Table of contents for 2022-09-30 in DFA News

A HANDWRITTEN letter attesting to the “good character” of the former owner of the defunct Shadows Pub and Grill, Hansie Galloway, has been handed in as evidence ahead of sentencing that is expected to take place next month. Galloway was found guilty of sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl during 2014 and 2015. The girl was living with him in Douglas at the time of the incidents as he was involved in a relationship with her mother. The State has advised that Galloway should be handed a fine and a suspended sentence. During pre-sentencing procedures in the Sexual Offences Court in the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court this week, the State prosecutor, advocate Sipho Lalane, expressed his reservations over the content of the letter that was written by the complainant. “The letter seems…

AN ATTEMPT will be made to remove the Speaker of Thembelihle Municipality, Danny Jonas, in the Northern Cape High Court today, as a councillor and Speaker. This follows a council meeting that was disrupted on September 23 that was convened to table a forensic investigation into irregular tenders that were awarded by the municipality. In lawyer’s letters, the ANC in the Pixley ka Seme region stated that Jonas had acted unlawfully. “There is an urgent court application set for Friday (September 30) concerning the status of Jonas and his unlawful attempts to continue to act as the Speaker.” Calteaux and Partners attorneys stated that Jonas did not have the authority to call a special council meeting on September 23. Magoma Attorneys, in corre spondence, pointed out that Jonas has been…

THE NORTHERN Cape Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform aims to reach 10 000 rabies vaccinations of pets in the Province. Earlier this week the department, under the theme “Rabies: One Health, Zero Death”, joined the world in celebrating World Rabies Day at the Ikhutseng Hall near Warrenton and vaccinated dogs and cats. During the celebration, MEC Mase Manopole called on the community of Magareng to use the opportunity and take their animals in for vaccination. She said that the vaccination campaign was part of the government's efforts to take veterinary services to various communities, even to the far-flung areas of Province, using mobile animal clinics. “The campaign seeks to raise awareness regarding the impact of rabies on humans and animals, especially those who were denied…

DREAMS do come true, and for Yonder, which is situated in Kenilworth, big dreams are now becoming reality. When the Kenilworth Utility Company board of directors approved the construction of a new, cutting-edge kitchen and dining hall for the residents of Yonder in Kimberley, a long-cherished dream for the community was realised. For adult persons living with an intellectual disability, Yonder is a safe workshop and after-care facility in Kimberley where 240 residents and 45 non-residents can find lodging. Everyone is given the opportunity to work creatively and profitably in a secure setting. Along with teaching the value of and pride in one's work, basic skills are also covered. All social work techniques, medical and dental treatment, occupational therapy, sports and recreation, cultural activities, religious instruction, etc are included in…

ORION Minerals said this week that though the past year was challenging, and despite ongoing challenges associated with the Covid-19 pandemic, it had taken major steps toward realising its vision of becoming a substantial diversified base metals producer. This was at an extremely opportune time in the demand cycle for future-facing metals. In its annual report released on Tuesday, Orion said it continued with its strategy of building and becoming a new-generation Australian-South African mining company focused on the development of its portfolio of advanced “green” metals projects in South Africa’s Northern Cape province. “This includes our 70%-owned development-ready and fully-permitted Prieska Copper-Zinc Project, the Jacomynspan Project, and the Okiep Copper Project, consolidated 56% to 100% ownership, an advanced, district-scale project which is rapidly emerging as our second base metals…

The results from the Kimberley Golf Club for the week of September 20-25 are as follows: The Wednesday John Dory’s sponsored IPS competition was won by Pieter Roux du Toit on 39 pts on a count-out over Ronnie Engelbrecht also on 39. B van Zyl was third on 36 pts. The KWV sponsored Thursday Niner was won by Ant Crozier on 28 pts on a count-out over Fred Wyngaardt also on 28. Third was Shane Arthur on 25 pts also on a count-out. The Friday Flamingo Niner was won by Gladys Poonawassy with 29 pts. Second was Andries Kori on 21 pts and third Shane Arthur on 20 pts. The Saturday KGC and Technical High School Tekkies IPS Day was won by S Greyling with 43 pts with Pat Ansley…

SOL PLAATJE Municipality said that next week’s city-wide water shutdown from October 6 to 10 is needed to repair leaks on infrastructure that is 72 years old, where water losses of 60 percent have been incurred. Municipal spokesperson Thoko Riet said the bulk water supply pipelines were of a similar age. “Planned work for the water interruption includes repairing leaks at Riverton water purification plant, mid-station, Newton Reservoir, valve replacements and bulk water pipelines,” said Riet. “With the old and aged water infrastructure, the municipality is experiencing frequent leaks, pipe bursts and general infrastructure failures in some parts of the city. These have a direct impact on water losses, service interruptions and security of water supply in the municipality.” Riet added that the repair work would reduce the volume of…

