25 Ferikgong 2025- Dipego tse di sa totobalang ke gore babelaelwa ba le ba bedi ba tshwerwe mabapi le polao ya ga Tumelo Seokame (22). Go begwa fa babelaelwa ba, ba ne ba tshwarwa ke sepodisi sa Vryburg kwa phitlhong ya ga Seokame teng kwa motseng wa Morokweng, gaufi le Ganyesa mo letsatsing la gompieno.
Se se tla morago ga gore Seokame a thuntsitswe le go bolawa ke banna bangwe ba ba sa itsiweng. Go begwa fa tiragalo e, e diragetse ka masa a letsatsi la Tshipi (19 Ferikgong 2025).
Go ya ka dipego, go bonwe sejanaga sa modiro wa VW Polo sa mmala o motala wa loapi ka nomoro plata ya porofense ya Gauteng, se se neng se kaila-kaila gaufi le legae la moswi eleng Tumelo Seokame. Go begwa fa ka nako eo, Seokame one a le kwa lefelong la boiketlo ga mmogo le lekgarebe la gagwe.
Go begwa fa Seokame ane a tsamaya le lekgarebe la gagwe go ya go robala. Go ya ka dipego, banna ba, ba ile ba ya go mo batla kwa gagabo, mme ba motlhoka.
Fela go begwa fa Seokame ya re a sentse a itheeditse kwa lelapeng la kgarebe ya gagwe, banna ba le bane ba ba sa itsiweng ba ne ba itelekela teng koo, mme ba kopa thuso mabapi le sejanaga sa bone se seneng se ba fa mathata.
Go begwa fa seo, ene ele tsela ya bone ya go gogela Seokame kwa ntle gore ba kgone go mo tlhasela. Go begwa fa lekgarebe la ga Seokame le ne la utlwa sethunya se gelebetega kwa ntle, mme moraganyana, one a bona Seokame oneng a phukga-phukga madi a tla a taboga le go siela mo ntlung.
Go ya ka dipego, Seokame one a laela lekgarebe la gagwe go le botsa phokoje fa ene a ne a leka go thiba setswalo. Go begwa fa lekgarebe la gagwe le ile la betsega ka letlhaba-phefo, fela one a kopana le mongwe wa banna ba kwa ntle.
Go begwa fa ka lesego, monna owa a sa montsha dikgobalo. Go begwa fa mongwe wa banna ba, a ile a tswelela ka go raga setswalo, mme one a tsena le go thuntsa Seokame makgetlho a le supa.
Go ya ka dipego, Seokame o thuntsitswe mo tlhogong makgetlho ale mabedi, gangwe mo letsogong, le mo mokwatla. Bathuso ya potlako ba ne ba bidiwa le go netefatsa fa Seokame a ragile kika kwa lefelong la tiragalo.
Kgabagare, sepodisi sa mono Bokone Bophirima, ga ise se netefatse bonnete jwa kgang e.
Picture: The wayward social media influencer, Musa Khawula/Google
By BAKANG MOKOTO
25 January 2025- An attempted murder case against wayward social media influencer, Musawenkosi Khawula (32), was postponed by the Fochville Magistrate’s Court until 5 February 2025. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson, Lumka Mahanjana said Khawula is facing charges of attempted murder, alternatively reckless driving, as well as an additional charge of failing to render assistance and/or report an accident to the police. Mahanjana said these charges allegedly arise from an incident that took place on 20 February 2021, around 6pm, near Mponeng Mine.
“It is alleged that the complainant and his wife were driving home on a narrow road when they noticed a Volkswagen Polo parked along the roadway. The accused was standing next to the vehicle naked on his lower body.
“The couple approached the accused, informing him that he was trespassing on private property. Upon looking inside the vehicle, the complainant allegedly saw another man moving from the back seat to the front seat while getting dressed,” she said.
Mahanjana further said after an exchange of words between the complainant and the accused, Khawula allegedly returned to his car, drove away, when he reached a dead-end he executed a U-turn. She added that he then allegedly bumped the complainant, who was standing beside the driver’s side of his vehicle, before fleeing the scene, leaving the complainant injured on the ground.
“A member of the Community Policing Forum (CPF) driving on the same road later found the injured complainant and alerted the police. The accused was arrested shortly thereafter at a nearby tavern at Mponeng Mine, making his first court appearance on 22 February 2021, where he was granted R1000 bail.
“However, after failing to appear in court on two occasions, a warrant for his arrest was authorised, and his bail was forfeited to the state on 17 June 2021,” said Mahanjana.
She said Khawula was re-arrested and appeared in court again on 16 January 2025. Mahanjana said the court has since added a charge of attempted murder, with reckless driving as an alternative, along with the charge of failing to render assistance and/or report the accident.
