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A 75 year-old woman arrested in Tauñg

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

A 75-year-old elderly woman was arrested in Mokgareng village, Taung on Saturday. According to information,  police received a tip-off one of the member s of the community that there is a bag of dagga in her house.

North West police spokesperson, sergeant Kelebogile Moleko said police acted swiftly and allegedly found bag of dagga in the house.

“A 75 year-old woman was arrested and will appear at Taung Magistrate’s Court on Monday for being in possession of dagga. She was subsequently arrested and police investigations continue,” she said.

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A child died after drowning in Vryburg

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BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
A 18 month-old baby allegedly drowned in Huhudi township, near Vryburg on Friday.

According to North West police, a grandmother of the deceased was doing laundry at her house and the baby was playing in the yard with other children.

North West police spokesperson, sergeant Kelebogile Moleko said, a case of inquest has been opened and investigation is underway.

“Police are investigating a case of inquest after an 18-month-old baby died. It is alleged that the baby fell into a bath and was found few minutes after drowning.

“The grandmother to the child was doing laundry at her house while the kid was playing around with others. The kid allegedly fell into the washing basin without anyone noticing and police are investigating a case of inquest,” she said.
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North West gogo raped, killed by grandson

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BY OBAKENG MAJE
A 20-year-old suspect will appear in Ganyesa Magistrates’ Court on Friday on the alleged murder and rape of a 77-year-old woman on Thursday. 

North West police spokesperson sergeant Kelebogile Moleko said it is alleged that on the said date, police received information of murder and rape that took place at Tlakgameng Village in Ganyesa at approximately 01:00.

“The police allegedly upon arrival at the scene, found an old woman lying in a pool of blood.  According to the information available, it appears that her grandson raped and strangled her to death in her bedroom. The motive of  incident is still unknown at this stage and police investigation continues” Moleko said.

The North West Acting Provincial Commissioner; Major General Jacob Tsumane has condemned the incident in the strongest possible terms.

“It is the responsibility of the broader community to ensure the safety of the elderly and other vulnerable groups. As the police we will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that all those who are abusing the elderly are brought to book”, said Major General Jacob Tsumane.      
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