Setshwantsho: Nkwe e bolailwe kwa motseng wa Losasaneng/Facebook

Ka OBAKENG MAJE

Baagi ba kwa motseng wa Losasaneng le metse e mabapi ba rotloediwa go ka ikela tlhoko mo metsamaong ya bone. Sone se tla morago ga gore, go bolawe phologolo e tlhaga kwa nageng go sale gale. Go ya ka moanamisi wa mafoko mo mafaratlhatlheng a boitapoloso, Keotshepile Segosapelo, nkwe e e ne e shenne meno, ebile e tuka malakabe, e bolailwe kwa sekgweng kwa morakeng kwa motseng wa Losasaneng.

“Baagi botlhe ba kwa karolong ya metse ya ga Mothibi, ke eo nkwe e e bolailwe kwa merakeng. Go kopiwa gore, batho ba itlhokomele thata, segolo thata jang borre ba ba disang, ga mmogo le ba ba tsomang. Ga go itsiwe gore a mme nkwe e, e ne ele nosi fela kgotsa go ka tswa gona le tse dingwe gape mo karolong eo ya sekgwa.

“Jaanong, re kopa batho ba metsana e mabapi jaaka, Gataote, Losasaneng, Madithamaga le Kgomotso ba simolole go nna kelo-tlhoko mo metsaneng ya bone. Goya ka tshedimosetso e re e neetsweng go tswa kwa moaging mongwe wa kwa Losasaneng, nkwe eo, kgonnwe go bolawa ke borre ba ba tswa kwa ba Basotho,” Segosapelo wa tlhalosa.

Kgabagare, ba lekwalo-dikgang la www.iol.co.za ba buisane le motsamaise wa Letsema kwa setheo se eseng sa puso sa International Fund Animal Welfare, Mark Hofberg yo o rotloetsang batho gore ba itshware jang fa ba kopana le diphologolo tse di tlhaga.

Hofberg are, ga se gantsi batho ba tlhaselwa ke diphologolo tse ditlhaga, mme fela fa seo se direga, diphologo tse ditlhaga di ka tlogela batswa-setlhabelo ka dikgobala tse di masisi.  

“Seno se direga ga ntsi fa batho ba ikgatholosa melao le melawana ya tshireletso mabapi le diphologolo tse ditlhaga. Diphologolo tse di ruilweng mo malapeng ke tsone gole ga ntsi di tlhaselang batho. Fela, bontsi jwa batho bo tlhaselwa ke dinoga fa re lebelela ditlhaselo tsa diphologolo tse di tlhaga.

“Ga se gantsi batho ba tlhaselwa ke diphologolo tse ditlhaga jaaka ditau, dinkwe, thutlwa ga mmogo le ditlou, fela ditlhaselo tseo di kotsi. Ka ga jalo, ke rotloetsa batho gore ba dule ba le malala-a-laotswe, mme ba ikele tlhoko ka di nako tsotlhe,” Hofberg wa tlhalosa.

Hofberg are, batho ba tshwanetse ba nne kelo-tlhoko ka metlha yotlhe, mme ba se kgotlha-kgotlhane le diphologolo tse ditlhaga. Are, fa batho ba tlhaselwa ke diphologolo tse ditlhaga, ba se sie mme ba leke go lebaganya matlho le phologolo eo, kgotsa fa ba tsamaya ba le bantsi, ba itire setlhotshwana.

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Picture: The ward councillor, Tebogo Sepale  

By OBAKENG MAJE

The ANC ward councillor in Kanana Township, near Orkney has been arrested for two counts of statutory rape. Tebogo Sepale (40) is also facing crimen injuria case.

This week, Sepale was allegedly seen engaged in sexual intercourse with a boy in a video that went viral on various social media platforms. Also, pictures depicting his facing were circulated on social media platforms, where a boy was allegedly seen sucking his manhood. 

The North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said: “The Klerksdorp Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit is investigating a case of crimen injuria and two separate counts of statutory rape. The cases were registered at Kanana Police Station respectively.

