Eye-catching 2023 Noweto stories
As 2024 draws near, here is a glimpse of the stories that made a lasting-impact in the Rekord Noweto area.
As 2024 draws near, here is a glimpse of the stories that made a lasting-impact in the Rekord Noweto area.
– Patients hospitalised due to Cholera in Hammanskraal
More than 22 people have lost their lives since the beginning of cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal, confirmed the Gauteng department of health.
Department spokesperson Motaletale Modiba said 229 patients have been seen at Jubilee hospital since May 15, including 23 who have been transferred to other Tshwane hospitals.
Modiba said laboratory tests had confirmed that 48 Jubilee patients had contracted cholera and 23 succumbed to the disease.
The education department said since the outbreak it had developed an urgent water delivery plan which is underway at about 61 schools Hammanskraal.
“This will provide access to clean and drinkable water for learners and staff.
Sadly, it is unfortunate that a three-year-old child passed away in hospital while receiving medical treatment last week, after allegedly displaying symptoms of cholera,” said departmental spokesperson Steve Mabona.
Metro spokesperson Selby Bokaba said despite water tests returning negative, Tshwane still advised people not to drink tap water.
“The public is advised to avoid consuming known or suspected contaminated food and water.
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– Manhunt launched after police constable gunned down in Soshanguve
National police launched a manhunt for three unknown suspects responsible for the murder of a police officer in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria.
The killing is one of two incidents recently related to the targeting of police for their service pistols.
The Hillbrow police station constable was killed in Soshanguve ext. 8.
The constable had returned from playing a soccer game at Kgosi Mampuru prison and was later shot in the back in his room.
It is reported that the constable’s mother and father rushed him to George Mukhari hospital to save his life, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The suspects took his service pistol and cellphone then fled the scene.
National police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed that an off-duty constable was gunned down at his home and his service pistol taken.
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– Soshanguve family reel in agony after daughter (17) is slain and raped
Members of a family in Soshanguve are reeling in pain after their 17-year-old daughter was raped, then strangled to death on her way from school.
Palesa Malatji, a Grade 12 learner at Ntsako secondary school, did not make it home from afternoon extra classes at the school.
Her lifeless body was found the next day – sexually violated – next to Echibini secondary school in Soshanguve after her grandmother begged police to search an overgrown area.
Neighbours had reported hearing screams the previous night.
Family spokesperson Thabiso Malatji said: “We are really pained by this sudden, tragic incident.
It’s not easy to lose a child, more especially when they are a fraction away from ending their secondary schooling and the big opportunities that await them.”
Thabiso said Malatji’s mum were inconsolable.
The incident took place a few kilometres from the house, school and the local police station.
Gauteng education MEC Matome Chiloane said he was in concert with the learners that picketed outside the Soshanguve police station over safety concerns.
He said the department would ensure action was taken around safety.
Chiloane visited the school and family to pay his respects and condolences.
He said the department was deeply devastated by this gruesome incident.
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– Barcadi artist killed in a shooting in Soshanguve
Local Barcadi artist Itumeleng Mosoeu, better known as Vusi Ma R5, was shot dead in Soshanguve outside an M17 club where he was booked to perform.
His passing left many in shock and disbelief as his career was starting to take shape.
Fans said they would remember him for his stage performances, which he matched with the energy of the crowd and dance moves that often left fans cheering.
Akasia police spokesperson Constable Lindiwe Mdluli Mabasa confirmed the shooting.
She said police received a complaint shortly after the incident and responded swiftly.
Mdluli Mabasa said the motive is not yet known.
She urged anyone with further information to bring it to police.
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– Police officer robbed R39 000, cellphones and service pistol in Winterveldt
An off-duty police officer was robbed in Winterveldt on Saturday, March 25 after falling for a Facebook Marketplace scam.
The police sergeant from Ekurhuleni was robbed of his cellphones, service pistol as well as R39 000 in cash.
According to Loate police station commander Molefe Makete, the officer responded to a car advert on Facebook Marketplace.
He arranged to meet the seller in Winterveldt.
Makete said an investigation is currently underway to find the culprits.
“No one was hurt, no injuries were reported and a case is under investigation. This issue is very serious and many people fall for these scams.”
He said Winterveldt is a hotspot for such scams.
“We have more than 15 similar cases open with us, which are also under investigation. This type of crime is prominent in the area. The community was often warned through the media about this scam but it keeps on responding to such adverts,” Makete said.
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– Space cookies land 90 primary school kids in hospital
About 90 Pulamadibogo Primary school learners in Soshanguve were rushed to hospital after eating cookies suspected to have been laced with dagga.
Education spokesperson Steve Mabona said teachers noticed strange behaviour from the learners in class and immediately contacted emergency services for support.
Mabona said Grade 0 to Grade 7 learners were experiencing nausea, stomach cramps, with some vomiting from allegedly consuming the “space cookies”.
“All 90 affected learners were attended to by emergency services on the school premises,” he said.
It is suspected the children bought the cookies that may have been laced with dagga from a street vendor.
According to Gauteng education MEC Matome Chiloane, the seller has been identified and a thorough police investigation would be conducted.
“We implore learners to be vigilant of what they purchase and consume and to be cautious of who they purchase food from. We wish all affected learners a speedy recovery.”
The MEC said he was extremely concerned a street vendor was brazen enough to sell such cookies to learners.
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