By BAKANG MOKOTO

11 October 2026 – The Potchefstroom Dam is a man-made earth-fill reservoir on the Mooi River located on the northern boundary of Potchefstroom in the North West province, South Africa. Originally built around 1908 (historically referred to as the Compensation Dam) to supply water to local settlements and the experimental farm.

Owned by the Department of Water and Sanitation, with day-to-day maintenance and management falling under the local municipality. It was historically a major local hub for camping, caravans, fishing, boating, and featured an Olympic-size swimming pool.

The recreational facilities have fallen into severe disrepair and neglect, leading local groups and the North-West University (NWU) to propose taking over management to restore the site and support international athletes. Just a short distance away on the Mooi River is Boskop Dam, which offers birdwatching, fishing, and a nature reserve with wildlife like zebra and blesbok.

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By REGINALD KANYANE

11 October 2026 – Klerksdorp Transport Museum located in Klerksdorp, North West Province, is a fascinating destination for history and transport enthusiasts. This museum showcases a diverse collection of vintage vehicles, locomotives, and transport-related artifacts, providing insight into the region’s rich transport heritage.

Visitors can explore restored steam engines, classic cars, and old bicycles, each telling a story of technological advancements and the role of transportation in shaping South Africa’s economy and infrastructure.

In addition to its impressive vehicle displays, the museum also features historical exhibits on Klerksdorp’s development, including early mining and railway connections that played a crucial role in the town’s growth. With well-preserved exhibits and informative displays, the Klerksdorp Transport Museum offers a nostalgic journey through time, making it an engaging experience for families, school groups, and history buffs alike.

Located at the corner of Lombaard and Margaretha Prinsloo Streets (Klerksdorp Central), this main municipal museum houses a collection of 19th-century horse, mule, and ox-drawn vehicles, alongside local history and the Warders House.

Hours: Monday–Friday from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Saturday from 9:00 AM – 11:45 AM, and Sunday from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

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By REGINALD KANYANE

11 October 2026 – Magaliesburg is a small, historic country town in Mogale City, West Rand, Gauteng, South Africa, situated about 80 to 90 minutes west of Johannesburg and Pretoria. Nestled below the Witwatersrand range, with the rugged Magaliesberg mountain range visible to the north.

Named after Chief Kgosi Môgale Wa Môgale of the BaPô ba Mogale clan (“burg” meaning town and “berg” meaning mountain in Afrikaans). Known as a peaceful weekend breakaway, craft haven, and agricultural hub driven heavily by tourism, self-catering lodges, and small farms.

Hiking and swimming at Mountain Sanctuary Park, the Magaliesberg Canopy Tour, and river trails. Sunrise flights available via operators like Bill Harrop’s Balloon Safaris.

Close proximity to the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site and the historic Blaauwbank Gold Mine. Classic heritage rail trips via Reefsteamers steam train journeys from Johannesburg.

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Setshwantsho: Khuti ya kwa Morokweng

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10 Diphalane 2026 – Khuti (Meteorite) ya kwa motseng wa Morokweng, gaufi le Ganyesa ke karolwana ya (ledimo) asteroid le le tswang mo lefelong le legolo la kgale la go thulana ga ledimo (asteroid) le lefatshe. Lefelo le, le fitlhegile ka fa tlase ga sekaka sa Kalahari mo porofenseng ya Bokone Bophirima, gaufi le molelwane wa naga ya Botswana.

Go dumelwa gore tiragalo eno e diragetse dingwaga di ka nna dimilione di le 145 tse di fetileng. Go phopholediwa gore khuti eno e na le bophara jwa magareng ga dikilometara di le 70 le 190. E na le dingwaga di ka nna dimilione di le 145 go ya go 146.

Khuti eno e bakilwe ke ledimo la mofuta wa LL/L chondrite, le le neng le na le bophara jwa dikilometara di ka nna 5 go ya go 10.

Ka kgwedi ya Motsheganong 2006, setlhopha sa babatlisisi ba Yunibesithi ya Witwatersrand, mmogo le balekane ba boditšhabatšhaba, ba ne ba epa sediba sa patlisiso go ya boteng jwa dimetara di ka nna 770 mo lefikeng le le gakologileng le le bakilweng ke thulano eo.

Ba ne ba ribolola karolwana ya meteorite ya bogologolo, e e neng e ise e thubege, e e boleele jwa disentimetara di le 25, mmogo le dikarolwana tse dinnye. Go ribololwa ga karolwana e kgolo ya ledimo le le neng le sa gakologa kgotsa go nyerologa ka ntlha ya mogote kwa teng ga khuti e kgolo ya thulano go ne ga gwetlha dikakanyo dingwe tsa saense.

Dikakanyo tseo di ne di tlhalosa gore dilo tse dikgolo tse di thulanang le lefatshe ka lobelo lo logolo di tshwanetse go nyerologa gotlhelele kgotsa go gakologa ka ntlha ya mogote o mogolo o o tlhagelelang ka nako ya thulano. Fela, karolwana eno ya disentimetara di le 25, e tshwana le lefika la LL6 chondrite breccia.

Le fa go ntse jalo, e na le diminerale tsa silicate tse di humileng ka tshipi le metswako ya tshipi le nickel e e nang le sebabole, mme ga e na tshipi e e gololesegileng kgotsa troilite. Seno se kaya gore e ka tswa e tswa mo karolong e e sa tlwaelegang ya asteroid, kgotsa mo setlhopheng se se kgethegileng sa di-asteroid tse dikarolwana tsa tsone di sa tlwaelegang go bonwa mo lefatsheng.

