Shop owner shot in Orkney robbery

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Shop owner shot in Orkney robbery

Lentswe, Orkney - The owner of a supermarket in Flecker Street was shot and one of his employees stabbed in an armed robbery early on Sunday May 21.

WO Elize van Schalkwyk said three men entered the premises demanding money. “Shot were fired and one of the employees was stabbed with a knife.

“The robbers fled the scene in a white double cab bakkie.’’

The robbery happened around 10:00. The injured men were trans- ported to hospital. Police are still

investigating.

In another robbery in Orkney on Sat- urday evening May 20 in Burns Street, a pedestrian was robbed of his cellphone.

“He said he was walking with a friend in the street at 22:30 when a white BMW dropped two males. They walked to him and produced a firearm, threatening to shoot him if he does not hand over his phone. The BMW picked them up and drove away.’’

No arrests have been made.

The scene in Flecker Street on Sunday morning where a store owner of the Family Supermarket was shot and one of his employees stabbed.

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Lentswe, Jouberton - In yet another social media advertising scam a victim lost R170 000 after thinking he bought a Toyota Quantum.

The advertisement however was a scam. According to Col Adele Myburgh, police spokesperson, the victim reacted on an advertisement on Facebook Mar- ketplace.

“He agreed to meet the seller at a house in Ext 15 in Jouberton. Accom-

panied by members of his family they met at the house on Sunday May 21,’’

she said.

The seller was not at the home, but his son met with the victim and his family where they were shown the vehicle and given the car keys as well as papers for the vehicle.

“Happy with the purchase, the victim transferred the money into a Capitec account and signed an agreement to

pay of the balance he still owed on the vehicle,’’ Col Myburgh said.

That is when all hell broke loose. “Six armed men stormed into the house, claiming to be police officers. They said that they were looking for the Quantum as it was used in a crime.

“They demanded everyones cellphones and purses and left them inside the home for two hours.

“When they returned they handed

their cellphones back and told them to go to the police station to report the incident.’’

The victim then realised the so- called police officers deleted the bank- ing applications on their phones so he could not cancel the previous transac- tion.

Anyone with information on the crime are requested to contact Sgt Tshe- po Bantjies on 082 568 6086.

Lentswe, Orkney - With Nampo traffic at its peak on the R30, police officers in Orkney did not mince about when they arrested armed robbers fleeing from a crime scene in Klerksdorp.

The arrest created quite a scene on the corner of Carlyle and Stevenson Road in Orkney’s early morning traffic on Friday May 19. WO Elize Kruger said the call for assistance came through after a robbery in Klerksdorp’s Noord Street. “We heard the white VW Polo was seen speeding in the direction of Orkney and we alerted all our vehicles. In the end our crime preven- tion unit with assistance by Stilfontein K9 pulled the vehicle over and arrested the occupants.’’

A firerarm, ammunition and a bag filled with cellphones stolen in the armed robbery were discovered inside the vehicle.

The robbers appeared in the Orkney Magistrates Court on Tuesday May 23 on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition as well as possession of suspected stolen property. They were also charged in Klerksdorp with business robbery.

The case was postponed until May 30 for further investigation. It is suspected that the robbers will also apply for bail.

“We have to confirm their residential ad- dresses this week. Apparently they are from Bloemfontein. The possibility of their involvement in other crimes in the area is also investigated,’’ WO Van Schalk- wyk said.

Commentators on Facebook congratu- lated SAPS with the arrest. Wesley John Kapp said on Klerksdorp Record’s Face- book page that he is “proud again of our town and police’’.

Robbers scam victim on Facebook

Well done SAPS

WO Marlene Slabbert, Capt Brent Browning and Sgt JJ van Zyl (K9) on the scene where armed robbers were arrested in Orkney.

Photo: SAPS.

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Lentswe, Klerksdorp - A 45-year old man was robbed of all his belongings after hitch- ing a ride in Klerksdorp.

The victim told the police he scored a lift on the N12 next to Oudorp on Sunday after- noon May 21. “He got in a BMW with three occupants who offered to drive him as far as Bloemhof as his destination was Hoopstad.

About 30 kilometres out of Klerksdorp two passengers produced firearms, threatening the hitchhiker,’’ said Col Adele Myburgh, police spokesperson.

They demanded money and searched him for valuables before dropping him next to

the road. They took everything he had with him and fired a shot, instructing him to run without looking back. The robbers drove away.