“The matter has been postponed to 5 February 2025, for a formal bail application. The accused is remanded in custody,” she said.
Picture: The embattled SAFA president, Dr Danny Jordaan
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
25 January 2025 – The South African Football Association (SAFA) said it held a very successful Ordinary NEC Meeting in Johannesburg on 24 January 2025. According to SAFA, the meeting was a continuation of the adjourned Ordinary NEC Meeting that was held in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, on 12 October 2024 and concluded on Friday night, wrapping up all the outstanding matters that were on the agenda.
SAFA president, embattled Dr Danny Jordaan said discussions were robust and engaging. Jordaan, who chaired the proceedings, said he was happy that the members engaged all the items passionately as they always do.
“Well, we have just concluded our meeting. We’ve dealt with about 20 items, and we are very happy. There were robust debates and questions, and we focused on football.
“We dealt with the question of our teams, and of course, with Bafana Bafana going into the Africa Cup of Nations draw in Morocco on Monday (27 January 2025) night,” he said.
Jordaan further said they will see what happens there, and they wish them all the best and hope that they will be able to perform. He added that all the teams, the national teams, have improved. “Morocco is quite good. It’s an improved team, and so is Nigeria, so is Senegal, and South Africa is there with them. We will want to see who we meet this time around.
“I am very happy that we dealt with many issues relating to the technical area, the coaches. We have now appointed a coach for Under-17, Under-20, as well as technical teams,” said Jordaan.
He said overall, he is happy. Jordaan said it was quite a successful meeting.
“We will focus now on moving forward. The NEC was also told about the massive progress that has been made in schools’ football,” he said.
Picture: The Democratic Alliance members during rally
By REGINALD KANYANE
25 January 2025- The Democratic Alliance (DA) said seven months ago, South Africans were imbued with a ‘sense of hope’ when the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance signed a Statement of Intent, heralding a new era of power-sharing in South Africa.
The DA said the Statement of Intent was the basis upon which it agreed to vote President Cyril Ramaphosa into office on 14 June 2024.
The DA leader, John Steenhuisen said it was also the basis upon which they joined national government, in order to keep uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) out, whom he described as ‘destructive forces’ and contribute to building South Africa.
Steenhuisen said this came after the people of South Africa voiced their dismay with the ANC over chronic service delivery failures and corruption, by depriving that party of its majority for the first time in 30 years.
“Through their vote, the people signalled that they want parties to work together to build South Africa. This is a point worth emphasising. The Government of National Unity (GNU) is not a project of politicians.
“It gives expression to the will of the people, who clearly said they want parties to genuinely work together, in a spirit of mutual respect, to build South Africa. The DA continues to uphold our end of the bargain,” he said.
Steenhuisen further said the portfolios under DA control have done more to deliver progress in the past seven months than the ANC did in 30 years. He added that, every day, DA Ministers, Deputy Ministers, house chairpersons and portfolio committee chairs get out of bed to build South Africa up after decades of misrule and corruption broke it down.
“That is what we are in government for, and that is what we are delivering. Precisely because we have heard the cry of the people for constructive cooperation, the DA also treats our colleagues from other parties in the GNU with respect, making constructive suggestions aimed at resolving disagreements rather than inflaming them.
“As a result, the first green shoots have started appearing in the economy and in employment statistics. The rand strengthened and international analysts hailed the formation of the GNU as South Africa’s most significant political development since 1994,” said Steenhuisen.
He said the recent World Economics’ Forum in Davos reflected this positive attitude of the world towards this significant political development. Steenhuisen said every day since 14 June 2025, his party has made a concerted effort to ensure the success of the GNU.
“We have negotiated and compromised where needed because, as veterans of coalition politics, we understand that if you don’t get over 50% of the vote, you cannot have everything your own way.
“At the same time, we made it clear from the start that we were in the GNU to share power, not merely to make up numbers for ANC to continue rolling out its policies,” he said.
Steenhuisen said any coalition agreement is premised on the acknowledgement that the larger party should be prepared to negotiate and compromise when required – because all parties in the GNU, including the ANC, only represent the interests of a minority. He said, however, after a promising start whereby Ramaphosa delayed the implementation of the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act to enable negotiations, recent weeks have made it increasingly clear that the ANC has lost interest in honouring its side of the relationship.
“Unfortunately, the ANC in the GNU has taken to openly disrespecting partners and undermining the trust upon which any coalition government is built. In his statement at the ANC’s January 8 anniversary, Ramaphosa was quoted as saying that although the ANC failed to secure 50% plus one in the elections the ANC is still in charge.
“Just today, Ramaphosa opened the ANC Lekgotla saying that the GNU exists to implement the NDR. Not only is such a statement immature, but it does not accord with either the letter or the spirit of the Statement of Intent,” said Steenhuisen.