Tiragalo eno ya thulano e ntse e batlisisiwa go bona gore a e ne e amana le ditiragalo tse dinnye tsa go nyelela ga ditshedi le diphetogo tse di sa tlwaelegang tsa dikhemikale mo mafikeng a bogologolo. Dikai tsa diphetogo tseo di akaretsa dikarolo tsa mafika tse di nang le iridium e ntsi, e leng elemente e e ka thusang borasaense go lemoga ditiragalo tsa thulano ya dilo tse di tswang kwa lefaufaung.

Direkoto tsa dikhuti tsa thulano ya dilo tsa kwa lefaufaung mo lefatsheng di nna di oketsega fa go ntse go ribololwa mafelo a mangwe a thulano. Go begwa fa go nna teng ga khuti ya Morokweng go ne ga akantshiwa la ntlha ke babatlisisi ka 1995.

Go ya ka David Fleminger ©2026 South Africa Online (Pty) Ltd, ka nako eo, babatlisisi ba ne ba dira dipatlisiso ka go dirisa didirisiwa tsa go lekanya maatla a makenete le maatla a kgogedi ya lefatshe mo lefelong le le itsegeng ka popego ya lone e e sa tlwaelegang ka fa tlase ga lefatshe. Fleminger are jaaka go ntse ka mafelo a mangwe a mantsi a thulano, kwa tshimologong go ne go akanngwa gore popego eno e e kgolokwe e bakilwe ke tiragalo ya go thunya ga seretse se se fisang se se tswang mo teng ga lefatshe.

“Le fa go ntse jalo, disampole tsa mafika tse di neng tsa ntshiwa mo lefelong leo di ne tsa bontsha gore go ne go na le mafika a a fetotsweng ke kgatelelo e kgolo ya thulano, mmogo le mafika a a gakologileng go tswa mo lefikeng le le neng le gakologile ka ntlha ya mogote o mogolo.

“Dipatlisiso tse di neng tsa latela di ne tsa bontsha gore gape mafika ao a ne a na le selekanyo se se kwa godimo sa diminerale tse di tswang mo meteorite. Go ne go bonala sentle gore Morokweng e ne e le lefelo la thulano ya selo se se tswang kwa lefaufaung,” Fleminger wa tlhalosa.

Are go a kgonega gore thulano ya Morokweng e nnile le seabe mo go nyeleleng gono ga ditshedi, le fa seno se ise se netefadiwe. Fleminger are khuti ya Morokweng e mo karolong e e kgakala ya Aforika Borwa, mme ga go motlhofo gore batho botlhe ba kgone go e etela. Are le fa go ntse jalo, dikarolwana di le mmalwa tsa meteorite e e bakileng khuti eno di beilwe mo pontshong kwa Musiamong wa Saense kwa London.

Bangwe ba baagi ba re lefelo leno le ka unngwelwa baagi ka go ngoka Bojanala, segolo bogolo jang ba ba nang le kgatlhego mo go tsa saense. Kagiso Mokolobe are dikgosi tsa kwa Motseng wa bone, ba tshwanelwa ke go nnela kgang e disanyane.

“Ke nagana gore baithuti ba saense ba ka tswelwa molemo thata ke khuti eno ya Morokweng ka gonne e tla ba naya tshono e e sa tshwaneng le epe ya go ithuta ka tshireletso ya dipolanete, thuto ya dinaledi le dilo tsa kwa lefaufaung, mmogo le thuto e e tseneletseng ya dikhemikale mo mafikeng.

“Khuti eno ya thulano, e e fitlhegileng ka fa tlase ga sekaka sa Kalahari mono porofenseng ya Bokone Bophirima, e na le bophara jwa dikilometara tse di fetang 70, mme e na le dingwaga di ka nna dimilione di le 145,” Mokolobe wa tlhalosa.

O mongwe wa baagi, David Leepile le ene are khuti ya kwa Morokweng ke popego ya thulano e e sa tshwaneng le tse dingwe mo lefatsheng lotlhe. Leepile are ke yone fela khuti e kgolo mo lefatsheng e mo go yone go fitlhetsweng dikarolwana tsa ntlha tsa asteroid di sa thubege, di bolokegile ka fa teng ga lefika le le gakologileng ka ntlha ya mogote o mogolo wa thulano.

“Khuti e, e bontsha fa e ikgethile, mme seo ka bosone, se tshwanelwa ke go dirisiwa go ka ngoka bajanala. Baithuti ba ka ithuta gore mafika a a tswang kwa lefaufaung a farologana jang le dilo tse di fitlhelwang mo lefatsheng.

“Diteko di bontsha gore asteroid eno e ne e na le selekanyo se se kwa tlase sa sodium le potassium, mme e humile ka uranium, thorium le lanthanum. Seno se supa gore e ka tswa e simologile mo karolong e e sa itsiweng ya lebanta la di-asteroid mo thulaganyong ya dipolanete le letsatsi, e mo go yone go sa tlhole go nna le di-asteroid tse di romelang di-meteorite mo lefatsheng gompieno.

Go fetola dikakanyo tsa fisikisi ya dithulano le dikai tsa mogote

pele ga ditlhotlhomiso tsa Morokweng. Dikai tsa fisikisi ya dipolanete di ne di tsaya gore asteroid nngwe le nngwe e kgolo mo e ka bakang khuti e e bophara jwa dikilometara tse di fetang nne e ne e tla gakologela gotlhelele kgotsa e nyerologe ka ntlha ya mogote o mogolo fa e thulana le lefatshe,” Leepile wa tlhalosa.

