Setshwantsho: Molatofadiwa wa polao, Simon Molale/Facebook
Ka OBAKENG MAJE
14 Diphalane 2024- Kgetsi ya polao kgatlhanong le lekawana la kwa motseng wa Lokgabeng, gaufi le Taung, e buseditswe morago go fitlha ka di 5 Ngwanatsele 2024. Simon Molale (22), o a latofadiwang ka go tlhaba le go bolaya lekgarebe la gagwe, Tshepiso Medichane (19), o tla nama a letile kwa ntlo-lefitshwana morago ga go ganelwa ka beile ke kgotlha-tshekelo ya Taung.
Go begwa fa Molale a ne a tlhabakaka Medichane le go mo bolaya, mme one a tshaba kwa lefelong la tiragalo fa a bona batho.
Fela, go begwa fa ba lelapa la gagwe ba ne ba mo tshwara le go mo isa kwa seteisheneng sa sepodisi sa Taung di ura morago ga tiragalo e.
Kgabagare, sebueledi sa sepodisi mo sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen are Molale one a tshwarwa le go latofadiwa ka polao ya ga Medichane.
“Ke nnete molatofadiwa mo kgetsing e ya polao o tshwerwe. Molatofadiwa one a isiwa kwa seteisheneng sa sepodisi ke ba lelapa la gagwe.
“One a na le dikgobalo, mme o ile a amogelwa kwa bookelong jwa selegae. Molatofadiwa o lebagane le kgetsi ya polao, mme thipa e e dirisitsweng go bolaya moswi ene ya fitlhelwa kwa lefelong la tiragalo.”
Picture: Some of items seized during raids/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
14 October 2024- The police in the Frances Baard District said they will continue to reinforce efforts to curb the sale of illicit and counterfeit goods. The Frances Baard District Crime-Intelligence unit embarked on inter-departmental operations dubbed Operation Isolate in Kimberley and Operation Cape in Hartswater from 8 until 10 October 2024.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Molefi Shemane said the Frances Baard District Crime-Intelligence unit, Hartswater Crime Intelligence, Provincial Organised Crime, Kimberley Public Order Police (POP), Kimberley K9 Unit, Provincial Corporate Communication and Liaison.
Shemane further said this includes external role-players including the South African Revenue Service (SARS) Customs National Rapid Response Team, Sol Plaatje Municipality Security Unit, Department of Home Affairs (Immigration) and the Intellectual Property Brands Attorneys and Counterfeit Investigations from Pretoria, executed the multi-disciplinary operation in Kimberley, Hartswater, Pampierstad and Barkly West.
“The Department of Home Affairs Immigration arrested 9 undocumented persons aged between 20 and 45, who shall be processed by the department.
“Section 22 search and seizure warrants were executed at identified targeted warehouses, business premises, and storage facilities, leading to the confiscation of illicit cigarettes with an estimated value of R7 851 796, counterfeit goods with an estimated value of R3 860, and expired medicines with an estimated value of R1,2 million,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, commended the collaborative efforts between the different departmental entities in the fight against crime and ensured communities that these operations will continue unabatedly.
Picture: Bafana Bafana players during 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match against Congo Brazzaville
By BAKANG MOKOTO
14 October 2024- Fireworks are expected during Bafana Bafana’s return match on Tuesday in Congo Brazzaville. This comes after Broos’ charges walloped Congo Brazzaville 5-0 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape on Friday night during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos said he was a happy man after his charges responded to his call and beat Congo Brazzaville 5-0. Broos said he is happy that Bafana Bafana moved a step closer to qualifying for the continental tournament, to be held in Morocco next year.
“A brace from Teboho Mokoena in the 12th and 27th minutes, Bathusi Aubaas (37th), Lyle Foster (52nd) and substitute Iqraam Rayners (78th) sealed the match for the home side. I think that it was amazing, the way we started the game, the way we played football.
“This was something that I always wanted to see from this team, and we did it also in the AFCON (in the beginning of the year in Côte d’Ivoire),” he said.
The Belgian mentor further said on Friday, it was really fantastic. He added that they experienced many goals, five goals, good football, modern football, forward football and high rhythm in the game.
“It shows again what a group of players I have. A group of players I’m very proud of. I have said it also already before, but those guys know when they have to perform.
