Picture: Illicit cigarettes confiscated in Makgobistad/Supplied
By BAKANG MOKOTO
Continuous and joint efforts to address illicit economic activities gained success on 25 June 2024, when members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and police confiscated illicit cigarettes with an estimated street value of R8 million.
Reports suggest that police responded on 25 June 2024, to a call by members of the SANDF who were patrolling along the Botswana / South Africa borderline, near Makgobistad.
The North West police spokesperson, Col Adele Myburgh said this comes after they spotted a suspicious truck, which apparently stopped due a deflated tyre.
“It is alleged on investigation, that the SANDF members approached the truck and a man got out of the truck, jumped the fence into Botswana and fled on foot. Upon searching the truck, illicit cigarettes were found and confiscated. Investigations into the matter are underway by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI),” she said.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, commended the team for their attentiveness, which led to the discovery.
The SAPS Management in Northern Cape welcomed the 10 year prison sentence handed down to a father (46), who brutally assaulted his daughter (11) in Calvinia.
On 23 December 2023 at about 9am, the father severely beat his daughter with a stick over her body and head. The victim started bleeding and ran to a family member who alerted the police.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, LieutenantCol Sergio Kock said the father was arrested the following day. Kock said he was sentenced on 25 June 2024, to 10 years imprisonment by the Calvinia Regional Court, for Assault with intent to commit Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH), which 5 years was suspended.
“He was also declared unfit to possess a firearm or work with children. The investigating officer, Detective Constable Gregory Settley of the Calvinia Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences unit was applauded for his meticulous investigative work that led to the notable sentence of the GBVF perpetrator,” he said.
Picture: Bafana Bafana players against Mozambique/Google
By REGINALD KANYANE
Bafana Bafana’s 2024 COSAFA Cup campaign got underway on Wednesday night, 26 June 2024, as coach Helman Mkhalele’s side faced Mozambique at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
The much-anticipated battle between the two Southern Africa neighbours ended in a 1-1 draw after neither team could find the decisive winning goal. It was clear from the start of the match that the home side wanted to take control of the game as they almost hit the back of the net just three minutes into the game.
The hosts were presented with a number of opportunities in the opening half and finally utilized them after captain Rushwin Dortley hit the back of the net in the 39th minute. Mkhalele said he was very proud of the way his boys performed, even though they only went into camp a few days before the start of the tournament.
“I’m proud of my team and the performance they gave, even though we did not get the result we aspired to achieve. During the first half we dominated, even though we created clear chances but could not take advantage of that situation,” he said.
Mozambique came into the game looking for a win, but coach Victor Matine said he was happy with the result and the attitude of his players.
“I am so happy because the players tried to do what we trained for, and we told them to have confidence in this game, and to respect South Africa. But you must be competitive, and we did it in the second half,” he said.
Bafana Bafana face Botswana in their second Group A match in this tournament on Saturday.
Setshwantsho: Moagi o tlhalositseng fa a thutilwe ke sejanaga, Maria Bosman
Ka OBAKENG MAJE
Molekgotlha wa ANC kwa masepaleng o mogolwane wa Taung, Kealeboga Seboko, o latofadiwa ka go thula moagi mongwe ka sejanaga. Maria Bosman (57) wa mono Taung o bega fa a tshelela mo manokonokong morago ga go thulwa ke sejanaga.
“Ke ne ke feta kwa kliniking e gaufi le bookelo, mme Seboko ene one a busetsa sejanaga sa gagwe kwa morago. Go bua nnete fela, ga sheba kwa morago, mme one a nthula ka sejanaga ka ba ka wela fa fatshe.
“One a fologa, mme a mpotsa gore ke ya kae. Ke ne ka mo tlhalosetsa, mme one a kopa go nkisa kwa bookelong. Seboko one a ntlogela fa kgorong ya bookelo,” Bosman wa tlhalosa.
Bosman are ka nako eo, one a ise a utlwe manokonoko. Are o utlwilwe manokonoko moragonyana.
