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Bojanala District Municipality Under Siege


By Obakeng Maje
The Democratic Alliance notes with concern the flagrant disregard by the ANC-led Bojanala Platinum District Municipality to adhere to its own Council order rules and processes.

This follows the report leaked to the Beeld from Provincial Treasury stating that intervention is needed in 14 of the 23 Councils in the North West Province.

“The various Council Committees do not provide oversight over their departments as no committee meetings are held” DA Tiaan Kotze said.

DA said they are only committee that does hold meetings is MPAC (Municipal Public Accounts Committee) which holds oversight over Municipal funds.

“The Integrated Development Plan (IDP) committee had two sittings in the last 5 months, where no quorum was reached either time. The Bojanala District is regarded as the fastest growing district in the North-West Province which includes Rustenburg and Madibeng as part of the Platinum Belt” Kotze said.

DA said the decisions that the committees should make go directly to council for approval, where it gets bulldozed through by the ANC majority.

“The roles of a robust and representative council are being blurred into a rubberstamp “yes-house. The DA will not stand for this, as we promised the voters to represent them and carry their best interests in Council” he said.

He said as public representatives they should strive for service delivery excellence in all our decisions they make.-TDN
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Taung woman accused of turning a man into a ‘zombie’ fled


By Obakeng Maje
Taung- The community of Mokgareng village, near Taung were up in arms after accusing a local woman with witchcraft.

The community members burnt tyres and barricade the entrance at the house of Vinolia Sesing and sang struggle songs. Sesing,44, is accused of killing Boikie Nthutang and turned him into a zombie.

According to community members, Nthutang died in his sleep and was buried on 5th July 2014.

The cousin of the deceased, Reitumetse Monnahela,16 allegedly saw Boikie Nthutang entered their house with Vinolia Sesing.

“I was busy on my phone and at around 20:00 on Friday,11 July 2014 a week after he was buried, Boikie entered the house walking along with Sesing. I screamed his name and the woman pulled him and they ran away” shocked Reitumetse Monnahela said.

Thabang Nthutang who is also a cousing to Boikie Nthutang said he chased after them(Boikie Nthutang and Vinolia Sesing) but they vanished in the thin air.

“Boikie was wearing all black and I tried by all means to chase after them, but they evaded me. I ran to the woman’s house but could not find her there and her husband could not explain her whereabouts” Thabang said.

Reitumetse Monnahela and Vinolia Sesing are members of Zion Christian Church(ZCC) and according to Monnahela and Sesing’s recorded conversation that is in our possession, Sesing allegedly lures Monnahela to their night scam.

In the conversation, Sesing said Monnahela is so powerful and could be a great asset to her team.

According to Monnahela, she lost her ZCC attire in February this year at church and Sesing brought it to her last week.

“She brought my ZCC attire at my house, but I told her to take it to church and explain where she found it. I could not take that because I suspects that she might have bewitched the attire” Monnahela said.

Sesing in the ‘recorded conversation’ told Monnahela to take off her ZCC attire, ropes and star badge when they come to collect her during the night. She also alleges that she can see Monnahela’s manifested faith and prophetic healing.

However Sesing denied all allegations leveled against her and said she called her church headquarters in Moria to come an intervene.

“I do not know what this people are talking about. Even if they choke me I will never ever agree to this shenanigans. All is lie because I am a devoted church member and does not practice witchcraft” Sesing told our crew.

The community of Mokgareng under a watchful eye of police, were on a night vigil outside Sesing’s house on Wednesday in anticipation of seeing Boikie(deceased) at 00:00 midnight as a zombie, but all their expectations were futile.

On Thursday the community threw stones at Sesing’s house and removed all her belongings. They ordered her and her family to leave the area. According to information, Sesing originates from a neighborhood village, Mokassa but was deposed from the area after being accused of the same matter of turning people into zombies.

“Police are monitoring situation and the woman and her family are under police protection. The decision will be taken after a discussion with a village chief” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said.

Sesing family was skewed away on Thursday from apoplectic mob. The community wanted to burn her alive but police reacted swiftly.
Traditional healers were brought in at Sesing’s house to throw bones and make diagnosis, but they did not say if the is any zombie in the house.