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Picture: Grade 12 learners during NSC examinations

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

9 October 2026 – The North West Department of Education is pleased to announce that the province is ready to administer the Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. The department said examinations will commence on 13 October 2026 with the practical component of Computer Applications Technology (CAT) Paper 1.

The acting North West MEC for Education, Kenetswe Mosenogi said a total of 52 200 candidates have registered for the NSC examinations with 3760 part-time learners and 48 440 full-time learners. Mosenogi said this represents an increase of 3341 candidates compared with the 2025 enrolment.

“Furthermore, the department has prepared examination centers, deployed personnel and coordinated other essential arrangements to support the examinations with smooth and credible administration.

“The North West Department of Education wishes all candidates well as they prepare to write their final examinations and encourages them to remain focused, disciplined, and committed throughout the examination period,” she said.

Mosenogi further said she wishes good luck to all learners who will be writing their final examinations. She added that on behalf of the entire department, she wishes good luck to the learners who will be writing their final examinations, especially the Grade 12 learners.

“As the department, we have supported learners throughout the year with various interventions like autumn, winter, spring and incubation camps and many other extra classes. Many schools will be hosting incubation camps across the province and we request learners to obey their teachers.

“We do not want to get reports wherein learners violate their Code of conduct during the camps. I am confident that this 2026 cohort will take us to a higher position away from our usual position four. Once more our province is ready for the final examinations,” said Mosenogi.

She said the department further calls on parents, teachers, communities, and all education stakeholders to support learners during this important period and create an environment conducive to studying and academic success.

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Setshwantsho: Barutwana ba le bantsi ba tsenetse letsatsi la pulo

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8 Diphalane 2026 – Taung Agricultural College e letse e ngoketse barutwana ba Grade 9 go fitlha go Grade 12 ba le sekete le makgolo a mabedi le masome a matlhano kwa letsatsing la yone la Pulo le Tlhagiso ya Ditshono tsa Ditiro. Palo eno e feta gararo palo ya barutwana ba le 400 ba koleje e neng e ba solofetse go tsenela tiragalong eo.

Tiragalo eno ya ngwaga le ngwaga e ne e ikaelela go itsise barutwana ka ditshono tse di leng teng mo temo-thuong le go ba naya tshedimosetso ka ga mokgwa wa go dira kopo kwa kolejeng.

Mogokgo wa koleje, Dr Karabo Mabe, a re palo e kgolo eo ya barutwana e bontsha kgatlhego e e tsweletseng go gola ya basha mo lphateng la temothuo.

“Re ne re solofetse barutwana ba le 400. Palo e e tlileng e feta se re neng re se solofetse. Gompieno re fitlhile kwa palong ya barutwana ba le sekete le makgolo a mabedi le masome a matlhano ba ba tlileng.

“Mabe a re kholeje e dirisitse tiragalo eno go rotloetsa baithuti go tsaya temothuo jaaka tiro, fa gape ba newa tshedimosetso ka ditshono tse di kgethegileng tse di leng teng kwa setheong seo,” Mabe wa tlhalosa.

Taung Agricultural College ke nngwe ya dikholeje di le pedi tsa temothuo mo Bokone Bophirima, mme e nngwe e kwa Potchefstroom. Mo dikholejeng di le 11 tsa temothuo mo Aforika Borwa, Taung ke yone fela e e neelang dithuto tsa Diploma in Agriculture in Irrigation.

Mabe a re thuto eno e botlhokwa segolobogolo ka ntlha ya tlhokego ya metsi mo nageng. Mabe are naga e tlhoka dijo, mme ba lemiruo ba netefatsa gore ba tswelela ka tsireletsego ya dijo le go lwantsha le khumanego.

“Lenaneo leno le ruta baithuti ka selekanyo sa metsi se se tlhokwang ke dijalo tse di farologaneng, mmogo le ka fa tiriso ya metsi e tshwanetseng go laolwa ka teng go ya ka dinako le dipaka tse di farologaneng, gore tlhagiso e tokafale.

“Re rotloetsa barutwana ba ba sa kgonang go nna teng mo tiragalong ya Laboraro gore le bone ba akanye ka go dira kopo mo kholejeng, mme letsatsi la pulo le tlhagiso ya ditshono tsa ditiro le tshwarwa ngwaga le ngwaga,” Mabe wa tlhalosa.

Botlhokwa jwa temothuo bo gateletswe gape ke Sarah Makhoba wa Lefapha la Bosetšhaba la Temothuo, yo a reng tiragalo eno e ikaelela go gogela baithuti ba le bantsi kwa Taung Agricultural College, fa gape e ba thusa go tlhaloganya botegeniki le bophara jwa lekala la temothuo. Makhoba a re tiragalo eno e ne e ikaeletse gape go bontsha botlhokwa jwa temothuo le kafa lekala leno le amang matshelo a batho ka teng letsatsi le letsatsi.

Thembile Keohitlhetse, yo e kileng ya bo e le moithuti kwa kholejeng eno, mme ga jaana a direla Lefapha la Temothuo la Kapa Bokone, a re go boela kwa kholejeng eno go ya go bua ka yone e ne e le sengwe se se botlhokwa mo go ene. Keohitlhetse are dingwaga tse tharo tse a di feditseng kwa kholejeng e, e ne e le tse di molemo thata mo botshelong jwa gagwe, mme tsotlhe tse a di fitlheletseng morago ga moo di agilwe mo motheong wa kholeje.