“In the crimen injuria case, which was registered on 5 May 2023, the suspect allegedly shared a nude picture of his private parts with the complainant. In the second and separate case, but involving the same suspect, two counts of statutory rapes were laid on 6 May 2023, by the parents of two boys, both aged 15.”

Mokgwabone further urged the public to refrain from re-circulating the video. He added that the investigation into the incidents continues and the suspect is expected to appear before the court soon.

“The members of the community and civil society organisations are requested to exercise patience and allow the police to conduct investigations.

“In the meantime, we are not aware of allegations that the police refused to assist the complainant in the crimen injuria case. Thus, we request those who are making allegations to lodge a formal complaint for investigation,” said Mokgwabone.

Picture: The ANC ward councillor, Tebogo Sepale accused of engaging in sexual intercourse with an underage boy/Screengrab

Meanwhile, the ANC in the North West said it has noted with shock a video of one of its public representatives engaged in a sexual act. The ANC provincial secretary, Louis Diremelo said, they have received a number of complaints from various women against the said public representative.

“We are also aware that one of his victims has opened a case against him with law enforcement agencies. So, rising from this despicable behaviour, the ANC has suspended the membership of Sepale with immediate effect.

“Therefore, he will not be allowed to participate in any ANC activities. This suspension will hold until the outcomes of the disciplinary process. Sepale is suspended in terms of Rule 25.17.4 of the Constitution of the ANC,” Diremelo said.

He said this type of behaviour goes against their values and commitment to building a cohesive society, in which all people are treated with respect and dignity. Diremelo said, therefore, the ANC will not stand idle when such tendencies rear their ugly face.

“We will act immediately and swiftly to root out such behaviour. As ANC, we convey our sympathies to the victims of this act and call on those who have not come forward, to do so.

“We further apologise to all members of society and assure them that this act goes against our values,” he said.

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Picture: The ANC councillor, Tebogo Sepale

By OBAKENG MAJE

The ANC ward councillor in Kanana Township, near Orkney has been arrested for two counts of statutory rape. Tebogo Sepale (40) is also facing crimen injuria case.

This week, Sepale was allegedly seen engaged in sexual intercourse with a boy in a video that went viral on various social media platforms. Also, pictures depicting his facing were circulated on social media platforms, where a boy was allegedly seen sucking his manhood.  

The North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said: “The Klerksdorp Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit is investigating a case of crimen injuria and two separate counts of statutory rape. The cases were registered at Kanana Police Station respectively.

“In the crimen injuria case, which was registered on 5 May 2023, the suspect allegedly shared a nude picture of his private parts with the complainant. In the second and separate case, but involving the same suspect, two counts of statutory rapes were laid on 6 May 2023, by the parents of two boys, both aged 15.”

Mokgwabone further urged the public to refrain from re-circulating the video. He added that the investigation into the incidents continues and the suspect is expected to appear before the court soon.

“The members of the community and civil society organisations are requested to exercise patience and allow the police to conduct investigations.

“In the meantime, we are not aware of allegations that the police refused to assist the complainant in the crimen injuria case. Thus, we request those who are making allegations to lodge a formal complaint for investigation,” said Mokgwabone.

Meanwhile, the ANC in the North West said it has noted with shock a video of one of its public representatives engaged in a sexual act. The ANC provincial secretary, Louis Diremelo said, they have received a number of complaints from various women against the said public representative.

“We are also aware that one of his victims has opened a case against him with law enforcement agencies. So, rising from this despicable behaviour, the ANC has suspended the membership of Sepale with immediate effect.

“Therefore, he will not be allowed to participate in any ANC activities. This suspension will hold until the outcomes of the disciplinary process. Sepale is suspended in terms of Rule 25.17.4 of the Constitution of the ANC,” Diremelo said.

He said this type of behaviour goes against their values and commitment to building a cohesive society, in which all people are treated with respect and dignity. Diremelo said, therefore, the ANC will not stand idle when such tendencies rear their ugly face.

“We will act immediately and swiftly to root out such behaviour. As ANC, we convey our sympathies to the victims of this act and call on those who have not come forward, to do so.

