Bolobedu Gazette

26/01/2023

Limpopo MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Mme Florence Radzilani is in engaging with the Traditional Leadership of Sekgosese, within the Greater Letaba Local Municipality, to address their concerns regarding the Police Holdings Cells, at their local Police Station.

The Holding Cells have been closed since 2018, which resulted in prisoners being detained in other prisons which are far from their homes, and this causes a strain to their families, when they visit them.

The Traditional Leaders have also registered another concern, of a serious shortage of vehicles at the Station - because its fleet spend half the time, ferrying prisoners between Courts and holding cells.

05/08/2022

WELL, WISHES FOR LIMPOPO PSL CLUBS FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON!

LIMPOPO Tourism Agency (LTA) would like to take this opportunity to wish both Limpopo-based Premier Soccer League (PSL) clubs Marumo Gallants FC and Sekhukhune United FC a successful 2022/23 PSL season which will kick-off this evening.
The PSL off-season has been a great one for our province, the tourism industry, and our people. After a two-year hiatus and the announcement by the PSL that soccer fans will now be able to go to stadiums and attend PSL matches for the 2022/23 season, as a destination. This was great news to our ears. As a destination, this announcement ensures that our people benefit fully from the value chain that the hosting of these games brings. This includes sports facilities, tourism establishments, business community, vendors, and the citizens.
The above announcement was then subsequently followed by even greater news when “Ba bina Noko” Sekhukhune United FC (SUFC) answered the question that was on a lot of fans lips and that of the people of Limpopo, “When will SUFC be coming back home?” On July 1, SUFC made the much-anticipated announcement that they would be playing all their PSL 2022/23 home games at the New Peter Mokaba stadium in Polokwane bringing much excitement to their local fans and the people of the province. “Re a leboga Ba bina Noko.”
Whilst still elated about the two above-mentioned announcements, we have also seen a new trend whereby our province has become the preferred pre-season base camp for some teams in the PSL, during the current preseason we have seen Kaizer Chiefs, Amazulu FC and Supersport United FC utilize some of our tourism establishments and sports facilities in preparation for the upcoming season.
As a destination we are thankful to the PSL and the teams for the announcements and choosing our destination. The tourism industry is currently under recovery mode and these visits will contribute to our domestic arrival figures and elevate the sports tourism profile of the province.
“Since the announcements, our team at Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA) led by our newly appointed Chief Marketing Officer Ms. Modjadji Makoela has hit the ground running in preparation for the upcoming season. We are currently in talks with the two Limpopo based teams to see how we as a destination and the people of Limpopo province can benefit from the value chain of the PSL and the hosting of all their home games. We will be making announcements as soon as talks are concluded” said Sello Maleka Acting CEO of LTA

16/03/2022

21/01/2022

LIMPOPO TAKES A SERIOUS MATRIC RESULTS NOSE DIVE

THE province of LIMPOPO has crushed to the bottom rock in terms of MATRIC results with 66.7% pass rate.

The rest of the country's results per province are as follows:

Free State: 85.7%
Gauteng: 82.8%
Western Cape: 81.2%
North West: 78.2%
KZN: 76.8%
Mpumalanga: 73.6%
Eastern Cape: 73%
Northern Cape: 71.4%
Limpopo: 66.7%

11/01/2022

TWELVE PEOPLE CONFIRMED DEAD IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION ON THE N1 NEAR MOOKGOPHONG

TWELVE people were killed and eight others escaped with injuries in a head-on collision involving a 22 seater Iveco bus and a Toyota SUV on the N1 near Mookgophong off-ramp. It is alleged that the driver of the SUV lost control of the vehicle due to a tyre burst and collided head-on with a 22 seater Mercedes Benz bus.

The bus burst into flames and eleven occupants trapped inside were burnt to death. The driver of the SUV was also killed on impact. Eight people survived, six are serioulsy injured and two escaped with minor injuries.

Transport and Community Safety MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya has sent messages of condolences to the affected families and wish speedy recovery to the survivors. The MEC is once again pleading with Motorists to inspect their vehicles before they get into the road. She is concerned that most of the fatal accidents reported on the N1 have a common cause.

09/01/2022

PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER ORDERS PROMPT INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE BRUTAL MURDER OF A WOMAN

POLOKWANE - The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has ordered an immediate investigation into the brutal murder of a woman whose body was found in the bushes at Enable village under Maake policing area.
The body which was burned beyond recognition was on Sunday, January 9 in the bushes next to the gravel road leading to a river in the area. The Police were called and on arrival, they found the charred remains of an unknown woman.
The victim had beads that are normally worn by traditional healers. She was apparently burned at the same place.

