Picture: The road maintenance in Extension 4, Kgakala Township, in Leeudoringstad/Supplied  

By AGISANANG SCUFF

20 July 2026 – The North West Department of Public Works and Roads has continued to improve road infrastructure in communities through its contribution to the Thuntsha Lerole Accelerated Service Delivery Programme, with road maintenance interventions undertaken on 17 July 2026, in Kgakala Extension 4, Leeudoringstad, near Wolmaranstad.

The North West MEC for Public Works and Roads, Elizabeth Mokua said as part of the department’s service delivery programme, the road maintenance team prepared and processed the base layers for a 200-metre internal road in Kgakala Extension 4, enabling the municipality to proceed with installing block paving bricks. Mokua said the department also bladed 0.3 kilometres of internal access roads in Leeudoringstad and undertook maintenance work on a targeted 2.5kilometre stretch of roads in Kgakala Extensions 7 and 8 to improve accessibility for residents.

“The interventions form part of the department’s ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe and reliable road network that enhances mobility, supports local economic activity and improves access to essential services. The department will continue working with municipalities and other stakeholders to deliver sustainable road infrastructure solutions that improve the daily lives of communities across the North West,” she said.

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Picture: The NWU’s Dale Beighle Animal Health Centre features modern facilities that support animal healthcare practical student training and veterinary services for surrounding communities/Supplied 

By PHENYO MOKGOTHU  

20 July 2026 – For many farmers and animal owners in the North West Province, access to animal healthcare can determine the health of their livestock, household income and food security. At the North West University (NWU), the Dale Beighle Animal Health Centre has become a link between academic training and community service, providing animal healthcare, while preparing graduates to serve South Africa’s agricultural sector.

Located on the Mahikeng campus, the centre provides vaccinations, surgeries, diagnostic services, disease prevention programmes and animal health outreach to surrounding communities. It also serves as a practical training facility, where animal health students gain experience before entering the workplace.

NWU’s Director of the School of Agricultural Sciences, Prof Simon Letsoalo, said these services have made the Dale Beighle Animal Health Centre a strategic community resource. Letsoalo said it strengthens livestock productivity, improves companion animal welfare, enhances public health and supports sustainable agricultural development across the North West.

He further said the centre provides primary animal healthcare to communities that have limited access to veterinary services. Letsoalo added that beyond treating livestock and companion animals, its work includes disease surveillance, vaccination campaigns, parasite control, reproductive support, nutrition guidance and biosecurity advice for farmers.

“These services help reduce disease outbreaks, while supporting livestock production and rural livelihoods. Its work also contributes to public health by monitoring diseases that can spread between animals and people such as rabies and ringworm.

“This supports the one health approach, which recognises the connection between animal, human and environmental health. Healthy livestock translate directly into improved household income, food security and rural livelihoods, making the centre an important contributor to agricultural development in the province. The centre also plays a leading role in training animal health technicians,” he said.

Letsoalo said students receive practical exposure through clinical diagnosis, surgery, laboratory diagnostics, farm consultations, disease investigations and community outreach. He said the experience prepares graduates to work in government veterinary services, research institutions, the livestock industry and private practice after graduation.

“This practical training responds to South Africa’s need for skilled animal health professionals, particularly in rural and agricultural communities. Students graduate work-ready because they have already gained practical experience in diagnosing diseases, handling animals, conducting farm visits and working directly with livestock owners,” said Letsoalo.

He said this strengthens veterinary capacity, while improving services available to communities. Letsoalo said community engagement remains part of the centre’s work.

“Staff and students participate in vaccination campaigns, deworming programmes, sterilisation initiatives, animal welfare awareness campaigns and farmer education workshops. These activities extend services beyond the university campus while strengthening relationships with surrounding communities.

“Looking ahead, the university plans to strengthen animal health sciences through expanded clinical services, research and community engagement,” he said.

