BY REGINALD KANYANE

A man has died after his vehicle crashed into a tree on Blandford road between Ascot and Hyperion road in Northriding yesterday. Netcare 911 spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said the exact detail amid the accident will remain a subject for the police investigation.

“When Netcare911 paramedics arrived on the scene, they found VW Polo hanging from the tree. The driver was still trapped inside. Our team was dispatched to the scene to help extricate the deceased driver,” she said.

The man was declared dead on the scene.

This accident took place on Saturday evening at about 18h20.

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Picture: (Sheep carcasses cooped in a boot of a car in Schweizer Reneke)

BY REGINALD KANYANE

TWO suspects aged 30 from Schweizer Reneke are expected to appear in the Schweizer-Reneke Magistrate’s Court on Monday for being in possession of suspected stolen goods.

Provincial police spokesperson, Col Sabata Mokgwabone said the suspects were arrested in a roadblock between Amalia and Schweizer-Reneke road.

“Police stopped a vehicle for a routine search. They found 14 sheep carcasses cooped inside the boot as well as at the back seat of the vehicle. The sheep were allegedly stolen from one of the farms in the area,” he said.

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BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

A 47-YEAR-OLD man was busted for dealing in dagga on Friday evening in Setlagole village, near Vryburg.

North West police spokesperson, Col Sabata Mokgwabone said: “The suspect was arrest after the Vryburg K9 Unit and Crime Intelligence acted on a follow-up on information about dagga stashed inside a certain house in Setlagole village.”

Mokgwabone said the police found 12 bags containing dagga weighing 296 kilograms with estimated street value of R800 000.

He further added that the alleged dagga peddler is expected to appear in the Atamelang Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

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BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

MORE than 330 suspects were arrested for various offences across North West province during operation between Thursday and Friday. Provincial police spokesperson, Col Sabata Mokgwabone said police conducted a “suspect” raiding operation.

“The suspects include those who were wanted for murder, rape, business robbery, theft, arson, burglary and assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, possession of drugs as well as other crimes.

“Out of this number, 87 suspects were arrested in Klerksdorp, 64 in Rustenburg, 53 in Brits and 49 in Mahikeng. The suspects are expected to appear in different Magistrate’s Courts on Monday,” he said.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

A 26-YEAR-OLD man arrested for the alleged murder of his 56-year-old brother in Vryburg on Thursday. North West police spokesperson, Col Sabata Mokgwabone said the atrocity took place at Colridge Township near Vryburg.

“The suspect allegedly assaulted his wheelchair bound brother with sjambok. The victim became unconscious and he was taken to hospital where he died on arrival,” he said.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

THREE suspects aged 30, 44 and 49 were arrested in Marikana on Thursday for business robbery.  According to information, the police acted on a tip-off about a business robbery that took place at one of the clothing stores in the area.

Provincial police spokesperson, Col Sabata Mokgwabone said the police were informed about the incident and given description of the vehicle which the suspects used to flee the scene.

“The vehicle was spotted and a chase ensued. The police managed to corner and arrest the three suspects. It was during the arrest that an undisclosed amount of cash was recovered.  One of the suspects was found in possession of a Norinco pistol with serial number filed off,” Mokgwabone said.

He said preliminary investigation linked the suspects to other string of business robberies in Koster, Rustenburg and Northam.

They will appear in Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) expressed its satisfaction with the local government candidates’ nomination process as well as progress being registered in the National List Conference on Sunday.

SANCO general secretary Skhumbuzo Mpanza said: “We are relatively happy with progress and efforts being made to ensure that the outcome of the African National Congress (ANC) National List Conference represents the wishes of our communities and also meet the 50-50 gender, 20%youth and 60% continuity guidelines as set in the ANC guidelines.”

Mpanza said that the NEC was confident that interventions with regard to the Northern Cape, Western Cape and North West province lists will bring resolutions to the challenges that were encountered.

“Though we are disappointed that processes leading up to the national list conference has in some provinces been marred by acts of violence, intimidation, disruptions and manipulation of nomination meetings” he emphasised.

He called for disciplinary action against disruptors and those whose actions encouraged disunity and factionalism.

“These shameful acts are orchestrated by self-serving and ill-disciplined factionalists that sought to predetermine the outcome of the democratic processes to further their personal interests as well as patronage and not to advance community development agenda,” he stressed,” Mpanza stressed.

He said that SANCO will be working hard in all communities for a decisive ANC election victory.

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BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

NORTH West police in Klerksdorp commended the public members after their assistance in apprehending a 52 year-old suspect for fraud and theft. John Clare Miller from Orkney allegedly masqueraded as a building contractor.

North West police spokesperson, Col Sabata Mokgwabone said Miller faces 70 complaints of fraud and theft.

“He was residing at Milton Ave 154, Orkney.  Miller will allegedly advertise his house for rent and the people would pay him the deposit cash or via internet, however he would never move out of the house.

“He also advertised himself as a building contractor. He will meet with the client and ask 70% of the money to do the work. Then the suspect will never begin any building work,” he said.

Mokgwabone said Miller was arrested after the story was covered in the media.

“The investigating officer received enquiries and information from the community members.  The suspect and his accomplice were arrested in Christiana on Friday.

“We want to commend the community and media for their help. The suspects are expected to appear in the Orkney Magistrate’s Court on Monday,” he said.

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A police officer has been shot dead in Dan Extension outside Tzaneen in Limpopo.

Fifty two-year-old Jan Homu was attending to a burglary complaint with a colleague when they came under fire.

Police say the second officer was unharmed.

Warrant officer Homu and a colleague were looking for suspects when he was shot once on the right hip.

Paramedics were working to save his life when he died on the scene.

The suspects escaped with two plasm TV’s and some clothes.

The Provincial Commissioner, Nneke Ledwaba has passed condolences to the family.

He urged members of the public to work with police to bring the suspects to book. Homu is the third officer to be killed while on duty in Limpopo this year

Source: http://www.sabc.co.za

The Freedom Front Plus in Parliament says it has asked the Public Protector to investigate what it calls the alleged illegal sale of South Africa’s oil reserves.

FF-Plus spokesperson on Energy and MP Anton Alberts says it would be totally illegal and extremely reckless if media reports are true that the Strategic Energy Fund had sold about 10 million barrels of crude oil without the knowledge of the national treasury and at a very low price.

In a statement released, Anton Alberts says the FF-Plus wants the Public Protector to investigate the Energy Minister and the energy fund by looking into the sales process without an open tender and without the approval of treasury as required by the Public Finance Management Act.

He says the Public Protector should also investigate the rationality of the decision to sell the oil at a very low price and how this has contributed towards leaving the country with only 300 000 barrels of oil left for one day.

Source: http://www.sabc.co.za