Author: Dimakatso Genkoe
The Rustenburg Local Municipality in the North West has issued a strong condemnation following recent vandalism targeting municipal infrastructure which have severely disrupted its ability to provide essential services. Most parts of the city were plunged into darkness for two days, due to the vandalism of the substations around the municipality. According to the municipality, copper cables were stolen at the stations including the one at Waterkloof. The municipality acting spokesperson Odirile Madiba emphasised the impact of these unlawful activities on service delivery. “Vandalism of infrastructure is a significant problem that has resulted in delayed service delivery, disruption of essential…
The Moretele Local Municipality in the North West has vowed to work closely with the local law enforcement authorities, to ensure that spaza shops in the area are compliant. The municipality conducted an inspection over the weekend under the Thuntsha Lerole Reloaded programme led by Mayor George Manyike. The inspections follow concerns over the rising incidents of food poisoning cases that have affected children at schools, leading to numerous hospitalisation and fatalities. More than twenty children have died in Gauteng alone. Municipal spokesperson Mothupi Malebye says two shops were closed in Dertig and Danhaus in Moretele. “The inspection found poor hygiene…
Two learners of the Meriti Secondary School in Meriting outside Rustenburg in the North West are recovering from stab wounds after they were allegedly attacked on Tuesday in two separate incidents that are believed to be linked to gangsterism. According to the provincial Department of Education, the pair was attacked by a group of former learners and police were called to the scene. “One of the learners was attacked outside the school premises by a gang of four individuals, reportedly expelled and suspended former learners of Meriti Secondary School. The learner ran towards the school for protection, and in…
Two learners from the RB Dithupe Primary School in Zeerust, North West, are still recovering in hospital after they allegedly consumed suspected contaminated food. According to authorities, the learners were rushed to a local medical facility last week when they started complaining about stomach cramps, vomiting and diarrhoea after consuming popcorn and ice pops they allegedly bought from the vendors operating outside the school premises. The provincial department of Education has expressed concern about the safety of learners and vowed that it’ll take all the necessary measures to protect them from the risk of food poisoning. “Upon receiving this information,…
The High Court in Pretoria High Court has ordered that accused three in the murder case of Senzo Meyiwa, Mthobise Mncube, be removed from solitary confinement at C-Max Kgosi Mampuru Prison in Pretoria. This after Mncube and accused five, Fisokuhle Ntuli, approached the court that their continuous confinement at C-Max, infringe on their human rights and is affecting their mental well-being. According to Mncube’s legal team, he has been in solitary confinement for the past four years. Judge Jan Swanepoel ruled that Mncube’s continued incarceration at C-Max prison is unlawful and that he should be removed from there to his…
The case against Incredible Happenings Ministries leader Pastor Paseka “Mboro” Motsoeneng, his son Revival and bodyguard, has been transferred to the Regional Court. The Palm Ridge Magistrate Court transferred the matter following an application brought by the state. The trio are facing several charges that include kidnapping, pointing a firearm, malicious damage to property, and possession of a dangerous weapons amongst others. This following an incident at the Matshidiso Primary School in Katlehong where they allegedly kidnapped Mboro’s grandchildren in August this year. This after a video emerged on social media showing the three men armed with pangas and an…
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) said it had no choice but to approach the courts to force the JB Marks Local Municipality in Potchefstroom, North West, to hand over important documents sought in its investigations. The unit is investigating allegations of maladministration in connection with the construction of a flood line canal next to the N12 provincial road in Ikageng extension 11. According to the unit, the municipality failed to cooperate after several attempts to access the required documentation. The SIU said it was granted a search and seizure warrant by the Potchefstroom Magistrates Court on Thursday morning to search the…
The Vala Umgodi operation by members of the SAPS and SANDF has led to the arrest of more than 800 suspected illegal miners in Stilfontein, near Klerksdorp in the North West.According to the police, the zama zamas have been resurfacing from underground at an old Magaret Shaft since the past weekend following the closure of the routes which were used as conduits to deliver food and water to them. Police spokesperson Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said authorities in the province are intensifying their operations to ensure that illegal mining activities are dealt a blow. Additional 340 illegal miners resurfaced on Monday…
The North West Department of Education has expressed concern over the fire incident that severely six Grade 12 classrooms at Rauwane Sepeng Secondary School on Monday in Tlhabane, Rustenburg. MEC Viola Motsumi has described the incident as a significant setback as it destroyed a vital section of the school infrastructure. “This unfortunate event, destroying a block of classrooms, is incredibly distressing and represents a significant setback, particularly as Grade 12 candidates are currently undertaking their final exams,” said Motsumi. The MEC added that this will undoubtedly affect the school’s operations and efforts. “We are also facing a significant backlog in school construction…
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chilloane is on Monday expected to release a racism report following investigations launched three months ago at the Pretoria High School for Girls. The investigation sought to ascertain concerns from various stakeholders about a potential culture of racism within the institution. Chiloane appointed an independent law firm in July after black learners at the school reported that white girls had created a WhatsApp group chat where they allegedly shared messages containing racial remarks. The black girls claimed that the principal and the school’s management failed to act following their complaints. It was also alleged that white…