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Baithuti ba le supa kwa Cokonyane ba aparetswe ke moya wa ‘matimone’   

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Setshwantsho: Sekolo se segolwane sa Marubising

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21 Diphalane 2024- Go begwa fa seemo se tlhotse se tswile mo taolong, mme dithuto di batlile di kgorelesege kwa sekolong se segolwane sa Marubising le kwa sekolong se se potlana sa Keikanamang kwa motseng wa Cokonyane, gaufi le Taung, mo letsatsing la gompieno.

Go belaelwe fa baithuti ba le mmalwa ba ile ba tshwarwa ke moya wa matimone mo mosong. Se se tla morago ga gore moruti Moses Motlhale a rapelele baithuti pele ga ba tla tshimolola ka go kwala ditlhatlhobo tsa bone tsa mafelo a ngwaga.

Go begwa fa Motlhale, a ile a biletswa kwa dikolong tse pedi tse go ya go rapelela baithuti. Fela go ya ka bo maratahelele, baithuti bangwe ba ile ba aparelwa ke moya wa matimone, mme ba ile ba lela le go gowa.

Go begwa fa baithuti bao, ba ile ba tlhalosa fa ba bona dilo dingwe jaaka dinoga le tse dingwe.

Sebueledi sa Lefapha la Thuto mo Bokone Bophirima, Mphata Molokwane are, bagokgo ba dikolo tse pedi tseo, ba tlhalositse fa gone go tsweletswe ka thapelo jaaka go ke go dirwe ngwaga le ngwaga pele ga baithuti ba kwala ditlhatlhobo tsa bone tsa mafelo a ngwaga.

“Fela, go ile ga tlhalosiwa fa baithuti ba le supa ba mephato e kwa tlase ba ile ba bontsha fa ba na le kgatelelo ya maikutlo, mme ba simolola go lela le go gowa. Baithuti bao, ba ile ba rwalelwa kwa kliniking ya selegae go ka leka go ba neela thobo ya maikutlo.

“Jaaka re bua le wena jaana, baithuti bao ba siame. Ga gwa nna le di kgoreletsi mo go kwaleng ga ditlhatlhobo tsa marematlou kwa sekolong sa Marubising,” Molokwane wa tlhalosa.

Kgabagare, moruti o a neng a rapelela baithuti ba, Moses Motlhale are: “Ke ne ke ile go rapelela baithuti kwa sekolong se segolwane sa Marubising le se se potlana sa Keikanyamang. Se se diragetseng ke gore, baithuti ba ile ba nna mo seemong se sengwe.

“O tla fitlhela ba na le matsapa a farologaneng go tswa kwa malapeng a bone. Jaanong, erile fa dilo tseo di kopana le thapelo, di be di ba dira gore ba nne mo seemong se ba neng ba le mo go sone.”

Motlhale are go bua nnete, ene ga a rapele mong wa leina thapelo fa a rapela. Motlhale are o tsaya matsatsi a le supa pele ga a ya kwa go tshwanetsweng gore a ye go rapela teng.

“Se ke se buang ka leganong la ka, ke se se tlileng go ntsha dilo tse di maswe. Baithuti ba ne ba sa ngatege, mme ba ne ba wa le go gowa ekete ba bona dilo tsa boloi. Ke tswa go katolola dineo tsa bana, mme bangwe ba tlhalositse fa ba bona digaga le diphala. Ba bangwe ba tlhalosisitse fa ba bone bannabagolo ba tshwere dithobane.

“Ke selo se kgale se direga kwa Marubising. Jaanong, ke ile ka bilediwa le kwa Keikanamang. Ke utlwile gotwe bana ba wa. Fela, ga se ke utlwe sepe kwa sekolong se se potlana sa Lekang. Mme fa go ka nna le mokgwasa le gone, re tlile go ya,” Motlhale wa tlhalosa.

Motlhale are kwa Marubising ga are gatwe, mme o tswa teng. Are baithuti ba bangwe ba buseditswe magaeng, gonne barutabana ba ne ba tlhalosa fa ba kgoreletsa ditlhatlhobo tsa baithuti ba marematlou.

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More 1000 suspects nabbed for various crimes during Operation Shanela

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By REGINALD KANYANE

21 October 2024- More than 1000 suspects were arrested for various crimes during Operation Shanela. A total of 5 416 actions were executed between 14 and 20 October 2024, and that led to the arrest of 1 020 suspects.

The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh said 5 416 actions, including amongst others, 10 roadblocks, searching of 164 premises, 2 464 persons, 1 087 vehicles, closing of 9 unlicensed liquor premises and inspection of 94. Myburgh further said 41 Second-hand-dealers were inspected, as well as 156 farms and seven informal businesses involved in hospitality and retail (to ensure Labour Law compliance). 

