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Lentswe, Orkney - A money laun- dering scheme where a former official of the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District municipality allegedly siphoned money from his em- ployer’s account into his wife and brother’s bank accounts, is one of the crimes an investigating team of the Hawks uncovered.
Six people were arrested on Tuesday May 24 when detectives of the Hawks’ Serious Corruption unit pounced on them in a careful- ly planned operation. The six were traced to different locations and
the investigating team coordinated their arrests so it could happen simultaneously. They were arrested in Johannesburg, Vryburg, Ork- ney and Klerksdorp on charges of fraud, corruption and money laundering worth approximately R2,5 million.
Col Katlego Mogale said one of the suspects was arrested in hospi- tal where he was placed under po- lice guard. He appeared with five accomplices in court.
An investigating team probing the VBS investigation noticed sus-
picious transactions in the account of the Dr Kenneth Kaunda Muni- cipality. According to Col Mogale, further probing revealed that be- tween 2017 and 2019, money was allegedly continuously deposited from the Dr Kenneth Kaunda Mu- nicipal accounts into the accounts of three municipality officials.
“One of the three officials who has since left the municipality would allegedly routinely make payments into the bank accounts of his wife and brother. He re- portedly also routed more funds
Corrupt officials, friends arrested for fraud
Five of the accused in a money laundering scheme at the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality hide their faces from the camera before they appeared in the Orkney Magistrates Court.
into an account belonging to a woman in Johannesburg under the guise of a tender that was awarded. The woman would subse- quently send the money back to him,’’ Col Mogale said.
All six accused were released on R5000 bail each. The matter was postponed to Au- gust 1 for further investigation.
The accused are Nkhensani Ndengeza (45), Mabaso Nazo (39), Rotshidzwa Khaza- mula (37), Vuyelwa Matshangaza (38), Mangaliso Matshangaza (37) and Lazarus Matshangaza (43).
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Lentswe, Mooifontein -The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development commemorated Provin- cial World Bee Day under the theme,
“Bee engaged: Build back better for bees”.
The event took place at Mooifontein on May 18. Currently, the province has 33 active and registered beekeepers of which most have been assisted with equipment and training by the depart- ment.
Beekeepers who attended the Agri- cultural Research Council (ARC) train- ing were awarded Certificates of Com- petence for a course that comprised
of recognising defensive behaviour in animals; observing and handling of ani- mals as well as selecting, using and car- ing for hand tools and basic equipment as well as infrastructure.
On the day, MEC Desbo Mohono handed over five brooding boxes to Ke- nalemang Mooketsi from Lichtenburg who started beekeeping in 2018.
“I am excited about the new equip- ment that I received today from the De- partment. I hope that it will continue to assist many others like myself who are committed to growing in this sector and dedicate their time to their businesses.
“This shows that the vision of em-
powering women in agriculture will be realised through the hard work of MEC Mohono,” said Mooketsi.
Presentations during the commemo- ration day, included Bees and the En- vironment; Beekeeping as a business;
Regulatory Framework on Bee Keep- ing; Marketing, Processing, Packaging, Compliance and Certification.
In her address, the MEC said the De- partment will be behind all farmers who are showing interest in and are keen in their endeavour of improving their lives.
“As a province we are fully behind our bee farmers, and we further prom-
ise that this will not be the last gather- ing of this magnitude in regards to bee- keeping.
“As the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, we have done our research and realised that indeed bee farming is worthy and course for our people.
“As a Department, our intension is clear about bee farming. We intend to mitigate problems our people are fac- ing by creating employment, alleviat- ing poverty in rural communities and providing investment opportunities to small and medium bee farmers,” MEC Desbo Mohono expressed.
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - In the budget speech presented in the North West Provincial Legislature by the Mem- ber of the Executive Council (MEC) of Public Works and Roads, Oageng Molapisi, on Tuesday May 24, he said that only 53 km of the unpaved road network in the province can be up- graded in the financial year.
The DA commented that this state- ment confirms that the province still has a long way to go in its goal of upgrading roads across the province
from gravel to tar surface standard.
“The Departmental budget is not addressing inaccessible gravel roads such as the D53, Disaneng and Tshidilamolomo, Weltevreden, Seberia, Mooipan, and Z 205. North West farmers continue to bear the brunt of impassable roads, and eco- nomic development continues to be hampered by this,’’ said Freddy So- nakile of the DA.
