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In a significant breakthrough, six store managers were arrested by the Operation Vala uMgodi team during a second-hand goods compliance inspection in the Free State.
They were arrested during an operation that was executed at trading areas in Koppie Alleen Road, Mooi Street, and Jan Hofmeyer Road on 6 May
The police confiscation various contraband goods including illicit cigarettes and prohibited medicinal products Different cigarette brands such as Blue Chief, Remington Gold, Savanah Green, Boss, Sahawi, Ossam; and hubbly flavors such as Afzal mint, F1, VIP and Sniper were found inside supermarkets and storage houses
In addition, medical products such as Betasol, Beneks, Diproson, Epiderm, Tummeric essential oils, Coco pulp cream, and Caro cream were confiscated The total sales value of the products seized is estimated at R235 855
Case dockets for possession of illicit cigarettes and contravention of the Medicine Act were opened at the Welkom Police Station
The arrested managers hail from Bangladesh and Ethiopia, and are aged between 30 and 51 years
On 5 May, two suspects were arrested for possession of unwrought precious metals and gold-bearing material
The proactive team arrested the suspects in Allanridge during illicit mining disruptive policing actions
Two men were found in possession of processed gold nuggets weighing at 1,86kg in the Matlharangtlheng Informal Settlement, Allanridge Various items and tools used in illegal mining were confiscated This included gas bottles, a regulator with nozzle, and a
medicine and other products were confiscated by the police during a second-hand goods compliance inspection in the
crucible cup containing the amalgam was also seized by the police A case docket of contravention of the Precious Metals Act was opened at the Allanridge Police Station
More operational concepts were executed in illicit mining hotspot areas such as the Kudu Old Mine in Odendaalsrus, Old V1 Shaft in Virginia, Western Holdings 05 Old Shaft in Welkom, and Thabong 2010 Informal Settlement where nine suspects were found busy with illegal mining activities The police seized gold-bearing material weighing at 147,36kg and gold-processing equipment including gas bottles and industrial oxygen cylinders
Case dockets of possession of
suspected gold-bearing material and gold-processing equipment, trespassing on mine area, and contravention of the Immigration Act were opened at different stations
“Good partnership between the police and private security companies led to the arrest of five mine employees for conspiracy to commit crime: assisting illegal miners, contravention of the Mine Health and Safety Act, and money laundering Contraband foodstuffs such as beef soup powder, chicken soup powder, instant porridge, energy powder drinks, peanuts and raisins to the value of R18 000 were intercepted and confiscated,” says Lt Col Thabo Covane, spokesperson for the Free State police
Contraband
Free State.
Contraband medical products seized by the Free State Operation Vala uMgodi team.
Contraband cigarettes seized by the Free State Operation Vala uMgodi team Photos: Supplied
Police confiscate property
The Vala uMgodi team arrested four men aged between 23 and 60 years, for being in possession of suspected stolen mine proppery
On 6 May, proactive operators of Operation Vala uMgodi and a private security company arrested the men along the Bambanani Main Road They were travelling in a red, old model Toyota Hilux
“At the back of the light-duty vehicle (LDV) there were seven steel pipes, usually used in mines to connect water The suspects admitted that the pipes were stolen at one of the local mine grounds and that they intended to sell them at a scrap yard
“A case docket of possession of presumably stolen property was opened at the Welkom Police Station,” said Lt Col Thabo Covane, police spokesperson for the Free State police
Another suspect was also arrested after being found in possession
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of a Samsung plasma television, Samsung computer screen, Samsung computer box, Genius keyboard and mouse in Mooi Street, Welkom The 27-year-old suspect could not give account to the police on where he acquired the electronic appliances
Another case docket of possession of presumably stolen property was opened at the Welkom Police Station, said Covane The Majoc Roving team conducted disruptive policing actions in Bronville and arrested a 33-year-old suspect in possession of prohibited drugs The team searched the suspect at the corner of Golding and Petersen Street in Bronville, and found 65 full Mandrax tablets and three ziplock bags of crystal meth weighing 4 36g in the suspect’s possession
A case docket of dealing in drugs was then opened at the Bronville Police Station
NEEDED REGARDING SEWAGE’
In an effort for the Matjhabeng Local Municipality to be held liable for the critical sewerage infrastructure in Kutlwanong, Thabiso Letlhaka, DA councillor, has written to the municipal manager demanding action