“In addition, 906 patrols and 231 stop and search actions were also conducted. The suspects were among others, arrested for crimes that include robbery, murder, rape, assault with intent to do Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH), common assault and malicious damage to property.

“This includes burglary at residential and business premises, possession of drugs, illegal possession of firearms, illicit mining, dealing in drugs, illegal dealing in liquor, theft out of/from motor vehicle, theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle,” she said.

Myburgh added that 31 people were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. She said 60 suspected undocumented persons were taken in for processing by Immigration Officials. 

“Of the 1 020 suspects, 476 were apprehended during detectives’ suspect raiding operations. During the operations, a variety of drugs, 15 cell phones, 8 firearms, 640kg of copper, 309 rounds of ammunition, explosives, liquor, tobacco products, 4 vehicles and other items were confiscated,” said Myburgh.

Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, thanked all role players for their continuous daily support and operationalizing of proper planning to ensure safer communities.

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‘We must work to ensure that better prospects await the Class of 2024’

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Picture: RSA president, Cyril Ramaphosa

By OBAKENG MAJE

21 October 2024- The president of Republic of South Africa (RSA), Cyril Ramaphosa said he wishes all Grade 12 learners well at this challenging and exciting time. Ramphosa said today was the start of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams.

He further said just over 880 000 candidates sat for this year’s matric exams. Ramaphosa added that these exams are the culmination of many years of hard work, perseverance and resilience, often in the face of difficult odds.

“The Class of 2024 entered Grade 8 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and have had to receive considerable learning support to overcome the resultant gaps in their learning. As a nation, we are proud of the learners who will be rewriting the matric exam this year, having taken advantage of the Department of Basic Education’s Second Chance Programme.

“Your determination to improve your academic prospects does you credit. It is a life lesson on the importance of not giving up.

Over the past few weeks, learners have been engrossed in study,” he said.

Ramaphosa said they have taken up opportunities for extra lessons, doing revision with their educators and attending the many learner support programmes being run by the provincial departments of education. He said providing learners with the necessary resources to enable them to achieve quality pass rates is a collaborative effort between the Department of Basic Education, provincial education authorities, school governing bodies and families of learners.

“I commend our nation’s educators for their commitment to our matriculants as they reach the end of their secondary school journey. At the annual National Teaching Awards ceremony earlier this month, I spoke of teachers as being like devoted gardeners, whose attention, guidance and encouragement nurtures our nation.

“The successes that the Class of 2024 will undoubtedly achieve will be in no small part due to the efforts of our country’s devoted teachers. All the necessary systems are in place to ensure the exam period goes smoothly,” said Ramaphosa.

He said the Department of Basic Education and the qualification standards authority Umalusi, have been hard at work auditing the more than 9,200 exam centres, appointing and vetting exam markers and approving question papers. Ramaphosa said these include adapted question papers for learners with special needs.

“The department has put stringent conditions in place to minimise the potential for question paper leaks, fraud and cheating. Additional invigilators have been appointed, some examination centres will employ CCTV and security has been stepped up at exam venues to minimise disruptions.

“I want to thank all the matric exam candidates across the country who have signed the NSC Examination Code of Conduct. This commits them to academic honesty during the exam. The annual matric exam period is a period to reflect on the scale of the efforts to absorb these young people into economic activity once they have attained the results they have worked so hard for,” he said.

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2024 NSC Final Examinations Kick-off To A good Start In North West  

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Picture: The North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi during her visit at Tlamelang Special School in Gelukspan/Supplied

By BAKANG MOKOTO

21 October 2024- The North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi said the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) final examinations kicked-off to a good start today. Motsumi said there are no major disruptions recorded across the province.

She visited Tlamelang Special School in Gelukspan and Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School in Mmabatho, near Mahikeng, to oversee the administration of the first NSC paper. Motsumi further said NSC candidates across the country began their exams today with the morning session dedicated to English Paper III.

“Tlamelang Special School, which caters to learners with special needs, has 13 candidates sitting for the NSC exams at three different centres. These learners are provided with accommodations and concessions, including among others, an additional 20 minutes per hour, as well as a scribe and a reader, depending on the severity of their needs.

“These provisions are in line with the South African Schools Act of 1996, the National Education Policy Act of 1996 and SAIS policy. In 2023, Tlamelang Special School achieved a commendable 77% pass rate, and the department hopes to see similar success this year,” she said.

Motsumi added that, at Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary, 149 candidates across four centres also began their exams without any disruptions. She expressed her satisfaction with the smooth start of the examination process at both schools.

“It is encouraging to see that our learners, especially those with special needs, are receiving the support they need to succeed in their exams.

“We wish them continued success as they progress and we remain committed to ensuring that every learner has a fair and equal opportunity to achieve their academic goals,” said Motsumi.

This afternoon, candidates sit for a three-hour Afrikaans Paper III from 2pm.