Based on the R380 million road infrastructure allocation, only an
average of six or seven roads can be upgraded per annum. “It is embar- rassing, to say the least, and lacks any creativity. The Kouga recycled road is an excellent example of finding and creating solutions to problems,’’ So- nakile said.
The DA believes something must give and will therefore, through the Portfolio Committee of Public Works and Roads in the North West Provin- cial Legislature, seek for an unprec- edented urgent process to petition
the Department, Provincial Treasury, Office of the Premier and National Treasury to discuss the issue of roads in North West and the inadequate budget allocated.
“The government has repeatedly proven that it has no appetite to deal with the road infrastructure issues of the province, and this must come to an end. The Department must present a workable solution that captures its plans to attract the private sector for funding.’’
MEC supports bee farmers
Insufficient funding on roads
infrastructure unacceptable
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Lentswe, Klerks- dorp - The Klerks- dorp/Tshepong Hospital Complex held a Nurses Day celebration last week in recognition of nurses’ contribution towards saving lives.
The event was held at Lida Beytell Hall at Tshepong Hos- pital on Friday May 20. The theme for this year’s interna- tional celebration was: “A voice to lead – invest in nursing and respect the right to secure global health”.
The message was also em- phasized by Dr Mpho Dikhing Mahole, Senior Clinical Man- ager, who was calling for the unity of all stakeholders to make the lives of patients much easier with nurses being at the fore-
front.
A motivational speaker, Modo Motswenyane who is also the Hospital Board Deputy Chair- person, paid tribute and con- gratulated the nurses for their hard work.
“Being a nurse is not only about helping patients heal physically, but you also help patients to become stronger as individuals and emotionally and mentally prepared. I say this as a nurse myself not as a board member,” she said.
KT Hospital Complex Deputy Director of Nursing Motsetse Dikane who was also presented with a special recognition cer- tificate, said appreciate the work nurses do despite the lower salaries they endure. They are keeping their heads high for the sake of patients. “Yes, we do get
that you are frustrated, but we must say thank you for not giv- ing up especially in the care of our most vulnerable ones,” said Dikane.
“It takes a really strong and determined nurse to work even in sometimes hard and harsh conditions,” she said. “Nurses’
magic touch makes them amaz- ing people and the most won- derful nurses who are compas- sionate, and dedicated to save lives.”
“Even in this ravaging Covid 19 pandemic we are proud of such patient facing anchors, who voluntarily and courageously, and very bravely as essential service public servants, are will- ing to sacrifice their lives to save others,” said Dr Mpho Dikhing who was the acting CEO on this day.
Lentswe, Jouberton - The Klerksdorp/Tshe- pong Hospital complex needs help in tracing family of deceased Flip Matlhaku, whose body is in Tshepong Hospital Mortuary.
Matlhaku (26) passed away on May 23. He is said to be from Jouberton Ext 25.
Anyone who might know the deceased is re- quested to advise family and or relatives to con- tact Tshepong Mortuary Unit on 018 406 3257 or 3255 or 3111. Should no one come forward to claim the deceased, the hospital will after a while decide to give pauper a funeral.
Dr Mpho Dikhing Mahole, Senior Clinical Manager, Dr Oumanyana Mahloko presenting Matron Motsetse Dikane with an appreciation certificate, Modo Motswenyane, Hospital Board Deputy Chairperson, Matron Virginia Modise and Dr Israel Mahume, Clinical Manager.
Nurses celebrated on special day
Help trace family
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Entries for the thirtieth edition of the annual Championship Boerewors competition opened this week (May 23) and will run till June 17.
Cash for best boerewors
Thousands enter the competition each year in the hopes of earning the title of South Africa’s best boerewors maker and see their products on supermarket shelves around the country.
In celebration of its thirtieth anniver- sary, the winner and runners up of the 2022 Championship Boerewors com- petition will be awarded cash prizes for the first time: First prize: a new Toyota Fortuner and R50 000 in cash; second prize: R30 000 in cash and third prize:
R20 000 in cash. All boerewors recipes must adhere to guidelines for making traditional boerewors and are judged by an expert panel from the South African Chefs Association (SACA).
Once the judges validate the recipes, they will narrow them down to the top 10. Shoprite and Checkers will then invite the top ten finalists to a special event where they can prepare and cook their boerewors for the judging panel.
The judges will then select the final winner on the day, who will walk away with the prizes and the title of Champi- onship Boerewors maker for 2022.
For info or to enter, visit www.champi- onshipboerewors.co.za
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Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The man who murdered Speedy Car Sales heir Mo- hammed Dangor will be sentenced next month.
