By BAKANG MOKOTO

More than 200 people have been arrested for various offenses during Safer Festive Season Operation Tlotla Molao thus far on 20 and 21 December 2022 in the North West. According to the North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone, the operation was held on 20 and 21 December 2022.

Mokgwabone further said the suspects were arrested for offences such as assault with intent to do Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) and common, burglary residential and business, theft of the motor vehicle, rape, contravention of a protection order and many others. 

“Of the 299 suspects, 107 were arrested in Bojanala Sub-District 2 (Rustenburg), 100 in Bojanala Sub-District 1 (Brits), 66 in Dr Kenneth Kaunda and 26 in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati.

“In another operation by detectives and visible policing to enforce the Second-Hand Goods Act, 2009 (Act No. 6 of 2009), 16 business owners in Rustenburg were fined for contravening various sections of the Act. In addition, police subsequently visited butcheries and the owner of the butchery was fined for contravention of section 7(1)(c) of the Stock Theft Act, 2000 (Act No. 40 of 2000),” he said.

Mokgwabone further said, still in Rustenburg, a team comprising of Crime Intelligence, Organised Crime and K9 Unit, arrested five suspects for possession and dealing in drugs.  He added, that in the first incident, the police spotted two males performing what appeared to be a drug dealing transaction.

“As a result, ix zip lock plastic packets and one plastic bag were found in possession of Ihionou Chinasa after being searched. Consequent to the arrest, a search and seizure warrant was authorised and executed at the accused’s place where R7 100 and eight cellphones were found and seized. 

“In the second incident, a man was arrested at a block of flats after being found packaging crystal meth with an estimated street value of R1 600. In the third and last arrest, three suspects (two males and a female) were found in a room packaging drugs (crystal meth),” said Mokgwabone.

He said a search was also conducted in a vehicle belonging to one of the suspects. Mokgwabone said during the search, 120 packets of CAT, two mandrax tablets and crystal meth were found.

“All accused persons, Ihionou Chinasa (43) Everistus Egu (36) Nelson Keledukwe (42), Jude Eze (36) and Refiloe Malwane (21) were remanded in custody upon appearance before the Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. They will reappear before the same court on 29 December 2022,” he said.

Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena lauded the police for their coordinated efforts that led to the arrests.   

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Ka OBAKENG MAJE

Setheo sa Katiso sa temo-thuo, Taung College of Agriculture se tlile go rebolwa jaaka kholeje ya Thuto go simologa 1 Moranang 2023. Kitsiso eno, e dirilwe ke ba lefapha la Thuto e Kgolwane, Saense le Boitshimololedi (Department of High Education and Training).

Go ya ka rre Athenkosi Sibiza go tswa kwa kantorong ya molaodi-kakaretso kwa lefapheng la Thuto e Kgolwane, Saense le Boitshimololedi, are kitsiso e, e dirilwe go latela karolo 21 (3)(b)(i) ya molao wa thuto e kgolwane Nr 101 2997 jaaka o mametleletswe.

“Fano go neelanwa ka kitso gore ka 1 Moranang 2023, Tona ya Thuto e Kgolwane, Saense le Boitshimololedi o ikaelela go rebola Taung College of Agriculture e e kwa Taung jaaka kholeje ya Thuto go latela karolo 21(3)(a) ya molao wa thuto e kgolwane, Nr 102 wa 1997 jaaka e mametleletswe.

“Mabaka a thebolo e ya kholeje jaaka kholeje ya Thuto e Kgolwane ke gore, Sejule 4 ya Molaotheo wa Afrika Borwa e netefatsa gore thuto e kgolwane ke tshwanelego ya bosetshaba. Lefapha la thuto e kgolwane (DHET) le tlhamilwe go kgontsha neelano ka thuto e kgolwane e e momaganeng le go tlhalosiwa sentle, thuto ya ditiro mmogo le tlhabololo ya dikgono go dirisiwa ditheo tse di farologaneng tsa thuto morago ga sekolo,” Sibiza wa tlhalosa.

Gape Sibiza are, DHET, lefapha la temo-thuo mmogo le lefapha la ntshwafatso ya mafatshe le tlhabololo ya magae, a tsene go tumalano ya porothokholo go dirisana mo go mekamekaneng le maikarabelo a mokopanelwa a thuto le go dira mmogo go rebola dikholeje tsa setshaba tsa temo-thuo jaaka kholeje ya thuto e kgolwane eo e leng nngwe ya mefuta ya semolao e e akantsweng go molao wa thuto e kgolwane.