“Seboko one a tlhalosa fa a tla tla kwa lapeng. Go ile ga nna fela jalo. Ke ile ka tlhalosetsa bana gore ke thudilwe ke sejanaga, mme ba ile ba nrekela dipilisi. Seboko o ile a amogela fa a nthudile ka sejanaga, mme a tlhalosa fa a sa itse gore ke bone dikgobalo go le go kae.
“Fela, o ile are tshepisa gore o tla boa mo letsatsing le le latelang. Seboko fa e sale a ile, mme nna ke ile ka tswelela ka go nwa dipilisi tsa marapo,” Seboko wa tlhalosa.
Bosman are Seboko one a boa morago ga gore a bue le mokwaledi wa gagwe.
“Ga jaana, ke utlwa manokonoko mo legetleng, mo letsogong, ga mmogo le mo mokwatleng. Ke itshidisa ka go rekisa dijo kwa sekolong gore ke kgone go reka motlakase le dijo mo ntlung,” Bosman wa tlhalosa.
Kgabagare, Seboko ene go ganeditse ditatofatso kgatlhanong le ene.
“Ga gona paki mo kganyeng e, mme se se diragetseng se itsiwe fela ke nna le Bosman. Ka letsatsi leo, kene ke boela kwa morago ka sejanaga, mme ga gwa nna le kamano ma gareng ga Bosman le sejanga.
“Fa kene ke boela kwa morago, sejanaga se ile sa tshosa Bosman, mme ene a wela fa fatshe. O tlhalositse fa sejanaga so mo tshositse. Ke ile ka go kopana le Bosman, mme ka mo kopa gore a ye kwa x-ray kwa bookelong gore ke itse gore a ka tswa ana le bokoa kae.
“Ke ne ke batla go dira seo gore ere fa k emo isa kwa ngakeng ya poraevete, a be ke itse gore matsapa ke eng. Fela, ke ile ka neelwa molaetsa wa gore, mme Bosman are ke tlogele o siame,” Seboko wa tlhalosa.
Seboko are fa gona le thuso nngwe e Bosman a e tlhokang mabapi le kgang e, a ka bua le ene.
Modulasetulo wa mokgatlho wa baagi wa Re Aga Taung, Modisaotsile Lebitse, are o imologile. Seno se tla morago ga gore kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung, e tsholole kgetsi ya go thopa ka dikgoka, ga mmogo le kgothoso.
Lebitse one a tshwarwa le go latofadiwa morago ga dipego tsa gore one a thopa monna mongwe ka dikgoka le go mo kgothosa. Go ya ka mmatlisise mo kgetsing e, Boingotlo Tokwe, ene ya re ka di 11 Seetebosigo 2017, banna bangwe ba le bararo ba ba neng ba rwele dithiba-matlho, ba ne ba kgorogela monna mongwe kwa Ext 6 mono Taung.
Go ya ka Tokwe, banna ba, ba ne ba tsenya motswasetlhabelo mo sejanageng sa gagwe, mme ba tsamaya le ene go ya kwa ntlung ya gagwe kwa Hartswater. Go begwa fa ba ile ba fitlha ba mo tseela dilwana tsa gagwe jaaka megala ya letheka ele mebedi, madi a sa seatleng a sa totobadiwang, ga mmogo le tshupa-nako.
Lekgotlha le utlwile gape fa banna ba, bane ba tsamaya le motswasetlhabelo, fela ba ile ba mo tlogela kwa motseng wa Mokassa 1, fa sejanaga sa gagwe se ile sa tlogelwa kwa Ext 7. Go begwa fa kgetsi ene ya bulwa, mme Lebitse one a lelelwa ke ditshipi ka di 28 Moranang 2024, morago ga go golagangwa le kgetsi e ka dikgatiso tsa menwana.
Fela mo letsatsing la di 25 Seetebosigo 2024, lekgotlha le ile la tsholola kgetsi e morago ga bopaki jo bo tlhaelang kgatlhanong le Lebitse.
Jaanong Lebitse are o itumelela tshwetso ya lekgotlha lefa a ntse a tshelela mo kutlobotlhokong.