“Ke tshetse dingwaga tse tharo tse di monate thata mo botshelong jwa me mo kholejeng eno. Sengwe le sengwe se ke se fitlheletseng morago ga moo se bakilwe ke motheo o ke o neilweng ke kholeje eno,” ga rialo Keohitlhetse.

Dikopo tsa barutwana ba ba batlang go tsena mo kholejeng di tswalwa ka bokhutlong jwa kgwedi ya Diphalane. Bakopi ba tshwanetse go bo ba falotse serutwa sa English ka Level 4, Mathematics ka Level 3 kgotsa Mathematical Literacy ka Level 4.

Mabe a re molaetsa wa kholeje mo basheng o tlhamaletse: “Tshwetso e e siameng e ba tshwanetseng go e tsaya jaanong ke go ithuta temothuo.”

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8 Diphalane 2026 – Bolaodi jwa sedika sa Pixley ka Seme bo amogetse katlholo ya dingwaga di le tlhano kwa kgolegelong kgatlhanong le Caswill Moos (34) yo o bonweng molato wa go tlhasela tsala ya gagwe kwa Niekerkshoop. Go begwa fa tiragalo eno, e diragetse ka 30 Diphalane 2025, fa mosadi yo o nang le dingwaga di le 31 le Moos ba ne ba itapolosa kwa ntlong ya tsala ya gagwe.

Sebueledi sa sepodisi kwa porofenseng ya Kapa Bokone, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers are fa ba sena go boela kwa lefelong le ba nnang kwa go lone, Moos o ne a tlhasela mosadi yoo ka go mo itaya le go mo raga. Ehlers are motswasetlhabelo o ne a kgona go tshaba mo ntlong, mme a kopa thuso kwa baagisaning.

“Morago ga moo, go ne ga bulwa kgetsi ya go tlhasela motho ka maikaelelo a go mo gobatsa botlhoko (GBH), mme dipatlisiso di ne tsa etelelwa pele ke Detective Constable Emily Swartz wa Yuniti ya babatlisisi kwa Niekerkshoop.

“Moos o ne a tshwarwa, mme a lebana le molato o o maleba. Kgotlatshekelo ya kgaolo e e dutseng kwa Griekwastad, e sa tswa go bona Moos molato mabapi le go tlhasela motho ka maikaelelo a go mo gobatsa botlhoko, mme ya mo atlholela dingwaga di le tlhano mo kgolegelong,” Ehlers wa tlhalosa.

Ehlers are dingwaga di le pedi tsa katlholo eo, di beetswe thoko dingwaga di le tlhano. Are kgotlatshekelo gape e ne ya bolela gore Moos ga a tshwanelwa ke go nna le sethunya.

“Detective Constable Swartz o ne a akgolwa ka ntlha ya dipatlisiso tsa gagwe tse di manontlhotlho, tse di nnileng le seabe mo go bonweng ga Moos molato. Boiteko jwa gagwe bo netefaditse gore modirabosenyi o ikarabela ka ditiro tsa gagwe le gore molao o diragadiwe mo boemong jwa motswasetlhabelo.

“SAPS e tsweletse go itlama mo go lwantsheng tirisodikgoka ya mo malapeng le tirisodikgoka e e ikaegileng ka bong. Re tla tswelela go netefatsa gore badirabosenyi ba isiwa kwa dikgotlatshekelo gore ba tle ba ikarabele ka ditiro tsa bone,” Ehlers a rialo.

Ehlers are tirelo ya sepodisi sa Aforika Borwa e tsweletse go ikemisetsa go samagana le tirisodikgoka ya mo malapeng le tirisodikgoka e e ikaegileng ka bong, le go netefatsa gore badirabosenyi ba isiwa kwa dikgotlatshekelo go lebana le ditlamorago tsa ditiro tsa bone.

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Ka BAKANG MOKOTO

8 Diphalane 2026 – Tirelo ya Sepodisi ya Aforika Borwa (SAPS) kwa Ottosdal e tlhotlhomisa kgetsi ya polao morago ga loso lwa mosadi wa dingwaga di le 55 kwa polaseng ya Doornpan, kwa ntlenyana ga Ottosdal. Go begwa fa mapodisi a ne a amogela pego ya tlhaselo e e ka nnang e diragetse kwa polaseng, mme a tsibogela kwa lefelong leo.

Sebueledi sa sepodisi mono porofenseng ya Bokoen Bophirima, Sarasanta Kelebogile Morake are fa sepodisi se goroga, se ne sa itsisiwe gore mosadi yo o neng a gobetse o ne a isiwa kwa sepetlele kwa Klerksdorp ke monna wa gagwe. Morake are moragonyana, o ne a tlhokafala kwa sepetlele ka ntlha ya dikgobalo tse a neng a di bone.

“Go begwa gore mosadi yoo, o ne a tlhaselwa fa a ne a leka go bula kgoro gore a tsene mo polaseng. Maemo a a dikologileng tiragalo eno a santse a batlisisiwa. Babelaelwa ba babedi ba banna, ba dingwaga di le 32 le 33, ba tshwerwe mabapi le polao eno morago ga gore ba lemogiwe ke mosupi.

“Mmelaelwa wa boraro o santse a tsene ka lenga la seloko. Babelaelwa ba ba tshwerweng ba solofetswe go tlhagelela kwa Kgotlatshekelo ya Bomaseterata ya Ottosdal ka Labone, 8 Diphalane 2026, ba lebane le melato ya polao,” Morake wa tlhalosa.