The High Court of South Africa; NW Division, sitting at the Klerksdorp Re- gional Court postponed the sentencing of Confidence Sekgoro (39) to June 20, owing to an incomplete report from the probation officer. Taking the stand in
court on May 12, the probation officer indicated that her report is completed except for the psychiatric report which the defence attorney requested should be attached for sentencing purposes.
She further requested the court to or- der the defence attorney to assist in attaining this report as she is battling to do so. The court granted the order.
Sekgoro was found guilty of one
count of murder and two counts of at- tempted murder following the shooting at the car dealership in 2019.
Henry Mamothame, NPA regional spokesperson, said state is ready to proceed with sentencing proceedings and welcomes the judge’s order for the report to be availed on June 10 for preparation purposes in order to avoid further delays.
Sassa payments
next week
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Following a recent announcement that social grant payments will be made on the second day of every month from April onwards, a new grant payment schedule has been released.
This new payment schedule will help beneficiaries prepare ahead of collecting their grants.
The South African Social Secu- rity Agency (SASSA) has released the grant payment dates for 2022 and 2023.
The agency explained that if the second day of the month falls on a weekend or public holiday, the grant will be distributed on the following working day:
n Older Persons Grant - Thursday June 2
n Disability Grant - Friday June 3 n Children’s Grants - Monday June 6.
Stilfontein CPF holds
AGM
Lentswe, Stilfontein - The Stilfontein CPF invites the community of Stilfon- tein to the election of a new executive committee next week.
A new exco will be elected at the CPF’s AGM on Tuesday May 31 at 18:00.
The meeting will be held in the school hall at Hoërskool Stilfontein.
Interested parties are invited to attend.
Contact Sgt Molly Booysen on 018 484 7615 for more information.
Shooter’s sentence
postponed to June
Lentswe, Kanana - Kanana Amalga- mated Madodana Association (KAMA) recently met to revive the structure and the organization.
In a meeting held on May 15 the above Interim Structure was nominated to facilitate the re-launching of the or- ganization in next three months. The main objective of this organization is to bring all Madodana and interested
individuals under one umbrella in Ka- nana.
There will be a prayer meeting on June 12 at 14:00 hosted by UCCSA in Kanana. All previous affiliated churches and individuals are reminded and re- quested to attend that meeting.
Enquires to be directed to the Chair- person, Ezekiel Sekgejane, on 076 204 1243.
The Junior Boys Choir of Are Bokeng Primary School in Kanana won their category at the SASCE Eisteddfod Competition on Thursday May 19. They are with their conductor, NQ Masiteng.
The top achievers at Bathabile Primary School first quarter are Onalenna Phakoe, Grd 1, Misokuhle Maliwa, Grd 2, Zenzile Olwethu, Grd 3, Bokamoso Masike, Grd 4, Nthabeleng Mofokeng, Grd 5, Buhle Dlamini, Grd 6, and Thato Selemogo Thato, Grd 7. They are with the DH, Ngubo.
Seen at the KAMA meeting were Makunye Isaac Montshioagae, Tsibolane Peter Mocwancweng, Laletsang Lydia Tladi and Mphohle Ezekiel Sekgejane.
Madodana
revitalized
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Please take note that the deadline for Rest In Peace (R70 per entry) and DIKITSISO is 10:00 on Wednesday.
No late entries will be accepted!!
Tankiso Joseph Snake Malilimetsa (41) of X8606 Lerutle Street, Kanana will be buried on May 28. The service will be at home at 08:00.
Rosina Alletta Ramesega (83) of X1582 Wessie Street will be buried on May 28. The service will be held at NG Kerk Kerk
at 07:30.
Sipho Donald Mabankoe (34) of 18697 Mountain Street, Ext 19 Jouberton will be buried on May 28. The service will be held at home at 08:00.
Maria Kedisaletse Lesao (52) of 25198 Ext 23, Jouberton will be buried
on May 28. The service will be held at home at
08:00.
Modisaotsile Alfred Mathaise (78) of 25614 Ext 23, Jouberton will be
buried on May 28. The service will be held at
home at 07:00.
Pule Michael Pheleu (40) of 4184 Ext 4, Kanana will be buried on May 28. The service
will be held at home at 07:00.
Kedibone Constance Bosman (66) of X1139 Ext 2, Jouberton will be buried on May 28 at Old
Apostolic Church West at 08:30.
