The BEATBEAT R1-20/FREE 26 October 2018 CommunityCommunity newspapernewspaper ModimolleThe Limpopo government has — Read full report on page 3 released a total of R70-million in financial assistance for the embattled Modimolle - Mookgophong Local Municipality. Photo: TK Mashaba bailout — Mayor Marlene — Speaker Dingaan Van Staden Motsweni 26 October, 2018 2 | NEWS | SPORT Website: diepos.co.za The BEAT Fourteen years’ Taxi suspect nabbed in Modimolle imprisonment for The suspects used a minibus taxi as the getaway Hawks constable vehicle. Photo: Google Limpopo. TK Mashaba Captain Maluleke said the money was paid to Lebese on different dates. A former member of the Hawks, Constable “The matter was reported to the Hawks Papi Jonathan Lebese (41), was convicted and the investigation resulted in Lebese on three counts of corruption by the being arrested by the Hawks’ Serious squad gave chase. Mokopane Regional Reginal Court on Corruption Investigation Unit, which Lizzy Bapela Findlay further said that the taxi stopped Monday 22 October, and sentenced to 14 positively linked him to the crime,” he in the vicinity of bushes, with three years’ imprisonment. said. The police in Modimolle have arrested a occupants fleeing on foot. According to a statement from Hawks Lebese was initially granted bail but this suspect in connection with a case of the Findlay said the police gave chase on foot spokesperson, Captain Matimba Maluleke, was later revoked as he didn’t attend court possession of suspected stolen property. and managed to arrest one of the suspects. between April 2014 and February 2015, on a scheduled date. This follows an incident on Saturday 20 In the taxi, the police confirmed they Lebese was investigating a case of fraud, “On count one and two he was sentenced October in Phagameng Township. found two allegedly stolen motorbikes, and demanded bribery of R65 000 from an to a total of eight years direct Modimolle police spokesperson, Warrant three quad-bikes, linen and cutlery. accused. imprisonment, on count three he was Officer James Findlay, said Captain Findlay said the suspect was expected to The bribery demand was for Maluleke sentenced to six years direct Michael Motadi was on patrol in the appear again before the Modimolle not to oppose bail. imprisonment,” Maluleke explained. township with his team when they saw a Magistrate’s Court on Monday 29 October. The accused was attached to the Hawks He said the sentences were to run suspicious taxi and tried to stop it. His first appearance was on Monday 22 Serious Corruption Investigation Unit in concurrently. He said the taxi sped off and the patrol October. Don’t let your guard down; hijackers becoming more brazen Most people go about their daily presents itself, even in broad daylight and If you think you are being followed drive plan in case of an emergency. routine and regular driving activity at locations that are perceived as safe and to a police station. * Testing, testing – Regularly test without much thought. Whether secure; for instance, outside of business * Don’t be flashy – In some cases, your tracking device to make sure it’s commuting to or from work, taking the premises, housing estates and shopping hijackings occur not for the vehicle itself working, including the assist button if kids to school and extramural complexes. These locations generally but for the valuables inside. Avoid your device has one. activities, going to the gym or the have security personnel stationed at the driving with your valuables in plain * Keep calm – If you are hijacked, shops, or quickly popping out to run entrances, access control and an sight. remember your life is worth more than some errands, it has become second abundance of video cameras. * Be prepared – Have your access card your valuables, so keep calm, co- nature to just jump in the car and drive We need to be wary as a criminal act can or driver’s license ready to ensure that operate and try to get away as quickly off. happen anywhere and at any time. Don’t you can pass through the boom gate of as possible. However, perhaps we should start believe it could never happen to you. an office park or housing estate as soon “Criminals are most likely to strike paying more attention because, as we Rather, keep these safety tips in mind: as possible. Also, don’t talk on your when you least expect it and you’ve can see from videos doing the rounds * Be aware – Don’t be an easy target. mobile phone while entering any dropped your guard,” says Ron Knott- on social media platforms, hijackings While driving, be vigilant about your premises as attackers are relying on you Craig, Executive Operational Services and robberies are becoming more surroundings. Also, be alert and on the being distracted and vulnerable. at Tracker South Africa. “It’s prevalent in less traditional places and lookout for suspicious persons or * Drive on – If something looks important that you are vigilant at all times. Criminals are becoming brazen vehicles. suspicious as you’re approaching an times and that you are aware of your and pouncing on unsuspecting * Watch your tail – Pay close attention access-controlled area, rather drive off surroundings and able to get away individuals wherever the opportunity to ensure that you are not being followed. and come back later. Have a back-up should the need arise.” Baroka FC facing quagmire Premier at water and sanitation summit bottom of the PSL log Lizzy Bapela Mzamane Ringane standings, which means the fixture against Bloemfontein The Bakgaga ba Ga- Celtic FC should in all fairness Limpopo Premier Stan Mathabatha Mphahlele, otherwise known as be a must-win. presided over the provincial water and Baroka FC, suddenly finds Black Leopards FC, which is sanitation summit held at Bela-Bela’s itself having to stave off at an equally-precarious number Forever Resort on Tuesday 16 relegation in the first half of the 12 on the league log standings, October. The summit was a follow-up to the Premier Soccer League (PSL). welcomes Free State Stars FC at Limpopo Premier inaugural gathering hosted in Tzaneen Irony of ironies is that Baroka Thohohandou Stadium, also on Stan Mathabatha in 2015. FC is the only team in Sunday. led the Provincial During the state of the province Limpopo to have quialified for The sixth-placed high-flying Government at the address on 23 February 2018, the the next round of the multi- Polokwane City FC has a home summit. Photo: premier pronounced that the provincial million rand Telkom Knockout. fixture against Maritzburg Lizzy Bapela Black Leopards FC and United FC at Old Peter Mokaba government would convene the water Polokwane City FC have since Stadium on Saturday 27 and sanitation summit this month. been sent packing from the October. Water and Sanitation Minister Gugile lucrative Telkom Knockout The biggest fixture for the Nkwinti could not deliver the keynote competition. forthcoming weekend is the address due to other pressing official Baroka FC would be on the Soweto derby between arch- commitments. road again – after the Telkom rivals, Orlando Pirates FC and A high-powered departmental Knockout away fixture to Kaizer Chiefs FC. delegation did attend the summit. Lamontville Golden Arrows Minibus-loads of hardcore The summit in Bela-Bela was the FC – for a visit to Steve supporters in colourful regalia culmination of similar regional water Kompela’s Bloemfontein Celtic from across the Waterberg and sanitation gatherings. drought effect. This reality has he said. at Dr Molemela Stadium on region and elsewhere were In his address, Mathabatha said the worsened the situation with regards to The premier further said experts had Sunday 28 October. expected to head towards summit carried the hopes of the the delivery of water to our warned the drought conditions were The Limpopo visitors find Soweto’s FNB Stadium for the community at large. communities. Commercial consumers likely to persist, adding these were the themselves at second-from- big one. “The country and our province in have also been severely and negatively direct consequences of global particular is still recovering from the affected by the effects of the drought,” warming. 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