“As Police continue the fight against GBV, horrendous crime like this requires absolute determination and relentlessness in pursuit of the suspect(s) responsible. Our members will therefore not rest until they are found,” said Lieutenant General Hadebe.

“I call on anyone with information to come forward and assist the police in this investigations to enable a speedy detection of this gruesome murder.” Concluded Lieutenant General Hadebe.

The motive for this horrendous crime is unknown at this stage and a manhunt for the suspect(s) has already begun.

Anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspect(s) may contact the Detective Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Theo Mans 079 875 7951 or Investigating Officer Sergeant Hudson Shikovhi on 072 133 5039 or crime stop number 0860010111 or nearest Police station or My SAPSApp. Callers may opt to remain anonymous and any information received will be treated with strict confidentiality.

05/01/2022

COMMUNITY TO ASSIST IN LOCATING THE MISSING TEENAGER

GIYANI: The Police in Giyani are investigating the disappearance of a 14 year old girl, Sandra Nkuna who went missing on 31 December 2021 while visiting her grandfather at Shivulani village.

The teenager is a resident at Mudavula village in the Vhembe District. She allegedly informed her grandfather that she is going back home but she never reached her destination and have since disappeared.

Attempts to search the victim at relatives and friends were not fruitful.
During her dissaperance she was wearing a black and white jacket, blue jean trouser with white black shoes.

Police are appealing with anyone that can provide information about her whereabouts should contact the Investigating Officer, Captain Khazamula Mchavi on 0827290343 or Crime stop number 0860010111 or nearest Police station or My SAPSApp.

02/01/2022

A MAN SHOT AND KILL HIS COP WIFE AND HER MALE FRIEND

POLOKWANE - The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has warned violent legal firearm owners of drastic measures following incidents of licensed fi****ms that are used in serious crimes. The latest incident is the cold blooded murder of Detective Constable Mahlatse Precious Machubeni (Pictured below)attached to Mokwakwaila Detective Unit and two other men last night on Saturday 01 January 2022 at Ga-Kuranta village under Kgoshi Modjadji.

It is alleged that the 32 year old Policewoman was outside her residence with a male friend known as Ashton Sekomane, standing next to the friend’s motor vehicle at about 23:40. The suspect, who is said to be her husband approached and allegedly fired several shots at them. They both died instantly.

Afterwards, the suspect fled the scene using the male victim's white Ford Ranger motor vehicle. Along the way, the suspect reportedly found another 36 year-old male victim with a female friend, sitting inside a BMW vehicle and fatally shot him, apparently on suspicion that he was in love with his wife. The female companion was also shot but was taken to hospital for medical treatment.

The suspect, aged 34 thereafter drove to Giyani SAPS using the victim’s motor vehicle and on arrival, he handed himself over to the police together with his licensed firearm and the hijacked motor vehicle. He was then immediately arrested and placed in Police custody.

The suspect will appear in Bolobedu magistrate court on Tuesday 04 January 2022 facing charges of three counts of murder, one count of attempted murder and car hijacking.

02/01/2022

N1 CLOSED DUE TO A FATAL ACCIDENT INVOLVING THREE CARS

THE N1 will be closed between Mokopane and Mookgophong due to a serious accident. Motorists travelling between Polokwane and Pretoria will be diverted to the R101 between Kranskop Toll plaza and Nyl Plaza until the scene is cleared. Motorists are urged to be patient and obey the rules of the road.

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR MORE INFO

02/01/2022

HIGH TRAFFIC VOLUME AT N1 AS PEOPLE RETURN BACK TO GAUTENG

TRAFFIC volume on N1 heading south is swelling with more than 5 200 cars having recorded at the Kranskop Toll Plaza between 6am and 12 midday.

By 6am traffic volume at Kranskop plaza recorded was 756, then increased to 1 209 at 7am before it could skyrocket to 1 641 and 1 649 at 8am and 9am respectively.
The province of Limpopo has recorded a number of accidents that claimed a number of death since the festive season started on December 15

27/12/2021

HADEBE THANKS KHUJWANA COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR APPREHENDING ALLEGED BUSINESS ROBBERS

POLOKWANE - The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has commended community members of Khujwana under Ritavi policing area outside Tzaneen for not taking the law into their own hands but instead handed the alleged robbers over to the police after they apprehended them soon after they allegedly committed a business robbery in the area yesterday on Sunday 26 December 2021.

