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No bail for teen’s rape suspect-Premier Modise


North West Premier Thandi Modise has called for no bail for the man accused of raping a 14 year old girl. The suspect who appeared in court on Monday is to appear again in the Ventersdorp Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.

 

In condemning the alleged rape in the strongest terms possible, Premier Modise said that it is sad that 80% of perpetrators of rape are known to their victims and that children who had been taught to trust and obey adults are raped by male adults who are known to them. 

“We call on real men need to stand up to be counted against the scourge of rape. We need to unite in action and intensify the Million Signature Anti-rape campaign to ensure that women and children are safer in their homes and in our neighbourhoods,” highlighted Modise.

   

According to police, the girl was visiting her aunt, who stayed in a rented house in the 34-year-old man’s yard.

Captain Pelonomi Makau said that the man is alleged to have called the girl to his bedroom on Friday morning and asked her to iron his clothes. He reportedly then grabbed her and raped her.-TDN
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A girl,14, raped in Ventersdorp


By Obakeng Maje
VENTERSDORP-Police are investigating a case of rape after 14 year-old victim was allegedly raped by a 34 year-old accused at Tshing Township in Ventersdorp.

“The accused appeared in Ventersdorp Magistrate’s Court on Monday. He is still in custody and will appear again on 31 December 2013 for legal representation” captain Pelonomi Makau said. 

The victim from Biesiesvlei allegedly visited her aunt who stays in a rented house from the suspect. It is alleged that in the morning of the alleged rape, the suspect called the victim to his bedroom and asked her to iron his clothes”

“It is alleged that the accused grabbed the victim and allegedly raped her” Makau said.
Police investigations continues.-TDN
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Zuma’s Nkandla party ended in tragedy


Pietermaritzburg – President Jacob Zuma’s annual Christmas party for the elderly at Nkandla on Friday ended tragically when a woman died after uninvited guests caused a stampede while clamouring for gifts.

Thembekile Ntombizamani Shangase, 61, was apparently lining up to receive her gift pack when people started pushing and they fell on top of her.

Hofmeyr back in court for speeding


Johannesburg –  Afrikaans singer Steve Hofmeyr is expected to appear in the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate’s Court on Monday on charges of reckless and negligent driving and exceeding the general speed limit.
Hofmeyr was arrested in Bronkhorstspruit on the night of 19 December for speeding, and was released on bail of R500.
At the time, Gauteng traffic police spokeswoman Busaphi Nxumalo said Hofmeyr was caught driving at 169km/h in an 80km/h zone.
In a statement posted on his Facebook page a day after his arrest, Hofmeyr said it was irresponsible to speed.
“I concede this was irresponsible and dangerous.”
He also complimented the police officers who dealt with him, describing them as “friendly, professional and thorough” and thanked those who were on duty.
Last Monday, there was confusion about the court appearance date for Hofmeyr, with police believing he would appear that day.
However the National Prosecuting Authority clarified that he would in fact be appearing on the last Monday of the month.
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Polokwane – A 44-year-old man killed his girlfriend and four children in Tlou village, Ga-Matlala, Limpopo police said on Sunday.

The 34-year-old woman and four children, aged between two months and five-years, were found with open wounds to their necks on Sunday morning, said Colonel Ronel Otto.

She said it was not known whose children they were.

The man was found unconscious, and was now under police guard in Knobel hospital. He was thought to have tried to commit suicide by taking poison, said Otto.

Police were investigating.

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Two perish in “head-on” collision


By Obakeng Maje
Potchefstroom-Police are investigating a case of Culpable Homicide after a 55 year-old driver of a Toyota Corolla collided with a 31 year-old driver of a motorbike on N12 road between Potchefstroom and Stilfontein on Thursday at about 11:30.

Captain Pelonomi Makau said the driver of the Toyota Corolla allegedly tried to enter at the intersection at Machavie crossing from the nearby farms when the motorbike driver who was driving on N12 from Potchefstroom to Klerksdorp knocked his vehicle.

“It is alleged that both drivers died on the scene. The driver of the Toyota Corolla had two passengers with him and the driver of the motorbike had a passenger with him. Both passengers from the motor vehicle and the motorbike were transported to the hospital with injuries” captain Pelonomi Maku said.

According to the information, the passengers from the vehicle were later discharged and the motorbike passenger is still in hospital with serious injuries.

Police investigations continue.-TDN
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South African’s fairytale


The minibus taxi careens along Obs Main Road, headed into Cape Town. MetroFM fades out a sad love song… the soundtrack to your life while the angry lady customer behind me complains up a storm.

“I may as well take the bus, the way you drive”.

The gaatjie laughed: “What’s your problem. You bipolar or something?”

“I’m going to write a letter to the DA and complain about you.”

The driver speeds up, overtake another packed minibus in ahead of us, and screeches to a halt right in front of it. His target – two teenaged girls with shopping bags – aren’t interested at all.
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A naked body found in Madibogo


Madibogo-A man was murdered in Madibogo in the North West, police said on Wednesday

“Police in Madibogo are investigating a case of murder after a 35-year-old man was found naked, and murdered by unknown suspects… at about 07:30 [on Wednesday] outside Tlhaping village,” said Captain Pelonomi Makau.

