Author: Boitumelo Tshehle
The case against ANC Member of Parliament Sibusiso Kula was on Tuesday postponed by the Orkney Magistrates Court in the North West. Kula is facing charges of killing his wife last November and the case was postponed to April 17 for further investigations. Kula was denied bail in January and in February however, he took the matter to the North West High court to appeal the judgement and the matter was struck off the court roll. The National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Henry Mamothame said a notice for re-application on the appeal has been filed. “An application to the office of…
The Health and Other Services Personnel Trade Union of South Africa (Hospersa) has slammed its rival, the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu), for going on strike in the public sector. The strike had turned violent in some areas where the workers were seen trying to stop doctors from entering a hospital. In another area, the workers had barricaded the hospital entrance with burning debris, making it impossible for emergency vehicles and other cars to enter the hospital. Members of the community were seen removing the roads on the road and dousing off the fire while threatening the…
The 48-year-old domestic worker from Bloemhof in the North West, who was badly disfigured after she was attacked allegedly by her employer’s pitbulls, can now speak easier after undergoing reconstructive surgery last month. Dipuo Kokolosi was attacked by three pitbulls in January and her ear, nose and part of her lips were torn off in the vicious mauling. This was allegedly not the first time the dogs had attacked her, Kokolosi told Newsnote. On the two occasions she was beaten, in November and December 2021, her employer allegedly simply treated her wounds and told her not to go to the…
Almost 3 000 households were relocated from the farms to Jakaranda and Ratanang by the Matlosana local municipality, with the promise of a better life almost 11-years ago. Violet Moleme said she led a group of community members to the North West High Court in 2012 to demand the land and it was awarded to them after they donated money to march to the High Court. “The community members were donating R10s, R20s because the farm owner was evicting us, the court ruled in our favour and granted us that portion of the land, but the local municipality afterward governed…
About a dozen Klerksdorp, North West women of diverse professions have taken it upon themselves to resuscitate the local tourism sector by partnering and supporting each other to attract more visitors to the province while growing their businesses. All their businesses were affected negatively by the outbreak of Covid-19 and they have vowed to ensure that they come up again and grow their enterprises. The women, who call themselves Women Enhancing Tourism, marched on Saturday to the office of the mayor of the City of Matlosana to deliver their pledge and ask that the municipality recognise them as change-makers for…
The newly appointed ANC National Executive Committee deployees are expected to be introduced this weekend when the party will be holding its Regional General Councils (RGCs) in all the regions in the North West. The provincial ANC confirmed that the RGCs for both Ngaka Modiri Molema and Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati will be held simultaneously on Saturday in Mahikeng and in Taung respectively. The Bojanala region will gather at the Rustenburg Civic Centre and Dr Kenneth Kaunda region at Auditorium Hall in Klerksdorp both on Sunday. ANC provincial spokesperson Tumelo Maruping, said one of the subjects on the agenda will…
A meningitis vaccination program is underway at the Potchefstroom campus of North West University with the goal of immunizing about 1000 students this year following reports of three cases of infection last. According to the institution each shot will cost R750 and students are advised to get shots to prevent meningitis, especially the most susceptible ones, those between the ages of 18 and 32. Meningitis, according to Campus Clinic Manager Dr. Emile Kotze, is fatal and there were meningitis cases previously at the campus. “Be aware of this because this is a serious threat to us. We had an outbreak…
A group of 28 cyclists, who are on their way from Johannesburg to Cape Town, put a smile on the faces of needy residents of Jouberton in the North West by giving them 45 food parcels. The Extreme Ride For Hunger Cycle group, is on a quest to raise funds to alleviate hunger in the country and is part of meals on wheels community services. The ride from Joburg to Cape Town is approximately 1400 km and the cyclists will stop at several locations along the way to provide 180 stationery packs, 300 food parcels and 40 care gifts to…
As floods continues to damage houses situated near flooded river banks, residents of Orkney outside Klerksdorp who live near the banks of the Vaal Dam were given an hour to evacuate their houses on Monday after the Department of Water and Sanitation was forced to open up 12 sluice gates to relieve pressure on the dam. Some of residents ignored the warning and reacted only after water levels had began to rise rapidly in their homes forcing many to get up and alert their neighbours while others were woken up by their bleeping cellphones. According to the residents, this was…
Two people have been killed and two more are fighting for their lives in hospital after a weekend shooting at a local bottle store in Jouberton outside Klerksdorp in the North West. The motive for the shooting is unknown, and the alleged perpetrators are said to have left in a minibus. It is unclear if the victims were targeted, and North West police spokesperson Colonel Adele Myburgh said information was still being gathered. “The police are investigating two cases of murder and two cases of attempted murder, this comes after the incident that was reported in the early evening”. According…