A 33-YEAR OLD LUCAS SINDANE SENTENCED TO TWO(2) LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR RAPE.
The Secunda Family Violence, Child Protection And Sexual Offences(FCS) Unit has welcomed the sentence passed down by Secunda Regional Court recently, where a 33-year-old Lucas Sindane was sentenced to count1: Life imprisonment; count 2: Life imprisonment for rape.
Sindane’s sentencing came after he was arrested on Tuesday, 05 February 2019 on a rape case that occurred in a period between 2013 and 2014 at Embalenhle where he unlawfully and intentionally committed an act of rape with a nineteen (19)year old girl by then whom she thought he was safe around him as he was her cousin.
The investigating officer on the case, Sergeant Palesa Monagane worked tirelessly in investigating and securing the conviction.
The accused appeared before the Secunda Regional Court on several occasions until he was convicted on Thursday 25 February 2021.
During the sentencing, in proving its case; the state led the evidence of the victim and in some way corroborate the version of the victim. The victim gave a clear and consistent evidence as she did not deviate from her evidence and she withstood cross examination. The victim gave her version of what happened between the period of the incident.
The state submitted that when the court considers the credibility of her evidence, it must consider the evidence in totality and consider the merits and the demerits of the state case.
During the trial, the state then led the evidence of the victim, After the victim have testified during the trial at Secunda Regional Court, the Magistrate, Mr Graham Cupido stated that Sindane took advantage of the victim which made him to take a decision and sentenced Mr Lucas Sindane to 2x Life imprisonment.
Statement compiled by Constable Busisiwe Mthethwa -Communications Officer. 079 923-2942
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MANHUNT LAUNCHED FOR SUSPECT WHO ESCAPED FROM POLICE GUARD IN HOSPITAL
NELSPRUIT – Police in Mpumalanga have launched a manhunt for a 37-year-old suspect who escaped from lawful custody at the hospital in the early hours of Saturday, 27 February 2021.
According to the report, on Friday, 26 February 2021, the man and his accomplice stole a bakkie that was parked outside a certain creche at Phola Trust in Masoyi near Hazyview and fled the scene. Along the way, they met another man who was trimming the lawn with a brush cutter. They then shot at him and robbed him of his brush cutter before running him over with the stolen bakkie as he laid on the ground.
The owner of the bakkie is said to have sought assistance from some community members who began searching for his bakkie and suspects thereof. They (suspects) were then later found at Mshadza Trust with the stolen bakkie where one suspect somehow fled upon the arrival of the bakkie owner who was in the company of a group of people. The remaining suspect was then reportedly apprehended and assaulted by this mob and sustained some injuries. Thereafter, it is said that the matter was reported to the police and a case of car theft with an additional charge of armed robbery was opened and the injured man was taken to hospital where he was placed under police guard.
In the early hours of the said day, the suspect is said to have gone to the bathroom and somehow, managed to escape through the window, hence the manhunt. It also emerged that the suspect is wanted by police at Nelspruit for several criminal activities. The investigation regarding his escape is underway both criminally as well as departmentally and if the members who were tasked with a responsibility to guard him, faltered, the law will surely deal with them accordingly.
Police are currently requesting Mr Sibusiso Dalton Nkosi, who is also known as Nunuza whom they believe can be of great assistance in this investigation to contact the Investigation Officer urgently, or anyone who may know of Mr Nkosi’s whereabouts to contact Detective Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Mshwane at 0824490223. Alternatively, members of the public can call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111. The public is also warned though, that the man may be armed and approaching him could be dangerous.
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Pan African Resources awarded 6 bursaries to top achievers in eMbalenhle
6 Students were the lucky recipients of bursaries when Pan African Resources awarded the bursaries.
Pan African Resources made it clear at their Sod Turning Ceremony in 2017 that they will invest in the local community. They employed local people for the construction of their Elikhulu project.
They also adopted local schools as part of their community involvement. Kusasalethu Comprehensive School and KI Twala Secondary School are two schools that Pan African Resources adopted.
“We decided to award bursaries to deserving learners,” said Mrs Ramuedzisi-Human Resources Manager at Pan African Resources, “not only in the mining fields but in any field of study.”
The bursaries are full bursaries and Pan African Resources will pay all the expenses including accommodation, study fees, books and even a little allowance.