The traumatised hitchhiker got a lift from a truck back to Klerksdorp and opened a docket at the police station. Col Myburgh warned people to refrain from hitchhiking and rather use public transport to not be- come a victim of crime.

Anyone with information that will help the police in their investigation, can contact WO Brian van der Westhuizen on 083 462 3951.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Robbers ambushed a 36-year old man on Sunday night May 14 in the CBD after he parked a Toyota Hilux bakkie returning to his flat in Latham House, Anderson Street.

It was dark during load- shedding at 22:00 when the two robbers chased him while he walked from the vehicle to the flat’s entrance. “He no- ticed them and tried to escape through the security entrance to the block of flats but when he closed the security gate they shoved a firearm in his face, threatening to shoot him. They

demanded the vehicle’s keys,’’

said Col Adele Myburgh, police spokesperson.

The scared victim said he dropped the vehicle’s keys and the robbers picked it up. “They fired a shot and proceeded to the vehicle and then fired another few shots when driving away. No one was injured.’’

The vehicle was discovered abandoned a few hours later in Alabama.

The vehicle’s battery was missing. Anyone with information on the crime is requested to contact WO Nico Cilliers on 078 389 8426.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The South African Revenue Service (SARS) Customs Division intercepted a truck carrying 440 master boxes of Remington Gold cigarettes, with estimated total value of R9 million at the Beitbridge border post.

The cigarettes were falsely declared as Cotton Oil Cake. The Customs Officer conducting random inspection on Saturday evening May 20 became suspicious when the value of goods declared on the document and the load on the truck did not match.

Upon questioning the driver, the answers

provided were inconsistent with the document. He then redirected the truck to the inspection ramp and unpacked the load and discovered goods hidden under Cotton Oil Cake.

The truck and the goods were detained and booked in the SARS State warehouse.

The driver was arrested and handed over to the SAPS.

SARS Commissioner SARS Edward Kies- wetter said traders who are wilfully defraud- ing the state will be dealt with forcefully and mercilessly.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Shots were fired at the sewerage works in Jou- berton on Sunday May 14 when cable thieves held security guards hostage so they could steal cable.

Col Adele Myburgh, police spokesperson, said a security supervisor arrived at the gate of the municipal sewer works at around 19:30 to check on his guards.

“Four armed men approached him and opened fire on his vehicle. He returned fire, fleeing the scene and contacted the police for back up.’’

When the police arrived they found the security guards tied up inside the guard room. The entrance to the sewer works were also blocked with rocks and the perpe- trators managed to dig out copper cable.

There was no sign of them when the police arrived.

The police are investigating at- tempted murder and damage of infrastructure.

Anyone with information is requested to contact Sgt Kgotso Mphofu on 018 465 9359.

Armed robbers hijack car

in the CBD

Shootout at

sewerage works in Jouberton

Hiker told to run for his life

RG cigarettes

conﬁ scated at border

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lentswe • 5 FRIDAY, 26 MAY 2023

By SALOMÉ KOTZÉ

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - People often joke that ten years keeping a charity afloat should be measured in dog years. That’s how tough it is.But looking at Charleen Die- dericks and Nomondo Lehloo, the founding ‘mothers’ of Khaya Tshepo Home of Hope for Vulner- able Children in Klerksdorp, you see the glimmer in their eyes and the hope in their smiles.

Yes, they’ve aged and with that came the grey hair and the walking stick (Charlene had a hip replacement surgery), but they would not change a thing about the last decade, laughs Charleen.

She and Nomonde are besties ‘for richer and for poorer’ and togeth- er they run the NPO to the best of their ability.

Nomonde checks a file. “Yes, 177 children went through our care in ten years.’’ 177 children they’ve fed, taught, cried with, laugh with and got countless hugs from.

In their office filled with children’s toys, funny quotes, plants and lots and lots of paperwork, Charleen and Nomonde are the cogs that keep the wheels of Khaya Tshepo turning. The Centre has come a long way since their struggles to find a suit- able spot for the day care facility back in 2013. Was it not for an anonymous donor who bought the home for a lifelong rent-free stay this would not have been possible.

“Nothing would have been possible without the incredible support from our community and

local businesses who as part of their social responsibility support us with donations. Yes, times are tough. Especially now after Covid and with load-shedding hurt- ing our economy. Some of our regular sponsors

withdrew due to financial strain.

We understand and pray they get back on their feet again.’’

