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OFF WE GO: Kgomotso is assisted into the helicopter by paramedics before being airlifted to Job Shimankane Tabane Hospital

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Four police offi cers – who are being accused of robbery and extortion – will have to wait until 31 October to know if they will be tried by the Rustenburg Magistrate Court.

The four, Warrant Offi cer David Setshedi (52) and constables Joseph Moremi (31), Gladness Mogotsi (35) and Annah Mosweu (33), were arrested on 3 January for allegedly robbing an Ethiopian man of an undisclosed amount of money. The incident allegedly occurred in the Karlien Park area of Zinniaville on 7 December

last year. After the man reported the case to the police, it is alleged that the four asked another Ethiopian national to persuade the complainant to withdraw the case and offered to refund his money. The four offi cers were then arrested after they allegedly gave the complainant R10 000 before instructing him to leave Rustenburg and not to return to the police station. However, in what would be a dramatic turn of events, the case could be withdrawn. Presiding over the case on Monday, magistrate Samuel Maboho postponed the matter to 31 October for the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to decide whether or not the case will be withdrawn. This was after Advocate Roger Mareume – prosecuting for the state – revealed to the court that the four police offi cers

and the complainant are currently engaged in an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) procedure. ADR refers to any means of settling disputes outside of the courtroom. However, any decision reached by the two parties will still have to be approved by the DPP. This means that the outcome of the ADR process could – depending on the discretion of the DPP – pave way for the matter to be struck of the court roll. “Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has been established and the DPP will make a ruling. The accused are cautioned to appear in court on 31 October at 09h00,” Maboho said. The magistrate also relaxed the bail conditions of Setshedi and Moremi, who now both no longer have to report to the Tlhabane Police Station twice every week.

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Boy dies after assault Police in Letlhabile near Brits are investigating a case of murder after a 17-year-old boy was allegedly assaulted and later died in hospital.According to information obtained by the police so far, the boy was assaulted by a councillor in the Madibeng local municipality on 24 August 2014. The son of the councillor and a neighbour are also being implicated in the assault. After being alerted to an alleged attempted rape, the councillor and the two other suspects went to a nearby house where they kicked the boy all over his body and shoved him to the ground. The boy was taken to the hospital where he later died. A case of assault with intent to do Grievous Bodily Harm was registered and later changed to murder after the victim died. Ammunition under a mattressTwo men were recently arrested after the police discovered eight round of live ammunition inside a shack in Boitekong, near Rustenburg. The discovery was made after police followed up on information that fi rearms and ammunition had been hidden in the area. After conducting a search, police discovered live ammunition underneath a mattress – leading to the arrest of Mare Moiloa (28) and his accomplice Molise Maswetsa (19). The two have since made a brief appearance at the Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court for possession of ammunition.

Police chase down murderer Police members of the fl ying squad and tracking team successfully chased down a 28-year-old man who is a suspect in the murder of his wife. The man allegedly strangled his wife to death killed his wife by strangling her on 30 August 2014 at their rented room in Bokamoso near Rustenburg. This was after the two had been embroiled in a heated argument. The man then fl ed to Eastern Cape to evade arrest. The police were alerted after the wife was found lying dead on the fl oor. A thorough investigation cut short the suspect’s freedom as he was successfully tracked down and apprehended by the police three days after the murder incident.The case is now before the courts.

Daughter stabs fatherThe police in Lichtenburg are investigating a case of murder following the death of a 46-year-old man. According to information at hand, a 17-year-old girl stabbed her father in the neck at Skierlik informal settlement in Lichtenburg.The incident occurred shortly after an argument between the two. Apparently, the argument started after the father instructed the girl to leave a house belonging to her boyfriend. The girl allegedly went into the house, took a knife and stabbed her father. The man died on the scene from stab wounds in his neck. The girl was arrested and taken to a place of safety.

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Moses Kotane Hospital has enhanced its effi ciency towards providing quality health care by embracing the convenience of an air ambulance.