“We had a little decompression in September, and we talked about it. And then you see the reaction today. Those guys wanted to make a statement, and they made a statement with good football. But it’s only three points and next Tuesday, we have another game,” said Broos.
He said those five goals don’t count, so they have to prepare themselves.
Meanwhile, Bafana Bafana travelled to Congo Brazzaville on Sunday ahead of the return match on 15 October 2024.
Picture: Some of items confiscated by the police during raid/Supplied
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
14 October 2024- More than 390 suspects were arrested for various offences across the Northern Cape during Operation Shanela. The actions and police activities executed during the operations included vehicle check points (VCPs), stop and searches, foot and vehicle patrols, compliance inspections, drugs and other commodities smuggling.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Timothy Sam said several vehicle check points (VCPs) and roadblocks, were conducted across the province during which a total of 2013 vehicles and 4243 persons were stopped and searched.
Sam said numerous compliance inspections at second-hand dealers, scrapyards, recyclers, private security, firearm dealers, formal and informal businesses, as well as farms were executed. He further said operational successes achieved, included the arrest of 113 suspects for attempted murder, assault, burglary, illegal dealing in liquor, malicious damage to property, driving under the influence of alcohol, robbery, rape, possession of dangerous weapons, dealing in and possession of drugs, stock theft and other crimes.
“Operation Shanela remains steadfast in its objective to reduce contact and violent crimes, as well as all other categories of crime. The weekly multidisciplinary high density operation which commenced on 7 until 13 October 2024, executed in the five districts.
“This resulted in the arrest of 390 suspects and the confiscation of numerous items. The police in an endeavour to address the root causes of crime conducted awareness campaigns in Lime Acres, Marydale and Galeshewe, targeting learners at schools and commuters at roadblocks,” said Sam.
He added that 177 wanted suspects were traced and brought to book by detectives for evading court appearances and contravention of court orders. Sam said the police confiscated large volumes of alcoholic beverages, drugs, dangerous weapons, vehicles, copper and cash that is believed to be the proceeds of crime.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, expressed her gratitude to all law enforcement agencies for the collective efforts and actions executed during this period. Otola indicated that through robust community participation and support, the police’s actions and efforts will be strengthened and reinforced.
“We highly-appreciate their efforts in fighting crime together,” she said.
14 October 2024- Two people died in a car accident on the Okiep/Nababeep road on 12 October 2024. The police preliminary investigations indicate that, the driver of a Toyota Avanza vehicle that was ferrying four High School learners from a rugby match in Nababeep, lost control of the vehicle causing the death of one occupant on the scene.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Timothy Sam said the driver later succumbed to his injuries in the Springbok Hospital. Sam said the other three occupants are still in a critical, but stable condition in hospital.
“The police are investigating the circumstances that led to this tragic loss of life. The culpable homicide investigations are continuing,” he said.
Setshwantsho: Monna o latofadiwang ka go boalya lekau la mokapelo wa lone wa maloba, Olebile Jan Sereetsi
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14 Diphalane 2024- Kgetsi ya polao kgatlhanong le monna wa kwa kgaolong ya Marikana kwa motse-setoropong wa Utlwanang kwa Christiana, Olebile Jan Sereetsi (40), e buseditswe morago go fitlha ka di 19 Ngwanatsele 2024, mme dipatlisiso mo kgetsing di tsweletse.
Sereetsi o latofadiwang ka go bolaya mokapelo wa lekgarebe la gagwe la maloba. Go begwa fa ka di 26 Lwetse 2024, molatofadiwa a ile a leba kwa ntlung ya mokapelo wa gagwe wa maloba, mme a mo fitlhela a na le lekau la gagwe, Charlie Kati (31), mme go ile ga runya kgotlhang.
Go ya ka sebueledi sa sepodisi mo Bokone Bophirima, Lieutenant Colonel Amanda Funani, go begwa fa Sereetsi a ile a tlhaba Kati ka thipa, mme a mo gogela kwa sekgweng se se gaufi.
“Go begwa fa Sereetsi, a ile a kgabetlhelela moswi ka go mo kgaola maoto le go mo segolola serwe sa gagwe sa senna. Go begwa fa Sereetsi, a ile a latlhela dikarolo dingwe tsa mmele mo molapong, ga mmogo le setopo sa moswi.