Meanwhile, the provincial Convenor of the Moral Regeneration Movement (MRM), Pastor Lesiba Kgwele said: “In appealing for support and no disruption, MRM wished all learners who started with their examinations the very best and urged them to stay focused and not to be distracted from the task at hand.

“We urge communities to allow learners the opportunity to write their final exams in a peaceful and conducive environment. The sacrifices and extra effort they have had to put as part of preparing for the exams throughout the year, must be safeguarded so that they achieve their objective to pursue their dreams.”

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Mosadi mongwe o bolailwe ke baagi kwa Modutung morago ga go mo latofatsa ka boloi

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Setshwantsho: Ntlo ya ga Omphile Mothusiemang-Legodu ga mmogo le setopo sa gagwe di jelwe ka molelo

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21 Diphalane 2024- Baagi ba ba shakgetseng ba kwa motseng wa Modutung, gaufi le Taung, ba letse ba fisitse le go bolaya mme mongwe, Omphile Mothusiemang-Legodu (40), morago ga gore ba mo latofatsang ka boloi le go nna le seabe mo go bolaweng ga ga Rethabile Molapo (11).

Molapo o ile a timele ka di 13 Diphalane 2024, fa a ne a romilwe go ya go tsaya seaparo sa kereke kwa gagabo. Go begwa fa a ile a thopiwa ke batho bangwe ba ba sa itsiweng.

Setopo se se neng se senyegile sa ga Molapo, se ne sa fitlhelwa se fisitswe kwa ntlwaneng-boithusetso kwa ntlung nngwe e go sa duleng batho kwa go yone. Seo, se ile sa shakgatsa baagi, mme ene ya re morago ga phitlho ya ga Molapo mo letsatsing la maabane, ba ile ba ya go fisa Mothusiemang-Legodu le go mo bolaya.

Go ya ka sebueledi sa sepodisi mono Bokone Bophirima, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone, are go begwa fa baagi ba fisitse ntlo ya ga Mothusiemang-Legodu. Gape Mokgwabone are, baagi ba ile ba tsaya dilwana kwa lebenkeleng lengwe la motswa-kwa.

“Molapo o ile a timela ka di 13 Diphalane 2024. Fela, sepodisi se ile sa itsiswe morago ga matsatsi a le mararo. Ba lelapa ga ba ka ba itsise sepodisi, gonne ba ne ba setse ba ikopantsha le dingaka tse di farologaneng.

“Sepodisi se ile sa bidiwa, mme go fitlha ga jaana seemo se retibetse. Sepodisi se butse kgetsi ya polao, ya go fisa le bogodu, fela ga go ope o tshwerweng go fitlha ga jaana. Dipatlisiso di tsweletse, mme sepodisi se ikuela go baagi go se itseele molao mo matsogong,” Mokgwabone wa tlahosa.

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Babelaelwa ba bogodu jwa leruo kwa Tlapeng ba digetswe dingalo

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Setshwantsho: Babelaelwa ba bogodu jwa leruo kwa Tlapeng

Ka OBAKENG MAJE

21 Diphalane  2024- Banna ba le banne ba kwa kgaolong ya Monotomosetlha kwa Tlapeng, go begwa ba amogetswe kwa Taung District Hospital ka dikgobalo tse di masisi. Go begwa fa ka Lamatlhatso, baagi ba ile ba tswa letsholo le go batlana le banna ba, morago ga go ba latofatsa ka go utswa leruo la bone.

Go ya ka sebueledi sa sepodisi mo sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen, baagi ba ile ba tshwara banna ba ka dipudi tsa bogodu, mme ba ba digela dingalo.  

Van Rooyen are, dipudi tseo, di ile tsa neelwa beng ba tsone ba semolao.

“Go fitlha ga jaana, ga gona ope o tshwerweng. Re ikuela go baagi go se itseele molao mo matsogo, gonne go kotsi go dira jalo. Se baagi ba tshwanetswe ke go se dira, ke go letsetsa sepodisi,” van Rooyen wa tlhalosa.

Kgabagare, tsa sesheng tse di sa totobadiwang di tlhalosa fa mongwe wa ba belaelwa a gorile kika.

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CRC church in Kimberley pray for police ahead of festive season

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Picture: police members during a prayer session/Supplied

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

21 October 2024- The CRC Church in Kimberley has dedicated a service to the men and women of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Greater Kimberley area on Sunday. The dedication service was attended by the Northern Cape Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Corporate Services, Major General Thabo Mphuthi, and the Frances Baard District Commissioner, Major General Charlotte Makgari. 

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said the Provincial Heads, Station Commanders and officers, and members were also in attendance. Ehlers said Pastor Bryan Coetzee dedicated a sermon to the SAPS members and their families as they enter the festive season.

“He acknowledged the brave and selfless efforts by the men and women in blue who ensure that the communities are safe. Coetzee also commended the law enforcement for the continuous actions toward addressing crimes against women and children,” she said.