“We would like to congratulate the students on their achievements,” said Mr Oriel Shikwambana- Operations Manager at Evander Gold Mining, “But the journey doesn’t end there and this is where we at Evander Gold Mining want to invest in the next step of your journey.”
Oriel also explained that he asked that the bursary be expanded to allow a team from Pan African Resources become involved in the progress of the students and visit them regularly at their universities to ensure that they are not just left alone.
Congratulations to all the students that received bursaries.
Pan African Resources is a company that invests in the communities that they operate in. The following is directly from their website.
Why communities are material to Pan African Resources
As employers and valuable contributors to the nation’s economy, Pan African Resources has a key role to play in South Africa’s transformation journey and a moral obligation to deliver meaningful direct and indirect social benefits for local communities. Through local community investments, we support initiatives that benefit communities and promote their sustainable development. Understanding and proactively managing the impacts of mining on communities is integral to the success of our operations.
Management Approach
Pan African Resources operates mines in the Barberton and Evander regions of the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. Each of our operations has developed programmes aimed at optimising the benefits we offer communities by creating shared value, while at the same time anticipating and mitigating any potential negative social impacts of our activities.
Our approach centres on: ◗ building strong relationships with community members and leaders ◗ upholding fundamental human rights ◗ investing in meaningful community upliftment and empowerment projects ◗ catalysing sustainable development ◗ respecting cultures, customs and values ◗ engaging in open and inclusive dialogue.
We recognise that continuous stakeholder and community engagement is key to cultivating a safe and healthy environment for all. We are working towards building better relationships with our communities over time and inviting those stakeholders to engage with us through established community forums about the issues they experience, so that we can take steps to resolve these collaboratively. Our mine representatives attend monthly and quarterly community forum meetings to address community concerns.
The community steering committee, established by the Elikhulu team to represent Evander Mines and all relevant community stakeholders, continues to engage with the Evander community to address grievances and concerns. Mine representatives attend monthly and quarterly human settlement and LED meetings of Govan Mbeki Municipality.
The Mining Charter and Social and Labour Plans
The Mining Charter and social and labour plans The Mining Charter III sets out targets for the mining industry in terms of social development and community upliftment. We comply with the requirements of the MPRDA and submit annual progress reports on our SLPs to the DMR. To minimise any negative social impacts from our mining operations, we monitor, measure and manage our social and economic impact in line with approved SLPs.
All SLP processes are conducted through recognised municipal structures and we review our SLP spend regularly, based on our available financial resources and legislative requirements. In the 2019 financial year, no fines or sanctions were received for non-compliance with social or economic laws and/or regulations.
Corporate Social Investment
Corporate and social responsibility is the group’s overall contribution to society, including its role as social investor, employer and capacity builder. We continue to drive various community-focused development projects in the areas and communities in which we operate. The group also promotes responsible supply chain management by encouraging our suppliers to support LED projects where possible.
Corporate social investment and local economic development
The group has maintained its contributions to CSI, LED projects and bursaries as required by legislation. The group spent US$1.9 million (2018: US$1.1 million) on CSI, LED projects and bursaries.
Illegal Mining
Illegal mining activities are a constant challenge at all Barberton mining facilities, particularly in and around the mountain range separating Fairview Mine and Sheba Mine. During recent years, the influx of illegal immigrants from neighbouring countries to the Barberton region, especially from Lesotho, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, has led to a significant increase in the number of foreign nationals being arrested for illegal mining at Barberton Mines. In addition, it has also been found that local youths are increasingly abandoning their education to join the illegal miners in their illicit activities.
During the 2019 financial year, we focused on clamping down on illegal mining to assist in addressing these social challenges. As a result, 2,900 suspected criminals have been arrested for the theft of gold-bearing material and other commodities such as copper cable and scrap metal at Barberton Mines and Evander Mines. We recognise, however, that this is an ongoing issue that has to be constantly monitored. We will continue to work with our security contractors and the South African Police Service to inhibit illegal mining and criminal activities and limit their impact on the safety and moral fibre of local communities and our operations.
Supporting our Communities Through Our Transformation Trusts
Pan African Resources’ investment in communities through the group’s transformation trusts amounted to US$1.3 million for the current financial year (2018: US$1.0 million). This included contributions from gold mining operations and suppliers.
Wherever possible, the group promotes responsible and ethical supply chain management by encouraging suppliers to support local economic development. Barberton Mines and Evander Mines encourage their suppliers to contribute up to 1% of their contract value to these trusts. The objective of these trusts is to improve the quality of life of the local community, create jobs and promote socio-economic development.
