LIMPOPO MIRROR
16 December 2011 9
By Elmon Tshikhudo
Excitement as new traffic circle opens in Thohoyandou The first phase of the Thohoyandou traffic circle, next to JJ Motors and the Sasol Garage, was officially opened last Thursday afternoon. Mr Thilivhali Mulaudzi, the Thulamela traffic chief, officiated at the opening. Officials from his department were on hand to assist drivers who were having difficulties when entering the circle. Traffic Chief Thilivhali Mulaudzi said they had scheduled the opening for November 25, but were hampered by the heavy rains which had fallen in the area. He said the circle would be an added bonus to motorists driving in the ever-growing Thohoyandou town whose traffic volume was always increasing.
“We expedited the opening of the circle to avoid the Christmas traffic rush where there will be heavy traffic as visitors and those working far come home for the festive season,” he added. He urged drivers to lower their speed to 40 kph when approaching the circle. He also could not rule out Site agent Martin Niewoudt (left), Thulamela traffic chief Thilivhali Mulaudzi (fifth from right) and other officials the possibility of the construction of photographed shortly before the official opening. other circles in town in the future. Site agent Martin Niewoudt said the second and final phase of the circle would be completed by June next year. "There are beautiful creations still to be built here and after we have completed our work. People will experience a brand new town," he said.
A Thulamela traffic official leads the way, showing motorists how to enter a traffic circle during the official opening of the Thohoyandou traffic circle. By Mashudu Netsianda
SAPD member robbed in Zim A 27-year-old SAPS member was attacked in Zimbabwe by three unarmed highway robbers, who got away with his car, US$300 and R4 000 cash and a laptop, police have said. The local police spokesperson, A/ Insp Emmanuel Mahoko, said the incident occurred last Friday night. “On Friday night, the victim was driving his car, a Mazda 3 with registration number BCA 281ND, along the Gokwe-Kwekwe road. He was in the company of a Zimbabwean friend, Prince Sibanda,” Mahoko said. He said while on their way to Gokwe area, the victim then asked Sibanda to drive, while he took a nap. After driving for a few kilometres, Sibanda stopped to pick up two hitchhikers. It is alleged that the two were in cahoots with Sibanda. “Sibanda stopped the car and picked up his accomplices and they
drove off. After a few kilometres, he suddenly stopped and he and his accomplices started to assault the South African policeman. They subsequently dragged him out of the vehicle,” Mahoko said. They beat and kicked the lone policeman and left him unconscious by the roadside before driving off. “The victim was later spotted by another motorist, who took him to a local hospital, where he is receiving treatment,” said Mahoko. The suspects are still at large and police have since launched a manhunt to find them. “We are also appealing to community members to assist us with information that could lead to the arrest of the three suspects. We also urge motorists, especially foreigners, to be wary of robbery syndicates operating on our highways,” Mahoko said.
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