BY REGINALD KANYANE

A 79-YEAR-OLD woman from Klipgat was assaulted and threatened after being accused of witchcraft. North West police urged community members to report criminal activities taking place within their vicinities. This comes after it was established that some of criminal activities were not reported.

North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said subsequently, police will only become aware of such incidents through the media while no case was registered.

“It is imperative that crime is reported on time to the police as this will also assist during investigation including attending of crime scenes before they become contaminated. The witchcraft incident was not reported to the police.

“While victims of crime have a right to communicate with the media about crime related incidents affecting them, it is equally important that such incidents are reported to the police for investigation,” Mokgwabone said.

He said the community is requested to have trust in the police and work together with the Community Police Forum (CPF) for any policing related challenges. Mokgwabone added that this will also ensure that incidents get proper attention.

“It is also incumbent on crime reporters and journalists to confirm such incidents with the police. This will assist in balancing the story and contribute towards protecting the rights of victims through actions that will be taken once a case is reported.
“The community is once more urged to refrain from illegal and criminal activities by taking the law into their own hands. The police will not hesitate to take action against those who disrespect the rule of law because when found guilty, they are likely to serve lengthy jail terms,” he said. – TDN

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After a year as host of the US satirical television programme The Daily Show, the charismatic South African Trevor Noah, seems to have cemented his place on the prime-time slot.

The much-loved show was hosted by a big name in comedy circles in Jon Stewart for 16 years.

When Noah took over from last year, many were sceptical that if the South African possed had the necessary ability to live up to match that of Stewart’s standards or sustain the viewership. A year later, it seems Noah has proved the naysayers wrong.

Fresh audience figures show that Comedy Central’s Daily Show has reached a weekly, multiplatform audience of nearly 8 million viewers during the third quarter of 2016, the channel said.

The series has now approached nearly 1 billion video views since its premiere in September 2015, including more than 100 million full-episode streams.

The Daily Show also continued its dominant position among Comedy Central US’s core, millennial audience, extending its streak as the most-watched daily late night talk show among millennial men to four consecutive quarters in the key demographics during quarter three.

Noah‘s grasp of current issues and charisma seem to be attracting a younger viewership. “As the only millennial host during the late night, the audience for The Daily Show is expanding to better represent Noah’s generation, broadening its multicultural base of viewers who made up 25 percent of the adult 18-34 demographic and 20 percent of the adult 18-49 demographic.

”The channel praised the show for hisits quality content, saying it remained the most upmarket and educated of all the late night talk shows.

Source: The Star

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CAPE TOWN – The Right2know campaign has called on the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Absa bank to stop advertising with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) until Hlaudi Motsoeneng is permanently removed.

The non-governmental organisation has launched nationwide protests after it was announced yesterday that Motsoeneng has been re-appointed to the position of group executive of corporate affairs.

The courts have ruled his permanent appointment as COO must be set aside.

Around 100 supporters earlier joined a Cape Town protest.

The Right2Know Campaign’s Vainola Makan says the SABC lacks integrity.

“Let’s hit them where it hurts most and ask advertisers to stop advertising with them.”

Congress of the People (Cope)’s Farouk Cassim has joined the march and warns it’s just the beginning.

“If it starts to hurt the SABC in the back pocket, then very quickly we’re going to see change.”

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

BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

MINISTER for Transport Minister, Dipuo Peters will officially launch the October Transport Month Campaign (OTM) on Saturday at Mmorogong village, near Tlhatlhaganyane.

The department spokesperson, Ishmael Mnisi said the campaign will be under the theme: “Together we move South Africa Forward”.

“The minister will launch the campaign by opening the P54/1 road between Matooster and Ruighoek which will link communities of Mmorogong and Tlhatlhaganyane villages.

“A 31km road was dilapidating and had to be rehabilitated. P54/1 is an essential economic road that also links Rustenburg and Pilanesberg areas via Ledig, Matooster and Ruighoek,” Mnisi said.

He added that the month-long OTM programme was officially launched back in 2005. Mnisi further said the aim was to showcase transport infrastructure projects, promote the use of public transport and advance the country’s road safety initiatives.

“This includes a 365 days road safety campaign aimed at promoting road safety. The minister will be accompanied by the North West provincial MECs for public works and roads, MEC Madoda Sambatha and MEC Dr Mpho Motlhabane for community safety and transport management department.

“CEOs of Transport State Owned Entities, key transport stakeholders and members of the community will also be part of the proceeding. The launch be at 9am,” he said.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

A 55-YEAR-OLD man was sentenced to two lives in prison by Garankuwa Regional Court on Monday.

North West police spokesperson, Col Lieutenant Pelonomi Makau said the accused raped his daughter, 13, in Letlhabile back in 2013. She further said the mother of the victim was not home during the atrocity.