“Go begwa fa lekgarebe la moswi, le ile la lotlegela sepodisi ka se se diragetseng, mme a bega fa lekau la gagwe le timetse. Seo, se ile sa lebisa kwa sepodising go ka batlana le moswi,” Funani wa tlhalosa.
Funani are mongwe wa baagi one a loma sepodisi tsebe gore o bone Sereetsi a kgorometsa kereibaye, mme a lebile kwa molapong. Funani are, lekala la sepodisi le le sapang, le ile la bidiwa le go batlana le setopo sa ga Kati kwa molapong.
“Sepodisi se ile sa bona serwe sa moswi sa senna, ga mmogo le dikarolo dingwe tsa mmele di latlhetswe mo molapong,” Funani wa tlhalosa.
Kgabagare, Mokomishinara wa sepodisi mo Bokone Bophirima, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, o kgadile tiragalo e ka bogale. Kwena are batho ba ithute go rarabolola dikgotlhang tsa bone ntle le ntwa.
“Re rata go akgola sepodisi go ka tshwara molatofadiwa ka bonako. Re kgala tiragalo e ka bogale,” Kwena wa tlhalosa.
Picture: The former owner of the Meat Brother’s Pub, Tshwaro Mangwegape
By OBAKENG MAJE
14 October 2024- An attempted murder and murder case against former Meat Brother’s Pub owner, Tshwaro Mangwegape (41), has been transferred to the Taung Regional Court. Mangwegape, who is out on a R5000 bail, is accused of shooting and killing the NWU Soccer Institute player, Undivile “Vilo” Mdi (28) and injuring his friend, Aobakwe Ernest Kokwe (33).
On 17 December 2023, Mdi and Kokwe were amongst patrons who visited the Meat Brother’s Pub that was full to capacity. It is alleged that the security guards refused entry to patrons who did not have Identification Documents (IDs) and that led to a stampede.
Mdi and Kokowe allegedly tried to gain entry forcefully, but Mangwegape pulled out a gun and shot them. Mdi was fatally shot, while his friend was rushed to the hospital with terrible gunshot wounds.
The state also highlighted that the ballistic test results have also arrived and it is ready to go to trial. The case has been postponed until 21 January 2025.
Meanwhile, the ANCYL spokesperson in North West,
Molebang Mohlomi said in a statement that, they condemn violence meted against patrons at the Meat Brother’s Pub. Mohlomi said it is alleged that security guards and bouncers unleashed live ammunition towards unarmed civilians, who were trying to gain access to the establishment.
“This barbaric behaviour bothers public safety. This shows how business owners lack respect for their clients. A clinical approach to review licences of public places must be applied to ensure those who are bestowed with the responsibility to protect patrons are PSIRA compliant.
“We have sent our heartfelt condolences to the families that have lost their loved ones. Equally so, we call upon law enforcement agencies to speedily resolve this brutish crime,” he said.
14 October 2024– More than 1000 suspects across North West, were arrested for various offences during Operation Shanela. The police in the province in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies arrested 1 258 suspects between 7 and 13 October 2024.
The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said the suspects were among others, arrested for murder, rape, attempted murder, assault with the intent to do Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) and common. Mokgwabone said this includes dealing in drugs, illegal dealing in liquor, possession of drugs, burglaries at business and residential premises and driving under the influence of alcohol.
“In addition, 81 suspected undocumented persons were taken in for processing by Immigration Officials. Of the 1 258 arrests, 421 were for wanted and circulated suspects brought to book during detectives’ suspect raiding operations.
“The operations also led to searching of 262 premises, 2 490 persons and 835 vehicles. Moreover, 385 licensed liquor premises and second-hand goods dealers were visited for compliance inspections,” he said.
Mokgwabone said the operation further resulted in the confiscation of liquor, 120 explosives (fireworks), 10 ammunition, five cell phones, 13 dangerous weapons, a variety of drugs and three vehicles.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, commended the police and other law enforcement officials for their relentless efforts to ensure the safety and security of the communities.
Picture: The MK Party Member of Parliament (MP), Brian Molefe
By OBAKENG MAJE
14 October 2024- Former Transnet executives, Brian Molefe, Anoj Singh, Siyabonga Gama, Garry Pita, Phetolo Ramosebudi, as well as Regiments Capital Directors, Niven Pillay and Litha Nyhonhya, Trillian Asset Management’s Director, Daniel Roy (Novum Asset Management), Kuben Moodley, and Albatime Pty Ltd owner, appeared before the Johannesburg High Court on charges of contravention of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and fraud.
