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Tavern shooting in Kanana
Lebohang Masiu is one of the casualties in the mass shooting at a tavern in Kanana on Sunday night.
Lentswe, Kanana - Police are following all leads to apprehend the shooter that opened fire inside a tavern in Z Section, Kanana killing two revellers and wounding seven.
The mass shooting brought the weekend to a bloody end on Sunday night Sep- tember 4. According to Sgt Amogelang Malwetse, police spokesperson, the mo- tive for the attack is still unknown. “The unknown man entered the tavern and shot nine people. One of the wounded suffered eight gunshot wounds,’’ she said.
It was a blood bath at the trauma unit at Tshepong Hospital. Injured victims were first rushed to the Grace Mokhomo Clinic in Kanana where the first victim was declared dead on arrival. Eight more were admitted to hospital where another victim died on Monday. The remaining seven victims, aged between 21 and 37, are still in hospital.
Siyabonga Sekoti and Lebohang Masiu died in the attack. Lebohang was a popu- lar chorister with the Rekopantswe Gospel Choir and messages of condolences was published on social media.
The investigating officer, Det Sgt Ber- nard Tyukatha appealed to the community to come forward with information regard- ing the shooting. Phone him on 071 017 7236.
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Lentswe, Stilfontein - The Stilfontein Regional Court post- poned the case against the 88 suspected illegal miners that were arrested at 2 shaft in Ork- ney to October 12.
The attorney for all 88 sus- pects did not appear in court and no reason was provided for his absence.
According to Henry Ma-
m o t h a m e , N PA Re g i o n a l Spokesperson, the court warned against further delays on this matter, as the last postponement was prompted by the defen- dant’s failure to provide the state with a hard drive, at which the content of the docket, which includes video footage, will be provided for pre-trial to com- mence.
“Thethile Master Boyce (60), who was added to the charge sheet as the 88th suspect is still out on R2 000 bail, while the other 87 suspects remain in police custody. The Hawks’ in- vestigations revealed that Boyce is a taxi owner who allegedly transported the suspected il- legal miners to and from the mine, and transported food. His
Lentswe, Khuma - The standoff be- tween Khuma taxi drivers and the community has bring this township to a standstill since Monday September 5.
It started with the community tak- ing a stand against the taxi associations closing all entrances to the township on Monday. They used stones and burning tyres to barricade roads. Taxis were not operating and no vehicles were allowed to enter or exit causing learners to miss school and people to miss work.
According to Mohanoe Khiba, a jour- nalist who stays in Khuma, the commu- nity is angry about a hike in taxi fares and the attitude of local taxi drivers.
Monday afternoon, the taxi associa- tions refused acceptance of the commu- nity’s memorandum of complaints.
On Tuesday, the taxi associations answered with a shutdown of their own and refused to operate taxis in Khuma, causing yet another day of no transport in Khuma.
At least one motorist’s car was da- maged by rioters and the police are keeping an eye on the situation.
Late on Tuesday afternoon, the community rejected new taxi fares pro- posed by the taxis and the shutdown continued until time of going to press on Wednesday September 7.
Lentswe, Wolmaransstad - The Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lt Genl Sello Kwena welcomed a life imprisonment term imposed on a murder accused, Molathiwa
“Scratch” Ezekiel Tlhabakwane (29) by the Wolmaransstad Regional Court last week.
He was also declared unfit to pos- sess a firearm.
Tlhabakwane was found guilty of murder on Wednesday August 31.
He stabbed Tumelo Simon Thi- pampeng (24) numerous times with a knife in November 2017 during a fight amongst members of two rival gangs known as Enemy and
SVK.
“The accused, who was a member of the Enemy gang, handed himself over to the police after the incident.
He was denied bail and has been in detention since his arrest until he was sentenced,” said Colonel Adéle Myburgh, police spokesperson.
The Provincial Commissioner lauded the Investigating Officer, Sgt Itumeleng Seboco of the Wolma- ransstad Detectives for his hard work that resulted in the conviction.
Lieutenant General Kwena said the sentence will send a clear mes- sage that those who commit crime will pay for their evil deeds.
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taxi was seized by the Hawks, after his arrest.