Re sale foo, mokomishinara wa sepodisi mono porofenseng ya Bokone Bophirima, Lieutenant General Arthur Adams, o kgala tiragalo eno, mme o akgotse setlhopha sa babatlisisi ka go tshwara babelaelwa ka bonako.

“Polokesego le pabalesego ya batho ba ba nnang le ba ba dirang kwa mafelong a magaeng e santse e le nngwe ya dilo tse di tlang kwa pele mo tirelong ya sepodisi sa Aforika Borwa. Re tshwenyegile thata ka tiragalo eno e e utlwisang botlhoko, mme re romela matshediso a rona kwa lelapeng la ga van Zyl.

“Re tla tswelela go dira mmogo le baagi ba kwa magaeng, balemirui le bakgathatiro ba bangwe go nonotsha dikgato tsa thibelo ya bosenyi le go netefatsa gore ba ba rwelang maikarabelo a bosenyi jo bo dirang dikgoka ba isiwa kwa kgotlatshekelo,” Adams wa tlhalosa.

Are o tsweletse ka go kopa baagi ba mafelo a magaeng gore ba nne kelotlhoko, ba bege ditiro dingwe le dingwe tse di belaetsang kwa mapodising, mme ba dirisane le baemedi ba molao go tokafatsa polokesego mo mafelong a dipolase.

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Picture: Banyana Banyana players during training/Supplied

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

8 October 2026 – Sasol Banyana Banyana have settled in nicely in Bloemfontein ahead of their two 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifiers against Madagascar scheduled for this Friday and next Tuesday. The 2022 African Champions arrived in the City of Roses on Monday to begin preparations for the all-important clashes set to be played at the Free State Stadium.

Madagascar will host the first match as they have no suitable venue, and they are expected in the province on Wednesday. Kick-off for this encounter is 3pm, but no spectators are allowed at the request of the visiting team.

Banyana Banyana have already held two training sessions since their arrival, with two more still to come to complete preparations for the first leg. South Africa last played in the Olympic Games in 2016 in Rio, Brazil, and are eager to make a return to the global event.

Banyana Banyana coach, Desiree Ellis said they have not qualified for the last two Olympic Games as they were knocked out in the first round in 2019. Ellis said they reached the final round against Nigeria and lost narrowly.

“It’s really important that we start getting to the Olympics. We qualified back-to-back in the past and then you don’t qualify for two, it’s important for us to qualify for these global events because the newer players that come in, and the younger players that come in, will also gain a lot of experience through that.

“So, it’s really important that we get off on a good start on Friday to make sure that we get to the next round. Banyana Banyana are still in contention for World Cup qualification and will be playing in the FIFA Women’s World Cup play-offs next month,” she said.

Ellis further said the Madagascar fixtures present a dual purpose for them.

“It’s not just about this game, it’s also about the game in November, so we’re using it two-fold because you have very little time to prepare and we know that it is a very big tournament as well that we need to prepare for.

“So, we’ll be preparing for Madagascar but also looking at how we can get the team to be a better version of themselves come November 2026,” added Ellis.

She said Thembi Kgatlana (Mexico), Linda Motlhalo (Scotland), Bongeka Gamede (Denmark) and Hildah Magaia (Saudi Arabia) have already reported for national team duty, while Amogelang Motau (Mexico) was expected on Wednesday afternoon. Ellis said but Banyana Banyana will be without experienced defender, Bambanani Mbane who has returned home to continue with her injury rehabilitation.

Meanwhile, the second leg will take place on 13 October, also at the Free State Stadium. Tickets for this match are on sale at shop.ticketpro.co.za/event/banyana- with adults playing R50 while children under 12 will be charged R20.

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Ka OBAKENG MAJE

8 Diphalane 2026 – Molatofadiwa, Lynda Elize Schneider (50), o atlholetswe dingwaga di le supa kwa kgolegelong ke kgotlhatshekelo ya bosenyi jwa kgwebo e e kgethegileng kwa Vryburg morago ga go ipona molato wa tsietso. Schneider gape o atlholetswe dingwaga di le tharo mo kgolegelong mabapi le go tlola Molao wa Boitshupo wa 68 wa 1997. Dikatlholo tseno di tla tsamaya ka nako e le nngwe.

Dikatlholo tseno di tla tsamaisiwa ka gangwe.

Sebueledi sa sepodisi mono porofenseng ya Bokone Bophirima, Sergeant Kelebogile Morake are molatofadiwa o ne a tlhagelela fa pele ga kgotlatshekelo ka di 5 Diphalane 2026, kwa a neng a ipona molato mo ditatofatsong ka bobedi. Morake are kgotlhatshekelo gape e ne ya kaya fa molatofadiwa a sa tshwanelwa ke go nna le sethunya.

“Tiragalo eno e diragetse ka Phukwi 2025 kwa lebenkeleng la thekiso ya megala kwa Schweizer Reneke. Kgotlatshekelo e ne ya utlwa gore molatofadiwa o ne a etela lebenkele leo ka maikaelelo a go bona Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 1TB ka konteraka.

“O ne a neela morekisi ditlankana tsa boitshupo le pegelo ya banka tse di fosagetseng, mme seno sa dira gore konteraka ya selefouno e amogelwe go dirisitswe ditlankana tsa maaka. Morago ga moo, molatofadiwa o ne a tsaya selefouno ka konteraka,” Morake wa tlhalosa.