Early this month, Kgomotso Ramoabi became the fi rst critically ill patient to be airlifted by the departmental air-ambulance from the medical facility to Job Shimankane Tabane Hospital (JST) for specialist treatment. Owing to the severity of his condition, Kgomotso – who was on life support – was transferred to JST where he is now receiving further treatment. Rahube Ramoabi, Kgomotso’s father could not hide his joy after receiving news that his child had been quickly transported to the bigger medical institution. He thanked Moses Kotane and the Department of Health for availing quality medical facilities to ordinary people living in the North West province. “I am hopeful that my son will receive best

medical care at JST. To the staff of Moses Kotane, you did your best to keep my boy alive, may God bless you all,” Ramoabi said.The provincial department of health – in partnership with ER24 – launched an air-ambulance (helicopter) service last year. Air transport – which is expensive – is usually reserved for patients who use private medical facilities. This mode of transport is called for only after the medical crew on the ground evaluates the condition of the patient, the severity of injuries, the distance to a treatment centre and factors such as traffi c or terrain.

It is the aim of the provincial health department to make sure that this service will benefi t as many ordinary people as possible – particularly those who cannot afford private care – in the near future.

In a move that will go a long way in assisting rural communities, the North West Community Safety and Transport Management Department has mooted out the manufacture of animal drawn carts using recycled plastic.

The MEC in this department – Gaoage Molapisi – has revealed that the carts will be distributed to the needy communities around the province for free. This project is envisaged to bring a number of positive advantages for the communities such as being paid for contributing plastics for recycling while a manufacturing plant will be constructed for assembling the carts. According to the MEC, the assessment of the existing public transport infrastructure and facilities has been conducted with the intention of developing an all-inclusive Public Transport Infrastructure and Facilities Plan.“A feasibility study has been conducted at district and local municipalities which have been identifi ed. The study has identifi ed an urgent

need to either built or improve the existing taxi and bus terminals,” Molapisi said. “In most areas of the province, there is absolutely no public transport infrastructure or facilities which is why taxi operators have identifi ed spots to be their loading areas which might not necessarily be at the right places.“Our major challenge is a lack of funding to implement infrastructure projects that have been identifi ed,” he added. The MEC, however, further explained that the department has planned to assist municipalitiesin applying for the Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) and the Public Transport Infrastructure and Systems Grant (PTISG).Plastic recycling happens to be one of the most advantageous ways for re-using plastic products. The recycling process remains highly effective for many products, including clamshell packaging, grocery bags, food receptacles, and others.Some of the more well-known recycled plastics are juice and milk containers as well as water bottles.

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Leseding Girl of the Week

MARIMBA SOUNDS: Sedibelo Marimba Band enjoy playing at events in and around Rustenburg

Nthateng Montsho (24) from Zeerust, is our Girl of the Week. Aft er coming to Rustenburg to further her studies in Financial Management with Unisa, she started her own organizati on with the aim of assisti ng the needy. Montsho – who is a news reader at Radio mafi sa – was crowned the second princess of Miss Plati num City, a modelling event held at the Rustenburg Civic Centre last month. She says she is now searching for a modelling agency to help her achieve her dream of becoming a professional. She urges other aspiring models not to give up. “Your future is not determined by how you grew up, instead use that as a stepping stone and move forward to bett er life,” she said.

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The marimba – a percussion instrument consisting of a set of wooden bars struck with mallets to produce musical tones – has proved quite popular as it offers an alternative, yet captivating sound from the other more common instruments.

Known to have its roots in Mexico, the marimba also has a deep presence among the southern tip of Africa – particularly in Namibia, Zimbabwe, South Africa and neighbouring countries. In recent times, many artists have attempted to fuse the sound of the marimba with other forms of music and dance. This is exactly what happened late last month during an event held to mark Women’s Moth, which was held in Rustenburg. Sedibelo Marimba Band – who provided entertainment during the Women in Water Awards – exceeded most expectations during their performances. One of their acts – a collaboration with a Setswana cultural group – was well received by the guests who attended the event. The founder of the band, Sedibelo Mangena, explained to Leseding News that through collaborating with other performers, the group is always looking for innovative ways of entertaining the crowds they come into contact with. “As an artist, one has to always look for new and creative ways of providing entertainment,” Mangena explained. “You cannot always keep on doing the same things and this is the mindset that we always have when thinking about new acts to perform. “We attend a number of events, not only government events but many other functions so we have to have a varied and special way of performing,” Mangena adds.