“Kgale ke sa dudisege mo moyeng le go fitlhelela gompieno. Ke itumetse thata, gonne lekgotlha le tsholotse kgetsi e ka ntlheng ya bopaki jo bo tlhaelang. Fela, botshelo bontse bo le bokete, ebile ke imelwa ke tlhogo yaka e nnyane-nyana e.
“Kgale kena le kgatelelo ya maikutlo, gonne ke itse ke se molato. Ke ntse ke ipotsa gore a tota e ka nna nna yo o latofadiwang ka dilo tse. Morafe wa Taung o nkitse ke le motho o maitseo, ebile a sa amege mo dilong tse di sa siamang,” Lebitse wa tlhalosa.
Lebitse are botshelo jwa gagwe bo batlile bo senyega ka ntlheng ya ditatofatso tse. Lebitse are fela o tla tswelela ka botshelo, mme ga itse gore o tlile go dira jang gonne ele motho o tsamayang a kopa go pegiwa (Hitch-hiker) fa a ya kwa mafelong a farologaneng.
“Nka se ganele gore gongwe dikgatiso tsaka tsa menwana di ka tswa di bonwe mo sejanageng sa motswasetlhabelo. Fela, nna ke motho o tsamayang a kopa go pegiwa fa ke ya kwa mafelong a farologaneng,” Lebitse wa tlhalosa.
Picture: Some of mining equipment confiscated/Supplied
By REGINALD KANYANE
Six Zimbabwean nationals aged between 20 and 43, were arrested for contravention of the Illicit Mining Act on 25 June 2024. The suspects were arrested by the Northern Cape multi-disciplinary team after an execution of Operation Vala Umgodi in Kleinsee in the Namakwa District.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Timothy Sam said the police were conducting observation duties around mining areas in Kleinsee, when they observed the men allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities.
“Numerous mining equipment, including a generator, jackhammer, electric extension cord, bags containing suspected diamond bearing grave and other tools were confiscated.
“The suspects are expected to appear in the Port Nolloth Magistrate Court soon. If you See something, say something. Report illegal mining to the police Crime Stop number on 08600 10111,” he said.
The ANC said it proudly commemorates the anniversary of the Freedom Charter, which is a timeless document adopted on 26 June 1955 at the Congress of the People in Kliptown. According to the ANC national spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri said the Freedom Charter remains a foundational pillar of the democratic principles and continues to inspire their pursuit of a just, inclusive, and equitable South Africa.
Mbhengu-Motsiri said the need for the Freedom Charter arose in an era of profound oppression and injustice. She further said Apartheid was systematically denying black South Africans their basic human rights and freedoms.
“Recognising the urgency of unifying the nation under a common vision, the ANC, along with other progressive organisations, sought to articulate the aspirations of all South Africans. This vision built on earlier documents such as the African Claims of 1943 and the 1949 Programme of Action.
“The Freedom Charter was crafted through extensive consultations with ordinary South Africans, ensuring it reflected the collective will of the people. It boldly envisioned a South Africa, where all citizens, regardless of race, would enjoy equal rights and opportunities, directly challenging the apartheid regime’s ideology,” said Bhengu-Motsiri.
She added that they honour the legacy of key stalwarts, who shaped this charter and the movement, including Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu, Oliver Tambo, Lilian Ngoyi, and Yusuf Dadoo. Bhengu-Motsiri said their courage and vision continue to guide them today.
“The Freedom Charter outlines our collective vision through its key clauses such as the people shall govern, all national groups shall have equal rights, the people shall share in the country’s wealth and the land shall be shared amongst those who work it.
“All shall be equal before the law, all shall enjoy equal human rights, there shall be work and security, doors of learning and culture shall be opened and there shall be houses, security and comfort,” she said.
Bhengu-Motsiri said there shall be peace and friendship and these tenets are a clarion call to action, embodying their unwavering commitment to a South Africa, where every citizen enjoys dignity, freedom, and prosperity. She said they reflect their dedication to non-racialism, non- sexism and the upliftment of all marginalised people.