Are, kholeje ya thuto e kgolwane ke setheo se se ikemetseng se se dirang fa gare ga sebopego sa bobusi mo tlase ga lefapha la bosetshaba.

“Dikholeje tse, di tla letlelelwa go neelana ka ditifikheiti, dipoloma le digerata fa di fitlheletse ditlhokego tsa tumelelo ka khansele ya thuto e kgolwane, mme ditshwanelego tseno di kwadisitswe go letlhoneso la bosetshaba la ditshwanelego ke bolaodi jwa ditshwanelego jwa Afrika Borwa.

“Kitsiso eno e rebotswe go latela karolo 21(3)(b)(i) ya molao wa thuto e kgolwane, go gwetlha batho botlhe bao banang le kgatlhego go rulaganya ditlhagiso tse di kwadilweng tse di malebana le thebolo e e akantsweng,” Sibiza wa tlhalosa.

Kgabagare, ditlhagiso tsotlhe di tshwanetse go romelwa go kantoro ya molaodi-kakaretso, mme di lebisiwe go rre Athenkosi Sibiza ka emeile go Siziba.A@dhet.gov.za kgotsa ka tiriso nngwe fela e e amogelesegang semolao ya tlhaeletsano. Di tshwanetswe go fitlha go kantoro eno pele ga 16 Ferikgong 2023.

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By REGINALD KANYANE

The North West Premier, Bushy Maape said his government will continue to ensure that efficient and effective service delivery to the people is realised. Maape said that will deepen social solidarity, and tackle poverty, unemployment, and inequalities as well as social ills such as Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBV&F).

He also took the moment to wish all citizens of the province a Merry Christmas and Happy Prosperous New year.

“The end of the year is a special time for everyone as it marks the end of the journeys we have travelled through the year. It is a time to reflect on where we are as individuals, families, the province, and the nation as a whole.

“The accomplishments and challenges of 2022 should inspire us to focus on new possibilities and future endeavours. As we note many milestones we have reached and celebrated, we also acknowledge the concerted efforts we have implored,” said Maape.

He further said, as the world is celebrating the end of a productive year and recharging for the New Year, people should do that responsibly. Maape added motorists should drive carefully on the roads as they cannot afford to lose any more lives.  

“I, therefore, urge all road users to be cautious on our roads, obey all traffic rules and drive with careful consideration for others. Christmas is about the expression of love and compassion, a season of sharing.

“I call on all of our people to extend a helping hand to those less fortunate in our communities. As we go into the new year, let us continue to work together toward building a prosperous and peaceful province. On behalf of the North West Provincial government leadership, I wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,” he said.

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Ka REGINALD KANYANE

Theetso ya beile e e potlakileng mo kgetsing ya polao kgatlhanong le motshameki wa maloba o diphatsa wa setlhopa sa kgwele ya dinao sa Mighty Boys FC, yo ga jaana eleng rakgwebo, Bakang “Mahomed” Katong (31), e tlhotse e busiditswe morago go fitlha 10 Ferikgong 2023 ke kgotlha-tshekelo ya Taung.  

Bakang yo go begwang a rekisa seritibatsi sa nyaope, o ikuela gore a gololwe ka beile ga mmogo le balatofadiwa nae, Thabang Lenyai (23), Katlego Mosimege (31) le Phenyo Katong (34).  

Bakang o letse a shadikantse matlho fa pele ga kgotlha-tshekelo le go neelana ka mabaka a gore, goreng a tshwanetse go neelwa beile. Magistrata one a utlwa fa Bakang gape a lebagane le kgetsi ya petelelo e a e sekang, mme a le mo beileng.

Jaanong, morrwa-rragwe Bakang, Phenyo Katong o tlhotse a neelana ka mabaka a gore, goreng a tshwanetse go neelwa beile.  

Balotofadiwa bale bane, ba ne ba tshwarwa ka kgwedi ya Moranang 2022 le go latofadiwa ka polao e setlhogo ya ga Thabiso Mothibedi (35). Tiragalo e, e diragetse kwa motseng wa Manthe gaufi le Taung.

