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186 Grand Place Lenasia Extension 1,Gauteng THE RISING SUN Lenasia - November 1 - 7, 2016 Page 1 - SHOE REPAIRS - KEYS CUT - DRY CLEANING - TAILORING Your No.1 Community newspaper Distributed DOOR 2 DOOR in Lenasia, Lenasia South, Zakariyya Park, Azaadville, Roshnee, Free Copies Dadaville, De Deur businesses, Migson Manor, Bushkoppies, Nancefield and Part of Ennerdale 33,000 Weekly Find us on www.risingsunlenasia.co.za @risingsunlens 071 613 7485 Rising Sun Lenasia E-mail: [email protected] VOL.9 NO. 40 November 1 - 7, 2016 Tel: (011) 852 0842/3 Fax: (011) 852 0291 Diwali 2016 The sky was filled with illuminating fireworks as the Hindu community celebrated Diwali over the weekend. Pictured is Anaamika Maharaj. 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More victims are coming forth to lay charg- According to Captain Hector Net- es against the suspect.” during accident shivhodza of the Lenasia SAPS, the suspect “The suspect appeared again at the su- offered his victims tenders and investments preme court t on October 28 in an attempt to BY NEO SEKATI the influence of alcohol could only be proven and in return they would deposit money into obtain bail, however, he was again denied in court. Meanwhile, police are investigat- his account. bail. At this point in time the police are still policewoman was declared dead ing a case of culpable homicide and reckless The man was arrested after his victims laid to verify with the courts the next court case and two injured after a police vehicle driving. charges against him. date,” said Netshivhodza. and another vehicle collided along According to a source, civilians and media AWimbledon Street in Lenasia South representatives were intimidated by police of- The suspect made his first appearance in on Sunday, October 23. According to Kay ficers outside the cordoned area. “We were told Makhubele, the SAPS Provincial spokesper- that the women who died was one of their own son, the police vehicle lost control and rolled a (SAPS member) and therefore, we should not Help find missing couple of times. be reporting on the incident. Another young- “Occupants in the other vehicle did not sus- ster was manhandled by two officers for taking woman tain injuries,” said Makhubele. He added that pictures outside the cordoned off area and he the allegations that the officers were under was told to delete them,” said the source. NOMTHOKOSI Selanto or the surrounding areas,” (26), went missing on said Constable Vincent October 18, 2016. She left Mashiteng of the Soweto home in the morning and West Cluster. Anyone with never came back. information concerning “Her family suspect that her whereabouts should she may be depressed contact the investigating and they have been look- officer, Warrant Officer ing for her since. She Sehapi on 071-675-6700 could be in Protea Glen or 011-086-9272. SAPS: Firearm licences lying at station BY LERATO PHOSISI at the station said Captain Hector Net- shivhodza of the Lenasia SAPS. LENASIA SAPS is appealing to those who To retrieve their licences, applicants have applied for, or renewed their firearm should report to the Firearm Records Cen- licence, from January 2016 until June 2016, tre Office at the police station or contact to visit the Lenasia SAPS and check if their Captain Netshivhodza on 079-525-1428 or licence has arrived. 011-213-6022. A number of licences are lying unclaimed - lenasia.co.za Visit our website Visit @ www.risingsun R28900 750ml T&Cs Apply THE RISING SUN Lenasia - November 1 - 7, 2016 Page 3 Vagrant dies after court case “All we want is BY NEO SEKATI and have a smoke, “While smoking, he suddenly began gasping A 25-year-old vagrant who lived on the streets for breath before collapsing. In an attempt to collapsed and died in the Lenasia CBD hours revive his older brother, the youngster began justice” after his case was dismissed at the Protea Mag- to perform mouth to mouth resuscitation but istrates’ Court on October 25. The deceased to no avail,” said the source. N Saturday evening, at around 10pm, appeared in court for allegedly breaking into Captain Hector Netshivhodza of the Lenasia paramedics were called to the resi- business premises. SAPS said after the man collapsed the com- dence of Abdus Samad Rasool on 91 According to a source, after the court case munity called in the paramedics who declared OAlbatross Street. This after family the man went to the Lenasia CBD to meet his him dead at the scene. members found him in his room unresponsive. younger brother (who also lives on the streets) Saaberie Chishty paramedics who responded to the emergency call found that he had al- ready passed away. The police were immedi- ately called to the scene as paramedics were suspicious around the circumstances of the cause of death. It was also discovered that the vehicle belonging to the deceased was miss- ing from the premises. Following the Autopsy On August 24 both the Nephew and the other on Sunday, October 23, Abdus Samad Rasool arrested (17 year old and Muhammed Shuaib was laid to rest later that afternoon. Kader) were arrested following a hijacking in On Tuesday, October 25, following leads re- the Robertsham area. ceived SAPS arrested their first suspect. (Mu- It was alleged the two hijacked a mother hammed Shuaib Kader, 24 years old). Several and daughter and put them in the boot of their items were found belonging to the deceased vehicle. They then drove to Lenasia with the such as he’s wallet, bank cards, cellphones victims where they were tracked by the SAPS and the keys to the missing vehicle. Following and patrollers. They were arrested and charged this arrest two more suspects were arrested the but it is not clear what has happened with the same evening which included the 17 year old case since. A family member of the deceased nephew (who could not be mentioned as he is said: “It is clear that Adus Samad Rasool was minor) of the deceased and his mother, who murdered for money as well as inheritance. resided in the same house as the deceased. What is very concerning is that known drug Help police identify body The nephew appeared in the Protea Magis- dealers have been seen at the police station as trates court on Thursday, October 27, as he is well as the courts to try and secure the release BY LERATO PHOSISI still a minor and the other 2 suspects in the of those arrested”. “It makes you wonder what ON SHOW SUNDAY Lenasia court. Both the nephew and the first the links are with the criminal syndicates and POLICE are searching for the relatives of a arrested suspect were remanded in custody the crimes that those arrested are alleged to man (about 35 years of age), whose body was 6 NOVEMBER 2016 whilst the mother was released. have committed. We appeal to the SAPS to found along the N12, under the Abu Baker 3PM - 5PM It has also emerged that this is not the first ensure this case is properly investigated as we Asvat bridge next to Avalon Cemetery on the incident involving the deceased and he’s neph- are well aware of the influence the drug lords night of Sunday, October 16. The deceased 3O LOBELIA ew. In January 2016 the 17 year old stole Kru- have on our local police. It is tragic that family was found without any identification docu- STREET, EXT3, ger Rands and Cash from the deceased in ex- members are involved in this heinous crime. ments on him. LENASIA cess of R2-million. The 17 year old also tried All we want is justice to be served” “The body was ran over by several vehicles,” to strangle Abdus Samad Rasool when they The case is currently under investigation said Captain Hector Netshivhodza of the Le- were trying to recover the stolen goods. A case and anyone with information that could as- nasia SAPS. FOR MORE INFO CALL of theft and attempted murder was opened sist should contact the Lenasia SAPS on Police are appealing to anyone who might be against the nephew but was later dropped by 011-213-6000. missing a relative to contact Detective Warrant EBRAHIM SALOOJEE PROPERTIES Officer Bhengu of the Lenasia SAPS, the in- the deceased for unknown reasons.
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