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Ka BAKANG MOKOTO

20 Phukwi 2026 – Monna wa dingwaga di le 45 o kolopetswe dingwaga di le 15 kwa ntlo-lefitshwana ke kgotlhatshekelo ya sedika ya Madikwe mabapi le ditatofatso tsa maiteko a polao ya lesea la gagwe la dikgwedi di le 10. Go begwa fa go ile ga tsoga kgakgauthano ya mafoko magareng ga rragwe lesea le, le mmagwe kwa motseng wa Tlokweng, gaufi le Madikwe fa kgwedi ya Ferikgong e ne e tlhola matsatsi a le 4 ka ngwaga wa 2024.

Go ya ka sebueledi sa sepodisi mono porofenseng ya Bokone Bophirima, Colonel Adéle Myburgh, monna o, o ile a tsaya lesea le mme a le latlhela fa fatshe ka motsi wa kgakgauthano. Myburgh are mmagwe lekgarebe le, one a ntewa ka thobane ke rragwe lesea fa a ne a leka go tsereganya le go sireletsa lesea le.

“Le fa lesea le sa tswa dikgobalo ka motsi o, maiteko a ga rragwe a ne a bontsha a le kotsi. Ke ka moo a ile a bulelwa kgetsi ya maiteko a polao. Go begwa fa mosadimogolo (69) o, a ile a itemogela go robega ga matsogo a le mabedi morago ga se.

“Go begwa fa monna o, a ile a tshwarwa morago ga matsatsi a le mabedi. Monna o, ga ipona molato mo ditatofatsong tsotlhe di le pedi, fela bosekisi bo ile jwa neelana ka bopaki jo bo tseneletseng kgatlhanong le ene,” Myburgh wa tlhalosa.

Myburgh are monna o, o kailwe fa a sa tshwanelwa ke go tsholo sethunya. Myburgh are gape monna o, o ile a atlholelwa dingwaga di le supa mabapi le go teketa mosadimogolo ka maikaelelo a go ntsha dikgobalo.

Kgabagare, mokomishinara wa sepodisi wa nama-o-sa-tshwere mono porofenseng ya Bokone Bophirima, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, o akgotse mmatlisisi wa kgetsi e, Detective Sergeant McDonald Mosekwane go tswa kwa kantorong ya babatlisisi kwa Madikwe. Gape, Naidoo o akgotse mosekisi Advocate Zola Mpayipheli ga mmogo le batsaya karolo botlhe.

“Se, se tla romela molaetsa o gagametseng go botlhe ba ba diragang bosenyi kgatlhanong le bana le basadi,” Naidoo wa tlhalosa.

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By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

20 July 2026 – A man (43) was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for by the Madikwe Regional Court for rape. The court heard evidence that a victim (32) went to a nearby tavern and was approached by the accused, David Disemelo while on her way home on Friday evening, 7 February 2020.

The North West police spokesperson, Constable Thuto Bobelo said Disemelo strangled and raped the victim on a public road before fleeing the scene. Bobelo said the matter was reported to the police who managed to trace and arrest him after the incident.

“Disemelo was found guilty of rape and sentenced to ten years direct imprisonment by the Madikwe Regional Court on 17 July 2026. In another incident, Tshepo Puna Ndlovu (37) was found guilty and sentenced to 12 years imprisonment by the Bafokeng Regional Court for attempted rape.

“Evidence presented before court revealed that a victim (43) hosted her boyfriend and Ndlovu at her house in Tlhabane Township, near Rustenburg on 8 March 2025. After the departure of her boyfriend, Ndlovu stayed longer and suggested to have sex with the victim,” he said.

Bobelo further said upon her resistance, Ndlovu assaulted her with fists and the neighbours came to the rescue after hearing cries for help by the victim. He added that the matter was reported to the police and Ndlovu was arrested shortly after the incident.

“Ndlovu was denied bail and remanded in custody until his conviction on 15 July 2026,” said Bobelo.

Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, thanked the Investigating Officers, Sergeant Taolo Makgotlho and Constable Dikeke Mokebe, as well as the prosecution team for their cooperation and diligence in securing the sentences. Naidoo warned that all perpetrators will face the full might of the law.

