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8 Januarie 2016
Mopani Crime Scene Co-ordinated by: Vabekile Phidelia Rikhotso • phidelia@bulletin.us.com
Maake: SAPS arrested 36 people for various criminal acts over the past week: two for assault, seven for assault GBH, one for robbery, one for murder, one for burglary, one for malicious damage to property, one for pointing someone with a firearm, one for rape, two for cultivating dagga, one for possession of suspected stolen property, one for contravening the Liquor Act, nine for contravening the Road Traffic Act, one for conveying livestock without a permit, one for cruelty to animals, three for selling fireworks without a license, one for intimidation, one for violation of a protection order and one for car-jacking. Tzaneen: SAPS arrested 65 people for various criminal activities over the past week: ten for assault, sixteen for assault GBH, one for violation of protection order, two for rape, three for shoplifting, four for theft, two for robbery, one for business robbery, one for fraud, one for malicious damage to property, one for possession of suspected stolen property, three for counterfeit goods, eleven for drinking in public, seven for contravening the Liquor Act and two for contravening the Road Traffic Act.
Manhunt launched for men who robbed money lender: The Police
in Namakgale outside Phalaborwa have launched a manhunt for three men who robbed a 45-year-old money lender of cash and goods at Majeje Zone A on Monday morning. “The suspects found the house owner and his wife and held them up at gunpoint. They took R15 000 in cash as well as cell phones, wedding rings and watches valued at about R15 890,” said Police spokesperson Const Dineo Sekgotodi. He appealed to anyone with information to contact the nearest police station. The Police investigations continue.
Awaiting trial prisoner escape:
The Police in Bolobedu are appealing to members of the public to assist with information which could lead to the re-arrest of an awaiting trial prisoner who escaped from
www.bulletin.us.com Ga-Kgapane hospital on 18 December. “Bishop Monareng (26) of Las Vegas Section in Ga-Kgapane Township was chained to a bed at Kgapane Hospital where he was receiving medical treatment under police guard and he disappeared,” said Police spokesperson Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe. “He was arrested for assault and resisting arrests by the Bolobedu Police; the circumstances of his escape are still being investigated,” said Ngoepe. Anyone who knows his whereabouts should contact the nearest police station or Lt Col Hanyane Mathebula on 082 414 3309.
Police sergeant murder case postponed: No outcome has been reached yet
in the case of Leanard Mathonsi, a police sergeant who is attached to the Germiston organized crime unit. He stands accused of murder. Mathonsi appeared in the Naphuno Magistrate’s Court recently. He was granted bail on 12 October last year and his case was remanded to 5 February. Mathonsi (36) allegedly shot and killed 32-year-old Luckie Shipalana at Maake Plaza early in October 2015. It is alleged that Mathonsi shot and killed Sipalana in connection with a loan of R100, and that the deceased did honour. According to Maake police spokesperson Const Rufus Magoro, the suspect was involved in a heated argument with the deceased. Things got out of control and the deceased was shot. His brother was also shot in the leg when he tried to intervene.
Three rapists get life imprisonment: Three men were handed a combined
four life sentences by the Naphuno Magistrate’s Court. Matome David Sekgobela (26) from Lorraine Village in the Sekororo area, was sentenced to two life terms for rape and a further 25-year-sentence for robbery. The court heard that Sekgobela met a 19-yearold woman walking in the street shortly after midnight on 12 June 2012, grabbed her by her neck and dragged her into the bush where he raped her. In another incident, he met a 25-year-old woman walking along a street coming from her boyfriend’s home; he threatened her with a knife, dragged her to the nearby bushes and raped her. Sekgobela was also sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a 32-year-old
woman after abducting her from her home and locking her up in his house. He was also given a 25-year- sentence for robbing her of her cell phone. Meanwhile, 21-year-old Khomotso Comfort Shai of Sofaya Village, also in the Sekororo area, was sentenced to life imprisonment after he had beenconvicted of raping a 13-year-old girl on 28 January 2014. “Shai broke into a house in the early hours of the morning and raped the teen,”said police spokesperson Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe. Matome Steven Mokgobidu (26) was also given a life sentence for raping a 19-year-old woman at Bismark Village, Sekororo, on 27 April 2014. “Mokgobidu found the young woman walking in a street with friends. He threatened to stab her with a knife before taking her to a house and raping her. She was released the following day and raised the alarm,” Ngoepe said.
Lim police arrested more than a thousand people during festive season operations: The Limpopo po-
lice have arrested more than 1 400 people during special festive season operations, which started on 23 December and ended on 27 December. According to provincial police spokesperson Col Ronel Otto, 407 people were arrested for contact crimes, which included murder, attempted murder, rape, assault and robbery. “A total of 111 people were apprehended for driving under the influence of liquor, 47 undocumented people were arrested, 28 were nabbed for shoplifting, 16 for theft while 18 suspects were arrested for housebreaking and a further two for stock theft,” said Otto. The provincial police commissioner, Lt Gen Fannie Masemola, congratulated the police on these arrests and warned criminals that police operations would intensify into the New Year. “We will not allow Limpopo to become a breeding ground for criminals from other areas who think they can destabilize the peace and stability in the province,” said Masemola. He urged communities to remain vigilant and not become careless. “We can never be too careful and too prepared and by working with the police and CPFs in our communities we can ensure a safe and enjoyable period for all,” he said.
