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ANC member arrested for ‘stealing’ from the poor in Taung

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BY REGINALD KANYANE

A prominent African National Congress (ANC) member, and a well-known Taung  taxi-owner, was arrested by Taung police on Wednesday for allegedly stealing from the poor.

Tebogo Monchonyane who is also a staunch member of South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) in Taung, briefly appeared before Taung Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.

Monchonyane allegedly went to Thomeng village, near Buxton and helped himself with the bricks that were supposed to speed-up service delivery within the community by building RDP houses for the poor.

One of the community members said that, it was not for the first time Monchonyane stole bricks that were meant to build RDP houses.

“We saw the bakkie loading bricks that were meant to build RDP houses in Thomeng village, and we called the contractor. The contractor arrived with his security guards, and the suspect was subsequently arrested and taken to Taung police station,” our mole said.

North West police confirmed that the police arrested a man who was accused of stealing bricks at Thomeng village.

“Taung police arrested a suspect who was accused of stealing bricks that were meant for RDP houses. A case of theft was opened at Taung police station. The suspect appeared before Taung Magistrate’s Court facing theft charge,” major Pelonomi Makau said.

-TDN

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‘The sun set on Taung interpreter, family downhearted’

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BY OBAKENG MAJE
THE family of Nceba Novazi(45) was left crestfallen after his untimely death.

Nceba Novazi who was working at Taung Magistrate Court as translator was involved in a ‘head on’ collision accident between Vryburg and Taung on Friday.

According to reports, two cars were involved in a head on collision accident and left 14 people injured.

North West police spokesperson sergeant Kelebogile Moleko said two cars, a white quantum and a white mazda bakkie were found 500m apart.

“All fourteen passengers in a quantum were injured and a seven year-old baby and a driver in a bakkie were also injured. Vryburg police were summoned to the scene and found one person dead and other occupants injured,” Moleko said.

Ntsikelelo Novazi(34) who is a brother to the deceased said the family lost a father figure, a brother, a friend in Ncebo.

“My brother was always smiling, always encouraging us to work-hard in life. Death robbed us a giant, and his untimely death left a void in our hearts. We will forever remember him,” Ntsikelelo said.

Nceba leaves his wife and four kids behind.

North West police are investigating a case of culpable homicide and investigations continue.

-TDN

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Pudumoe man arrested for Child-kidnapping and GBH Assault

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By Obakeng Maje
Pudumoe- A 24 year-old man was released on a warning by Taung Magistrate Court after heappeared for GBH Assault and Child-kidnapping.

Monnapula Molefe,24, was allegedly embroiled in an argument with his girlfriend and that led to a fight. Molefe allegedly engaged in an argument with his girlfriend after a drinking spree and that precipitated to a fight.

He allegedly hauled stones at other revelers who tried to calm situation down.

“A 24 year-old man appeared briefly before Taung Magistrate Court after he was charged with child-kidnapping and GBH assault. He was granted a free bail and will be back in court on the 01 October 2014” Pudumoe Police Station spokesperson Tebogo Thebe said.

Our crew spoke to Monnapula Molefe who was in hurry after he was released and he had this to say “I was arrested last week after a fight ensued between my girlfriend and I. I am working in Vryburg and my girlfriend left me there to go to Pudumoe where we stay. On my arrival, I found her drinking while sitting with my baby. I told her to leave, but she did not want to listen” Molefe said.

According to Molefe, a fight erupted between both of them [Molefe and his girlfriend] and some of revelers tried to beat him up.

“I started throwing stones at them and unfortunately an off-duty police officer was injured on his elbow. Now I have to go back to work now” he said.

Police investigations continue and Molefe will be back in court on 01 October 2014.-TDN
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