Luthando Lewu (18) of 39 Verda Str, Meirings-
park will be buried on May 28. The service will
be at Jouberton Metho- dist Church at 08:00.
Sylvia Magaelebane Matebele (54) of 18841 Ext 19, Jouberton will be
buried on May 28. The service will be held at
home at 07:00.
Maletsatsi Caroline Ramapulana (62) of 17799 Ext 17, Jouberton
will be buried on May 29. The service will be held at home at 07:00.
Samuel Goitsilemang Wageng (83) of 1296 Mankurwane Str, Khuma
will be buried on May 28 at Uniting Reformed
Church at 07:30.
Matshepiso Dorcas Letlape (41) of 3011 Lehututu Street, Ext 7 West Jouberton will be buried on May 28. The service will be held at URC Church Ext 7 at
07:00.
Nthabiseng Mercy Tloome (33) of X8469 Kanana will be buried on May 28. The service will be held at home at 08:00.
Gugulithile Samuel Sithibe Boko (71) of 13500 Ext 11, Jouberton
will be buried on May 28. The service will be held at home at 07:00.
Sipho Thomas Khoza (52) of 25406 Ext 23, Jouberton will be buried
on May 28. The service will be held at Jouberton
Hall at 08:00.
Themba Jackson Ramcwane (37) of X2001
Ext 2, Jouberton will be buried on May 28. The
service will be held at home at 08:00.
Mathews Chillie Choopi (69) of 12124 Ext 9 Jouberton will be buried
on May 28. The service will be held at home at
07:00.
Zadilo Joseph Maluleka (82) of 1438 Mdemo Street, Khuma will be buried on May 28. The
service will be held at home at 07:00.
Dichaba Stephen Mokgatsi (79) of 14 De
Beer Street, Neserhof will be buried on May 28. The service will be held at home at the
Auditorium Hall at 08:00.
Moitshinyi Lenah Sesing (65) of 25877 Ext 23, Jouberton will be buried on May 28. The service will be held at home at 07:00.
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n May 28: The Power Sistaz will be hosting Miss Sunshine Alabama 2022 at the Alabama Community Hall at 18:00.
The objective of this event is to create a conducive and safe environment for the girl child free from the everyday social ills of GBV, alcohol and drug abuse in our society. Entries for
the age group between 13 and 18 years are still open for in- terested contestants. Corporate sponsorships in cash or kind will be highly appreciated. Entries for Adults is R 30 and for children up to 12 years R 15. Tickets will be strictly sold at the
door. Please contact event organisers, Kim-Leigh on 062 251 7903 or Demishay on 084 472 2346.
n May 29: Lejweleputswa Jazz Giants in association with Shisanyama Express Food and Lounge presents a jazz
session at Mondis Shisanyama, Bothaville. Free entrance.
Cooler bag R50. More info from 081 018 6035.
n June 5: The Klerksdorp Orlando Pirates support- ers’ branch invites members to a meeting at House no 9, Jouberton at 13:45. Members are requested to attend.
Bra Pele, 076 766 7423.
n June 11: Tourism, Arts and Culture Gospel Festival will be taking place at the Klerksdorp Auditorium, with renowned gospel artists such as Amahubo, Sipho Ngwen- ya, Omega Khunou, Joey Mofoleng, Paul K, Innocentia Sibi, Dineo Moseki, Oaratwa Monye, Maps and Masego,
Bafokeng Brothers and many more. The event takes place on June 11 and will kick off at 15:00 with a red carpet. Tickets are available at Webtickets, Pick n Pay and Boxer stores for only R200 single ticket and R350 double
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Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Team Tom attended the first Gauteng Shinkyokushinkai karate tournament last weekend at Leondale Community Hall in Germiston.
They brought back 35 trophies from the event that took place on May 21. This includes trophies for junior and senior repre- sentatives. Twelve of them were winners of their respective cate- gories. Lucas Mshweshwe won both the men u80kg and Open division.
Some 22 senior fighters will be doing battle at the IKKF tour- nament which will be held at the Thokoza Auditorium Hall on May 28.
The team will also be preparing for the Local is lekker tourna- ment which will be held on Youth Day.
Four team members qualified to represent South Africa at the World Cup which will be held in Poland in September. They are Kamohelo Rankoe, Zoleka Mahlaza, Princess Dichaba and Mzu- velile Lucas Mshweshwe.
Team Tom wins at karate tournament
Team Tom won 35 trophies in Germiston.