Formed in 2007, Sedibelo Marimba Band is based in the Lerume area of Moruleng. “We are a group of 13 members who are very talented and creative. Besides performing at various events related to the 2010 World Cup, we have been to a number of areas outside the North West,” Mangena, who has made a mark on the country’s performing arts scene, said. He said among one of the goals of the band is to represent the country in competitions that are held outside South Africa’s borders. “We would also like to see our group representing South Africa out of the country. We want to have a sustainable plan where we can develop a marimba school where we can teach those who are interested. “This is important as I strongly feel that we must do all we can to teach other people about the marimba instrument and how to play it,” he added.

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The story of Nick Vujicic – No legs, No arms

WHEN Nick Vujicic was eight years old, he started to contemplate suicide. At the age of 10, he tried to drown himself in water, but did not go through with it out of the love he had for his parents.

The fi rst born of a Serbian family, Nick was born with a rare condition known as Tetra-Amelia disorder – meaning he has no arms and no legs. His parents – Dushka and Boris – were devastated after his birth.

Today, Nick is one of the most sought after inspirational speakers in the world. While he was in Surat, India, in 2008 for a fi ve day visit, 350 000 people came to hear Nick Vujicic speaking.

You and I have arms and legs, our stories and suffering are not the same as Nick’s challenges. Nick continues to be an inspiration to the world. Nick continues to live a “Life Without Limits”.

We all have at times seen our vision for our lives crash into a cruel reality like a speeding car into a brick wall. The particulars of your experience may be unique, but situations of despair are all the same and too humane.

You are not alone, and I promise you will never walk alone. He is there by your side, always.

Living a life with hope

I was deeply touched, when Andrew Seome (Coordinator in the offi ce of the executive mayor at the Rustenburg Local Municipality) came to me in January 2013 and said that he was looking forward to reading his article in the Bojanala bulletin of March.

That is when I realized that this magazine is read by many people. I thought about his words. He said I must continue to give hope to the hopeless.

It is important for all of us to ensure that 24 hours a day, there is a need being met, a problem being solved, a skill being developed, a situation receiving immediate attention and a life being transformed. As you read this column, I encourage you to join us to feed the hungry, bring relief to the poor, support the weak and bless the needy, thereby building your life around your contribution to others.

In the words of Prophet T.B. Joshua, “We make a huge living by what we get but we make a life by what we give.”

About the author: Innocent Sirovha is the Municipal Manager of the Bojanala Platinum District Municipality. He is the author of two motivational books – Forging Ahead and Moments of Truth. For any feedback regarding this column, please e-mail his at sirovhainnocent@gmail.com

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Phokeng Trauma Centre – an organization aimed at combatting domestic violence and rape – recently held an awareness campaign in Luka aimed at educating the community about how to reduce these and other societal ills.

The campaign, which was held at Bafokeng Youth Centre, was well attended by members of the community. “During our outreach programs, we discovered that rape, domestic violence and substance abuse was a big problem in the north region of the Royal Bafokeng Nation. “It is this in mind that an awareness campaign was conducted in the Luka area to address such issues,” Kelebogile Timane of Phokeng Trauma Centre told Leseding News. Besides Phokeng Trauma, stakeholders such as SAPS, Bafokeng protective services, loveLife Zhakheni, Aurum institute, Public Safety, Bafokeng EMRS and other non-governmental were involved in the event. “The community was educated about the behaviors of drug users and how to pick up the symptoms of someone who is using drugs. In other words, they were taught how to recognize people who are taking drugs for the first time,” Timane explained. “The purpose of the event was also to empower our women on how to act against any form of abuse and how to speak out and break

the silence. “We would like to thank loveLife (Bafokeng-Y centre) for assisting us with the venue and for the support from Molotlegi Middle School and the learners of Molotlegi Middle school for taking part in the event,” she said. Domestic violence has a significant impact on the health and well-being of women both in the immediate and longer term, continuing even after the relationship has ended. The psychological consequences of violence can be as serious as the physical effects. Exposure to violence leads to poorer physical health overall compared with women who have not experienced violence and it increases the risk of women developing a range of health problems, according to researches.