“We further apologise to all members of society and assure them that this act goes against our values,” he said.

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By OBAKENG MAJE

North West MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Desbo Mohono urged bidders of tender number 13 DARD 017/2022 (1) to be wary of scammers. According to Mohono, the tender in question is for the provision of security services at the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Office for a period of 36 months.

“It has come to the attention of the department that some bidders are contacted by fraudsters disguised as officials from the Security Services Management Unit of the department and promising unsuspecting bidders that they will be awarded a security tender.

“The scam involves the fraudsters using a fake e-mail address to contact these unsuspecting suppliers to ask for an upfront fee and falsely claiming that their appointment for this tender will be fast-tracked. These correspondence and e-mail addresses are crafted so that they are made to look like they originate from the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Department,” she said.

Mohono further said, her department will never send an email or phone service providers and ask them to pay a fee before they can get a tender or any business. She appealed to all service providers to be careful of these fraudulent activities coordinated by unscrupulous and faceless people.

“It is a scam and we request all DARD stakeholders that have received this fraudulent e-mail or any other form of communique from these fraudsters to report the matter urgently to the law enforcement agencies without hesitation and to inform the department of such activities,” said Mohono.

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By OBAKENG MAJE

A policeman (40) was arrested for possession of suspected stolen goods in Kanana Township, near Orkney on Friday. The North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said, the policeman who is a sergeant and attached to the Provincial Anti-Corruption Investigation Unit (ACIU) was arrested at Orkney Police Station.

“The arrest came after the crime intelligence-driven operation recovered a car that was allegedly hijacked in Kanana Township last month. The said car was found in a garage at Extension 21, Jouberton Township, near Klerksdorp.

“However, the suspect was not at home and a follow-up was made on Friday. The suspect and the sergeant allegedly called the complainant respectively and indicated their intention to give back the hijacked car key to him (the complainant) provided he withdraws the case,” Mokgwabone said.

He said, the suspects are expected to appear in the Orkney Magistrate’s Court on Monday for defeating the ends of justice and possession of suspected stolen goods.

Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena commended all the South African Police (SAPS) units and members including Crime Intelligence for ensuring the arrest of their own unethical employees for involvement in criminal activities. Kwena reiterated that dishonesty by employees will not be tolerated as that tarnishes the image of the service.

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Picture: A policeman and civilian arrested for stock-theft in Ganyesa/Supplied  

By OBAKENG MAJE

Two suspects were arrested for being in possession of suspected stolen cattle in Ganyesa. According to information, policeman (28) attached to Visible Policing and his accomplice (24) who were driving a Toyota Fortuner with trailer, were allegedly seen loading cattle on a farm.

The North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said: “One of the employees from the farm who witnessed this, informed the farm owner. A search was launched by the Vryburg Stock Theft and Endangered Species (STES) unit in conjunction with the local farmers.

“As a result, a white Toyota Fortuner with a trailer loaded with five cattle, was spotted and stopped not far from the farm on Tlakgameng gravel road.”

Mokgwabone further said, following a preliminary investigation, the cattle were handed back to the lawful owner after being positively identified through brand marks and tags, while the vehicle and the trailer were seized.

He added that the suspects were arrested and charged for stock theft and defeating the ends of justice.

Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena welcomed the arrest of the two suspects.

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Picture: The missing person, Karabo Simon Mofokeng/Supplied

By OBAKENG MAJE

The North West police are looking for Karabo Simon Mofokeng (31), who is residing at Moleleki Section in Katlehong Township, Gauteng. According to the North West police spokesperson, Capt Afje Botma, Mofokeng was admitted at a local rehabilitation facility in Maboloka village, near Letlhabile Township when he went missing.

“Mofokeng was last seen on 24 April 2023 at around 2pm. A search was conducted around the vicinity of Maboloka without any success. He is tall in height with a slender body structure and has a bald head.

“Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is requested to contact the Investigating Officer, Sergeant Lerato Mashigo of Letlhabile Detectives on cell: 078 2942 843. Anonymous tip-offs can be communicated via the MySAPS Application or phone Crime Stop on ‪08600 10111,” Botma said.

