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Jan Kemp escapees re-arrested


BY STAFF REPORTER
JAN KEMPDORP- NOrthern Cape police arrested four of nine suspects who escaped from custody at Jan Kempdorp Police cells on Thursday last week.

According to police, four suspects were re-arrested on Tuesday.

Brigadier Masebueng Mochologi-Maleeme said four suspects were arrested on Tuesday.

“Jan Kempdorp police arrested 4 of the 9 escapees yesterday. They will be charged for Escaping from Lawful Custody and will appear in the Jan Kempdorp magistrates’ court on Thursday, 12th February 2015. Police are following up on possible leads of the other five escapees” Maleeme said.

Police investigations continue.
-TDN
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North West Provincial Legislature to Host Traditional Leaders Sectoral Parliament 2015


Mahikeng- North West Provincial Legislature will be hosting Traditional Leaders Sectoral Parliament under the theme “The Role of Traditional Leaders in moving South Africa forward” at Manamela Community Hall in Moses Kotane Local Municipality on Wednesday at 09h00.

“The objective of the event is to allow traditional leaders a platform to discuss matters affecting local communities; to strengthen relations between the Legislature and traditional leaders; to encourage the participation of Traditional Leaders in the Legislative process; and to raise awareness about challenges facing the Traditional Leaders in the North West Province” departmental spokesperson Namhla Luhabe said.

According to Luhabe, different stakeholders including the Council of Traditional Leaders; Department of Local Government and Traditional Affairs and Department of Land Reform will attend the event.
-TDN
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Matla- We must not forget our revolutionary goals because of Conference fever


The ANC in Bokone Bophirima will hold its 8th Provincial Conference from the 12-15 February 2015 in Mafikeng exactly the same month it was elected four years ago. The process towards the elective conference began in earnest in July 2014 when the Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) adopted guidelines, rules and procedures of the 8th Provincial Conference. Qualifying branches went to BAGMs and BGMs that selected delegates and as well as nominated candidates for the Provincial Executive Committee(PEC) which culminated in each region convening regional general council that consolidated all nominations from the branches.

The ANC also held the Provincial General Council(PGC) which was an opportunity for the province to draft a provincial proposal with regard to policy review as we prepare for the 8th Provincial conference and the National General Council(NGC) .All the events were characterized by high levels of discipline and unity amongst members of the ANC in the Province contrary to the skeptics and scatter deception but the very few whose interest is to see vigilantism and anarchy prevailing in our organization.

Structures of our movement — our leagues, and ANC regions have already made their preference even though this has been discouraged by the ANC because it has a danger to deny branches the space to engage in meaningful discussion as per the directive of the ANC with a view to making informed decisions in their nominations.

It is normally acceptable that ANC membership will have differing views when it comes to election of leadership because they are not conveyer belts ,but that must not degenerate into a bad political environment where people rely on insults to sustain their choice of leadership.ANC has held many conference before ,and the 8th provincial conference is no exception .

We must, denounce the use of insult by anybody within our movement to advance choice of leadership against the other. This has a potential to fracture our movement. Constructive criticism have always served as a critical component part within our structures to choose the best cadres to lead the ANC. Accordingly, this criticism has helped the ANC to emerge out of conferences with the best leadership.
Leaders must be elected democratically, hopefully uninfluenced by demagogy, selfish promotion and self-serving media advertising in favour of some among us, will continue a struggle which we,ourself inherited from a people hungry for genuine emancipation and ready to follow and support a leadership genuinely committed to serve the cause of the people.

No reason exists which would permit us as a movement and the delegates entrusted with the historic responsibility to take our movement into the next four years, to gamble on this outcome, by placing at head of our revolutionary march, a cadre of leaders which would be unable correctly to handle the complex issues of freedom Charter and to advance Socio- Economic Freedom which ANC January 8th statement has placed on the agenda of the current year, including our own.

The delegates must understand that the 8th Provincial Conference has been convened to discuss not merely the fortunes of the African National Congress, but to contribute in Rebranding, Repositioning and Renewal of our Province as we deal with the triple challenges of poverty, unemployment and inequality. This places a special obligation on our Provincial conference to live up to the expectations of our people to address their concerns and aspirations.

*NB: This opinion piece is written by Oupa Matla in his own personal capacity.

Whatever written here doesn’t represents Taung DailyNews and the newspaper doesn’t necessary agree nor disagree with what is written.
-TDN
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Contractor attacked in Majakaneng


Mahikeng- The North West Provincial Government has received with astonishment and disappointment news about the attack on the contractor appointed recently by government to work on restoring water for the community of Majakaneng near Brits.  

The incident which according to the police happened last night, Saturday, resulted in two of the contracted workers being injured. 

This disturbing attack happened hours after Premier Supra Obakeng Ramoeletsi Mahumapelo’s visit to the area, where he had a fruitful interaction with the community about practical ways of resolving the community’s service delivery concerns.

It was during that community meeting that Premier Mahumapelo confirmed amongst others, the appointment of the contractor who was already on site. 

“This development is certainly going against the peaceful mood that prevailed yesterday in Majakaneng. We are however content about the arrest of one of the suspects who are linked to this displeasing incident, and we call for the law to take its course”, said Premier Mahumapelo.