Go begwa fa Mothibedi yo go kaiwang fa a ne a goga seritibatsi sa nyaope, a ne a tsena kwa ntlung ya ga Katong, mme a utswa matsebetsebe a madi a balelwang go R20 000 ga mmogo le motsoko wa boleng jwa R600. Go begwa fa morago ga tiragalo eno, Mothibedi one a le botsa phokoje le go leba kwa motseng wa Longaneng.

Go ya ka sebueledi sa sepodisi mo Bokone Bophirima, Capt Sam Tselanyane, o bega fa segongwana seno sa banna ba ba neng ba tshakgetse, ba ne ba tswa letsholo le go batlana le Mothibedi. Go kaiwa fa ba ne ba mo fitlhela ale ko ga mothakga kwa motseng wa Longaneng.

“Dipatlisiso tsa sepodisi di supa fa segongwana seno sa banna, sene sa thopa Mothibedi ka dikgoka, mme ba leba le ene kwa motseng wa Manthe. Go begwa fa bane ba fitlha ba mo gokelela mo genereiteng, mme ba mo digela dingalo go utlwala.

“Dipaltisiso tsa sepodisi di supa fa banna ba, ba ne ba mo itlhaganedisa kwa kliniking ya selegae morago ga go lemoga fa a neela mowa. Go begwa fa Mothibedi a ne a netefadiwa fa tlhokofetse kwa kliniking. Balatofadiwa ba ne ba tshwarwa le go latofadiwa ka polao,” Tselanyane wa bega.

Tiragalo e, e ne ya tshakgatsa baagi ba motse wa Manthe. Ene ya re ka di 1 Motsheganong 2022, baagi ba ne ba tswa letsholo le go fisa dintlo dile tharo tsa balatofadiwa ga mmogo le go ja sejanaga sa bone sa mabaibai ka molelo.

Banna ba, ba ne ba tswelela go ka shadikanya matlho fa pele ga kgotlha-tshekelo makgetlho a le mmalwa. Fela kgetsi ya bone ene ya busediwa morago go fitlha di 15 Tlhakole 2023. Go kaiwa fa banna bano, ba ba kwa ntlo-lefitshwana, ba ne ba dira kopo e potlakileng ya beile.

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By OBAKENG MAJE

A driver (41) died in a head-on collision on the N18 road between Taung Marble and Taung auction on Monday morning. The North West police spokesperson in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati cluster, warrant officer, Tryphosa van Rooyen said, the police in Taung were on patrol when they came across an accident.

“It was found that, two vehicles collided head-on. The Emergency Medical Response Services (EMRS), who attended to the scene, certified the driver, Itumeleng Molobi dead on the scene. Molobi was driving one of the vehicles, while the driver of the second vehicle was taken to a local hospital for treatment,” van Rooyen said.

She further said, a case of culpable homicide was opened and is under investigation.

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By BAKANG MAKOTO

The Sebolai family from Morokweng village, near Taung is looking for their mother, Matshenolo Victoria Sebolai (71), who went missing. The North West police said, Sebolai was last seen on 8 December 2022 when she left her home and never returned.

Now, the North West police spokesperson, Col Adele Myburgh said, they request the community’s assistance in locating Sebolai. Myburgh further said a search was conducted around the village and surrounding areas after Sebolai’s disappearance.

“All leads were followed up without success. Sebolai is mentally ill and was wearing a green dress, with no shoes, nor hat. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts can contact the Investigating Officer, Capt Solomon Phemelo on 082 469 0329 or the local police station.

“They can also call the Crime Stop on ‪08600 10111. Anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via the MySAPS App on your smartphone,” she said.

Meanwhile, the police advised the public to report missing persons timeously. According to www.gov.za, people do not need to wait for 24 hours.

“You can contact the Bureau for Missing Persons to report a missing person or go to your nearest police station and report that the person is missing as soon as you know they are missing. Take with you a recent photograph of the missing person so that it can be scanned into the National Bureau for Missing Persons database.

“This database is a Crime Stop project and police all over the country use it. Give any information that might help to identify the person, such as their age, height, hair colour, eye colour, and any identifying marks such as scars or tattoos. You may be asked to fill in forms giving all this information,” the statement said.