Khaya Tshepo currently provides care for 48 children aged 4 months to 6 years who are made vulner- able by poverty, illness, and the death of their

primary carers. They are looked after by grand-parents, who, due their age, are not always able to attend to the needs of the little ones. This means that sometimes school-going siblings are kept home to assist with the care. Some children are under-developed due to social circumstances in their homes, where the family does not have the means to provide for them. They are identified through Home Based Care groups in Ala- bama, Khuma and Jouberton.

Khaya Tshepo functions as a pre-school and the happy noises of children learning the alphabet and reciting poems fill the home in AenMay Street in Elandia.

Charleen is the project manager and Nomonde the community liaison officer. Also in employ- ment is four teachers, a driver

and a housekeeper who cooks and cleans.

The Centre provides transport to and from the Centre Mon- days to Fridays, age-appropriate education, two nutritious meals

& 2 snacks a day, support to the families by helping them to access identity documents and ultimately social grants, assistance with registration into “Big School”

once the children reach 7 years old.

Combined with these are lots of love and care to stimulate the children’s self-esteem. Nomonde says they do not cut ties with children once they leave Khaya Tshepo, keeping up to date with their progress and home visits.

“It is a heart-breaking experience when children are admitted with malnutrition and other social illnesses yet, so empowering when we see what good nutrition, love and care provided by our dedicated staff, can accomplish. Such children develop into strong, clever and confident individuals after a couple of months.’’

This weekend there will be a celebration at Khaya Tshepo of ten years well lived. Looking to the future, they put their trust in God, who always provide.

Have a look at Khaya Tshepo’s Facebook page to stay up to date with needs at the Centre.

90 And still going

strong

Lentswe, Jouberton - A long time resident of Jou- berton turned 90 recently and is still going strong.

According to her granddaughter, Abea Rama- tisa, her gogo, Mary Dithotse Moalodi, is healthy and walk with no help. She turned 90 on April 18 and celebrated the milestone with a party on Sat- urday May 20. She was born in 1933 in Taung.

“She is loving and caring. We as her grandchildren and great grandchildren are so fortunate to still have her as a parent, because of her teach- ings,” said Abea.

Gogo Moalodi has lost most of her six children, but she has made lots of children in church and on the street. She is often asked how she managed to get this old and then she says she respected her elders.

“I don’t drink and avoided adultery at all cost,”

the wise Gogo shared.

She keeps herself busy by looking after the children and going to church, where she is known as the “principal”.

Her husband passed away a long time ago.

Mary Dithotse Moalodi turned 90.

Khaya Tshepo

celebrates a decade

Dedicated Khaya Tshepo staff.

Children learn through play.

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student MBA

needs your help

Lentswe, Jouberton - A student from this kasi is doing his MBA at the NWU in Potchefstroom.

Mohau Selebalo was selected to join the 2023 MBA tour to Spain in June and July.

“The purpose of this tour is to increase awareness of inter- national business-related issues, including Sustainability &

Digital Transformation as it applies in Europe.

“The tour will include lectures at two highly rated European Business Schools, visits to both Multinational and start-up businesses, and exposure to a culture and way of life signifi- cantly differ-

ent from your own, “

The costs are exorbitant and he needs help.

“I need R60 000 to make this possible. Contact me on 081 209 1077 if you can help me financially,” he said.

A School Enrichment Retreat was held at Orion Hotel Rustenburg from May 4 - 5. Various topics were discussed, that is leadership and state of affairs on school enrichment programs, magnificent sports Wednesday, sports law and legal impact of injuries on learners and partnership in progress by community members. It was attended by Chippa Seetane (SAPA regional chairperson of Dr K Kaunda), Wilson Ntlhaeng (Dr K Kaunda SAPA regional member), Monde Montsiwa (SAFA NEC member), Isaac Pila (SAPA President in North west), Lekgotla Molete (SAPA provincial secretary) and Joseph Mosue (SAPA Bojanala Regional secretary).

The Bathabile Primary School’s top achievers for the first term are Mofokeng Nthabeleng, Mphuthi Reatile, Bokhatse Mamotsamai, Moeketsi Oarabile, Modise Puleng and Xashimba Busaye. They are with Kamati Vuyo (Deputy Principal) and Nkala Maditsietsi (Deputy Principal).

Hata Butle Primary School in Khuma under the auspices of Care and Support in teaching and learning (CSTL), received a donation of uniforms and shoes from Ntombi Moalusi and Jabulani Ntuli. In attendance they have Tebogo Mokoena (SGB member), Wilson Ntlhaeng (Principal), Ntombi Moalusi, Thoko Sereo (School-based Support Team coordinator) and Phindile Nomaquiza (CSTL coordinator).

