January 9, 2020 Incorporating Kempton News/Nuus 011-970-3030 Fax: 011-970-4083 FREE Also fi nd us on the internet - www.kemptonexpress.co.za / E-mail: [email protected] CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR MATRIC CLASS OF 2019 ‘Dreadful’ New Year’s for Kempton SPCA ByB Heleen Rossouw Sadly, the festivities on New Year’s Eve resulted in 30 dogs being brought to Kempton Park SPCA. From January 1 to 5, only fi ve of these dogs have been claimed by their owners. The manager of the society, Kira Sparrow, said 37 dogs had been reported missing on various unrelated WhatsApp groups and it would appear that so far only three had been reunited with their owners. “At the SPCA, surprisingly, only fi ve dogs had been reported missing, of which two had been found, and two missing cats, of which one had been found.” When talking about Kempton Park’s fi reworks activity in general on New Year’s Eve, Sparrow said: “It was dreadful. I think it was one of the worst years. One cannot compare it to 2018, since it poured with rain.” With the infl ux of dozens of new ar- rivals over the festive season, the SPCA only has enough food reserves for the next seven days. Any contributions of dog and cat food would be of great help. For more information, contact the Manager of the SPCA in Kempton Park, Kira Sparrow, said 2019’s New Year’s Eve was dreadful. Copious amounts of fi reworks society on 011 028 3203. led to over 30 dogs being submitted to its care. Only fi ve have been claimed. These crimes spiked during festive season by 7.1 per cent, business robber- other crimes. We believe it is due truck hijacking with none being lers and security companies, did ies by 33.3 per cent and attempted to having more visibility through- reported for the festive season. an outstanding job and our station murder by 60 per cent, compared out. We had more manpower with Assault with the intent to cause commander, Col Tobias Strauss, to the previous year. some of the admin members being grievous bodily harm went down thanked all stakeholders who By Puleng Sekabate Norkem Park SAPS seemed out on the streets patrolling.” by 40 per cent and car hijacking helped during the festive season House break-ins, business robber- to have struggled with business Although there were crimes by 50 per cent. and stressed that such a partner- ies and break-ins were the crimes break-ins, which went up by 50 that went up, there are crimes that The station was also happy that ship was very important to ensure that spiked in Kempton Park dur- per cent. decreased during the holidays. its statistics for house robberies safety in the community. He ing the 2019/20 festive season. Sebenza SAPS told Express The statistics were converted to also signifi cantly dropped to only wishes everyone a good year.” This according to crime sta- they were surprised and happy percentages and for Kempton Park two being reported compared to Sgt Dipuo Ditshego, deputy tistics received from Sebenza, they didn’t experience a spike in SAPS policing precinct murder 13 reported previously. spokesperson for Kempton Park Norkem Park and Kempton Park any of the crimes mentioned. went down by 50 per cent, assault “We are happy with our statis- SAPS, also said the focus for police stations. “All went well during the with the intent to grievous bodily tics. House break-ins are a pain 2020 throughout is decreasing These are normally the most festive season, with most of harm by 42.1 per cent, business during this time, but we are happy crime. problematic crimes every year the crimes we know to increase break-ins by 69.8 per cent, car that it went down and we are “The way forward is working during the festive season, but during this season having gone hijackings by 42.9 per cent, truck working towards having a 100 per on a turnaround strategy to further it seemed to be more prevalent down,” said Sgt Sharon Tsotsotso, hijacking by 33.3 per cent and cent decrease,” said Sgt Johanna reduce crime. With the 17 new of- in the Kempton Park policing spokesperson for Sebenza SAPS. house robberies by 25 per cent. Madiga, spokesperson for Norkem fi cers we received we are happy to precinct. House break-ins went up “House break-ins and business Norkem Park SAPS had an Park SAPS. have more manpower, which will robbery went down as with most impressive decrease in murder and “Police, together with patrol- greatly assist,” said Ditshego. Page 2 NEWS www.kemptonexpress.co.za . KEMPTON EXPRESS January 9, 2020 ‘The offi cers will supplement the shortage of manpower’ The young men and women, who mostly reside