Churches
Catholic Church 969 Bok Street, Haenertsburg: 083 964 9859. Haenertsburg Christian Church 7 Rissik Street, Haenertsburg: 015 276 1111. Evangelies Geref Kerk Adshadestraat 11, Tzaneen: 015 307 3371. Gereformeerde Kerk Claude Wheatley-str,Tzn: 015 307 1874. German Evangelical Lutheran Church Zwariri Road, Modjadjiskloof: 082 653 5498. St Paul’s United Church Mark Street, Haenertsburg: 015 307 3534.
Shekinah House 10 Manorvlei on Old Gravelotte Rd, Tzaneen: 015 307 4729. Lede in Christus Kerk H/v Pieter Joubert & Jopie Bothastraat, Tzaneen: 015 309 9920. Methodist Church 10 Peace St, Tzaneen: 015 307 4525. Hope Methodist Church Boltman St, Modjadjiskloof: 015 309 8594. NG Kerk Laeveld Boltmanstraat, Modjadjiskloof: 015 309 9323. NG Kerk Letsitele H/v Joubert / Bothastr, Letsitele: 015 345 1618.
Help identify and reunite Dorothy with her family: The Police
in Maake are looking for the family of an 18-year-old white female, Dorothy Cathleen also known as Poppy, who is accommodated at Maake SAPS since 1 January. She is wearing a white night dress, brown pair of shorts, has dark brown hair, blue eyes, she is barefooted and has pimples in her face. She alleges that she is from Springs (Eendjiepark) where she was staying with her aunt, but she doesn’t know her name and address. She is intending to go to Lydenburg where she claims to have a cousin but doesn’t know his name or address. She is having difficulty with reading, writing and recalling names and places. The possibility of a mental problem couldn’t be ruled out. Anyone with information can contact Maake SAPS’ communication officer, Const Masekela Rufus Magoro, on 082 728 9922 or Maake SAPS on 015 355 8358.
New station commander appointed: The SA Police Service in Maake
have appointed a new station commander who moved into the hot seat a week ago. The newly appointed station commander is Col Ntshamo Johanna Monyela. She took over from Col Schalk van Schalkwyk who served as officer commandig for quite some time.
Police warns on unlawful possession of estate firearms:
The Police in Maake appeal to all members of the community who are in possession of firearms belonging to a deceased to surrender such firearms at the Police DFO office or hand such firearms to a dealer until a license to possess such firearms is obtained. The Police warn that anyone who is found in possession of a firearm without a license is guilty of a serious offence and will be criminally charged and prosecuted. For further information and advice about the processes of surrendering fireAGS van SA Duiwelskloof Zwaririrylaan, Modjadjiskloof: 015 309 9275. AGS van SA Letsitele H/v 2de & Oosthuizenstrate, Letsitele: 082 697 6881. AGS van SA Tzaneen Claude Wheatleystraat 2, Tzaneen: 015 307 5112. Anglican Church C/o Hermanus & Agatha St, Tzaneen: 015 307 3534. Baptist Church 12 Koos Nel St, Tzaneen: 015 307 4634. Catholic Church Tzaneen Ged. 241 Voortrekker Road, Tzaneen: 015 307 6845.
arms and license applications, contact the DFO office on 015 355 8304 during office hours (Monday to Friday 07:30-16:00) or visit the office at Maake SAPS’ CID branch.
Woman abuse hotline 0800 150 150 Report unsolved crime cases to 0800 54 67 67
NG Kerk Tzaneen Agathastraat 28, Tzaneen: 015 307 4498 / 015 307 4497. NG Kerk Wolkberg Agathastraat, Tzaneen: 015 307 4062. New Apostolic Church Tzaneen Vrouefederasie Hall, King Edward Road: 015 307 4807. Ned Herv Kerk Laeveld Morrisonstraat, Modjadjiskloof: 015 309 9580. Ned Herv Kerk Letsitele Dr Anneke Skoolsaal: 015 345 1128. Ned Herv Kerk Tzaneen Agathastraat 14,
Tzaneen: 015 307 4508. Pinkster Protestante Kerk H/v Frank May & Pearlmanstrate, Tzaneen: 015 307 1111. Sewendedag Adventiste Kerk Aqualaan 25, Tzaneen: 015 307 3240. Tzaneen Family Church Avispark Lodge Conference Hall Tzaneen: 083 598 0004 / 073387 2469. Send your info to / Stuur inligting aan: editor@bulletin.us.com