Mohau Selebalo.

SAPA meet on leadership

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Lebogang Abel Seekolo (59) of 4804 Ext 10, Jouberton will be buried

on Saturday May 27.

The service will be held at home at 08:00.

Kelebogile Susan Tlhako (76) of 19633

Ext 20, Jouberton will be buried on May 27. The service

will be held at Mototolo Church at

07:00.

David Jasson (48) of 21474 Ext 2 Jouberton will be buried on May 27.

The service will be held at home at

07:00.

Mosemanegape Johannes Matlawe

(32) of 21845 Ext 22, Jouberton will be buried on May 27. The service will

be held at home at 07:00.

Mpho Leah Sishuba (41) of 3534 Ext 7,

Jouberton will be buried on May 27.

The service will be held at St Paul’s Church Ext 7, 08:00.

Merriam Paulsen (88) of 48 Malbery

will be laid to rest on May 27. The

service will be conducted at Nuwe

Apostolie Kerk at 09:00.

Simphiwe Mki (32) of 7411 Ext 12, Jouberton will be buried on May 27.

The service will be held at home at

08:00.

Mantwa Patricia Mhit- shane Mokoto (51) of 518 Serape Str, Rula- ganyang will be buried

on May 27 at Roman Catholic Church St Bernadette at 07:30.

Eunice Sindiswa Qanka- se (37) of 3316 Ext 7 West, Esikhungati Street

will be buried on May 27. The service will be held at home at 08:00.

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

on May 27. The service will be held at Morotole

Church at 07:00.

Mzwanele Jonas Balete (66) of 5071 Moca Street,

Jouberton will be buried on May 27.

The service will be at Words and Spirit Ministry at 07:00.

Mpho Hendrik Mo- gorosi (60) of 7537 Ext 12, Jouberton

will be buried on May 27 at Taung- Pudumong at Cho- seng Village, 07:00.

Annah Manana Ntonyane (31) of 3846 Ext 4, Kanana

service will be conducted at home

at 07:30.

Olebogeng Wesin- yana (24) of 13339

Ext 11, Jouberton will be buried on May 27. The service will be held at home

at 07:00.

Molemo Matsipe (11) of 26877 Ext 24

service will be conducted at home

and will start at 08:00.

Oupapa Frank Kunene (40) of 4953

Ext 10, Jouberton will be buried on May 27. The service will be held at home

at 07:00.

Johannes Mokgobi (63) of 3252 Tigane will be buried on May 27. The service will be conducted at home at

08:00.

Ntebaleng Agnes Moroke (79) will be

buried on May 27.

The service will be conducted at Lutheran Church Ext 11 at 07:00.

Mogakolodi John Mogodi (75) of

26633 Ext 24, Jouberton will be laid to rest on May 27. The service will

Seretse Moses Moreo of 22689 Ext

22, Jouberton will be buried on May 27. The service will

n May 27: Vaal Reefs Technical High School parents conference to be held at school’s community hall from 10:00 until late. Contact person: M Qhena, SGB chairperson alternate contact

person: L Ramoeletsi principal, 079 525 4242.

n May 28: Sharpville Lady’s Jazz Club presents a super jazz session at Dlomo Dam in Sharpville. Time:

14:00 till late. Admission free. Contact Super Lebitsi 082 316 1688 for more information.

n June 3: Marshall Music Presents an Exclsive viny Recors jazz jam ses-

sion. Venue: LaFlozaa Guesthouse, 186 Goede Hoop Street, Roosheu- wel, Klerksdorp. More information avai-lable from Marshall, 083 718 9241.

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Lentswe, Klerksdorp - STADIO, a private tertiary institution, has granted its very first two doctoral degrees to Eme- tia Maria Swart and Kennedy Kaumba Mabuku.

Swart received a Doctor of Manage- ment degree, while Mabuku received a Doctor of Policing degree. They both completed their studies in the minimum period of two years and were lauded by the panel of external examin- ers.Swart was born and raised in Klerks- dorp. Her research investigated the fac- tors influencing consumers’ behaviour in the decision-making process when choosing a private higher education institution. Mabuku’s research focused on developing a framework for performing internal security as a constitutional ob- ligation of the Namibian Police Force, aiming to address the gap in existing frameworks of security that haven’t offered contemporary insights into the preservation of internal security.

Prof Elmarie Sadler, Dean: Research, Internationalisation and Community Engagement, said the graduation of STADIO’s first doctorate students is a significant milestone for the institution.