The www.gov.za website added that a detective will be assigned to the case and people should make sure that they have the name and contact details of the detective. According to the website, people should keep in contact with the detective who is assigned to the case and should give them any new information about the missing person that they get after they have reported the case.

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Ka REGINALD KANYANE

Motshameka-pele o di phatsa wa maloba wa setlhopa sa selegae sa Mighty Boys FC kwa motseng wa Manthe gaufi le Taung, o boela kgotlha-tshekelo ka Labobedi go lopa beile. Bakang “Mahomed” Katong (31) yo jaanong eleng rakgwebo, gape a latofadiwa ka go rekisa seritibatsi sa nyaope, o latofadiwa ka go bolaya Thabiso “W” Mothibedi (35) kwa motseng wa Manthe gaufi le Taung.

Go begwa fa Bakang ga mmogo le balatofadiwa nae, Thabang Lenyai (23), Katlego Mosimege (31) le morwa rragwe, Phenyo Katong (34), ba ne ba bolaya Mothibedi setlhogo fa kgwedi ya Mopitlwe ene e tlhola matsatsi ale 29 mono ngwaga.

Go begwa fa Mothibedi yo go kaiwang fa a ne a goga seritibatsi sa nyaope, a ne a tsena kwa ntlung ya ga Katong, mme a utswa matsebetsebe a madi a balelwang go R20 000 ga mmogo le motsoko wa boleng jwa R600. Go begwa fa morago ga tiragalo eno, Mothibedi one a le botsa phokoje le go leba kwa motseng wa Longaneng.

Go ya ka sebueledi sa sepodisi mo Bokone Bophirima, Capt Sam Tselanyane, go begwa fa segongwana seno sa banna ba ba neng ba tshakgetse, ba ne ba tswa letsholo le go batlana le Mothibedi. Go kaiwa fa ba ne ba mo fitlhela ale ko ga mothakga kwa motseng wa Longaneng.

“Dipatlisiso tsa sepodisi di supa fa segongwana seno sa banna, sene sa thopa Mothibedi ka dikgoka, mme ba leba le ene kwa motseng wa Manthe. Go begwa fa bane ba fitlha ba mo gokelela mo genereiteng mme ba mo digela dingalo go utlwala.

“Mme go begwa fa ba ne ba mo itlhaganedisa kwa kliniking ya selegae morago ga go lemoga fa a neela mowa. Go begwa fa Mothibedi a ne a netefadiwa fa tlhokofetse kwa kliniking. Balatofadiwa ba ne ba tshwarwa le go latofadiwa ka polao,” Tselanyane wa bega.

Tiragalo e, e ne ya tshakgatsa baagi ba motse wa Manthe. Ene ya re ka di 1 Motsheganong 2022, baagi ba ne ba tswa letsholo le go fisa dintlo dile tharo tsa balatofadiwa ga mmogo le go ja sejanaga sa bone sa mabaibai ka molelo.

Banna ba, ba ne ba tswelela go ka shadikanya matlho fa pele ga kgotlha-tshekelo makgetlho a le mmalwa. Fela kgetsi ya bone ene ya busediwa morago go fitlha di 15 Tlhakole 2023. Go kaiwa fa banna bano ba ba kwa ntlo-lefitshwana, ba ne ba tsenya kopo ya beile e potlakileng.

Ba ne ba neelwa tshono eo, mme ene ya re ka Labobedi wa beke e fitileng, balatofadiwa ba ne ba tshwanelwa ke go ipobola. Fela go ne ga dira jalo Lenyai ga mmogo le Mosimege morago ga gore Katong a latlhegelwe ke bana ba basimane ba le babedi. Go ya ka tshedimosetso ya sepodisi, bana ba ga Katong, ba ne ba le magareng ga basimane ba le bane ba ba magareng ga dingwaga dile 5 le 7, ba neng ba nwela kwa molapong fa ba ne ba ile go thuma.  

Kgotlha-tshekelo ya Taung, e tla reetsa maiteko a beile a banna bano gape ka Labobedi.

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By REGINALD KANYANE

Two men aged 53 and 36 were arrested by Vryburg police for being in possession of suspected stolen copper worth R164 892 on Sunday. The North West police spokesperson in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati cluster, warrant officer, Tryphosa van Rooyen said, the bakkie was stopped by crime prevention police who were conducting patrol on Market street.