Pleading with the community of Majakaneng to allow the contractor the space to deliver on the urgent task at hand, Premier Mahumapelo encouraged them to isolate criminal elements who are using the plight of the community for their own criminal interests. 

Mahumapelo further calls for the deployment of increased law enforcement personnel to the area, for them to ensure that security is tightened around key water installation sites.

Premier Mahumapelo reiterated his call for the community to work closely and serenely with government, and focus their energies towards bringing stability and reconciliation in the area of Majakaneng. 

While the situation is being closely monitored, the communities are urged to work with the police and report any suspicious acts of criminality.
-TDN
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MEC Molapisi to launch Safety and Security focus month


North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management Gaoage Molapisi will launch the Safety and Security focus month in Mahikeng (Danville).

The MEC has during his budget speech indicated that the conference will be held to reflect on the mandate of CPF’s and Boards, as well as exploring measures of strengthening them to enhance their functionality.

he Department aims to ensure broad stake holder mobilization through a series of activities to be performed during the February month targeted as a Safety and Security focus period” departmental spokesperson Daddy Sebolecwe said.

Sebolecwe said this is to continue creation of partnerships through working together by the Criminal Justice System cluster institutions in Government, the civil society and business sector in the fight against crime.

The MEC is expected to outline the programme of action and schedule of activities to unfold during February and beyond.

Community members are encouraged to be part of the launch.

The event will unfold as follows: 

Date : Tuesday, 10 February 2015

Venue : Danville next to Nursery (Mahikeng)Time : 9H00
-TDN
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One killed in Hartbeespoort crash


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One person was killed in an accident on the R512 towards Hartbeespoort, North West, on Thursday, said paramedics.

Emergency workers arrived on the scene and found two completely wrecked vehicles on the road, said ER24 spokeswoman Chitra Bodasing.

“Unfortunately one person, who was still in one of the vehicles, had already succumbed to their injuries,” said Bodasing.

“One person sustained critical injuries and another moderate injuries.”

The injured were treated on scene before being transported to a nearby hospital.

The cause of the accident was unclear.

-Sapa

Two women die in collision


Kimberley- Two women died this afternoon in a collision involving the car they were in and a truck on the R31, about 15km outside Kimberley.‬

‪ER24 paramedics, and other services, arrived on scene and found a car that was completely wrecked. The car was facing the opposite direction that the women were travelling in. The truck had minor damage. The road was closed to traffic.‬

‪”Unfortunately the women had already succumbed to their injuries. The women, one believed to be in her mid 20’s and the other in her mid 40’s, were crushed in the car. They sustained multiple injuries” ER24 spokesperson Chitra Bodasing said.

They were declared dead on scene.

Fire and Rescue Services and paramedics worked together to remove the bodies from the wreckage with the jaws of life.‬

‪The truck driver was uninjured and local authorities were on scene for further investigations.
-TDN
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Man in dock over false robbery case


Rustenburg – A man accused of lying to the police appeared in the Marikana Periodical Court on Thursday, North West police said.

Colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said Dingaan Makola, 21, opened a business robbery case at the Marikana police station on Saturday, claiming that his tavern at Rankelenyane village was robbed.

He informed the police that a gun was pointed at him. He was forced into the house where a safe containing an undisclosed amount of cash was taken. He further alleged that he was tied up and left inside the tavern.

“Police investigation began immediately after the case was registered and it was discovered that the complainant faked the robbery,” said Mokgwabone.

“He allegedly took the police to the place where he dropped the safe. The safe was found together with approximately R500 cash inside.”

Makola was granted R800 bail and his case was postponed to January 19.

Sapa

Taung man bludgeoned to death over zambuk


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BY STAFF REPORTER
TAUNG- A man was stabbed to death in Taung CBD on Saturday after he engaged in a fight with his friend, North West police said.

Orateng Matsitle who was residing at Ditshilong village, near Taung allegedly engaged in an argument with his friend that led to a bloody fight.

Matsitle and the suspect were allegedly working as self-employed porters at Taung complex.

According to information, both men who were “friends” ensued in a fierce argument over a zambuk.

The suspect allegedly stabbed the deceased several times in his upper body and he succumbed to his injuries.

According to our mole, the deceased always tormented the suspect over clients and that created animosity between them.

The atrocity took place on Saturday at Taung complex near Capitec bank at around 16:30.

Police investigation continues and the suspect is expected to appear before Taung Magistrate Court soon to face murder charge.
-TDN
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10-year-old drowns in pool in Klerksdorp


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Klerksdorp- A 10-year-old boy has drowned this afternoon at a swimming pool at a lodge on the R30 in Klerksdorp in the North West Province.‬

‪ER24 paramedics arrived on scene and found a group of bystanders that had gathered around a swimming pool. On the floor lay the body of a young boy.‬

‪On assessment, paramedics discovered that they young patient had no signs of life. Unfortunately there was nothing more paramedics could do and he was declared dead on scene.‬

‪”It is believed that the boy had been underwater for roughly 45 minutes when he was apparently pulled from the water by an unknown man” Er24 spokesperson Russel Meiring said.‬

‪Local authorities were on scene for further investigations.‬
-TDN
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