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Nigerian denied bail because of escape plot
Lentswe, Klerksdorp – The Nigerian suspected of running a drug ring in Klerksdorp will stand trial while being incarcerated. Michael Okoya (51) was denied bail on Monday November 10 after evidence was heard that he is plotting an escape. He was charged with drug dealing in September following a search and seizure operation conducted by the Hawks, Crime Intelligence, and TRT at his flat in Klerksdorp.
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Two pedestrians injured after taxi’s brakes fail
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Two pedestrians were seriously injured on the morning of Thursday, November 6, when a taxi, whose brakes reportedly failed, struck them. The accident occurred just after 07:40. Emergency services were quickly on the scene, and the injured, a male and female, were transported to hospitals in Klerksdorp. It was initially reported on social media that a total of nine people were injured, but the occupants of the taxi were only treated for shock. Lentswe has learned that the driver stated the taxi’s brakes failed as he approached the traffic light at City Mall. He then swerved into the left lane to avoid a collision, striking the pedestrians.
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Police halt major copper cable theft
Lentswe, Stilfontein - Collective efforts by members of Combined Private Investigation (CPI) and the police resulted in the recovery of stolen copper cables and arrest of 11 suspected thieves last week in Stilfontein and Potchefstroom. All the suspects arrested in Potchefstroom appeared in the local Magistrate’s Court on Friday November 7, on charges of damage to essential infrastructure and possession of suspected stolen copper cables. The accused were remanded in custody until Friday November 14, for a bail application. The accused, who are from Lesotho, are also facing additional charges of contravening the Immigration Act.