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Picture: Some of confiscated liquor from the warehouse/Supplied   

By OBAKENG MAJE

A 38-YEAR-OLD man was arrested for contravention of Section 2(1) of the Counterfeit Goods Act, 1997 (Act No. 37 of 1997) in Vryburg. The North West police spokesperson, Capt Afje Botma said, the accused was arrested by the Vryburg K9 Unit in conjunction with the South African Revenue Services (SARS), the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) officials during a crime intelligence-driven operation.

“The police executed a search and seizure warrant at an identified warehouse, where liquor products were destined for export but instead, sold within the South African market for a reduced price. Consequently, a large consignment of different kinds of liquor was found in the warehouse.

“The investigation led to the discovery of a server network used for Bitcoin investment and 15 electricity inverters. It was further established that, some authentic labels on the bottles were removed and replaced with counterfeit labels to avoid the detection of an export product,” Botma. 

She said, the police also identified 828 x 750ml and 24 x 1 litres bottles of Richelieu brandy, which were allegedly stolen during a business robbery in Germiston, Gauteng Province. Botma added that all liquor products with an estimated value of R5.4 million were seized.

“The investigation into the matter by the DPCI continues. The accused appeared at Vryburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday and the case was postponed to 8 May 2023,” she said.

Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena lauded all officials for their collaborative efforts that led to the success.

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Picture: The trio, Captain Godfrey Nogaga, Sergeant Kenny Tshilo and the alleged police informer, Thuso Mehlo arrested by the Hawks/Supplied  

By OBAKENG MAJE

Two policemen and police informer, who were arrested by the Hawks for fraud, corruption, and defeating the ends of justice, were granted bail by the Kuruman Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. Captain Godfrey Nogaga (41) was granted an R5000 bail, Sergeant Kenny Tshilo (42) received an R4000 bail, while the alleged police informer, Thuso Mehlo (37) was granted an R500 bail.

Nogaga was arrested by his colleagues from Kimberly Serious Corruption Investigation on Thursday, while on duty in Upington.  

The Hawks spokesperson in Northern Cape, Lieutenant Col Tebogo Thebe said, in 2021, Nogaga allegedly submitted and recommended an informer’s reward claim of R100 000. Thebe said the police’s claim committee approved a payment of R80 000 to the benefit of the said police informer.  

“It is further alleged that, the accused failed to hand the full amount of R80 000 to the informer, but rather paid him an amount of R5000. He also paid Tshilo who is stationed at Kuruman Police Station R5000 and kept the rest of the money amounting to R70 000 for himself.

He said Tshilo is an accomplice and has been charged alongside Nogaga. Thebe added that, a probe by the Hawks Serious Corruption Investigation team revealed that, the informer’s reward claim was fraudulent.

“The so-called informer, allegedly recruited by Tshilo, was also charged for defeating the ends of justice connected to the main charge,” said Thebe.

Meanwhile, the Head of the Hawks in Northern Cape, Major General Steve Mabuela welcomed the arrest of Nogaga, who is attached to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation Serious Organised Crime unit based in Kathu.

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Picture: Grade 12 learners sitting for the National Matric Certificate examinations/Generic

By OBAKENG MAJE

A total of 21 802 matric candidates across North West wrote an English paper during their May/June examination in the 499 examination centres across the province as of Wednesday. The supplementary examination consists of the Class of 2022 learners, who are supplementing certain subjects, including older people who registered through the second chance matric program because they could not complete their matric in the past years.

The North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi said, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) introduced a Second Chance Matric program to help those who want to obtain their matric certificates.

“I take this time to wish good luck to all the candidates who are writing their supplementary examinations. I want them not to panic when they write, but rather read the questions thoroughly and answer as required.

“You cannot answer the question if you do not fully understand it. However, I am confident that our candidates have been receiving tutorials at school, where they were studying matric in 2022. The departmental officials from corporate and districts will be deployed on a daily basis to monitor the conduct and administration of the examinations,” she said.

Motsumi further said the supplementary examinations are scheduled to end on 14 June 2023.

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