“The impact of the Freedom Charter was profound. It galvanised the anti-apartheid movement, providing a clear and compelling vision for a democratic South Africa.
“Despite brutal repression, its principles continued to inspire resistance and played a crucial role in shaping the democratic South Africa that emerged in 1994. On this significant anniversary, we reaffirm our commitment to the ideals enshrined in the Freedom Charter,” said Bhengu-Motsiri.
She said they are reminded of their responsibility to address ongoing challenges such as inequality, unemployment, and access to education and healthcare. Bhengu-Motsiri said, together, they strive to build a nation that truly belongs to all who live in it, united in their diversity.
“The Freedom Charter is more than a historical document. It is a living testament to our shared values and our ongoing quest for a better future. Its spirit continues to inspire us to fight for justice, equality, and peace in every part of our beloved country.
“It remains the lodestar of a just and equitable South Africa. Let’s do more, together,” she said.
Setshwantsho: Setopo sa monna o sa itsiweng se bonwe kwa Taung Dam
Ka KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
Setopo sa monna o mo magareng ga 20 le 30, se bonwe kwa Taung Dam mo letsatsing la maabane. Sebueledi sa mapodisi mo Bokone Bophirima, Colonel Adele Myburgh are, sepodisi se ile sa tsibosiwa ka setopo se se neng sa bonwa kwa Taung Dam, mme sa betsegela koo.
“Ke nnete sepodisi se ntshitse setopo sa monna o sa itsiweng kwa Taung Dam mo letsatsing la maabane. Go fitlha ga jaana, ga go itsiwe gore moswi ke mang.
“Rele sepodisi mono Bokone Bophorima, re ikuela go mongwe le mongwe o nang le tshedimosetso go ka ikgolaganya le mobatlisise mo kgetsi e, eleng Sarasanta Frank Morweng mo dinomoreng tsa gagwe tsa mogala taa 082 469 0293,” Myburgh wa tlhalosa.
North West Premier, Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi, accompanied by the MEC for Arts, Culture, Sport and Recreation, Collen Maine, and members of the Executive Council, will lead the Provincial Youth Day Commemoration to conclude Youth Month activities in the province.
The North West Provincial Government (NWPG) spokesperson, Brian Setswambung said Mokgosi recently maintained that the creation of socio-economic opportunities for youth will top the agenda of the 7th administration.
“This will among others be done through the roll-out of the Labour Activation Programme, which will be coordinated by the Office of the Premier, in partnership with Department of Labour and Employment, business, employer organisations and other social partners.
“The programme is expected to create over 30 000 work opportunities for young people. Following his address, Mokgosi will officially open the Redirile Community Library,” he said.
Setswambung said some of the services available at the library includes internet connection, collection of various categories of books for youth and adults, as well as a section of the library for visually impaired persons such as Non Visual Desktop Access (NVDA).
He further said the provincial government departments will be onsite to render services to members of the public in an effort to promote a one stop shop for government information and services.
Setswambung added that the Provincial Youth Commemoration will be held Redirile Sports Ground in Derby on Saturday, at 8am.
The South African national men’s team get their 2024 COSAFA Cup campaign underway on Wednesday, 26 June 2024 when they face Mozambique at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in the Eastern Cape. The game will kick off at 6pm.
Bafana Bafana assistant coach, Helman Mkhalele said they expect a tough match against their Southern Africa neighbours, a side he expects to be fired up and highly motivated.
“We are aware of the challenge, but looking at the players we have and the work that we have done in the last couple of days, I believe we are standing a good chance of doing well, even though it’s not going to be easy.
“It is important for our side to settle down very quickly and make sure that they keep the Mozambican forwards at bay. We need maximum concentration, and make sure that we take the game to Mozambique,” he said.
Makhalele further said they have to create as many goal-scoring opportunities as possible and convert them. He added that defensively, they have to make sure that they don’t concede in the first few minutes because that would work against them.
“So, a positive early start would be our priority and making sure that each and every chance that we get, we make use of it because that will also help us to settle down very well.
“Bafana Bafana have pitted against Botswana, Mozambique and Eswatini in Group A,” said Makhelele.
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