JIMM says no to rape

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19 MAY 2023

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JIMM says no to rape

Lentswe, Orkney - The Orkney Magistrates’ Court deferred the case against Tebogo Sepale (43) to June 26.

He appeared on charges of statutory rape on Wednesday May 17. He is still in custody and it is expected that he will apply for bail at his next court appearance.

According to Henry Mamothame, NPA spokesperson, the accused appointed a private attorney to represent him in the matter. The state will oppose his bail application. He said the state is awaiting further details on the investigation to possibly add more charges against the accused.

Sepale, a Matlosana Councillor, is facing eleven provisional charges, two for statutory rape, three for the violation of a child with consent, one for manufactu- ring pornographic material, four for rape and one for sexual intimidation.

Members of the Jouberton Interdenominational men in ministry (JIMM) gathered at the Orkney Magistrate’s court to show their discontent in the actions of a local so-called prophet.

JIMM is an organization comprising men from different church organizations in Jouberton.

“We have noticed with great concern and disappointment the silence of Chris- tian men in our community regarding

the abuse of women and children by some of our men. Our silence as men is synonymous with us condoning and participating in this evil doing,” said George Mokhele, spokesperson.

“As men of faith we unequivocally condemn and detest this evil conduct especially by a person who is supposed to be a mentor, an exemplar and a tower of refuge to the community members instead he is the one who vi- olates and discourage their confidence in him. As the JIMM organization we are saying he doesn’t deserve to be part of our community but deserve to be in jail. We would like to call upon all men to show solidarity and support to these boys. Not in our name! Real men don’t rape! No to women and children abuse!”

Tebogo Sepale in court.

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Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The North West has more adults out of work and not looking for employment than people who are employed, with an unemployment rate of 54%.

This is closely followed by Mpuma- langa with an unemployment rate of 49.7%.

South Africa’s unemployment rate trended upwards in the first quarter of 2023 amid the inflated cost of liv- ing, rising interest rates, increasing fuel prices, and worsening load shed- ding.

The latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QFLS), published by Statis- tics South Africa on Tuesday May 16, shows that official unemployment increased by 0.2 percentage points from 32.7% in the fourth quarter of 2022 to 32.9% in the first quarter of 2023.

According to the QFLS, the num- ber of unemployed persons in South Africa increased to 7.9 million in the first quarter of 2023.

The survey results indicate that 179,000 jobs were lost between the fourth quarter of 2022 and the first quarter of 2023. During the same time, however, the working-age pop- ulation increased by 141,000 or 0.3%

in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the fourth quarter of 2022.

The number of people who were not economically active for reasons other than discouragement de- creased by 209 000 to 13.2 million.

The discouraged work-seekers de- creased by 87 000 in the first quar- ter of 2023 compared to the fourth quarter of 2022, resulting in a net decrease of 296 000 in the not eco- nomically active population.

Lentswe, Orkney - The Orkney Mag- istrates’ Court has set aside judgment on Sibusiso Kula’s (34) bid to have his murder case withdrawn.

The defence brought forward an ap- plication to have the murder charges struck off the court roll. They argued that his rights were not explained to him, and thus can be used against him in a subsequent trial. They further questioned the charges levelled against their client.

The state prosecutor, Adv Phuti Se- koadi, opposed the application and argued that the matter is still under in- vestigation and that the current charges are properly drafted, as they are in line with the evidence in the docket.

He further explained that when inves- tigations are completed, the state will decide whether the charges should be amended.

Sekoadi urged the court to dismiss the application as it had no bearing on the charges levelled against the ac-

cused.

Kula is currently out on R50 000 bail, granted by the High Court of South Africa North West Division, following his appeal on the Orkney Magistrates’

Court decision to deny him bail. He was ordered to surrender his passports, report twice a day at the nearest police station, provided the investigating of- ficer with his work itinerary, and report to investigating officer if he must move outside his residential jurisdiction and have no direct or indirect contact with his children.

Meanwhile, an application submitted to the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in North West, Dr Rachel Makhari, for the matter to be trans- ferred to a higher court, owing to its serious nature, is being processed. In- vestigations are nearing completion as the state prepares for trial.

