for continued efforts in giving us information with regard to the whereabouts of suspects. 

“We also like to thank the members that work tirelessly in fighting crime”. 

The investigation continues.-TDN

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Johannesburg – Two men were killed when their light aircraft crashed at a Klerksdorp airfield on Sunday morning, paramedics said.

The aircraft had been performing aerobatics throughout the morning when paramedics, who were loading equipment into a helicopter, heard it crash about 500m away at about 11:00, ER24 spokesperson Vanessa Jackson said.

The victims are two men in their late 20s. The cause of the accident would be investigated.

SAPA

The search for two missing North West teenagers, who are presumed to have drowned at Camps Bay Beach in the Cape Peninsula last week, continues.

Western Cape police and sea rescue officials are combing the area for a fourth day since the tragedy on Wednesday.

The NSRI reports that the pair disappeared in the waves while trying to help another learner who was caught in deep waters. The learner was later saved by a member of the public.

They were part of a group of learners from R.B Dithupe School in the North West who were on a school tour of the Cape Peninsula.

NSRI spokesperson, Craig Lambinon, says that they are continuing their search despite the rough seas.

“Very rough sea conditions prevail in that area, but the police’s five units and Camps Bay police remain on the scene and are continuing with the search,” says Lambinon.

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By Obakeng Maje

Kimberley-Johan Jacobs (25) will spend the 22 years in jail after been found guilty and sentenced for double murder and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm “Assault GBH”. 

John murdered his own brother and his cousin on 22 December 2012, after argument over food, on Witfontein farm. 

On that fateful day during the quarrel,he drew a knife out of his pants pocket and stabbed his brother Denzel Jacobs (20) three times in the chest. 

Lieutenant Olebogeng Tawana said Denzel died on the scene, while other family members tried to resuscitate him.

“After the atrocity,he left the house through the back door, and he met his cousin Maans Jacobs (18) at the door. Maans asked him what is happening and what is that he did in the house and why did he stab Denzel. He aggressively drew out knife again and stabbed Maans Jacobs in the chest two times and also died on the scene” Tawana said.

Outside the house, on his way out of the yard premises he came across Tshepiso Selogilwe, who also became Johan’s victim. 

He assaulted him with the intention to cause the grievous bodily harm. 

Tshepiso sustained injuries and bruises after being attacked.

The tragic of the double murder episodes changed the festive mood among the Jacobs’ family and the parents of the deceased.

“Johan appeared before the Northern Cape High Court, on Friday to learn about his fate and hoping to get lesser sentence”.

“Holding a small pocket bible in his hand while in the dock, with an anguished facial appearance, Johan expected a miracle to happen in his favour” Tawana said.

Before Judge Violet Phatshoane handed down the sentence, she indicated number of elements that the court had took into account, including the mitigating factors which his attorney had brought before the court. However she could not agree, with the proposed 15 years jail term that which was proposed by the State prosecutor.

“Your previous convictions will not incriminate you in the current case” she said. 

“However the court view, these double murders is in a very serious light. The South African constitution recognises the right to life and this right is very absolute” Phatshoane said. 

The court said no person has the right to take away any person’s life. 

Phatshoane refuted his argument statement, which says he killed Denzel and Maans because he was defending himself against them. 

She called his statement a “fabricated defence”.

The deceased were not armed, during the incident; therefore they were not posing any threat to him. 

“It was clear that during this incidents you were ruthless, you should have took note that your first murder was wrong, however you continued and commit the second murder” she said. 

The judge further applauded all the witnesses who took stand to testify against Johan.

“They were true to be true, they were explicit during cross examination and when they were giving testimony”. 

She described Johan as a vicious, violent and aggressive person. 

Both Denzel and Maans were bread winners. 

“The family are unable to come to terms with their untimely death. The family had to mourn and bury their loved ones during the festive time” she said. 

The accused was supposed to be role model to both the deceased because he was much older than them, she said.-TDN

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By Obakeng Maje

Kimberley-The Northern Cape police have arrested a 33 year-old suspect in connection with a business robbery that occurred on Tuesday in Galeshewe. 

“The owner of the Shop was busy opening the shop when he was attacked by three suspects with a firearm and knives” lieutenant Olebogeng Tawana said. 

The suspects managed to get away with undisclosed amount of money, meat, and two cell phones. 

Tawana said police arrested a 33 year-old Thabo Mapatsi in connection with this robbery and discovered one of the stolen cellphone. 

Mapatsi appeared before the Galeshewe Magistrate’s Court and his case was postponed and he was remanded in custody. 

Police are still looking for the two other suspects and anyone with information can contact Detective Warrant Officer Attie Browers on 082 469 0138 or they can contact the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111, said Tawana. 

Community members can also send their sms’s regarding this investigation to 32211. The investigation continues.-TDN

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