Are dipatlisiso di ne tsa diriwa ka kelotlhoko ke mapodisi, mme tsa lebisa kwa go tshwareng ga molatofadiwa. Morake are molatofadiwa o ne a ipona molato mo di tatofatsong ka bobedi.

Mokomishinara wa sepodisi mo porofenseng ya Bokone Bophirima, Lieutenant General Arthur Adams, o akgotse Detective Captain Martin Joseph wa Provincial Commercial Crime Investigation Unit ka dipatlisiso tsa gagwe tse di manontlhotlho, tse di feletseng ka go atlega ga tshekiso le go bonwa molato ga molatofadiwa.

“Re rata gape go akgola Advocate Mosegedi wa Kantoro ya Mokaedi wa Botshwarwa ka go tlhagisa kgetsi eno ka botswerere fa pele ga kgotlatshekelo.

“Se, se nnileng le seabe mo katlegong go netefatsa fa tshiamiso e diragadiwa. Jaanong, re amogela katlholo eno, mme re akgola babatlisisi ka tiro ya bona ya boineelo e e dirileng gore molatofadiwa a isiwe fa pele ga kgotlhatshekelo,” Adams wa tlhalosa.

Adams are sepodisi se tla tswelela go batlisisa melato ya tsietso le go netefatsa gore batho ba ba dirisang ditlankana tsa maaka go dira ditiro tsa bosenyi ba tshwarwa, mme ba lebagana le letsogo la molao.

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Picture: Former Sekhukhune United footballer, Mokete Sean Mogaila

By STAFF REPORTER

6 October 2026 – Former Sekhukhune United footballer, Mokete Sean Mogaila, 29, has pleaded guilty to culpable homicide and failure to render assistance following a fatal motor vehicle collision in Tembisa that claimed the life of a nine-year-old girl. Mogaila, who played in the Betway Premiership for Sekhukhune United before leaving the club, appeared before the Tembisa Magistrate’s Court and entered into a guilty plea in terms of Section 112(2) of the Criminal Procedure Act.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson, Magaboke Mohlatlole said Mogaila “admitted to all the elements of the offences” and accepted the facts and allegations presented by the state. Mohlatlole said the charges stem from a collision on Andrew Mapheto Road during the early hours of 30 October 2024.

“Mogaila admitted that the vehicle he was driving “veered into oncoming traffic and collided with another vehicle” occupied by a woman and her two children. The crash claimed the life of nine-year-old Gomolemo Mavimbela, while her mother and 13-year-old brother sustained serious injuries.

“Mohlatlole further said Mogaila fled the scene after the collision but later “handed himself over to law enforcement authorities on the same day”. He added that during the investigation, the police discovered alcohol bottles and drugs inside the vehicle.

“The court subsequently convicted Mogaila on all three charges following his guilty plea. Mogaila was a professional footballer with Sekhukhune United, competing in South Africa’s top-flight Betway Premiership.

“The club announced his departure in July 2026, as part of its squad changes ahead of the new season, leaving him a free agent. The matter has been postponed to 17 November 2026, for sentencing. The guilty plea and conviction not only hold the accused accountable for his unlawful conduct but also spare the victims and their family the emotional burden of a lengthy trial,” said Mohlatlole.

He said the prosecution authority described the conviction as “an important step towards justice for the deceased child and her family”.

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Picture: Some of five North West learners awarded with tertiary bursaries/Supplied

By OBAKENG MAJE

6 October 2026 – Five high school learners were awarded bursaries by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) through its Learning Academy, following their participation at the Water and Sanitation Education and Awareness Programme (WSEP) competitions held on 27 September – 1 October 2026 in Benoni, Gauteng. WSEP is a school-based initiative by the DWS designed to build water literacy, encourage resource conservation, and promote careers in the water sector.

The Department of Water and Sanitation spokesperson, Wisane Mavasa said through this initiative, learners are also motivated to become young water ambassadors, sharing key messages on water conservation, responsible water use, river and dam protection and the importance of good sanitation practices within their schools, homes, and communities. Mavasa said high school learners from North West participated in Aqua Enduro category, which targets Grade 10 and 11 learners, demonstrating their innovation to solve water and sanitation challenges in their communities.

She further said they have also participated in Public Speaking category which aims to build public-speaking skills and awareness of water and sanitation issues. Mavasa said under the theme: “Towards Sustainable Water and Sanitation Security in South Africa”, school learners from different provinces converged at the National Adjudications to participate and demonstrate their talent, knowledge and dedication to water and sanitation in different categories of the Programme.

“Two Public Speaking participants, Laone Mochwening from Tigerkloof Combined School and Palesa Mofokeng from Molebatsi Secondary School, received bursaries to study at any tertiary institution of their choice within the country.

“Aqua Enduro participants, Kaone Moeng from Obusitse Intermediate School, Koki Orateng from Tigerkloof Combined School and Thatoyaone Mmusi from Z.M Seatlholo Secondary School also received bursaries. Moreover, Thatoyaone Mmusi was awarded a fully licensed laptop for being one of the 23 exceptional Aqua Enduro participants,” she said.

Mavasa further said other North West participants at the WSEP national adjudications are Anesu Kweetsane – Milner High School, Neo Nteo – Stilfontein Hoerskool, Boikhutso Dikole – Pinagare High School, Zandile Mabuza -Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School, Laone Mochweneng and Oarabile Mooketsi – Tigerkloof Combined School. She added that Molebogeng Mogola – ZM Seatlholo Secondary School also took part.