The matter was postponed to 31 January 2025 for the state to provide the accused with further particulars.
The National Prosecuting Authority’s Investigating Directorate against Corruption (IDAC) spokesperson, Henry Mamothame said the charges against the accused include fraud, corruption, and money laundering stem from the locomotives transaction advisory tender awarded to the McKinsey-led consortium in 2012.
Mamothame said this resulted in the procurement of 1064 locomotives valued at over R54 billion.
“Regiments Capital was irregularly brought into the contract and benefited from Transnet’s irregular appointment, increasing the contract’s value and scope to over R305 million.
“Their services included sourcing loans from the China Development Bank and the Club loan, amounting to $2.5 billion, equivalent to R30 billion at the time, on behalf of Transnet. Additionally, the accused also face charges related to the R93.4 million payments to Trillion Asset Management in 2015,” he said.
Mamothame further said all the accused are expected back in court in January 2025 when the matter resumes.
14 October 2024- Just over 100 days have passed since the members of the Government of National Unity (GNU), were sworn into office. In that time, we have witnessed a marked increase in confidence in the direction of our country.
South Africans across society are increasingly rallying around the programme and work of the GNU. This is reflected in recent opinion polls.
In one of these polls, conducted by Ipsos, it is said that the proportion of participants who believe that the country is heading in the right direction has doubled since the last surveys were conducted in April and June this year.
There is also rising confidence in our country’s economic growth prospects by business and local and international investors. This was evident in the engagements I recently had with business leaders in Beijing and New York and that Deputy President Paul Mashatile had with business leaders in London.
In September, the Bureau of Economic Research and Rand Merchant Bank published their first Business Confidence Index since the formation of the new administration. It points to “cautious optimism” about improving business conditions in key economic sectors. It says that improved electricity supply and political certainty following the elections has likely contributed to this improved business confidence.
So how important is this improved ‘sentiment’ for our economy and country?
Sentiment is more than a ‘warm and fuzzy’ feeling. It is made possible by real developments in the economy and the country. Business confidence goes beyond discussion in boardrooms and conference halls. It is about the interest that is shown in our economy by all investors, both local and offshore. Sentiment has a direct impact on people’s lives as it can manifest itself in increased investments that can result in job creation.
Improved investment sentiment will benefit our country’s fiscus. A stronger economic outlook will improve South Africa’s credit rating, which in turn will facilitate greater access to global capital markets and lower our borrowing costs.
When we spend less money on debt servicing costs, the government has more space to increase its expenditure on building public infrastructure and providing education, healthcare, basic services and social support.
Improved sentiment has boosted the value of our currency. This reduces the cost of imports such as oil, which reduces the cost of fuel. This in turn reduces the cost of living for all South Africans.
Increased business confidence attracts higher levels of private investment in the economy. When investors are more optimistic about their business prospects they are more likely to invest more capital and expand their existing operations. Improved confidence also encourages the start-up of new businesses.
More business activity creates more jobs and opportunities for our people. As businesses grow, they need to hire more employees and are able to increase wages.
When people are more secure about their jobs and income, they spend more on goods and services, which further stimulates economic activity. Government revenues are further boosted as revenue collection increases.
The improvement in sentiment is informed by the effective transition to a new administration with wide support across society and the continuation of the reform agenda started during the sixth democratic administration.
On the other hand, the sentiment is supported by actual progress in addressing some of the country’s most pressing economic and social challenges.
Nowhere has this been more evident than in the work done to resolve the energy crisis. The country has had more than 200 days without load shedding. This has made a considerable difference to the lives of citizens and the operations of businesses. This work has also unlocked unprecedented levels of investment in the energy sector.
The ongoing reforms in the logistics sector are improving the operational performance of our port and rail networks. This will have a positive effect not only on export industries and broader economic activity, but also on the lives of citizens.
It is still early days for the Government of National Unity. The growth of our economy is still to pick up pace. However, a firm foundation is being laid, our growth prospects are being revised upwards and we are heading in the right direction.
It is clear that the improved confidence of the South African people and the positive sentiment among investors are well-founded. Our task now is to work together to further encourage hope and optimism by making a real and substantial difference in the lives of all South Africans.
