Titbits from Kasi to Kasi

African Reporter

Theft of 4+1 taxi raises concern – police issues warning

KwaThema – On April 23 at about 7pm, a complainant reported that he had parked his 4+1 taxi at the KwaThema Shoprite parking when the car disappeared.

Police W/O David Mphali says according to the complainant, all the doors of the vehicle were locked and the windows were closed before he went into the shop.

But, after a couple of minutes, when he came out of the shop he noticed that his 4+1 taxi was missing.

Former teacher dies

Tsakane – Maureen Sizakele Pelo née Makhanya died after being in and out of hospital for some time, battling a long illness.

Born on May 24, 1952 at Brakpan old location, she started her schooling at the Thabang Primary School and proceeded to Mamellon Nqabeni Secondary.

The 63-year-old taught at Mkhathizwe Primary School in Thokoza and moved to Mandlethu Primary School where she held positions of deputy and acting principal.

To the community she was known as a teacher, mother of the community, counsellor, social worker, a true icon, coach and mentor to other teachers and a church elder, shares her family.

Kwatsaduza karate team excels at nationals

Kwatsaduza – Young people from the Kwatsaduza Karate Team participated in a tournament that was hosted at Kibler Park.

Made up of two local teams, the Tsakane Kyokushinkan Club and the KwaThema ShotokanKarate Club, this team participated in the national tournament made possible by the United World Karate Federation of South Africa. The team performed exceptionally well, bringing home 16 medals and nine trophies in the Koshiki and Full Contact categories.

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Kathorus Mail

EMPD hunts down drunk drivers in Kathorus

Several specialised units of the EMPD embarked on an eight-hour clampdown on drunk drivers during roving roadblocks around Kathorus and neighbouring areas on Friday, April 15.

A total of 40 drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol were netted in different parts of the townships of Katlehong, Thokoza, Vosloorus, Alberton and Dawn Park during the eight-hour blitz.

Foreign traders living in fear

The recent visit by Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Lebogang Maile, to the trouble-torn suburbs of Katlehong, has failed to quell the fears of some of the foreign traders who live in areas affected by violent attacks on foreign traders by members of the local community.

Although traders approached by the Kathorus MAIL for comment hailed the MEC’s visit as “significant” and “important”, few among them believe it will make a difference and bring the desired change of attitude towards foreigners by the locals.

Local business pays tribute to bus accident victims

Several local businesses, organisations and associations expressed their condolences to the bereaved families of the 10 victims who were buried during the funeral attended by the African National Congress’s top local, regional, provincial and national leaders.

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