in Tembisa, were excited to join Kempton Park Police Station. By Puleng Sekabate Mtshali told Express the offi cers Kempton Park SAPS boasts 17 would be allocated to various units new police offi cers who joined the within the station. Some of the station. constables were heard saying they The offi cers are among the 4 971 hoped to join the detectives. newly trained offi cers fresh from Mtshali stressed the importance the police academy who completed of working hard and furthering the Basic Police Development their studies in order to move up Learning Programme. the ranks and not only remain Capt Jethro Mtshali, constables, the fi rst rank of spokesperson for Kempton Park policing. SAPS, said the new constables “They need to better themselves would assist the local police station and work hard in order to become greatly. better offi cers in the community “The offi cers will supplement they serve,” said Mtshali. the shortage of manpower,” said “They also need to learn that Mtshali. corruption doesn’t pay and if you “They come at the right time get tempted, you will get caught. It where we need more police is also important for them to know offi cers. Among other things, they they compromise their integrity will assist with police visibility, and future by allowing corruption. Sgt Dipuo Ditshego (front), deputy spokesperson for Kempton Park SAPS, is especially in areas where crime is These people who encourage them among those who welcomed 17 new officers at the station. Middle: Mokgadi prevalent. to get involved in corrupt behaviour Manyane, Sammy Moshobane, Omega Mashaba, Duncan Komane, Mamokete “We haven’t received such a big are only using them. Mphahlele, Nkateko Mathye, Chantel Mpholoane, Thabang Makota and Paula number of offi cers in years and we “We look forward to working Ramoshaba. Back: Honey Mothopela, Phetole Mohale, Banton Makgoba, Pearl are grateful they will add towards with the new offi cers and wish Malatji, Ntiyiso Mashele, Cansley Rapetswa, Fane Makofane and Dominique policing in the community.” them all the best.” Moloto. Kempton SAPS member shot at home outside the house. They went inside where Ditshego said the deaths of the offi cers has they discovered the body of Nthede in a pool been hard on the members. of blood. Nthede, originally from Qwaqwa, joined By Puleng Sekabate “Next to him was a wallet with cash and his policing in 1987 and worked at Kempton Park fi rearm still in the holster.” SAPS as a detective until his death. Nthede Members of Kempton Park SAPS are sad- Nthede was shot several times in the upper was a father of two and was laid to rest on dened by the loss of two of their own in body and was declared dead by paramedics on January 4. December. the scene. Mapholo worked at Kempton Park SAPS W/O Ndebele Sidwel Nthede died after “According to a witness who was with the performing court duties and joined the police he was shot in his home on Kerk Street on deceased, they had just returned from with- force in 1990. Mapholo leaves behind his wife December 20, while W/O Lesiba Johannes drawing a large amount of money from Stand- and fi ve children. He was laid to rest on Janu- Mapholo died in Limpopo on December 28 ard Bank at Festival Mall when the incident ary 5 at his home Ga-Mphahlele in Limpopo. after a short illness. occurred,” explained Ditshego. “Police were summoned to Kerk Street “The witness said they entered the home and Kempton Park Kempton Park after a metro police offi cer was stopped by a did various things when they heard gunshots SAPS W/O Lesiba SAPS W/O Nde- member of the public who informed her about coming from the kitchen area. Johannes Mapholo bele Sidwel gunshots at the said address,” said Sgt Dipuo “Suspicions are that it could have been a passed away Nthede was shot Ditshego, deputy spokesperson for Kempton bank following, but the surprising factor is that in Limpopo on in his home on Park SAPS. nothing was taken by the suspects, including December 28 after Kerk Street on “On arrival, they discovered cartridges just the money.” a short illness. December 20. Tyre explodes near Spartan worker’s face A Spartan worker was left seriously in- called to the scene at 5pm. who had sustained serious injuries Herbst. jured when a truck tyre he was infl ating “Reports from the scene indicated when the tyre exploded near his face. Due to the nature of his injuries, the exploded on Monday afternoon. that a truck tyre had exploded while “He was treated on scene by a Net- Netcare 7 helicopter ambulance was ac- According to Shawn Herbst, spokes- being fi lled with air.