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Buthelezi’s daughter Princess Angela has died

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Picture: The deceased, Princess Angela Buthelezi

By REGINALD KANYANE

21 October 2024– Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, Nocks Seabi said he has learned with shock of Princess Sbuyiselwe Angela Buthelezi’s sudden death. Seabi said it is with complete shock and disbelief that they learned of Buthelezi’s untimely passing.

“Death has once again robbed South Africa of a devoted public representative, who showed a deep commitment to the delivery of quality human settlements to the people.

“Buthelezi’s passing is more gut-wrenching because the committee just returned from KwaZulu-Natal two weeks ago on an oversight, where she participated comprehensively over long days,” he said.

Seabi further said it was only on Friday that she interacted with all of them on the committee’s WhatsApp Group in preparation for the upcoming meeting. He said Buthelezi’s commitment to serving the people of South Africa was unquestionable.

“She passes on with her boots on. So, on behalf of the committee, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Buthelezi family, Buthelezi’s daughter, and her political home, the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP).

“May they be comforted by the knowledge that Buthelezi was an embodiment of dedication and service,” said Seabi.

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Five suspects nabbed during Operation Vala Umgodi

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Picture: One of the suspects arrested during Operation Vala Umgodi/Supplied

By BAKANG MOKOTO

21 October 2024- Two men aged 29 and 46, were arrested for illegal mining and were also found to be in possession of suspected diamond bearing gravel. The suspects were arrested by the multi-disciplinary Operation Vala Umgodi teams in the Northern Cape.

 The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Merapelo Pilane said the operation will continue to unsettle and disrupt all criminal and unlawful activities in the province. Pilane said the teams of South African Police Service (SAPS), South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and Immigration officials, conducted disruptive operations in Namakwa and Francis Baard Districts in an effort to root out illegal mining activities in the province.

“During these operations, the police in the Namakwa District, were mobilized by mine security personnel regarding illegal mining activities taking place in   Nuttabooi. 

“Upon execution, two men were caught red-handed. They were arrested for illegal mining and being in possession of suspected diamond bearing gravel” she said.

Pilane further said the combat and proactive teams in the Frances Baard District were busy with disruptive actions when they received a tip-off regarding illegal drug dealing in Beaconsfield and New Park areas respectively in Kimberley. She added that, the information was operationalised and two men aged between 35 and 53, were subsequently arrested after they were found in possession of drugs.

“Meanwhile, a man (41) was arrested for illegal mining during disruptive operations at the Beef Master area in Kimberley. He was found in possession of suspected diamond bearing gravel, which was confiscated.

“Also, three more people were arrested for Contravention of Immigration laws in Namakwa and Frances Baard Districts. Operation Vala Umgodi will continue to vigorously police illegal mining and related crimes in the province,” said Pilane.

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Mosenogi embarks on oversight visits to various police stations

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Picture: The North West MEC for Treasury, Kenetswe Mosenogi was joined by the Community Safety and Transport Management Head of Department, Dr Hans Kekana and the Chief Director for District Development Model, Mike Keetile/Supplied 

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

21 October 2024- As part of the Accelerated Service Delivery Programme-Thuntsha Lerole Reloaded, the North West Department of Community Safety and Transport Management, embarked on an operational and capacity assessment of the Sun City and Mogwase Police Stations in the Moses Kotane Local Municipality.

On behalf of the governance cluster, the North West MEC for Treasury, Kenetswe Mosenogi was joined by the Community Safety and Transport Management Head of Department, Dr Hans Kekana and the Chief Director for District Development Model, Mike Keetile on the oversight visit.

Amongst issues hindering the ability of the Sun City Police Station from optimal service delivery, is the worn out building, which poses health risks to officials and the public. Mosenogi said there is a need to look at alternative measures regarding the occupation of police officials as an interim solution, while processes of relocation are being accelerated.

“The safety of officials and the public is a concern at this point. We believe it is urgent to address issues of the building, which is putting the lives of police members at risk.

“At this point, we need to seek alternative solutions to address the challenge. It would also require the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management, Public Works and Roads, Provincial Treasury, to come together and see how best we can intervene with a sustainable solution,” she said.  

The Mogwase Police Station currently services over 30 surrounding villages. A problematic crime trend for the station is domestic violence, mostly associated with liquor consumption.

Meanwhile, the North West Community Safety and Transport Management, Head of Department, Dr Hans Kekana said there is a need to escalate anti Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) campaigns in the area.

“Recently, we embarked on a crime imbizo in the community of Lerome village, with a stern focus on GBVF. The aim was to raise awareness on the dangers of violence against women, children and the elderly.

“We believe that there is a need to escalate and spread implementation of the campaigns to make a greater impact in the lives of our people,” said Kekana.

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