Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - It is said that greed and family feuds have contributed to the gruesome plot to wipe out almost the entire Maponyane family.
A murder for hire conspiracy was unravelled by police detectives with the arrest of five men linked to the murders of Johannes Maponyane (74) in September last year, his son, Peter (34) in January and daughter, Elissa (44) last week. Klerksdorp Record was told confidentially that it is suspected that the mastermind behind the plot is another of the murdered patriarch’s children who is currently in custody on several murder charges.
The late Peter was a well-known businessman in Klerksdorp and owner of Samambu Funeral Parlour. He was shot and killed inside his car while parked outside his business. His father was gunned down a few months earlier in Mohadin, Potchefstroom. It was also bullets that claimed the life of Elissa at her place in Ikageng on Thursday May 23.
Man sent to jail for bestiality
Klerksdorp Record, Stilfontein - The Stilfontein man found guilty of raping his dogs was sentenced to eight years imprisonment.
Three years of the sentence were suspended and Philip Boardman will serve an effective five year prison term. He was arrested in November last year and has been behind bars ever since.
Animal lovers reacted in shock to the news of the arrest of the middle aged man who filmed himself raping his dogs. The camera footage was reported to the Matlosana animal shelter who immediately took steps to remove the animals from the property. Boardman fled his home when the police pitched and was later lured to the animal shelter to “strike a deal’’. He was arrested at the shelter.
The dogs, four small cross breed dogs, were placed in the care of the shelter. Three of them have been adopted into loving families while one of the dogs did not recover and died.
Grant payments next week
Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - Sassa old-age pension grants for June will be paid on Tuesday June 4.
Roughly 4 million beneficiaries will receive R2 180 (over 60) and R2 200 (over 75). The agency reminds recipients that grants will automatically lapse if you pass away. If you move and no longer live permanently in South Africa. Also, if your health deteriorates and you have to move into a state care institution. Similarly, you are not allowed to receive more than one SASSA grant at a time, therefore you cannot receive War Veterans, Child Support, SRD, Disability or any of the others simultaneously.
Teen still missing
Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - The local police request the community’s assistance in locating a 17-year-old Firehiwot Alamu (Ethiopian descent), who is residing in the CBD.
“According to information received, she was last seen by her teacher on March 18,” said Col Adéle Myburgh, police spokesperson.
The Investigating Officer, Capt Kagiso Disipi, confirmed on Tuesday May 28 that she is still missing. “A search was conducted around the township and surrounding areas of Klerksdorp without any success. Extensive investigations were done and all leads were followed up with no success.
First open heart surgery at Tshepong
Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - The medical team, hospital management and NW MEC were in a jubilant mood this week when they announced the first open heart surgery done at Tshepong Hospital.
This ground-breaking operation was done on Friday May 24 when Martha Vanstawel (38) of Jouberton spent almost seven hours in theatre. This was the first procedure of this nature in the 46 years since the hospital was opened.
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