A local sangoma Maria Gaanewe who has more than 20 years trading as a sangoma said, the sangomas were not suppose to come to the house if they wanted to diagnosis the zombies. “As a sangoma, I believe they were not suppose to visit the house. They were suppose to gather somewhere and throw bones before visiting the area” she said.

Police said they have registered a case of malicious damage to property after Sesing’s house was stoned, but no one has been arrested so far.-TDN
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We are ready for Tanzania – SA U17 captain


Johannesburg- Captain of the South African Men’s Under 17 National Team (Amajimbos) Nelson Maluleke believes they have what it takes to beat Tanzania.

The two nations meet in a 2015 African Youth Championship qualifier on Friday, 18 July at the Azam Stadium in Dar es Salaam. Kickoff is at 15h00 South African time.

“The coaching staff has been working hard to prepare us thoroughly for this match. We went to Lesotho and Botswana as individuals because we had just met but now we are playing as a unit as the results showed. I believe we now know each other better and that gives us confidence that we will do well,” said Maluleke commonly known as Xavi among his teammates, named after Spanish and Barcelona midfield maestro Xavi Hernandez.

For most of the players in the Amajimbos squad it was the first time they crossed the border out of South Africa when they went to Botswana and Lesotho, and it helped in preparing them mentally for Tanzania.

“Going to Lesotho and Botswana was a worthwhile exercise. We had never played in front of away opposition fans before and that helped us mentally to ready us for the crucial clash against Tanzania. We have now settled in well in the team and continue from where we left off in our last match in Botswana. All of us want to play in the World Cup and we know the path to realizing that dream starts with these qualifiers. That is why we have to do well from the beginning,” added Maluleke.

Should Amajimbos proceed to the third round, they will face either Egypt or Congo who will also play their first leg tie this weekend.

Egypt defeated Sudan with an aggregate 7-3 victory to set up a clash with Congo, who received a bye into the second round just like South Africa.

The top four sides in Niger will represent Africa at the FIFA U17 World Cup in Chile.

South Africa is yet to qualify for a FIFA tournament at this age group in the Men’s section, but Basetsana, the Women’s U17 National Team, played at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Trinidad and Tobago in 2010.
-TDN
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ELECTROCUTED BOY UNDERGOES SECOND PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT


Ganyesa- A 9-year old boy who was allegedly electrocuted by the shop owner at Ganyesa outside Vryburg will undergo the second psychological assessment, North West MEC for Social Development Fenny Gaolaolwe said on Wednesday.

“I confirm that the boy will today undergo the second psychological assessment following the ordeal that took place in May. I hope that a series of emotional therapy that the boy will go through add dividends to his mental state,” MEC Gaolaolwe said, adding that her department will continue to support the family of the victim by rendering post-trauma counselling.

It is alleged that the boy whose family resides near Disipi filling station at Ganyesa was handcuffed and choked by a shop for alleged theft of packet of zimba chips in May.

The boy was allegedly choked with an electric wire for three hours while handcuffed to the burglar bar doors of a filing station.

Case was postponed to 22 August while police continue with the investigation.-TDN
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DA: Zuma ‘disrespect’ Mahikeng residents


By Obakeng Maje
Mahikeng- The office of the Presidency released a statement relating to his State of Nation Address which stipulated his plan for cleaning all towns in the country in preparation for the celebration of the International Nelson Mandela Day on the 18th of July. 

In this press release the office of the Presidency is referring to the planned cleaning of the Mahikeng town by using the old Apartheid Regime name of MAFEKING. 

“The DA in the North West demands that President Zuma apologise to the nation and the residents of Mahikeng for using this hurtful and derogatory name” DA Tiaan Kotze said.
-TDN
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‘A man found murdered near dilapidated house’


By Obakeng Maje
Galeshewe- Northern Cape police are looking for a murder suspect(s), following the discovery of a 53-year-old man’s body on Sunday 2013-05-05. 

At about 07:00, the body of Mr Thobane Edward Gxalaba was found by a neighbour inside a deserted house at corner of Rosa and Moeketsi Street, Number 2 in Galeshewe.

“Gxalaba sustained multiple stab wounds to his body and head. Police are appealing to the public to assist them in their investigation” lieutenant Donald Mdhluli said. 

Anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspect(s) of this heinous crime to contact Detective Sergeant Attie Browers on 053-8076000(c) or 082 469 0138(c). Crime Stop can also be contacted on 08600 10111 or SMS’s sent to 32211.                                                
-TDN
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Kimberley police looking for Marais’ killers


By Obakeng Maje
Galeshewe- Northern Cape police are on the lookout for a murder suspect(s) following the discovery of a 43-year-old man’s body on 2011-09-24. 

“At around 07:00, the body of Mr Petrus Phillips Marais was found by a passerby in the veld next to Barkly West Road, opposite Supermix in Galeshewe. Marais sustained multiple stab wounds to his body” lieutenant Donald Mdhluli said.

Marais’s White Hyndai One Toner Truck was also hijacked but later recovered.

Police are appealing to the public to assist them in their investigation. 

Anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspect(s) of this heinous crime to contact Detective Sergeant Attie Browers on 053-8076000(c) or 082 469 0138(c).

Crime Stop can also be contacted on 08600 10111 or SMS’s sent to 32211. -TDN
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ANC to host Memorial Lecture in honour of Mandela


Mahikeng- The ANC in the North West will be engaged in a series of programmes throughout the province in honour of comrade Nelson Mandela as part of marking international Mandela day.

“The programme will include memorial lecture on the legacy of Isathalwande/Seaparankoe comrade Nelson Mandela and a clean up campaign led by ANC Deputy President, Cyril Ramaphosa, NEC,PEC and REC`s members on 18 July 2014 at Mafikeng Local Municipality” ANC North West spokesperson Oupa Maatla.

A detail of the full programme is as follows:

DATE: Thursday, 17 July 2014-07
TIME: 16H00
VENUE: Rusternburg Civic Centre

Deployee: ANC National Spokesperson, Comrade Zizi Kodwa
DATE: Friday, 18 July 2014
TIME: 08H00
VENUE: Mafikeng Local Municipality

Deployee: ANC NEC, PEC and REC`s led by Deputy President, Comrade Cyril Ramaphosa.-TDN
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Minister of Police Nathi Nhleko to visit Kimberley


By Obakeng Maje
Kimberley- The Minister of Police Nathi Nhleko will visit the Northern Cape and meet with the South African Police Service management and stakeholders  in Kimberley.

The meeting will take place as follows :

Date     :          Tuesday, 22 July 2014

Time     :          Will be communicated in due course

Venue   :SAPS Galeshewe Board Room, Galeshewe
-TDN
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Ngoepe says Madonsela not respected


Johannesburg – Public Protector Thuli Madonsela needed to be shown more respect, retired Gauteng judge president Bernard Ngoepe has said.

Disrespect for institutions created by the Constitution was impeding South Africa moving forward as a country, he said.

In a speech released to Sapa on Tuesday, Ngoepe, speaking at a law firm’s anniversary celebrations on Saturday, said South Africa needed a culture where the Constitution was respected.

“How come that, in a country like this, we undermine and disrespect, for example, decisions and the post of the Public Protector?” he said.

“We need to have a culture in terms of which we respect the Constitution and those institutions which have been created by the Constitution…”

This would help realise the dream of a true democratic South Africa, with lawyers still needed to help South Africa realise this dream.

This was as South Africa still had a long way to go to leave its painful past behind.

“If, as people say, we do have the best Constitution in the world, which I’m not so sure about if that is the case, how come that we are a nation with the worst divide between the rich and the poor?”

If South Africa had the best Constitution in the world as was often said, Ngoepe asked why was it that the executive was not held to account for the things that it did.

“Where, if the fault does not lie with the Constitution, where does it lie?

“I don’t want to sound disrespectful, they say the law is an ass, but perhaps it’s not the law which is an ass, maybe the fault lies elsewhere.”

If South Africa had the best Constitution in the world, why were there such high levels of corruption and no appropriate action taken to remedy the situation?

Ngoepe said if South Africa had the world’s best Constitution, how come “somebody could find your piece of land and put up a shack there and says: ‘Unless you offer me alternative accommodation, I am not moving’?”

If South Africa’s Constitution was indeed the best, it needed to be asked why the country had very poor health facilities, as countries poorer than South Africa were doing more with less.

“I have warned you that don’t be in a hurry to kill the lawyers, we still need them, clearly, when we have got these challenges. But of course lawyers alone cannot remedy all the illness,” he said.

“Clearly the road is too long, clearly we still need the services of lawyers for a long, long time to come.”

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