“According to the information, the victim was seen by a passerby who informed the police.”

Police believed the man was badly assaulted.

The motive was unknown and it was not known how many people were involved in the murder.

Police urged any residents with information about the murder to contact them.

In the same province, a 25-year-old woman from Hartbeesfontein was raped twice at Tigane cemetery by two men around 00:30 on Tuesday, Makau said.

“It is alleged that the victim was with [her] boyfriend on their way to the victim’s home when they were confronted by two suspects wearing balaclavas,” she said.

“The suspects threatened them with an unknown sharp object.”

The couple attempted to run away from the men but then the woman fell. She was grabbed by the men who took her to the cemetery and took turns raping her.

“They took her cell phone before they fled the scene,” said Makau.

“After this ordeal, the victim managed to report the incident to the police station.”

She was later taken to the hospital. Police were searching for the men.

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North West cop arrested for stealing R20 from the dead


By Obakeng Maje
Itsoseng-A 47 year-old Warrant Officer, Christopher Ross stationed at Itsoseng police station near Lichtenburg appeared  in Itsoseng Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 23 December 2013 on charges of Theft. 

He was warned to appear again on 16 January 2014.

“It is alleged that Warrant Officer Ross attended a Culpable Homicide scene on 19 December 2013 between Bodibe and Meetmekaar roads where a 39 year-old man from Bodibe village lost control of his vehicle and died on the scene at about 05:00” colonel Emelda Setlhako said.

According to the information, after arriving at the scene, Ross collected the items of the deceased including an amount of R900.00.

“Ross allegedly gave a laptop, a digital camera and a cellphone to the deceased brother who was already at the scene”.

“It is further alleged that Ross informed the deceased family that he had R500.00 that he will only release to the family after they have produced the deceased and his brother Identity documents at the police station” said Setlhako.

The family brought the required documents at the police station as they were requested in order to get the deceased money. At the station the deceased family met with Captain Ida Dube who noticed that Warrant Officer Ross did not register the Culpable Homicide case and the alleged money mentioned was not recorded and Ross was off duty.

“It is alleged that Captain Dube went to Warrant Officer Ross’ home and questioned him of the money he alleged collected at the accident scene. According to the information, Ross denied knowledge of the alleged money” said Setlhako.

Captain Dube  together with Ross went to another police official, Warrant Officer Mogatusi who was on duty with Ross and he confirmed that Ross received R900.00 from the Fire Emergency Services member at the accident scene.

“Captain Dube went back to the police station with Warrant Officer Ross  to meet with the deceased family. After deliberations, Ross took out an amount of R780.00 instead of R900.00 he alleged to have received” said Setlhako.

A case of theft was opened against Warrant Officer Ross and he was arrested on 20 December 2013 at his home in Itsoseng.-TDN
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Royal Family: ‘Do not undermine Graca Machel’


Johannesburg – No member of the Mandela family may intimidate former president Nelson Mandela’s widow Graça Machel, the AbaThembu royal family said on Tuesday.

They could not subject her to abusive language or threaten her to leave the Mandela homes in Houghton or Qunu, spokesperson Daludumo Mtirara said in a statement on Tuesday.

“The passing of Mandela does not terminate his commitment to Machel,” he said.

It was recently reported that family members were fighting over Mandela’s estate and were moving to evict Machel from the house she and Mandela shared.

Attempts by her and human rights lawyer George Bizos SC, a close family friend, to stop the family feud had failed.

The royal family condemned family members who were disrespectful to Machel, said Mtirara.

The family was clear that she was a committed wife to Mandela.

“We do not doubt her contribution in the later years of the world icon,” he said.

In Mandela’s absence, she became “the key member of the core of the Mandela house” and was expected to emulate Mandela in all family matters.

“We are aware that she dedicates this time to mourning for the passing on of her treasured husband.”

Members of the family were also expected to dedicate this time to mourning.

The royal family condemned those who had shown unfamiliar disrespect to Machel, and said this was not in line with its culture.

“Nkosikazi Nosizwe Graça Machel remains the umbrella of the Mandela family and members of the family who do not respect her must refrain from that trend because it is a disgrace that undermines our custom,” said Mtirara.

Shortly after Mandela’s death, his ex-wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela described reports of a renewed family feud as “mischievous innuendos” and “apartheid-style” tactics.

It was reported that, days after Mandela died, his eldest daughter Makaziwe ordered that the locks be changed at the family homestead in Qunu, in the Eastern Cape, and that his eldest grandson Mandla Mandela was locked out.

Mandla and Makaziwe have been involved in a bitter public spat about control of Mandela’s legacy and the leadership of the fractured family.

Last week, Mtirara said Mandela pronounced to the Thembu nation six years ago that Mandla was the head of the family and the traditional spear was handed over to him.

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