He warns that Matjhabeng faces a critical sewerage infrastructure crisis with Kutlwanong among the most affected areas
“The municipality is failing to address this crisis Residents’ houses are flooded with sewage, affecting their health and dignity Efforts to rehabilitate the sewerage infrastructure (Kutlwanong wastewater treatment
plant) have been dragging on for a long time Despite the municipality declaring a crisis and allocating funds for infrastructure rehabilitation, progress has been very slow”
The persistent sewer problems in ward 18, Kutlwanong, highlight the urgent need for effective intervention and accountability, Letlhaka believes
“We will also call for Section 79 Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) to investigate the matter
“Residents of Matjhabeng deserve better service delivery and to live in a healthy environment,” Letlhaka has stated
Thanduxolo Khalipha Foto: Verskaf
value of the confiscated drugs is imately R198 900,” says oraine Earle,
Mine steel water pipes seized by Operation Vala uMgodi team on Bambanani main road Photos: Supplied
seized by the Vala uMgodi team
Love of animals keeps her fire lit
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The Virginia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (VSPCA) and its beloved Dot Macleod are horses of the same colour
Aunty Dot, as she is affectionately known, is five months shy of 81 years of age She has been part of this establishment for the past 40 years and passionately serves as a volunteer “I adore all animals, and it is an honour to help them I am compassionate about the fur friends, and have always loved animals,” says Macleod She says she abhors animal cruelty “People cal me a Rottweiler when it comes to hurting animals,” she says There have definitely been many highs and lows, happy moments and many sad moments
On the light side, one of the funniest things she recalls happening at the
office was the time she got stuck in the toilet as the door was jammed
“I had to shout at the top of my voice so they could come and get me out”
When asked if she could adopt any animal (real or imaginary), she promptly answers a flamingo
“They are so calm and graceful When we still lived in Allanridge, my husband and I would often sit at the park and watch the flamingoes”
One of her quirks is her love for black Rooibos tea with two sugars, and when asked what theme song she would like to hear when she walks into the office, she answers “You Raise Me Up” by Josh Groban
Macleod says her secret talent is her crocheting and knitting
“I can sit still for hours if my hands are busy” – not that she gets much time for this pastime at work
“I love listening to music and spending time with my two dogs”
Her daughter, Sharon (Haddow),
teasingly refers to her as a perfectionist
The VSPCA is known for its welcoming and warm environment, and its friendly office animals (dogs and cat alike) She says with a twinkle in her eye that if the office pets could talk, the cats would say: “Yay! Here comes Aunty Dot and her yummy sarmies”
Macleod says the best advice she has ever received is to never look back in the rearview mirror
She is dedicated to her job and is the voice and the heart of the VSPCA She is a self-confessed work-a-holic, and says she will always find something to do
“But if I can choose to do something that is not VSPCA, I would love a day on the beach with my feet in the sand and water”
Thea Smit, VSPCA chairman, says she honestly does not know how they would manage without Aunty Dot
“She has an obsession with cleaning and unpacking, and that works in favour of the SPCA,” says Smit
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Charlene Kleynhans is die enigste Vrystater wat‘n semi-finalis in die
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AWARENESS OF ILLNESS A PUBLIC AFFAIR
An extensive Cancer Awareness Day was held in the Phomolong Village at Rheederpark, in Welkom, on 2 May Gustav Mokgothu, a respected community worker in Lejweleputswa and one of the organisers of the event, says it was a major success and well attended
Co-operating organisations that were represented included the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa), SAPS and Department of Social Development
Sr Masebatsa Molele, a well-known and beloved figure in the community, taught cancer awareness, focusing on increasing knowledge
and understanding of cancer, its prevention, early detection, and treatment options
Instrumental in making the day a success was Setshego Abrams, director of Corporate Servics at the Lejweleputswa District Municipality Cllr Estelle Dansey, ward 35 councillor, also supported the event
“The day was funded solely by the organisers Our event was blessed and there was ample food for everyone, so much so that we were able to also give to the unemployed that sit on Welkom’s streets waiting to be hired,” says Mokgothu
People who slso played a significant role include Shooter Malawu and Past Koos Koos
Dot Macleod with two of her beloved office cats The office pets make a visit to the
Virginia SPCA a heartwarming experience
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