Kula is expected back in court on Monday May 22, where judgment is ex- pected to be passed.

Lentswe, Orkney - A 40-year-old Sergeant stationed at Orkney was ar- rested last week for defeating the ends of justice. Sgt Molefe Edwin Modisadife

Kula wants case struck from roll

Case against Orkney Sergeant postponed

appeared in the Orkney Magi- strates Court last week.

According to Brig Sabatha Mokgwabone, police spokesper- son, they received information that he and a suspect in a hijacking case worked together to get the victim to withdraw the case. They al- legedly offered to bring him his car’s keys if he withdraw the case.’’

The vehicle was hijacked in Kanana in April

and later discovered in a garage in Ext 21, Jouberton.

The case was postponed to May 30 for further investigation.

NW: 54%

out of work

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Lentswe, Klerksdorp - One of the city’s most respected Physicians was hon- oured by the Royal College of Physi- cians in the UK.

Prof Binu Luke, Head of Clinical De- partment at Klerksdorp Tshepong Hos- pital Complex, and his wife travelled to London where the Royal College of

Physicians conferred an Honorary Fel- lowship award to him.

According to Prof Luke, this honour was bestowed to him already in 2020, but it was delayed due to the Covid pandemic.

“It was reinstated and I received the award on May 2,” he told Lentswe.

The North West Department of Health MEC, Madoda Sambatha, conveyed warm and proud words of ap- preciation to Prof Luke on his achieve- ments.

“Prof Luke is one of our best special- ist clinicians and has demonstrated his capabilities as the Head of Clini- cal services at Klerksdorp - Tshepong Hospital. His expertise has benefitted the rest of the province as our hospitals refers patients to the hospital.

“It is not surprising that his expertise and contribution has caught atten- tion of the international community,”

beamed MEC Sambatha.

He said that the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District is fortunate to have a brilliant mind like Prof Luke and that the prov- ince is truly proud to see his work being recognised and acknowledged by his peers in the international community.

This award comes after a vigorous peer review by international peers and it is based on contribution to medicine and Royal College over many years.

“An honour like this is a wonderful tribute to one of the best medical minds we have as the Department of Health as it come hot in the heels of a bitter battle he led against Covid-19 and we further congratulate him this achievement,”

concluded Sambatha.

A humble Prof Luke told Lentswe that he didn’t want to make a big deal of this award, but that he is thankful to the department for acknowledging it.

Great honour for city’s Prof Luke

A great honour… Dr Sarah Clarke, president: Royal College of Physicians, hands Prof Binu Luke his award. Prof Aine Burns, vice- president, is behind him. She read the citation. Photo supplied.

Adjudicators at the event were Colonel Gaolatlhwe Senwedi, station com- mander for Stilfontein SAPS, Motlagomang Mokoto (CPF), Julia Sefuthi, Brenda Molakeng (Dept of social development), Janel Brand (Educator) and Sgt Lerato Monyane (programme di-

rector).

SAPS reach out to learners

Lentswe, Stilfontein - Local schools participated in a public speaking event hosted by the Stilfontein police and community policing forum to choose a junior management team at the police staton.

According to Sgt Amogelang Mal- wetse, police spokesperson, the purpose of the project was to develop young people to address anti-social behaviour and criminality in the community. The topic of the public speaking contest was: How are we going to plant the fight against the high rate of drugs and substance abuse in schools. Three schools in the Stilfontein policing pre- cinct namely Stilfontein High, Pinnacle Secondary and Lofdal Christian school participated.

Zinhle Khumalo became the junior station commander, Kgothatso Phetlana the junior Vispol commander, Reot- shepile Makume the junior detective commander, Laka Lepedi the junior support commancder, Junior Nthwe- sane, the junior finance commander, Thato Moloto, the junior human re- source commander, Katleho Mokoena, the junior supply chain commander and Oratile Seperepere, the junior vispol support commander.

Alabama Methodist Pre School in Alabama celebrated Mothers Day on Friday May 12 with learners and their parents.

Classifieds

Piet Tokomane Moira (84) of 1361 Ext 1 Jouberton was

buried on Tuesday May 16.