The 30 year old shop owner was reportedly busy serving the customers when three unknown men allegedly stormed into his shop, threatened him with a hammer and demanded money.

The suspects allegedly robbed the victim an amount of cash and ci******es. Afterwards, they attempted to flee the scene but community members chased them down and arrested two of the suspects. The third one managed to flee with the robbed items. The two suspects were then handed over to the Police.

“What happened at Khujwana is a proper manifestation of the concept of Community Policing where community members never fold their arms and allow suspects to get away with acts of criminality right under their watch. I thank these community members for apprehending these criminals and handing them alive to the police,” said Lieutenant General Hadebe.

“The swift response by the local police is also commendable. I therefore call on all our communities to work together with us to clean our streets of criminal elements”. Concluded Lieutenant General Hadebe.

The suspects, aged 28 and 35 will appear in Ritavi magistrate court soon, facing a charge of robbery. The hunt for the third suspect is continuing and anyone with information may contact the nearest police, MySAPSApp or Crime Stop number 0860010111.

27/12/2021

FOUR PEOPLE KILLED IN A HEAD-ON CRASH ON THE R71 OUTSIDE TZANEEN

FOUR people were killed and six seriously injured in a head-on crash involving a Toyota Sedan and a Loading Van on the R71 road near Lushof Lodge outside Tzaneen in Mopani.

It is alleged that driver of the Sedan was overtaking recklessly and collided with an on-coming bakkie. The Sedan driver and three passengers were killed instantly. The driver of the other vehicle and 5 passengers escaped with serious injuries and were rushed to Van Velden and a private hospital in Tzaneen. Preliminary investigations reveal Reckless driving as a possible cause of the accident.

Limpopo Transport and Community Safety MEC, Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya has sent message of condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the horrific accident. The MEC is pleading with motorists to adhere to traffic rules, reduced speed and avoid unsafe overtaking.

The R71 road is currently closed and motorists travelling between Tzaneen and Phalaborwa are advised to use alternative roads.

25/12/2021

SEVEN FAMILY MEMBERS WHO WERE SHOT DEAD IN MALAMULELE IDENTIFIED

POLOKWANE - Seven victims who were shot dead at Jimmy Jones village under Malamulele policing area today, Saturday 25 December 2021 at about 00:20 were identified as follows:

1. Mpho Donald Ndou 33 yrs
2. Ndivhuwo Douglas Ndou 33 yrs
3. Portia Mabasa 37 yrs ( Ndivhuwo 's wife)
4. Rendani Winnus Ndou, boy of 12 yrs
5. Wanga Ndou, girl of 1 year ( Ndivhuwo's child)
6. Ronewa Ndou a boy of 4 yrs
7. Dakalo Makondo Ndou, a girl of 8 yrs who died on the way to hospital.

The 52 year old suspect who was arrested soon after he handed himself over to the Police in Thohoyandou has been charged with seven counts of murder and will appear in Malamulele magistrate court on Tuesday 28 December 2021.

The firearm that was allegedly used in the shooting will be subjected to ballistic tests as part of the unfolding investigations.

06/12/2021

MAN KILLS WIFE AT GA-SEKGOPO VILLAGE

THE dark cloud is hanging at Ga-Sekgopo village outside Mooketsi near Modjadjiskloof after a man allegedly killed his wife.

According to the information received, the two were allegedly involved in a heated argument that turned violent and resulted in the death of the wife. The cause of the argument was still unclear during the time of the press and the whereabout of the suspect was unknown.

14/11/2021

A controversial penalty shattered Bafana Bafana's dream to qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup in Kata after a 1-0 loss away to Ghana.
Ghana who finished on top of the log in their group with 13 points, same as a Bafana Bafana proceed to the next round as they have a better goal difference as opposed to the South African side

25/08/2021

HERE IS A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY FOR THE YOUTH OF LIMPOPO

We need youth of Limpopo age 24 to 30 for volunteering in three months with the Organization called Bakgaga Academy and The President's Award program in Limpopo Province and after three months they will receive award the for the programs they have participate in them and even online training for the program.

We need 24 to 30 years youth and they must have active WhatsApp phone, not working, not schooling, and able to travel in the Province.