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By REGINALD KANYANE

7 July 2026 – The diligent investigative work of the Prieska Detectives has resulted in the successful conviction and sentencing of Charlton Pieterse (25) for murder.

Pieterse was convicted and sentenced by the Prieska Regional Court to 10 years imprisonment.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane said he was also declared unfit to possess a firearm on Tuesday, 23 June 2026. Shemane said the conviction stems from an incident that occurred on 21 December 2024, at approximately 08:30, at an informal settlement in Prieska.

“The deceased, Nathan Pienaar (21), was walking to a nearby shop with a friend when they were approached by the accused. Without any apparent provocation or altercation, Pieterse stabbed Pienaar once in the chest with an Okapi knife, fatally wounding him.

“The accused fled the scene, but was arrested later the same day. He was released on bail pending the finalisation of the case, which concluded with his conviction and sentencing in the Prieska Regional Court on 23 June 2026,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Pixley Ka Seme District Police Management commended Detective Constable Francois Mei of the Prieska Detectives for his professional investigation, dedication and commitment in ensuring that a violent offender was successfully brought to justice and removed from society.

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By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

7 July 2026 – The North West Department of Social Development has acted swiftly to find accommodation for an elderly man, who was shown on various social media platform in desperate need of shelter and warmth. The department said Madibeng-based social workers managed to track down an old man, who identified himself as Michael from Tlhatlhaganyane, near Rustenburg.

North West MEC for Social Development, Sussana Dantjie said:“We are elated that our elderly has been removed from the freezing streets to a warm bed at our old age home in Sonop.

“We hold dear our elderly and highly appreciate our team in Sonop, who upon seeing the video acted very fast.  Our thanks also went to those who flighted the plight of our elderly.”  

Dankie further said this is how social media should be used positively to build society. She added that she is pleased to note that ubuntu can still finds its way through these platforms.

“The social workers have not rested after accommodating the elder, they are hard at work, trying to locate and reunite him with his family at Tlhatlhaganyane.

“We call on families and community members to take care of the elderly and report their abuse with social workers and law enforcement agencies,” she said.

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Ka OBAKENG MAJE

7 Phukwi 2026- Monna wa dingwaga di le 21 o atlholetswe botshelo jotlhe kwa kgolegelong ke kgotlhatshekelo ya sedika ya Atamelang. Go begwa fa Monnapula Abel Lobese a ile a betelela mosetsanyana wa dingwaga di le 15 fa kgwedi ya Phukwi e ne e tlhola matsatsi a le 19 ka ngwaga wa 2019.

Go ya ka sebueledi sa sepodisi mono Bokone Bophirima, Captain Majang Skalkie, motswasetlhabelo o ne a tsamaya le tsala ya gagwe go ya kwa garage ya peterolo (Filling Station) kwa Setlagole fa ba ne ba kgorogelwa ke Lobese. Skalkie are Lobese o ile a ba tshosetsa ka thipa, mme ba leka go tshaba.

“Lobese o ile a tshwara motswasetlhabelo le go mo gogela kwa ntlung nngwe ya letlotla kwa a ileng a mo betelela gone.

“Kgetsi ya petelelo e ne ya bulwa, Mme seo se ile sa lebisa kwa go tshwarweng ga ga Lobese. Kgotlhatshekelo ya sedika ya Atamelang, e ile ya bona Lobese molato le go mo atlholela botshelo jotlhe kwa kgolegelong,” Skalkie wa tlhalosa.

Kgabagare, Mokomishinara wa nakwana mono porofenseng ya Bokone Bophirima, Major General Rayno Naidoo o akgotse mmatlisisi wa kgetsi, Detective Sergeant Modisaotsile Otto ka tiro e manontlhotlho e a e dirileng mabapi le go batlisisa kgetsi e. Naidoo are sepodisi se tlile go dira mmogo le lephata la bosekisi mabapi le go lwa kgatlhanong le tshotlakako ya bong.

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