Table of contents for 2024-02-02 in DFA News

A MURDER accused in an apparent road rage incident that involved fighting, multiple stabbings, gunshots and a person being run over by a bakkie, intends to apply for bail, after his co-accused was denied bail in the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court yesterday. The accused, Edwin Williamson and Darryl Williamson, are facing charges of murder and attempted murder. Police spokesperson Sergeant Timothy Sam said the police in Roodepan arrested a 25-year-old and a 33-year-old suspect for allegedly fatally stabbing one person and assaulting two other men in Roodepan on January 27. “Preliminary investigations indicate that the deceased and his friend were involved in an altercation with the suspects on the Midlands road in Roodepan, which was as a result of a road rage incident,” said Sam. “The suspects subsequently followed the victims…

THREE adjacent shanties were destroyed by a fire that local residents battled to bring under control during an extended water interruption. The homeowner in Cedar Road, Florianville narrowly missed having his house reduced to a pile of ashes when the fire broke out in his backyard on January 28. Community members were requested to assist the families who lost all their belongings in the fire. The affected households included four young children and a one-month-old baby. Shaine Griqua, from the Shaine Griqua Advice and Development Centre, explained that they were holding a funeral in Beach Road when the fire broke out. “The shanties that were built at the back of the house burnt to the ground while there was no water in the taps,” said Griqua. The owner of the…

For individuals who have not previously participated in club hockey but are eager to join a team, you are encouraged to reach out to the federation via email at secretarynchf@gmail.com or send a WhatsApp message to 078 786 7617. The federation will provide you with a comprehensive list of clubs and their contact details, allowing you to choose the ideal club for your participation. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the exciting 2024 Senior Hockey League. Remember, the AR Abass Stadium, on Sunday, February 4 at 4pm. We are looking forward to seeing you there!…

KIMBERLEY Golf Club results for the week of January 24 to 27 and a look ahead to the period of February 2-11 2024. Results for the week of January 24 to 27 are: The January 24 Club BBS competition was won by the team of Dee and Sam Kidson on 44pts with Phillip Maritz and Josh Edwards 2nd also on 44pts. The team of Jacques Gouws and Barend van Zyl came 3rd with 42pts. The Thursday, January 25 KWV Niner was won by Johan Herselman with 26pts on a count-out with 2nd placed Eddie Barkhuizen with the same score. Third was Keith Brown on 20pts. The Saturday, January 27 Standard Bank International pairs BBS was won by the team of Eddie Fivaz and SL Linde with 47pts on a…

A 48-YEAR-old man, Manus Kordom, has been sentenced to 19 years imprisonment for housebreaking and the rape of a 52-year-old woman who was busy taking a nap. Northern Cape police spokesperson Sergeant Timothy Sam said the Pofadder Magistrate’s Court sentenced Kordom to seven years for housebreaking and 12 years for rape. “The incident occurred on April 27, 2019, in Pella. The court heard that the accused, who is known to the woman, gained entrance to the house and raped her while she was taking a nap after doing some chores at a friend’s house. The rape and housebreaking sentences will run concurrently,” said Sam. He added that the investigating officer (IO) was applauded for her part in securing the conviction and sentencing. “The Northern Cape provincial commissioner, Lieutenant-General Koliswa Otola,…

A FRIEND confided in me the other day, saying that he’s considering being a nicer person, because if hell is anywhere as hot as Kimberley has been of late, he'd rather go to the other place. He wouldn’t want to drift into hell. I must admit, I have also been struggling with the heat. The other day I was on the phone with someone, and less than two minutes into the call, the sweat was trickling from the crook of my bent elbow. At the time I was wearing the highest SPF sunblock I know … I was indoors! The high temperature became an even bigger menace recently when, after a long, hot, daytime trip from Pretoria to Kimberley in the sweltering summer heat – using my car’s air-conditioner sparingly…

Local Taekwondo practitioners set to kick it at All Africa Games Two young Kimberley women, Donica Nazlin Tafel and Jaydean Felicity Kaars, are preparing to represent South Africa at the All Africa Games in Accra, Ghana, this March in the sport of Taekwondo, in what is an exciting development in their story. Hailing from the Shidokwon Academy in Roodepan, these first-degree black belt athletes achieved national colours in 2022. They proudly wore their colours during the Africa Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Games in Malawi. Donica and Jaydean, currently navigating the challenges of Grade 12 at Emmanuel Secondary School, exemplify the genuine spirit of student-athletes. Despite facing academic obstacles, they remain resilient and prepared to serve as ambassadors, not just for Taekwondo but also for South Africa. Having already…

THE PROFESSIONAL Association for Traditional Health Practitioners of South Africa (PATHPSA) has slammed what it regards as “reckless behaviour” by some traditional healers following the drowning of two members from Kimberley on January 27. The two traditional healers - 25-year-old Mpho Emily Mofokeng and 35-year-old Letlhogonolo “Chaka” Kock - drowned in the river near Barkly West on Saturday. The two were part of a group that was performing traditional rituals in the river. Northern Cape police spokesperson Sergeant Timothy Sam said the Barkly West police have opened an inquest docket following the incident. Mofokeng’s bereaved family members expressed how traumatic it was for them to learn about her death after “hearing about it on the street”. The family said that Mofokeng, who had been training a young initiate at her…

WITH a total of 51 recorded fatalities during the 2022/23 Festive Season Road Safety campaign and 43 road fatalities during the 2023/24 campaign, the Northern Cape Department of Transport, Safety and Liaison said that the latest statistics have shown a significant reduction in road fatalities. The head of communications at the department, Rennie Andrias, said fatal crashes on the Province’s roads have declined by 33% and the number of fatalities have declined by 16%. Andrias said the majority of people who died on the roads were passengers. “The number of passengers that died during road accidents was 20, the number of drivers who died was eight, two cyclists also died on the roads and the number of pedestrians was 13,” said Andrias. “A significant number of our crashes happened between…

Windies out to blow Australia away in City’s last 2024 Under-19 Cricket World Cup clash Today is shaping up to be a big day for the City’s cricket fans as all eyes focus on the Kimberley Diamond Oval for the Under-19 Cricket World Cup Super Six clash, which kicks off at 10am. In this Group 2 face-off, top of the table Australia goes head-to-head against third-placed West Indies, with both teams eager for a shot at ultimate glory in the competition. Australia will be stepping into the contest with a swagger, fresh from their dominating performance against England this past Wednesday at the same venue. The Down Under lads pulled off a stellar win, beating England Under-19 by 110 runs (DLS method). The Australians set their opponents a healthy target…

Last weekend, the Kimberley Pirates Tug of War Club hosted their inaugural tug of war competition for the year, bringing together a total of 337 pullers from 10 different clubs across the province on their fields. The event showcased the growing popularity and improvement in the quality of tug of war, drawing enthusiasts from various regions. Tents were scattered around the field, providing shade for the participants and spectators alike, creating a vibrant atmosphere as pullers eagerly awaited their turn to showcase their strength and teamwork. But the Northern Cape sun was yet again very unforgiving, as the visitors and locals wilted as temperatures soared close to 37 degrees Celsius. The Pirates Tug of War Club, led by the capable management team of Anton Groenewald, Wimpie Geyer, Sarah De Beer,…