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Police looking for suspects linked to business robbery

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By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

11 December 2024- The police in Ikageng request the community’s assistance in locating and identifying a man as per attached identikit. On 13 November 2024, at around 8:30pm, a complainant (27), was allegedly busy helping customers in a tuck shop in Mogolodi Street, Extension 7, in Ikageng Township, near Potchefstroom, when two unknown suspects entered.

The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh said one of them was armed with a firearm and demanded money.

“They robbed the complainant of cash, an airtime machine, cellular phone and cigarettes. One of the suspects is dark in complexion with dark eyes, medium in height and a slender built body. He was wearing a black/dark blue sporty hat.

“Anyone with information that can assist the police to identify and trace the man, is requested to contact the Investigating Officer, Sergeant George Phamudi of Ikageng Detectives on 082 416 1015 or 018 294 1438,” she said.

Myburgh further said anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via the MySAPS App on your smartphone or alternatively call Crime Stop on ‪08600 10111.

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JB Marks Local Municipality facing unlawful disposal of waste and committing an act case   

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Picture: Contaminated water in a canal in Hartswater/Generic

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

24 October 29024- An unlawful disposal of waste and committing an act case against the JB Marks Local Municipality has been postponed until 30 January 2025. It is alleged that the municipality’s action is likely to cause significant pollution.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson in North West, Sivenathi Gunya said it is alleged that during September 2019 and April 2020, near Samuel Avenue in Promosa Township, near Potchefstroom, the

The Municipal Manager at JB Marks Local Municipality, William Kgomotso Kumbe, who is the accused, unlawfully and negligently permitted waste to be disposed, of in or any land and waterbody disposal of sewage waste via pipe and trench on the environment and into the Poortjiesdam.

“During the same period, the accused unlawfully and intentionally disposed of waste through a pipe that is likely to cause significant pollution of the environment. The court heard the severe impact the pollution and unlawful disposal of waste has on the community of JB Marks.

“The senior state advocate, Benny Kalakgosi emphasised that the accused violated Section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Act 108 of 1996, which stipulates that everyone has a right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being,” he said.

Gunya further said Kalakgosi told the court that the accused failed to take reasonable steps to prevent pollution of the environment. He added that the NPA is committed to ensuring that municipalities do not engage in unlawful disposal of waste, including any environmental offences related thereto.

“The NPA is further committed to ensuring that the human rights relating to a clean environment are preserved. The case was postponed until 30 January 2025, for the matter to be transferred to the regional court,” said Gunya.

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Police need your assistance to identify a rape suspect

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Picture: The suspect accused of raping a woman/Supplied 

By REGINALD KANYANE

The police in Ikageng Township, near Potchefstroom, request the community’s assistance in locating and identifying a man as per attached identikit. On 11 May 2024 at around 15:25, a woman (34) was allegedly visiting a local tavern in Sarafina Section, where she met the unknown man. He allegedly requested her to accompany him home.

The North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Amanda Funani said as the victim and the alleged perpetrator were walking closer to the Sarafina Taxi Rank at an open field, the man suddenly became aggressive. Funani said the suspect allegedly assaulted the victim and ultimately raped her.

“The man is brown in complexion with dark eyes, short in length, medium built and has a thin moustache. He was wearing a blue Uzzi hooded Jacket and is estimated to be in his twenties.

“Anyone with information that can assist the police to identify and trace the man is requested to contact the Investigating Officer, Warrant Officer Rendani Bulannga of Potchefstroom Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit on 082 568 9028,” she said. 

Funani said anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via MySAPS App on smart phones or alternatively call Crime Stop on ‪08600 10111.

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