“During the search, copper cables and copper rods were found at the back of the vehicle, which the driver and the passenger could not account for. The copper weighed 1208 kilograms with an estimated value of R164 892. The copper was confiscated and both suspects were immediately arrested.

“A case of possession of the suspected stolen property is under investigation. The suspects briefly appeared in the Vryburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday,” van Rooyen said.  

Meanwhile, the acting District Commissioner, Brigadier Tshenolo Tlotleng commended the police for their vigilance and swift response, which led to this success.

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By OBAKENG MAJE

Some community members in Morokweng village, near Taung accused the police of being incompetent. This comes after a Tanzanian businessman (41) was allegedly shot and killed during a business robbery in the early hours of the morning.

According to one of the community members, Lesego Phakedi, they heard the businessman screaming for help at around 4am and went out to investigate. Phakedi said, on their arrival, they found the businessman in a pool of blood, but still alive.

“We called the Emergency Medical Response Services (EMRS) and the police, but they kept on saying they are coming. We actually wanted to transport the deceased to Manthe clinic using a private vehicle, but some community members insisted that we should wait for the police.

“We believe that, if the police and EMRS came on time, the deceased would be still alive. He screamed for help after being shot, but we felt helpless. He was a good guy who had a few shops around and was so humble. So, we call on the police to ensure that those perpetrators are behind bars,” she said.

Meanwhile, the North West police said, investigations of murder, business robbery, and kidnapping case is underway.

The North West police spokesperson, Col Adele Myburgh said: “The incident was reported in the early hours of this morning. We cannot name the deceased for now as his next of kin still needs to be informed. It is true that his wife and children were also kidnapped.

“They were left abandoned by the suspects at Graspan village inside their vehicle. An undisclosed amount of money was stolen during the armed robbery as well as airtime vouchers, cellular phones, and the electrical equipment from the deceased’s house and business.”  

Myburgh further said the deceased was taken to a local clinic in Manthe village by one of the community members using his private vehicle, however, he was declared dead upon arrival. She added, the police management is committed to delivering a professional service to the community.

“In the event that the community is dissatisfied with our service, the local Station Commander must immediately be contacted or they can phone the following number for service complaints on Cell: 082 856 0995,” she said.

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By Reuters

LUSAIL, Qatar – Argentina won their third World Cup in an extraordinary final on Sunday as they beat France 4-2 on penalties after Lionel Messi scored twice in a 3-3 draw and Kylian Mbappe grabbed a hat-trick to bring the holders back from 2-0 and 3-2 down.

It was an incredible night of drama, high emotion and fluctuating fortunes, delivering one of the all-time great finals to cap a wonderful tournament as its two star players delivered command performances on the biggest stage of all.

Argentina had looked to be cruising to a one-sided victory after Messi’s penalty and a brilliant goal by Angel Di Maria in the first half put them in total control but Mbappe converted an 80th-minute penalty and volleyed in a sublime equaliser a minute later to take the game to extra time.

Messi put Argentina ahead again but Mbappe levelled with another penalty, becoming the second man to score a World Cup final hat-trick after England’s Geoff Hurst in 1966.

In the shootout, Argentina keeper Emiliano Martinez saved Kingsley Coman’s effort and Aurelien Tchouameni fired wide. That gave substitute full back Gonzalo Montiel, who gave away the penalty for France’s third goal, the chance for the ultimate redemption, which he duly took by calmly sending Hugo Lloris the wrong way.

It meant that after his record 26th World Cup match, at the fifth and final time of asking, the 35-year-old Messi claimed the trophy his talent and commitment to his country demanded, elevating him alongside Diego Maradona, Argentina’s first football god, who carried them to their emotional second triumph in 1986 following the first in 1978.

“I wanted to close my career with this, it was the one that was missing so I can no longer ask for anything else,” said Messi, who has played 172 times for his country.

“I was able to get the Copa America and now the World Cup that I had fought so hard for. I’ve got it at the end of my career. But I love football and I want to continue living a few more games being world champion.”

The victory seems all the more incredible coming a month after his team began the tournament by suffering statistically the biggest upset in World Cup history when they lost to Saudi Arabia.

“I cannot believe that we have suffered so much in a perfect game. Unbelievable, but this team responds to everything,” Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said.

“I am proud of the work they did. With the blows we received today. I want to tell people to enjoy, it’s a historic moment for our country.”

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