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PLATINUM PEOPLE

From a distance, Murphy Kolisi could strike you as one of those ordinary people you get to meet every day.

Once you spend just 30 minutes with this “man of many hats”, however, you

get to understand that the 46-year-old artist is passionate about positively transforming the lives of people living in and around Rustenburg, particularly the youth. Murphy, who grew up in Kroondal, rose to considerable fame as the brains behind Mmana-kgora – an album he released in 2003, while still with a band called Larua.

These days however, the soft-spoken singer is on a mission to engage with community leaders across the religious, traditional and political spheres with the aim of rooting out crime and instilling moral values. “Moral regeneration is something that has become a focal point of what I am involved in at the moment,” he explained to Leseding News, in an interview. “The most

important thing is to create dialogue with the community. There are many societal ills that are prevalent in our communities today. “We have seen the formation of a number of churches and other religious organizations but we have not seen a decrease in these societal ills.

“The aim, for us, is to get to the root of some of the problems and challenges that are facing our people, especially the youth,” he said. In 2010, Kolisi formed Apostolic Royal Trinity (ART) – a faith based organization he hopes will play a key role in bringing about moral regeneration.

“The whole idea behind ART is to look at the solutions to the challenges that we face by engaging with the royalties and traditional leaders within our communities,” he said. Kolisi said he has already begun talking with some of the community leaders. “I have been talking to the ward councillor of Meriting.

I am also going to start engaging with traditional leaders as they are very relevant in helping us to bring about moral regeneration. “Some of these leaders are directly involved in many traditional and cultural activities that affect young people. Circumcision, for example, is one of these activities that

affect young people. “During initiations, young people are taught about manhood and responsibility. However, we must ask ourselves why many of these young people go on to commit crimes such as rape and murder. “Is there something wrong with our systems? Where are we going wrong? These are some of the questions that we must begin to answer if we are to move forward as a society,” he added.

“Many of our young people end up committing crimes, diverting from the way that they would have been brought up to follow. These are the issues that we must start addressing. “In the not so distant future, I would like to meet with the mayor of Rustenburg so that we can open up avenues for dialogue with more communities. It is important for us to have the endorsement of the mayor so that we can offi cially launch our activities,” he said.

Despite his activities, Murphy said he is still involved in music. “I am still in the arts industry,” he said. “The thrust for me, at the moment, is to help the musicians in our community to speak with one voice. This is particularly important when we are sourcing funding,” he said.

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NO TO VIOLENCE: DA leader in the North West, Chris Hattingh (PHOTO: SUPPLIED)

The Democratic Alliance (DA) leadership in the North West said it supports the proposal for a “secret strike ballot” by mineworkers to gauge the popularity of calls to mass action.

However, the DA pointed out that it is more concerned with ensuring that striking workers exercise their rights peacefully and do not infringe on the rights of their fellow colleagues – particularly those who do not want to participate in demonstrations. Trade union Solidarity has called for the introduction of a “secret strike ballot” in the platinum sector, as the effects of a fi ve-month long strike continue to be felt in the country, particularly in Rustenburg and surrounding areas. The DA’s leader in the North West – Chris Hattingh – told Ledesing News such a move could be effective in giving a voice to workers who could be afraid to speak out openly. He quickly pointed out – however – that more attention must be given to educating those who take part in strikes to do so in a way that does not infringe on other liberties. “There are

