www.northeasterntribune.co.za NORTH EASTERN TribuneWeek ending 22 September, 2017 North Eastern Tribune NE_Tribune 079 439 5345 2 suspects nabbed, one Orchards Clinic remains a Metro offi cer killed while fl ees after robbing cafe 2 white elephant 34directing traffi c Join the carnival fun SIPHO SISO choreograph, not just the dances, [email protected] but also share their skills and knowledge with the entire In line with its policy of carnival troupe. social cohesion, the Gauteng Apart from the Alex carnival Department of Sport, Arts, troupe, Rakale said they intend Culture and Recreations said featuring 680 representatives the upcoming Gauteng Carnival of the KhoiSan people, while that is expected to set the streets other participants of this of Tshwane alight, will be a magnifi cent showpiece will be colourful event with fl amboyant arriving from as far afi eld as displays, showing diverse Angola, Botswana, Madagascar, cultural attire of the African Mauritius, Mozambique, continent and beyond. Namibia, Somalia, Tanzania, The 15th edition of the carnival Zambia and Zimbabwe, to name – which is sponsored by the but a few of the participating National Lotteries Commission, African countries. the Airports Company SA, Argentina, China, the US Transnet, Liquor City and Power and Peruvia will be part of the FM – will light up the streets of international contingent that Pretoria on 24 September. will grace the Gauteng Carnival, Bushy Rakale, deputy director which is the brainchild of Dali for creative communities at the Tambo and his wife, Rachel. department said all the corridors Tambo is the son of former of Gauteng will participate and ANC president, Oliver Reginald make up the more than 30 000 Tambo, whose centenary will be people who will light up the marked and celebrated with an streets in a colourful display of embodiment of his values as a their cultural costumes. theme of the carnival. From Alex alone, Rakale Monica Newton, the new head said there will be four buses of the Department of Sport in transporting more than 250 Gauteng, without wanting to participants, who will showcase disclose the total costs of the and depict Pedi, Tsonga and Zulu carnival, could only say a lot cultural costumes, dances and of money was involved, hence ways of life. their continued appeal for more The carnival is part of a sponsors to come on board. government programme on social cohesion and called on the Have you been part various communities to join the of the carnival in the event in Tshwane. last 10 years and Alex has been involved in seen it evolve into this gigantic the carnival for the past 10 project? Tell us your past years and has two permanent experiences since its inception choreographers who form part on the North Eastern Tribune of the carnival family and help Facebook page One of the colourful costumes that will brighten up the streets of Tshwane on 24 September. PAAGE 2 • WeekWeek endingeendinngg 2222 September,SeSeptp ember, 20172017 NORTH EASTERN TRIBUNE - NEWS www.northeasterntribune.co.za Joburg families robbed at gunpoint THABO JOBO well as about R1 400 from the [email protected] house.” Tshivhase estimated the stolen items totalled about R6 400, A Houghton mother who was with including the cash. her two children was allegedly He said police are investigating robbed at gunpoint by fi ve men in the case. her driveway when she returned He urged the public to assist with home after shopping. any information that could lead the According to Norwood Police police to the suspects. Station spokesperson Captain In a separate incident, Tshivhase Elliot Tshivhase, the family was reported that a Waverly woman apparently followed from Norwood was also robbed just after doing central business district on 27 her shopping at Blue Bird August. The woman had parked Shopping Centre on 15 August. her car and was offl oading her “The victim was driving back groceries when the fi ve suspects home when she opened her remote pounced on them, said Tshivhase. gate from a distance and, just as “The suspects were armed with she entered her gateway, a white Natasha Springfi eld of Fidelity ADT security company. Photo: fi rearms and knives,” he said. Audi Q7 suddenly parked in front Jeremy Glyn. “They then ordered the mother of her gate,” said Tshivhase. and her children into the house “Two men jumped out and where they searched them and took pointed fi rearms at her, demanding Norwood police spokesperson, their valuables including cash. her jewellery. Captain Elliot Tshivhase. They took the mother’s iPhone They took her