“In the last court sitting on August 11, all 87 accused in- dicated their intention to the court of applying for bail and have appointed a different at- torney to represent them just for this application. They ini- tially abandoned bail, owing
to their illegal status in South Africa. They are charged with six counts of murder, robbery with aggravating circumstan- ces, conspiracy to commit robbery, illegal mining, pos- session of automatic firearms, attempted murder and con- travening the immigration act,” Mamothame said.
Khuma, taxi standoff
Murderer gets life
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Lentswe, Wolmaransstad - The re- cent Career Exhibition hosted by Reka Thusa Community Based Centre at Tiragalo secondary school in Kgakala recorded another success story.
The exhibition mainly focused on Grade 9 and 11 learners.
According to the coordinator, Teko Modiakgotla, the aim of the event was to advise learners on the career route to paddle after matric. “It is important that they choose their subjects carefully and moreover, which career they’d like to pursue,” said Modiakgotla.
The exhibition was given a boost by the presence of various sector depart- ments like the SAPS, Social Develop- ment, Correctional Services, Maquassi Hills Fire and Rescue Services, Vuselela TVET College, Sello’s Computer Insti- tute.
The Maquassi HIlls Local Munici- pality also threw its weight behind the event by sending representatives from the Office of the Mayor such as the Youth coordinator, Tshepo Masiu, and the coordinator for Disability Forum, Vincent Lehloo.
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Klerksdorp Spring Festival will be held on October 1 at the Recreation Centre.
One of the artists performing at the festival will be Master KG, well-known for the hit song Jerusalema.
The 23 year-old goes by the real name of Kgaogelo Moagi, and he is one of the best house and amapiano musicians, as well as
producers, in South Africa.
The St Anne Anglican Church feeding scheme in Stilfontein launched their executive committee. They are Mother Sephai (chairperson), Reolebogile Selebogo (secretary), Lorraine Femmers (deputy secretary), Aletta Malie (treasurer), Sejo Manda (member) and Katrina McCarthy (additional member). They also celebrated Spring Day.
he is one of the best house and amapiano musicians, as well as producers, in South Africa.
Career Expo 2022 a success
St Anne’s celebrate spring
Master KG performs in
Klerksdorp
Jerusalema… Master KG.
He produced various artists in- cluding Basetsana, Zanda Zakuza,
Nkosazana Daughter and many more.
The Jerusalema hit maker is scheduled to perform at mid- night. The festival will start at
14:00 and run till the follow- ing day at 06:00.
People can buy tickets at R150 each at Com-
puticket and at the gate for R200.
More information from Lera, 062 278
1632.
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Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Matlosana Street Festival at the Recreation Centre was a huge suc- cess.
The event attracted families across Matlosana and neighbouring towns who came and cel- ebrated Spring with their loved ones. The Street Festival is held annually and also serves as a tourist attraction event for Matlosana contribut- ing to the local economy. It is hosted by Wolf
Records.
The Executive Mayor of the City of Mat- losana, Cllr James Tsolela opened and wel- comed street festival goers. Local artists show- cased their talent with national artists who were performing on the day.
Sponsorship by corporate, media and govern- ment ensured that the event became successful and memorable for the people of Matlosana.
Team Tom triumphs
Team Tom travelled to the Shinkyokushinkai Limpopo annual tournament on Saturday September 3. The team collected 19
trophies, with seven winning their respective tough divisions. All provinces with the exception of Mpumalanga were represented.
The team will now be preparing for the World Cup in Poland on September 24-25, where they will be represented by Velly Mshweshwe and Princess Dichaba. Oratile Ditlhareng, Siyamthanda Mayekani, Kopano Velaphi, Hlohonolofatso Mere, Refilwe Sentimile, Kamogelo Masawe and Zoleka Mahlaza excelled.
STREET FESTIVAL IN MATLOSANA
Mayor James Tsolela opens the street festival.
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Take note
September 10: The Mokobe family will have
a meeting at Tigane house no 501, Nyamazi
Conda Street. Time 13:00. For info Mbuti
083 392 0726, Harry 066 270 9714.
September 11: The Klerksdorp Orlando Pi- rates Supporters Branch
invites members to a meeting to be held at the
club house no 9, Jou- berton. For info phone
076 269 8096.