many instances in the mines where some members of unions are pushed into situations that they do not want to be in,” Hattingh told Leseding News. “Some of these workers might not want to strike but are pushed into doing so by their colleagues. In our view this must never happen so perhaps a secret ballot can go a long way in rectifying this,” he added. However, Hattingh said the DA is more concerned with the “violent culture” that is often demonstrated during strikes – something he said must never happen in a democratic society. “We have seen instances where people lose their lives while others get injured during strikes. We are against this because this does not conform to the norms of democracy. “We must urgently address the violent culture that is always shown by our communities. The reality is that our people have become violent and where are we going as a country if we tolerate this? “During protests, we have seen the destruction of state property, company property and the loss of life. To simply injure or kill people in the name of strikes is not acceptable,” he added. “The police can play a more active role by preventing violence and bloodshed. However, we must start looking at how we can change the mind-set of the people living mostly in our townships and other communities,” he explained.

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CUMPUTER KIDS: Students at Maubane Secondary School enjoy their new learning resources (PHOTO: SUPPLIED)

Bafedile Secondary School – located in the Maubane area of the North West – is one the benefi ciaries of an educational initiative by Samsung Electronics South Africa aimed at empowering rural schools in the province.

The collaborative approach, that includes traditional leadership, is key to the success of programmes that are geared towards enhancing the quality of education in under serviced and rural areas. South Africa is home to thousands of traditional leaders, whose infl uence and contribution to rural development is recognised by Samsung Electronics South Africa. Over the years Samsung has engaged with various traditional leaders to bring together initiatives to better the lives of the communities in areas which it operates. It is against such a background of events that Samsung recently handed over Solar Powered Internet School (SPIS) to the community of Maubane.

The SPIS is a solar-powered, mobile and completely independent classroom – geared towards increasing accessibility to education and connectivity in schools with limited infrastructure. The school is a 12 metre long, repurposed shipping container that can house up to 21 students. Each school is equipped with a 50-inch electronic board, Internet-enabled Tablets, Samsung Netbooks and Wi-Fi cameras, all of which are powered by a solar panelled roof that generates electricity for up to nine hours per day. Michelle Potgieter, Director of Corporate Marketing and Communications at Samsung SA, said the empowerment drive is part of the objectives of the company to make as many young people as possible benefi t from technological advancements. “The SPIS programme forms part of Samsung’s global Hope for Children initiative, which has an ambitious goal to directly impact the lives of 5 million Africans by 2015, through education or medical support,” she said. “Samsung aims for young people across the world to enjoy new learning possibilities through collaborative programmes. Furthermore, we are privileged to be working with traditional leaders in the North West as part of Samsung’s strategy to provide an educational solution and accelerate rural development,” she added. The SPIS provides a technology-rich learning and teaching environment to encourage an interactive 21st century classroom.

This forms part of the company’s efforts to improve learning outcomes through the use of technology. “Samsung believes that quality education should be available and accessible to all. Through key partnerships, we plan to have successful rollouts of additional SPIS classrooms nationwide. This will aid in laying a foundation for improved academic achievement and social development,” concludes Potgieter. Kgosi Maubane – a local traditional council leader in Maubane – welcomed the gesture. “We as the people of Maubane are excited about this great initiative in partnership with Samsung. The fact that they are giving of themselves is indicative of their commitment to rural development,” he said. “We can now rest assured that our kids will no longer wonder the streets and will be out of harm’s way thanks to the SPIS that has been

provided to us to educate our community. “Samsung’s programme to invest in areas that are under-serviced, contributes towards uplifting communities. It also equips locals with skills they would otherwise not have been afforded,” he said.

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MOMENT TO REMEMBER: School children in Pretoria pose with the Webb Ellis Cup (PHOTO: SUPPLIED)

DETERMINED: Platinum Stras’ Thabiso Semenya (green jersey) attempts to go past a Bloemfontein Celtic player. The match finished 0 – 0 and Platinum Stars are hoping for a better result when they face SuperSport United on Saturday. (PHOTO: FARIRAYI KAHWEMBA)

Ineffective combination of players – especially the strikers – has been a major cause of concern for Platinum Stars coach Allan Freese as he braces for a match against SuperSport United on Saturday evening.