wedding ring Suspects caught worth R112 000 and, luckily, did 7 and her son’s iPhone 6, two Police are investigating. bracelets from her daughter as not injure her.” Details: 011 483 4606. red-handed Big guns take on Minister Dlodlo’s case SIPHO SISO including money and cellphones [email protected] were also found in the vehicle. THABO JOBO because it involves a minister thus to leave, a guard saw him and The Norwood police were [email protected] it has been moved.” he dropped the stolen goods and Two suspects were arrested called and took the suspects into Asked if the suspect had been fl ed the scene. The suspect had on 12 September by Fidelity custody. The third is still on the A case of house robbery at arrested or identifi ed, he said, “We stolen an iPad, jewellery and other ADT security offi cers following run. Minister of Communication, have not been informed about any expensive valuables estimated to a robbery at a café on Louis Natasha Springfi eld, Ayanda Dlodlo’s home in Burford arrest or anything else concerning cost about R20 000. Botha Avenue in Orange Grove. community development Street in Norwood, has been the case.” A case of house robbery was At about 8pm, the security manager of the security moved to the Gauteng provincial The paper had reported that on 4 registered at the Norwood Police offi cers received a panic alarm company, said the offi cers had police department. September a man had entered and Station. from the café. Two reaction responded in record time and This was revealed by Norwood attempted to steal valuables from Attempts to get comment from offi cers were dispatched to the took control of the situation police spokesperson, Captain a cottage used by the minister’s the provincial police spokesperson, scene and, on arrival, noticed immediately. Elliot Tshivhase in an exclusive daughter. The alleged thief Colonel Lungelo Dlamini were two suspects running out of the “Fortunately, the café owner interview with the North Eastern managed to get onto the minister’s unsuccessful. shop and jumping into a white had a panic button on hand, so Tribune. Tshivhase said, “The case property, which has a high level A manhunt has been launched Toyota Corolla. we were alerted very quickly. is no longer investigated by the of security including guards and and an investigation is underway. The offi cers immediately We congratulate the offi cers Norwood police but the provincial entered the cottage without being Details: Norwood Police Station gave chase and cornered the on these arrests and commend offi ce. This is a high-level case noticed. As the thief was about 011 483 4606. suspects’ vehicle. They ordered them on their professionalism,” the suspects to get out, at which Springfi eld concluded. point one suspect made a run Details: Jacqui Rorke 011 463 for it and the other two were 6372; jacqui@fi ndleypr.co.za Police arrest suspects for various offences caught by the offi cers. A second security company arrived to Do you know of THABO JOBO material • 19 dagga possession. assist. any crimes being [email protected] • 3 housebreaking and theft “The management praises The vehicle was inspected committed in your • 4 possession of unlicensed the Joburg east community for and a fi rearm was found on area? Tweet your tips The Joburg East Cluster police fi rearms continuing to work with the police the passenger seat fl oor. Items, @NE_Tribune arrested 136 suspects between 4 • 4 charged with possession of and giving information when they and 10 September for committing stolen property notice anything suspicious taking different crimes ranging from • 4 copper cable thefts place,” said Munyai. murder to rape. • 5 armed robberies “Most of the suspects have Spokesperson for the cluster, • 5 possession of drugs already appeared in different Captain Richard Munyai said the • 6 charged with malicious damage courts while others are yet to police worked hard to make the to property appear. Some of them paid fi nes arrests. • 7 common robbery and bail while others remain in The charges are as follows: • 8 shoplifting police custody due to further • 1 pointing a fi rearm • 9 common assaults investigation.” • 2 rapes • 10 drinking and driving According to Munyai, the police • 2 murders • 11 for fraud will continue playing its role by • 2 illegally dealing in liquor • 14 assaults with intent to cause arresting those who are caught • 3 illegal immigrants grievous bodily harm acting against the law. • 3 possession of gold-bearing • 14 thefts Details: 011 624 6042. 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