The BMTT is facilitating an innovative small enterprise development programme for entrepreneurs in the community. This will assist existing small, medium and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs)in the immediate communities surrounding Barberton Mines to grow and become regionally competitive, self-sustainable businesses.
The BMTT is also in the process of establishing a business development hub to provide support for small enterprises. The hub will provide a host of services typically required by any developing business that wishes to provide services to Barberton Mines and other businesses or industries in the region. The initiative will identify up to 100 community-based businesses and coach them through a four-phase development plan.
Preferential Procurement
Our primary procurement objective is to control costs, achieve savings and manage inventory across operations through decentralised sourcing. In addition, we are committed to increasing spend with black-owned and black-women-owned businesses, as well as uplifting the communities where we operate through proactive projects and strategic sourcing. Our operations promote responsible and ethical supply chain management by encouraging suppliers and contractors to support local economic development through the employment of community members and sourcing local products where possible.
3 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden?
2 And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden:
3 But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die.
4 And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die:
5 For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.
6 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.
7 And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons.
8 And they heard the voice of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God amongst the trees of the garden.
9 And the Lord God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou?
10 And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.
11 And he said, Who told thee that thou wast naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat?
12 And the man said, The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat.
13 And the Lord God said unto the woman, What is this that thou hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat.
14 And the Lord God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life:
15 And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.
16 Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee.
17 And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life;
18 Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field;
19 In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.
20 And Adam called his wife’s name Eve; because she was the mother of all living.
21 Unto Adam also and to his wife did the Lord God make coats of skins, and clothed them.
22 And the Lord God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever:
23 Therefore the Lord God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken.
24 So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.
Hoërskool Oosterland spog met verskeie onderskeidings in die afgelope matriek eksamen
Janco Viljoen, 2020 matrikulant by Hoërskool Oosterland het 7 onderskeidings en ń gemiddeld wat hom die nr 8 plek in Mpumalanga besorg. Baie geluk, Janco! Oosies wens hom sterkte toe vir sy Mediese Studies!
Geluk aan ons Oosie- toppresteerders! These are our top achievers – Congratulations!
Sunelle de BruynJanco Viljoen
Hierdie top Oosies spog met 4 en 3 onderskeidings! Spoggerig!! These top Oosies have 4 and 3 distinctions. Well done!
Anel PretoriusBianca BoshoffKyla van der MerweSimone BassonEduan Naude
Top Oosies: hierdie leerders spog met 2 onderskeidings elk! BAIE GELUK! These Oosies have 2 distinctions each! CONGRATULATIONS!
Hs Oosterland kondig met trots die leerders aan wat elk een onderskeiding verwerf het. Baie geluk.We are proud to congratulate our Oosies with one distinction!
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HOëRSKOOL SECUNDA SE MATRIKULANTE VAN 2020 PRESTEER PUIK
Danksy toegewyde werk deur onderwysers en die matrieks van 2020, kon Hoërskool Secunda se matriekgroep van 2020, hul uitstekend van hul taak kwyt.
Hul spog met puik prestasies in die afgelope matriekeksamen. Hul het ‘n slaagsyfer van 98,9% behaal en spog ook met univeriteitsvrystelling van 69,61%. Die groep het ‘n totaal van 153 onderskeidings ingepalm.
Vier matrikulante het sewe onderskeidings elk behaal:
Wian du Toit
Afrikaans HT 89, English FAL 85, Wiskunde 88,LO 81, Rekeningkunde 87, IT 93, Fisiese Wetenskappe 93
Caylib van der Walt het ses onderskeidings behaal. Hy spog met 96% in Alpha Wiskunde, English FAL 84%, Wiskunde 96%, Rekeningkunde 87%, Ekonomie 80% en Fisiese Wetenskappe 89%.
Caylib van der Walt
Ses matrikulante van 2020 het vyf onderskeidings elk behaal:
FG Visser, matrikulant van Hoërskool Secunda 2020, het besonder goed presteer in die Wiskunde Olimpiade van 2020. Hy het derde in Mpumalanga in die Senior afdeling geëindig.
Baie geluk aan FG en die organiseerder van Hoërskool Secunda se Wiskunde Olimpiade, Me. Christa van Tonder.
