THE RISING SUN Lenasia - November 29 - December 5, 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. 44 November 29 - December 5, 2016 Tel: (011) 852 0842/3 Fax: (011) 852 0291 Cash for silence following Illegal connections ‘daughter-in-laws’ alleged rape claim three lives Page 3 BY LERATO PHOSISI electricity (connections). I hope this serves says Eskom. Zarina as a lesson to other informal settlements,” “We have identified that the biggest con- HE past few weeks has seen a series Mulaudzi said. tributors to electrical accidents, injuries, Motala of electrocutions in the Lenasia area City Power has said more than 80 percent and fatalities are contact with low-hanging Twith the smallest victim being only of recent power outages nationally were as conductors, unsafe connections, vandal- elected two years old. the result of illegal connections overloading ism, illegal power connections and cable The toddler was electrocuted in a passage the network. theft. Safety is a major concern and we urge at the Precast informal settlement on No- Electricity is currently being installed in customers: Joburg vember 23. the area to curb the scourge of illegal elec- · not to bypass circuit breakers in houses In another incident a 45-year-old man who tricity connections. because this is not only dangerous but also councillor stepped on an electricity cable in Lenasia “This should be a wake-up call to our com- causes trips for the bigger area supplied Page 5 Extension 10’s Scorpio Drive was found munity as this could have been prevented,” from the same transformer dead by passers-by. The man was found in a said an angry resident. ·not to tamper with electrical boxes and pool of rainwater. “Despite numerous educational sessions · not to supply other customers from your Denita Another incident claimed the life of a six- and the removal of dangerous wiring, illegal house as this will overload your supply” year-old girl from the Thembelihle infor- connections still continue to be a problem,” Moodley mal settlement after she was electrocuted on Monday, November 21. The girl died takes third after stepping on open illegal electrical connections. spot in In- According to Emergency Medical Servic- es spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi, the girl ternational was playing in an area surrounded by illegal power lines. Competition Mulaudzi said paramedics tried for about Page 7 an hour to resuscitate the child but were un- successful. She was declared dead on the JMPD launches scene. “Thembelihle is home to many illegal narcotics unit connections. People go to the extent of connecting power from street lights and electricity boxes on the streets,” Mulaudzi added. Page He appealed to residents to refrain from this practice. Previously City Power removed illegal connections at all 11 “Now a child’s life is gone due to (illegal) informal settlements around Lenasia. 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The two were Protea Magistrates’ Court on Sep- accused of stealing batteries tember 13. He was sentenced to amounting to R99.96. sought by police 90 days imprisonment or R1 500 They were sentenced to 90 fine. Shabangu assaulted his vic- days imprisonment or R900 fine, tim with a golf stick on May 24 in wholly suspended for a period of Man sought by police Lawley’s Tito Street. 3 years. THE man pictured is The community is urged gency call 08600-10111 Soweto West Cluster made wanted by the police in not to approach the suspect Moroka. He may be able as he is armed and danger- Submitted by Consta- 206 arrests to assist them in solving a ous. If the suspect is seen ble Vincent Mashiteng, POLICE arrested 206 suspects 1 - Possession of unlicensed murder which occurred at contact Detective Warrant Protea Glen Corporate during the weekend (from Fri- firearm Moroka on Thursday, No- Officer Hlungwani on 079- Communication Unit day, November 18, to Sunday, 5 - carjacking vember 17. 499-7495. In case of emer- November 20) for various crimes 3 - theft of motor vehicle committed during the crime pre- 2 - business robbery vention operations in the Moroka 3 - rape Suspect wanted for carjacking Cluster, which consists of the 1 - business burglary following stations: Dobsonville, 3 - fraud THE man pictured is want- of the vehicle and then sped an anonymous crime tip-off Ennerdale, Jabulani, Lenasia, Le- 3 - pointing of firearm ed for a recent carjacking in off in it. on 32211. nasia South, Naledi, Moroka and 7 - reckless and negligent Protea Glen. driving Protea Glen. “The man should not be To report police cor- Suspects were arrested for the 1 - dealing in drugs It is reported the man approached as he is con- ruption contact the Anti- following crimes: 1 - warrant of arrest held up a woman who was sidered armed and danger- corruption hotline on 3 - Murder 1 - Defeating the ends of justice parked outside her drive- ous. 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If the 4 - Malicious Damage to 08600 10111 or send an anony- Protea Glen on Friday, Oc- suspects are known or seen property mous crime tip-off on 32211. tober 7. contact Detective Warrant 44 - Driving under the influence For any corruption in the police The men and two other ac- Officer Majoro on 076- of alcohol contact the Anti-corruption hot- 3 - Common Robbery line on 0860-267-7878. complices held the victim 788-9709,” said Constable 4 - Possession of stolen motor up at gunpoint and robbed Vincent Mashiteng, Protea vehicle Issued by Constable Vin- him of his vehicle. Glen Corporate Communi- 9 - Selling liquor without a cent Mashiteng of the “Please do not approach cation Unit. licence Soweto West Cluster Help us improve our product For all your queries, com- plaints or any suggestions call Raj Maharaj 071 613 7485 Email: [email protected] Travel in style on our Luxury Coaches from JOHANNESBURG to DURBAN from only * R180. Purchase your ticket TODAY from our Signet Terrace Station ONLY! People of LENASIA thank you for supporting us for the PAST 25 Years. Our BRAND NEW FLEET offers our passengers a Safe and comfortable trip. THE RISING SUN Lenasia - November 29 - December 5, 2016 Page 3 Patrollers recover stolen Cash for silence items... following ‘daughter-in- laws’ alleged rape BY JABULANE KHUMALO victim to wash the dishes before The father denied the allegation asking his son to leave the house when his son confronted him. 44-year-old man was ar- and locked the gate. The man then “The suspect then allegedly of- rested by Lenasia South allegedly asked the victim to fol- fered the victim cash in order to si- A SAPS on Sunday, Novem- low him to his bedroom to “discuss” lence her but the victim refused. The ber 20, for allegedly raping something private. matter was brought to the attention his son’s girlfriend. “Once they were inside the bed- of the police on Sunday, November The incident is alleged to have room the suspect started making 20, and a case was opened,” Ser- taken place at the man’s home in advances towards the victim and geant Mvula added.