“The convict was also found guilty for attempted murder after he hit the victim with an axe. He was sentenced to eight years imprisonment. The victim divulged the incident to her mother,” Makau said.
North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant Gen Baile Motswenyane said they welcome the decree.
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​Rustenburg – Rustenburg council speaker Sheila Mabale-Huma has resigned from her position after a high court action challenging the validity of her election last month.

This is the second time Mabale-Huma has been forced out of the office of the speaker – she was initially fired from the same position by the ANC in 2008.

Rustenburg council speaker Sheila Mabale-Huma has resigned from her position. Credit: FACEBOOK

But she was elected speaker again in a drama-filled first council sitting last month, which saw the ANC retain the platinum-rich municipality in the North West after the local government elections.

Her election came after votes recounted in a council sitting showed her tied with Bosa Ledwaba from the Forum for Service Delivery at 44 votes each.

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BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

MEC for local government and human settlements department, Galaletsang Gaolaolwe, will hand over 360 title deeds to home owners at Groot Marico area under Ramotshere Moiloa local municipality to validate their ownership of government subsidised breaking new grounds housing units.

The department spokesperson, Ben Bole said: “This is part of the department’s programme to intensify issuing of title deeds, which are the only acceptable proof of ownership of property.”

The event will take place at 9am.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

Two suspects aged 47 and 38 were arrested for stock theft during a joint operation in Klerksdorp. North West police spokesperson, Col Lieutenant Pelonomi Makau said the suspects were found to be in possession of 26 cattle and 18 sheep worth R169 000.

“The police urge livestock owners in Lichtenburg, Bloemhof and Wolmaransstad to contact Lieutenant Colonel Tshwanelo Galehose on 0823708509 for enquiries or identification. They are expected to appear in Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court on Thursday,” Makau said.
The North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane applauded members for their cooperation. Motswenyane said this resulted in the arrest of the suspects for stock theft which is one of the priorities in the province.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

MEC for tourism department will embark on a media tour which aimed to familiarize the journalists with hidden tourism destinations around Taung in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District.

Desbo Mohono said the media tour will give journalists an opportunity to see the heritage destination and other places of interest. She added that Greater Taung Local Municipality, Kgosi Nnyoko Motlhabane will be part of the proceeding.

“The entourage will once again be joined by other key stakeholders during a live broadcast of the fourth and final leg of Tourism Fridays – “Waking up with the MEC” which aims to popularize tourist attraction sites such as Small Heaven in Thomeng near Taung.

“We will further unpack government intentions with regards to attractions such as Small Heaven in Thomeng and also engage ordinary people of Taung on how best this place can be used as a tourism and economic hub for their predominantly rural town,” Mohono said.

She added that this allude to various elements which are set by government to elevate its socio-economic status.

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

SPORT promotes social cohesion and increases social capital, says the organizer of Mothusi Dikwelana Annual Youth Development Soccer and Netball Tournament. Mothusi Dikwelana encouraged the youth to participate in sport to fight socio-economic issues.

Dikwelana hosted his tournament recently in Dryharts village, near Taung.

“I decided to host this annual tournament in order to fight crime, teenage pregnancy, unemployment, HIV and AIDS epidemic, alcohol and drug abuse. We also promote healthy life-style through this. Sport improves community health, reduce cases of chronic disease and strengthen community cohesion.

“Our youth is faced with many challenges that affect them on daily basis. We have unemployment, poverty and inequality at the top of the list. The application of sport as an instrument for community and social development has proven to be an increasingly successful strategy,” he said.

Dikwelana further said eight teams participated in the soccer tournament that was won by Young Stars. The winners received a soccer kit, balls, trophy and medals.

“We also had netball teams participating against each other. The netball tournament was won by Dipala Netball Club. We had Top 4 Women football tournament too. Dipala Ladies F.C came out top and scooped the cup.

“I am doing this from my own pocket, but I have received a necessary support from community members like Stanley Mathonzi, David Jakwe, Tebogo Setshwaro and others. Particularly we focusing on promoting raw talents and scouts from PSL teams can come and have a look,” Dikwelana added.

He said even though Taung is still underdeveloped, that will change through sport. Dikwelana added that the mindsets of the youth in the area need to be changed positively.

“We need to promote healthy lifestyle choices, social inclusion and improving access to, and facilitation of, important community services. Successful areas has sport been used as a tool for engagement. So, we urge the offices that are responsible for the promotion of sport to support us.

“We will need an innovative and efficient tool for advancing community development, health education and peace building within community of Taung. We also took time to honour one of our finest products in Dryharts village, Edihang Windy Maruping,” he added.

Dikwelana added that Maruping was a former teacher at Motlhamareng Primary School. He said Maruping played a fundamental role in the area and also encouraged the youth to live positively.

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