Itumeleng Gidion Sebia (25) of 23947 Ext 14, Kanana will

be buried on May 20. The service will

be held at home at 07:30.

Khane Caroline Loabile (60) of 72

Scheepers Street, Meiringspark will be buried on May 20 at Old Apostolic Church (East hall) at

07:30.

Thenzi Owen Mpela (31) of 28041 Ext 24 Jouberton will be buried on May 20.

The service will be at home at 08:00.

Refilwe Linnesse Noge (18) of 19373

Ext 19, Jouberton will be buried on May 20. The service will be held at home

at 07:00.

Ennie Wageng (79) of 1710 Thabo Street, Khuma will

be buried on May 20. The service will be at Anglican Church, Khuma at

07:00.

Thozamile Alfred Galane (67) of 37 Ext 1 Kagisho Street,

Jouberton will be buried on May 20 at

home at 07:00.

Khutsahalo Hilda Leeuw (64) of 278 Ext 1, Jouberton will

be buried on May 20. The service will

be held at home at 07:00.

Christofer Mosima- negape Kraai (67) of 350 Ext 1, Jouberton will be buried on Saturday May 20 at

home at 07:00.

Martha Mmiki Mokgatla (48) of 5887 Ext 10 will be

buried on May 20.

The service will be held at home at

07:30.

Petrus Moshoge Mokgothu (65) of X673 Moabi Street,

Jouberton will be buried on May 20.

The service will be at NG Kerk Matlosana at 07:30.

Ntleko Samuel Ma- hapele (61) of 1463

Ext 13, Jouberton will buried on the May 20 at AFM Church at 07:00.

Dorcas Kololo Setlhare (65) of

17601 Ext 17, Jouberton will be buried on May 20.

The service will be at home at 07:00.

Obet Potata Tlhako (51) of 19633 Ext 20 Jouberton will be buried on May 20.

The service will be at home at 07:00.

Phinaes Zagius (32) of 14249 Ext 13 Isi- bedlele Str, Jouber- ton will be buried on May 20 at Old Apos- tolic Church, 07:30.

May 23: Aspiring SACP members in Ward 8 are invited to attend a politi- cal school at Tiang Public

School. Time: 15:00. Info:

065 519 7009/061 043 4462.

May 27: Vaal Reefs Tech-

nical High School parents conference to be held at school’s community hall from 10:00 until late. Con-

tact person: M Qhena SGB chairperson alternate con- tact person L Ramoeletsi principal, 079 525 4242.

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Dimakatso Gloria Maphunye (59) of 587 Ext 6, Jou- berton will be bu- ried on May 20 at Khutsong Commu- nity Hall Carlton-

ville at 08:00.

Sheya Paulos Muntu (51) of 7 Limpopo Street, Randlespark

will be buried on May 21. The service

will be held at the Auditorium at 07:00.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - A well-known Jouberton busi- nessman passed away at Tshepong Hospital on Friday May 12.

Ntleko Samuel Mahapele was in the construction in- dustry and opened a scrapyard in 2020.

He was known to be kind. Mahapele was married to Eva Mahapele who is from the Might’s family. They said they have lost a king of kings. “He was helping the needy. If you asked for help he was so giving and always shared with others.’’

He will be buried on Saturday May 20 at AFM church at 07:00.

Businessman passes away

Ntleko Samuel Mahapele.

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SAFA DR Kaunda honoured its legends in the development of football which includes development of technical officials who made it possible for the games to be played. Johannes Tiny Feeris who has called it a day was part of the event and he started as a referee for Zambuk and Smirnoff League in Johannesburg in 1972 till 1988. He was promoted to officiate in the Second division league and he relocated to Potchefstroom where he officiated in the district, regional and Vodacom leagues. He also became match commissioner in the Dr K Kaunda region. Also present at Alabama stadium was a legend, George Olifant, who started at 11 years old to become a referee. The recipients are flanked by Monde Montshiwa and Orapeleng Setlhare.

The u/13 Zamalek Young Stars won the soccer tournament at Ashton John’s private school on Saturday May 13.

Winners