Teams competing in the ABSA Premier Soccer League (PSL) have been on a two-week break with action only resuming this weekend. Platinum Stars – who won two cup titles last season – have not started of the season as well as they would have wanted to. The departure of key players such as Henrico Botes, Siphelele Mthembu and others seems to be already affecting the Rustenburg-based club.This year, they were unable to successfully defend the MTN8 Cup they won last season after losing 5 – 0 (on aggregate) to Kaizer Chiefs in the semi-final stage of the competition. In the league matches, Platinum Stars have also so far failed to meet the standards

they have set for themselves as one of the emerging forcers of domestic football. As things stand, they are 9th on the log standings with seven points. They are five points behind Kaizer Chiefs, who are yet to lose a single match in the competition. Platinum Stars – on the other hand – have won two of their five matches, drawn one and lost two. It is against such a background of events that Freese is hoping that his team will collect as many points as possible – starting with the match against SuperSport United. With just five matches into the league race, it would be too early for Freese and his technical team to press the panic button. Still, the Platinum Stars coach is hoping that his players will be able to combine well against a team that has also been performing below par this season. One of the weaknesses of Platinum Stars, according to Freese, is the inability of the players to convert the numerous scoring opportunities that have come their way during previous matches. The coach notes that during the opening matches of the season, midfeilder Robert Ng’ambi and striker Ndumiso Mabena – who have both played prominent roles for Dikwena in attack – have combined well during the match but in the end

failed to find the target after getting in good scoring positions. Freese believes Mabena has the ability to become a match winner for Platinum Stars, if he manages to adapt to the style of the team quickly. “The two players [Ng’ambi and Mabena] are good but perhaps Mabena needs to play more games to improve the way they understand each other,” Freese said. “Ng’ambi is an international player and you always expect him to play his usual game going forward from the midfield. “Mabena is also a quality forward but we must give him time to adjust to our style. While it is important for the two players to combine well, it is equally important for the other players to improve. “You cannot rely on two players because we play as a team,” adds the Dikwena coach. Here are all the league matches lined up for Saturday: Kaizer Chiefs v University of Pretoria (FNB Stadium); Maritzburg Utd v Black Aces (Harry Gwala Stadium); SuperSport United v Platinum Stars (Lucas Moripe Stadium); Polokwane City v AmaZulu (Old Peter Mokaba Stadium), Orlando Pirates v Bidvest Wits (Orlando Stadium); Ajax Cape Town v Free State Stars (Athlone Stadium).

The Webb Ellis Cup has completed a memorable journey around South Africa as part of the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour. The fifth leg of the Trophy Tour saw the Webb Ellis Cup reacquainted with a host of rugby legends who have previously lifted the iconic trophy. Previous winners, which included some of the great names in South African Rugby, lined up to have their moment with the Webb Ellis Cup which has come to represent one of the most significant moments in the country’s history and means so much to so many people.The trophy visited a number of locations in Pretoria, Johannesburg and Cape Town as part of the fifth stop of the Trophy Tour. The Trophy Tour is the first time rugby’s most coveted prize has been showcased around the world, visiting 15 countries over 12 months as part of a celebration of rugby in the lead up to Rugby

World Cup 2015, hosted in England and Cardiff.“It is great to see some of the famous faces from past Rugby World Cups supporting the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour and helping us to make it a celebration of Rugby,” England Rugby 2015 Chief Executive Debbie Jevans said. “As we approach one year to go until the start of Rugby World Cup 2015, we are looking forward to welcoming the South African team to England for their pool matches in Brighton, Birmingham, Newcastle and Newham.”The next stop of the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour will see the Webb Ellis Cup visit Argentina and Uruguay in October. This will include an appearance at the final leg of the Repechage between Uruguay and Russia to decide who will fill the 20th and final spot at Rugby World Cup 2015.

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