In number we need 60 Youth

Following what we talk about for The President's Award this is what we need:

1. Capricorn District x2

>Aganang Municipality x2
> Blouberg Municipality x2
>Lepelle Nkumpi Municipality x2
>Molemole Municipality x2
>polokwane Municipality x2

2. Mopani District x2

>Ba-phalaborwa Municipality x2
>Greater Giyani Municipality x2
>Greater Letaba Municipality x2
>Greater Tzaneen Municipality x2
>Maruleng Municipality x2

3. Sekhukhune District x2

>Elias Matsoaledi Municipality x2
>Fatakgamo Municipality x2
>Greater Marble Hall Municipality x2
>Greater Tubatse Municipality x2
>Makhuduthamaga Municipality x2

4. The Vhembe District x2

>Makhado Municipality x2
>Musina Municipality x2
>Mutale Municipality x2
>Thulamela Municipality x2

5. The Waterberg District x2

>Bela-Bela Municipality x2
>Lephalale Municipality x2
>Modimolle Municipality x2
>Mogalakwena Municipality x2
>Mookgophong Municipality x2
>Thabazimbi Municipality x2

For more info contact:

0711681047 / 0711267188

Send your CV to [email protected]

11/08/2021

POLICE LAUNCH SEARCH OPERATION FOR MISSING WOMAN AGED 32

MOKWAKWAILA: The Police in Mokwakwaila launched search operation for missing woman, Nkateko Nkonwane aged 32, from Mawa village Block 12.

Allegedly, the missing woman was last seen by her mother on Friday, 06 August 2021. According to the victim's mother, she was accompanying her daughter to the medical doctor, when she suddenly ran into the nearby bushes and disappeared while waiting for transport at Xihoko village. She tried to look for her but she was not found. She further said, she is suspicious that her daughter has started to be mentally disturbed.

She was wearing light blue jean, red and white stripe T-shirt, blue and white hat with blue Adidas sneakers.

The Police conducted search operations at surrounding areas without success.

Anyone who knows the whereabouts of this missing woman should contact Warrant Officer Nthai Modjadji on 0609960062 or Sergeant Tinyiko Manganye on 0798906570. Alternatively, contact crime stop number 0860010111 or MySAPSapp or the nearest police station.

13/07/2021

SKEEM SAAM' SOAPIE'S 'SIS OUMA' PASSES AWAY
NOKUZOLA Mlengana passed away on Monday, the soapie announced on its social media platforms. She was 58.
Nokuzola Mlengana, who plays 'Sis Ouma' on the popular SABC 1 soapie, Skeem Saam, has passed away.
Mlengana passed away on Monday, the soapie announced on its social media platforms. She was 58.
She was introduced to Skeem Saam fans a few years ago as the feisty and nosy security at Gauteng University when the soapie added Johannesburg as a location in its storyline.
Mlengana had acted in a number of other local dramas, TV adverts, and TV movies.
In an interview with SABC education, Mlengana described herself as a devout Christian and family person committed to those she loves.
Her death is the latest in a string of Skeem Saam actors who have passed away in the last two years.
Charles Maja, who played Big Boy passed in April 2020, Karabo Mokhubela, who played Jazzy T, passed away in July 2020. Mahuma Paul Rapetsoa, who played Malome Josias, passed away in December 2020. Thema Mokoena, who played Ramolao (Sis Ouma's husband) passed away in June 2019.-https://ewn.co.za/

08/07/2021

FORMER PRESIDENT JACOB ZUMA HANDS HIMSELF OVER TO SERVE 15-MONTH JAIL TERM

DURBAN - Former President Jacob Zuma was, at the last hour, taken in by police to begin his 15-month sentence. He will be spending the night behind bars at an unnamed correctional services centre in KwaZulu-Natal.
Police Ministry spokesperson Lirandzu Themba confirmed that Zuma was in police charge.
"The Police Ministry can confirm that former President of South Africa, Mr Jacob Zuma was placed in SA Police Service custody as in compliance with the Constitutional Court judgment," she shared through a tweet.
The Jacob Zuma Foundation sent confirmation at 11:47pm, saying a full statement would be issued shortly. A motorcade was seen leaving him home at 11:15pm on Wednesday night.
"Dear South Africans and the World. Please be advised that President Zuma has decided to comply with the incarceration order. He is on his way to hand himself into a Correctional Services Facility in KZN. A full statement will be issued in due course," it said through a tweet.
Zuma was meant to hand himself over to police on Sunday 4 June, failing which police had three days to arrest him, making the final deadline midnight on Wednesday.
On 29 June a scathing Constitutional Court judgment found him guilty of being in a contempt of a ruling that said he must appear and participate at the state capture commission and he was sentenced to 15 months behind bars.- https://ewn.co.za/