EP LEKHELA High School in Galeshewe hosted several stakeholders during their Career Exhibition Day while also celebrating Heritage Day. The Unamandla Foundation, headed by Miss SA Teen Universe 2023, Unamandla Vilakazi, a 14-year-old Grade 8 learner, adopted EP Lekhela High School as a part of her campaign. Vilakazi, who prides herself in advocating education, runs several campaigns in an effort to change the mindset and behaviours of young people. The event was organised by radio presenter and campaign manager of the foundation, Benjamin Tshabile, in partnership with the Sol Plaatje University, Ubuntu Arts Centre, Love Life and the SAPS. It was a fun-filled event and a hive of activity as learners were spoiled for choice with educational, motivational and cultural presentations as well as several performances. Representative from Sol Plaatje…

IT MUST have been in late 1985 that my two friends and I decided to have a marathon movie night. George Lucas’s Return of the Jedi had been released two years earlier, and by the summer of ’85, the movie was finally available on VHS, as were the first two movies of what was then a trilogy. So we pooled some pocket money and rented the trilogy on tape. Our intention was to watch the movies one after the other, in sequence so that we could experience the entire Star Wars story at one sitting. We met up at the agreed-upon home at around 10pm that Saturday evening, after the parents and siblings had gone to bed, so that we would not be interrupted, and with sodas in the refrigerator…

Municipal spokesperson Thoko Riet said the local authority wants to ease the burden on some households in the city. Riet said there are criteria that need to be met for a resident to qualify for the subsidy. “Through the Indigent Management Office, the municipality offers qualifying households relief and subsidies on services provided by the municipality, such as the provision of refuse, sanitation, water and electricity, where qualifying households will receive 50 free units,” said Riet. “Qualifying residents include households with an income not exceeding R4 500 per month, including state welfare pensions. Child grants are not included. There may not be a business operating on the property of the applicant. The applicant may also not have tenants staying on the property. The applicant may also not own more than…

Former Proteas opener Herschelle Gibbs believes the axe needs to fall on Quinton de Kock ahead of the second T20 International against India in Guwahati on Sunday. De Kock has been in dreadful form in T20Is with his latest failure being dismissed for just one in the series-opening T20I in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday. The left-hander’s feet were stuck in the crease as he wafted at a ball outside the off stump from Indian seamer Arshdeep Singh. De Kock could therefore only manage an inside edge as he chopped the ball on to his stumps – an all too familiar sight this past year. In 13 matches since the start of last year’s T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates, where De Kock was the focus of attention for withdrawing…

RESIDENTS of Lethabo Park have vowed not to allow the real owners of the so-called ghost shacks to return to the shacks because they failed to claim them on a previous occasion. Residents are now giving these shacks to people who are in desperate need of homes. They prevented several people from claiming the shacks when the electrification process of Lethabo Park started. Residents also complained that these empty shacks have been delaying development in their settlement. They accused the people who claimed to be owners of the shacks of failing to heed previous calls by the municipality to occupy their shacks, which were also posing a safety risk while standing empty. It is believed that the shacks are owned by municipal and government officials who were not prepared to…

ON JUNE 19, 2007, Mokala National Park, a reserve, was formed in the Plooysburg region, south-west of Kimberley, in the Northern Cape. The park covers a total area of 26,485 hectares. The splendid camel thorn, a tree species typical of the dry western interior and widespread in the region, is known in Setswana as Mokala. The national park currently has 70km of access roads for you to drive on, and the roads are in such good condition that you won't see any potholes … anywhere. Mokala is about an hour's drive from Kimberley, and is a great stopover between Cape Town and Johannesburg off the N12 and is malaria free. The park is best known for its rare animals, including the roan, sable, and tsessebe, as well as the aardvark…

EYEBROWS have been raised over Sol Plaatje municipal officials being allowed to participate in week-long trip to the municipal games in Mpumalanga with an estimated budget of R1.5 million. It has not been confirmed who funded the trip. An item was put up for discussion on September 12 for the approval of 160 Sol Plaatje employees and councillors to attend the municipal games in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, from September 26 until October 1. The municipal teams compete in friendly games as part of employee wellness, team building, networking and recreation. Council had projected that an estimated budget of R1.5 million was needed to fund the trip. It was indicated that the sporting budget was allocated R500 000 and additional funding was required to fund the full costs of the games, which…

Max Verstappen admits clinching F1 title in Singapore will be tough Max Verstappen said yesterday he thinks he is “quite a long shot” to retain his Formula One world championship at this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix, even though it is mathematically possible. Red Bull driver Verstappen, who celebrates his 25th birthday today, is running away with the title battle but must win Sunday’s race and then depend on his closest rivals faltering, or the fight will move on to Japan the following week. “I don’t really think about the championship,” said the dominant Dutchman, who has won 11 of 16 races in 2022 and the last five in a row. “It’s quite a long shot and I just want to enjoy the weekend and of course try to win it.…

PROTEAS spin bowler Keshav Maharaj says the team’s top-order batsmen must get into the swing of things quickly on their current tour of India. Humiliated by their hosts in the first T20I on Wednesday, South Africa were on 9/5 at one stage before getting 106/8 in their 20 overs. India got the winning runs with eight wickets in the bank and ahead of Sunday’s second match in Barsapara, the hero of the first match Maharaj says their batsmen must come up with better plans. Having top-scored scored with 41 runs off 35 balls after coming in at No.8, Maharaj says: “We have to address the new ball – the way we play it, there is a lot of swing and maybe just adopt our plans and mindset and take it…