“By introducing the two doctorates, the Doctor of Management and the Doctor of Policing in January 2021 STADIO officially offers degree qualifications on all the NQF levels,” she says.

“The two doctorates conferred during the May 2023 graduation ceremo- nies mark the first doctorates of the 2021 cohort.”

Prof Flip Schutte, her Doctoral Supervisor announcing Dr Emetia Maria Swart’s outstanding achievement.

Dr Kennedy Kaumba Mabuku with his wife, Patricia, at STADIO’s graduation ceremony earlier this week.

New doctorates

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Please take note that the deadline for Rest in Peace and DIKITSISO is 9:00 on Wednesday. No late entries

will be accepted!

Please note that the deadline for

Herbalists / Healers is 14:00 on Tuesday. No late entries will be accepted.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Shoprite and Check- ers are calling all chefs, cooks and boerewors enthusiasts to enter their sizzling recipes into the 31st annual Championship Boerewors competition.

Entries close on June 16 and the winner will walk away with the coveted title of South Africa’s Boerewors Champion and a brand- new Toyota Fortuner 2.4 GD-6 RB MT valued at R650 000. “Winning the competition was an incredible experience. I didn’t think I’d win at the first try. Now I know that nothing can stop me from achieving what I want, not even my age,” says Welcome Magoso (24), last year’s winner.

“I would encourage anyone with a good recipe to give it a go because it might change your life. My friends have been asking me for advice about how to enter and I hope they do.”

Launched in 1992, the competition has attracted boerewors makers from all walks of life over the past three decades.

The winning boerewors will be avail- able for purchase at Shoprite and Check- ers stores nationwide. “The best part of winning the competition is seeing people purchase and enjoy something I created,”

confirms Welcome.

The competition will be judged by a panel of culinary experts from the South

African Chefs Association (SACA). All recipes will go through a validation process and must adhere to the guidelines for making tradition- al boerewors. Once validated, the judges will shortlist 30 recipes before narrowing them down to the top 10 finalists.

Shoprite and Checkers will then invite the top 10 finalists to a special event where they will prepare and cook their boerewors for the judging panel. The winner will be declared on the same day and will walk away with incredible prizes and the esteemed Championship Boerewors maker title for the year 2023.

The winner and runners up will take home:

First prize: A new Toyota Fortuner and R20 000 in cash ; second prize: R50 000 in cash and third prize: R30 000 in cash.

Enter at www.championshipboerewors.

co.za.

Gifts for the kids

Ladies from the Kanana Interdenominational/Women in Prayer group walked to Reahola Primary School to hand over uniforms, shoes, socks and jerseys. Twenty children were chosen to receive the gifts. President Roseline Tshite, the secretary, Sheila Masike, and treasurer, Emelly Mazibuko, can be seen.

Do you have a winning

boerewors recipe?

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The Best player of the day, Nelson Jacobs, is flanked by Willy Matsi, regional competition chairperson and Freddy Dunjane, regional secretary.

Lebogang April, best goalkeeper, receives a present from Lentswe Moeng, regional technical chairperson.

Zebras cruise

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Lentswe, Orkney - Orkney Young Zebras FC got it right this time by leaping to the interprovincial play- offs.

The boys from Kanana township sailed smoothly to the next level pushing aside Tiki Taka Academy from Ikageng township by 3 - 1.

The two teams went into break with 1 goal each. It was Tiki Taka Academy who drew blood first from the hosts and Orkney Young Zebras FC levelled matters before half-time.

In the second stanza Orkney Young Zebras FC were awarded a penalty which they easily converted.

Nelson Jacobs put the last nail into the coffin bringing the score to 3 - 1 in favour of the lads from Kanana.

The two goals of the day by Nel- son Jacobs proved dominance of the game by the Zebras and this catapulted the Dr K Kaunda regional

champions to the interprovincial play-offs at Bojanala on June 3.

Hopefully Bojanala region will have their house in order and bring one team instead of the two they brought to Promosa stadium last season.

Lebogang April was chosen best goalkeeper and Nelson Jacobs was the best player of the match with his two goals that rattled the net. They are both players from Orkney Young Zebras FC.

The winning coach and best was Thabo Maimane also from Orkney Young Zebras FC.

White Mogakwe was also honoured for the contribution he made to foot- ball. This time Zebras would like to see themselves playing in the provincial ABC Motsepe league having lost out several times.

n More photo’s on p11.

Zebras cruise into play-offs

Thabo Maimane is honoured by White Mogakwe as the best coach of the game.