“Concluding the WSEP weeklong National Adjudications, the Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Hon David Mahlobo awarded deserving learners with 54 tertiary bursaries to pursue careers in the water and sanitation sector, cash prizes, laptops and certificates. Mahlobo said investing in young people is a response to a call on their own survival as a nation, the work done here today, they are planting a seed.

“We are not trying to produce workers, but we are trying to produce leaders. We call on young people to consider careers in the water and sanitation sector.

“With the country facing climate change, one drop of water is required to produce more and the youth must be able to bring innovations through science and technology. We would like to congratulate these learners and express strong support in improving their full potential,” he said.

One of the partners, mentioned the commitment they made through the School Adoption Initiative earlier this year when they adopted Ntsweletsoku Primary School located in Lehurutshe, Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality. The school learners and educators were able to be provided with an improved clean and safe drinking water.

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Picture: RSA president, Cyril Ramaphosa

By REGINALD KANYANE

6 October 2026 – The Republic of South Africa (RSA) president, Cyril Ramaphosa said in communities, public spaces and landscapes across the country, millions of new trees are taking root. Ramaphosa said since April 2026, more than seven million trees have been planted across all provinces under the Presidential One Billion Trees Campaign.

He further said more than two million trees have been planted in the Western Cape alone, with more than one million trees in each of Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. Ramaphosa added that it is particularly impressive that more than half a million trees have been planted in the country’s driest province, the Northern Cape.

“The Presidential One Billion Trees Campaign is part of the existing National Greening Programme. We aim to plant one billion trees over the next five years, working in partnership with communities, traditional leaders and the private sector.

“Trees and green spaces provide recreation and shade. They help to mitigate the impact of climate change and biodiversity loss. But more than that, this greening campaign is a response to the spatial inequality created by apartheid-era urban planning that saw historically white suburbs lined with trees and green spaces, whereas there was sparse vegetation in the townships,” he said.

Addressing and overcoming the geography of inequality, Ramaphosa said they inherited necessitates those greening programmes must also substantively contribute to advancing food security, rural development and the economic empowerment of women. He said the trees that are being planted are mainly indigenous and have been chosen for their suitability to local conditions.

“Importantly, a number of varieties of fruit trees have been planted, including citrus, avocado trees and grapes. These fruit trees will add to food security at a household level and support the expansion of community and school food gardens. The surplus from these trees could generate income.

“The goal of this intervention would be that a subsistence farmer can then reinvest that income in purchasing additional trees and inputs, and gradually expand into an income-generating enterprise,” said Ramaphosa.

He said the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Human Settlements to help ensure that a fruit tree is planted with every new subsidised house. Ramaphosa said there are already a number of successful projects where tree planting has helped to empower women with livelihood support.

“One such example is the She Evolves project in the Tswelopele Local Municipality in the Free State where women have been leading tree planting in the community to provide income. Another such successful project is the Innesfree Park urban garden in the Sandton CBD in Gauteng.

“With the support of a local hospitality chain, a mother and daughter team are growing fruit, vegetables and herbs to support local feeding schemes and create employment for women. Greening programmes are a pathway for skills development that leads to job creation as well as supporting self-employment,” he said.

Ramaphosa said workers from the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) are playing a key role in the campaign, assisting with land preparation, transporting trees to planting sites, planting and horticultural maintenance. He said the environmental sector is one of the most successful contributors to the EPWP, providing unemployed South Africans with work opportunities and skills in conservation, water, waste and fire management.

“With these skills, young South Africans will be able to use what they have learned to seek employment at nurseries and farms, and start their own businesses in landscaping, tree maintenance, plant production and sale.

“The seemingly simple act of planting a tree has the potential to generate many opportunities into the future, especially for young people who have considered a future in farming but did not know where or how to start. Another important aspect of this campaign is the deliberate focus on planting indigenous trees,” said Ramaphosa.

He said large parts of urban and rural South Africa are covered by dense canopies of non-indigenous trees that were planted by former colonial authorities, among other things, to meet the growing demand for timber. Ramaphosa said many of these trees, including Pretoria’s fabled jacarandas, are classified as invasive species.

“Invasive alien trees put a strain on already scarce surface water, threaten indigenous vegetation and are costly to eradicate. Invasive alien tree species also increase the risk and severity of wildfires, as communities in parts of the Garden Route have experienced over many years.

“As government, our environmental policies have been consistent on the need for both the preservation and transfer of indigenous knowledge in the cause of conservation. The removal of invasive species itself is an economic activity with the potential to generate income,” he said.

Ramaphosa said there are already several companies turning alien invasive plants and trees into biomass that is being used in a variety of industrial applications, including green fuel. He said the DFFE and South African National Parks have a successful Eco-Furniture Programme that trains EPWP workers to produce school desks, benches and other wood products from cleared invasive alien trees.

“Indigenous tree planting, nurturing and cultivation provide opportunities for young people to be trained in seed collection and indigenous horticulture, supporting local ownership of environmental assets and giving them skills and knowledge that they could use to start their own businesses.

“Ultimately, the Presidential One Billion Trees Campaign is aligned with our commitment to the sustainable use of our natural resources and to sustainable development. Conservation and socio-economic development are not mutually exclusive. This initiative has the potential to catalyse both small- and large-scale economic activity and job creation,” said Ramaphosa.

He said the momentum that this campaign has gathered is a testament to the power of collective action, with private citizens, businesses, schools and community organisations joining the effort. Ramaphosa called on those who have not already done so to join the campaign by planting or donating a tree.