Elsie Baloyi (49) of 3 Victoria Street, Flamwood will be buried
on September 10. The service will be held at Assemblies of God in
Khuma at 07:00.
Abel Pule Tsomakae (44) of 27642 Ext 24, Jouberton will be buried
on September 10. The service will be held at 4180 Kokohute Str, Ext
7, Jouberton at 07:00.
Maserame Bertha Set- setse (78) of X1770 Crut-
se Str, Ext 2, Jouberton will be buried on Sep- tember 10. The service will be at Assemblies of God in Jouberton, 07:00.
Doctor Ngaka Mabale (24) of X885 Kopanong Street, Ext 2, Jouberton
will be buried on September 10. The service will be held at
home at 08:00.
Keitumetse Regina Mongwabone (62) of 694 Mogolodi Str, Ext 6,
Jouberton will be bur- ied on September 10 at St Petersen Roman Church Ext 6 at 08:00.
Kgothatso Mathumbo (22) of 4711 Ext 7 East,
Jouberton will be laid to rest on September 10. The service will be
conducted at home at 07:00.
Maria Kuuli Mbatha (55) of 23312 Ext 10, Jouberton will be buried
on September 10. The service will be held at
home at 07:00.
Karabo Seitshiro (29) of 27257 Ext 24, Jouberton will be buried
on September 11. The service will be held at
home at 07:00.
Segogo Susie Witbooi (80) of Mammutle Village will be buried on September 10. The service will be held at
home at 06:00.
Jabulani Meywa (54) of 3588 Ext 4, Kanana will be buried on September 10. The service will be
conducted at home at 08:00.
Tumelo Gladys Taun- yane (40) of 535 12th Street, Jouberton will be buried on September 10.
The service will be held at home at 08:00.
Thapelo Masia (49) of 1378 24th Street, Ext 1, Jouberton will be buried
on September 10. The service will be held at
home at 07:30.
Irene Makgotso Montsho (21) of 4780 Ext 10, Jouberton will be buried
on September 10. The service will be held at
home at 08:00.
Lentswe, Khuma - Dr Andi Molokomme and a team from her NPO, Phenomenal Young Persons presented an academy ex- cellence award programme to learners of Dirang Kanatla High School in Khuma.
The former (2020/21) Klerksdorp- Tshepong Hospital intern came back to North West after almost a year to motivate outstanding performing matriculants, a project she embarked on with the school in 2021.
The NPO decided to partner with the school to hold Academic Excellence Awards annually to improve the learners overall academic performance. “Reward- ing learners for their hard work and
achievements is one way to inspire them and encourage them on the right path of life. It not only motivates the recipients but other fellow learners who witness their counterparts being awarded for their dili- gence,’’ Dr Molokomme said.
The ceremony didn’t just include awarding learners but various speakers encouraging and motivating the class of 2022 who started their preparatory exams recently. Over 30 awards were given to top achieving learners with the top five receiving incentive presents for their hard work. The new lucrative award that the Dr and her team added this year is the award called the Principal’s Award which
each learner now looks forward to add- ing to their many accolades. The award is awarded to a learner who is diligent, patri- otic and still performs well in their studies.
The learner receives a R200 food voucher and R500 to carry out a school/community project. “This is one way to ensure that learners are drawn to leadership and im- plementing innovative solutions in their world,’’ Dr Andile emphasised.
The event turned out to be very fruitful leaving many learners excited and hopeful towards their future goals and plans. The educators were all thankful and urged the learners to also follow in Dr Molokomme’s pathways.
Young doc inspires learners
Dr Andile Molokomme with the matriculants that received prizes.
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Speedy FC won the Gauteng Super Football League that was played over three months. The final took place on Saturday September 3. They are the only team that traveled 500 km there and back and played against the best teams from Pretoria, Johannesburg, Benoni and Ekurhuleni. Stanton Chinian, Mosh Dangor and Morena Naiks, the coach, can be seen with the trophy.
Pack a punch... Three students of the Stilfontein Kickboxing club participated in the Great North 2 Tournament that was held in Potchefstroom on Saturday August 6. Princess Bothloko achieved a silver medal in point fighting and gold medal in continuous fighting. Tshepo Radebe achieved a gold medal in points fighting and bronze in continuous fighting and Vian Booyse achieved bronze medals in both points and continuous fighting.