“Together, we can achieve our goal of planting one billion trees across South Africa over the next five years,” he concluded.

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Picture: Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya

By BAKANG MOKOTO

6 October 2026 – The disciplinary proceedings against senior police Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya are continuing, with the South African Police Service (SAPS) confirming that the hearing has not been halted. SAPS said the disciplinary hearing and the Labour Court proceedings are “separate matters” that have been running in parallel.

The national police spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said a disciplinary hearing was heard today, but the applicant’s request for a postponement was granted. Mathe said the matter has been postponed to 12 October 2026, to allow him an opportunity to consult with his legal representatives in preparation for the hearing.

“The urgent application before the Labour Court was also heard on Monday. However, the matter was adjourned to allow SAPS to file its opposing papers and the applicant to file his replying affidavit before the case can be heard by the court.

“The Labour Court proceedings “remain sub judice” and we will therefore refrain from commenting on the merits of the matter. We would like to reiterate that the disciplinary process against Sibiya is proceeding despite the separate Labour Court proceedings,” she said.

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Picture: SA elite women’s league’s youngest player, Imanathi Makinana/Supplied  

By STAFF REPORTER

6 October 2026 – The South African elite women’s league’s youngest player, Imanathi Makinana (14), brought down the curtain in grand style at the Hollywoodbets Super League Amplified Festival in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, at the weekend. Buoyed by a sizeable home crowd at Westbourne Oval on Sunday, Makinana’s brace helped City Lads Ladies to a 2 – 1 win over First Touch Ladies.

The pint-sized attacker, nicknamed Neymar after the Brazilian star, converted two penalties – one in each half – to earn her side their second win of the season. She was also named Player of the Match. Makinana arrived at the mini-tournament just a few days after representing the SA Under-15 team at the SAFA Talent Development Scheme Inter-Provincial Tournament in Johannesburg, where she scored a hat-trick against a Mpumalanga team.

The budding star now has four league goals, having also bagged a brace when City Lads picked up their first points and goals of the campaign in a 3 – 2 win over Tshwane University of Technology a fortnight ago.

Even the persistent rain and gloomy weather in Gqeberha at the weekend did not deter Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies, who picked up another set of maximum points to maintain their grip at the top of the Super Era Stream. Banyana Ba Style thrashed Richmond Ladies 8 – 0 on Sunday.

With their 10th win on the trot, Sundowns opened an 11-point gap over second-placed University of Pretoria (Tuks), who edged their direct rivals for second spot, the University of the Western Cape (UWC), 1 – 0 on Saturday. It is the second time this campaign that Sundowns have won by a big margin in the Super Era Stream, following their 6 – 0 demolition of Diepkloof Ladies at the start of the season in May.

While Sundowns are running their own race, the battle for second spot continues between distant chasers Tuks and UWC. The two are tied on 19 points, but Tuks have the edge by virtue of a better goal difference.

The defeat on Saturday ended UWC’s four-match winning run since the resumption of the campaign in August. Tuks goalscorer, Siyamthanda Qashani is now leading the scoring charts with eight goals.

Tuks head coach, Sibusiso Themba said afterwards: “I said it before that we don’t compete with Sundowns – they are on another level.

“So, our people are here (below Sundowns). When you play against your level, it’s going to be pound for pound – ups and downs. It depends on who’s got the legs.”

In the Super Rise Stream, leaders JVW FC remain at the top of the log despite a 1 – 1 draw against Ezemvelo, who equalised in injury time. The Blue Diamonds, as JVW are affectionately known, are also unbeaten in 10 matches.

Behind them are the University of Fort Hare (UFH), who beat Ramatlaohle Ladies 1 – 0 on Saturday. With this win, UFH kept up the pressure on JVW, narrowing the gap at the top to three points.

Ramatlaohle are still chasing an elusive win, having collected just two points from their last two outings, putting their bid for a top-four finish at risk. Stellenbosch Ladies Finally Pick Up First Point Of The Campaign

Astrid Boks struck twice for Stellenbosch Ladies when they registered their first point of the campaign in 10 matches with a 2 – 2 draw against Copperbelt Ladies on the opening day of the festival on Friday. The stalemate also ended Stellies’ scoring drought, with their previous goal coming in June – interestingly, against Copperbelt in their 2 – 1 defeat in the first-round meeting.

For Copperbelt, the result halted a run of two consecutive defeats.

Affected Fixtures

Meanwhile, two fixtures were called off after teams either failed to show up or encountered logistical challenges.

On Friday, TS Galaxy Queens forfeited their match for failing to honour their fixture against Diepkloof Ladies.

According to the rules, Diepkloof Ladies have been awarded the three points and two goals.

Galaxy, on the other hand, are set to face the SAFA Disciplinary Committee.

The game between the University of Johannesburg and Tshwane University of Technology was postponed due to travel-related logistical challenges.

SAFA will confirm the rescheduling of the fixture.

Full Results

Friday, 02 October 2026

TS Galaxy Queens vs Diepkloof Ladies (Diepkloof Ladies win with walkover)

Copperbelt Ladies 2 – 2 Stellenbosch Ladies

Saturday, 03 October 2026

University of the Western Cape 0 – 1 University of Pretoria

Ezemvelo Women’s FC 1 – 1 JVW FC

University of Fort Hare 1 – 0 Ramatlaohle Ladies

Sunday, 04 October 2026

Mamelodi Sundowns 8 – 0 Richmond Ladies

First Touch 1 – 2 City Lads

University of Johannesburg vs Tshwane University of Technology

(Postponed)

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