He said unfortunately, it does accord with how the ANC is behaving. Steenhuisen said in recent days, the Ramaphosa not only disregarded the serious constitutional objections raised by the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean MacPherson over the Expropriation Bill, but he failed to even inform him about when he intended to sign the bill into force.
“Similarly, a few weeks ago, I personally wrote to the President about the contentious National Health Insurance Act. I made a number of constructive proposals for consideration, and asked for a meeting to engage further ahead of the upcoming Cabinet Lekgotla to prevent a repeat of the events from the previous Lekgotla when the DA vehemently objected to the inclusion of NHI targets.
“Amazingly, the President refused to even meet with the Leader of his biggest coalition partner to discuss NHI – the single most critical issue for the future of the GNU, and for the future of South Africa,” he said.
Steenhuisen said, instead of engaging respectfully and maturely to find solutions, the ANC Minister of Health, Aaron Motsoaledi, declared war on the GNU in front of the world at Davos. He said Motsoaledi told world leaders assembled at the World Economic Forum that he is fighting a “war” against the people of South Africa who do not want their private medical aids expropriated, who do not want higher taxes to fund a new looting scheme, and who do not want the health system destroyed.
“This is not how mature colleagues behave. It is arrogant and disrespectful. It is a symptom of a lack of respect accorded to coalition partners and the founding agreement. And it is not how healthy coalitions work.
“Whether the ANC likes it or not, the stability of this government as well as the security of the President’s own position, depends entirely on the relationship between the two biggest partners inside the GNU,” said Steenhuisen.
25 January 2024 – A policewoman (32) died in a car accident on N4 road in Majakaneng village, near Mooinooi. It is alleged that the accident took place at around 2:30am, where two police officers who were driving in a state motor vehicle (Toyota Hilux), were on the way back to Mooinooi Police Station after attending to a complaint, wherein four victims of an alleged hijacking reported earlier were left abandoned next to the road in the Bapong area.
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh said the reports suggest that, the state vehicle overturned after a tyre burst. A constable, who was the driving, was declared dead on the scene by Emergency and Medical Rescue Services (EMRS). Myburgh said her crew, another police constable, was admitted to a local hospital and released with minor injuries, while four other passengers were injured and taken to various local hospitals for medical treatment.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased member and wishes all those who sustained injuries, a speedy recovery.
Picture: A close-up of man holding knife smeared with blood and still dripping/Generic
By BAKANG MOKOTO
25 January 2025– A man (46) was arrested for murder. On Thursday evening, 23 January 2025, the police in Mmabatho, were called to the scene at Motlhabeng village, in Mahikeng.
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh said on arrival, a family member allegedly directed the police to the house, where an injured man was found lying on the floor with a stab wound. Myburgh said furthermore, the police allegedly found the body of a woman, Matshidiso Virginia Nqawa (39), inside the bedroom, lying in a pool of blood with numerous stab wounds.
“She was declared dead by Emergency and Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) on the scene. After the initial investigations, it is alleged that a fight ensued between the boyfriend (46) and his girlfriend, Nqawa.
“The boyfriend was ultimately arrested and placed under police guard at a local hospital, but was later discharged and detained at the police station. He is expected to appear in the Molopo Magistrate’s
Court on 27 January 2025 on a charge of murder,” she added.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, condemned the incident and said that the vulnerable groups, such as women and children should at all times be protected, especially by their loved ones. Asaneng encouraged members of the community to solve conflict in a peaceful manner, rather than resorting to violence.
25 January 2025- The Minister of Social Development, Nokuzola Sisisi Tolashe has pledged her support and commitment to improving SASSA services. Tolashe, who was addressing SASSA senior managers at a strategic planning session in Cape Town on 21 January 2025, congratulated the many social grant beneficiaries who excelled in the 2024 matric exams.
She further said of the 724 156 full time learners, who registered for the National Senior Certificate (NSC), 572 338 are social grant beneficiaries, representing 81% of the registered pupils in the education sector. Tolashe added that these learners achieved a commendable pass rate of 86%.
“This indicates that the investment the government is making in the lives of poor and vulnerable children is yielding positive impacts, in breaking intergenerational poverty.
“Reflecting on recent achievements, we have key milestones and ongoing priorities. We commit to urgently addressing the issue of permanent leadership appointments and the shortage of personnel at most local offices,” she said.
Tolashe said furthermore, there is a need for community-based engagements and outreach activities. She said the community is waiting for their immense intensification of community outreach, where they prioritize underserved areas to bring services closer to the people.
“With regards to SASSA systems, we urged management to prioritize improving and modernizing systems to improve accessibility, queue management and prevent fraud.
“In addition, we have requested SASSA acting CEO, Themba Matlou, to provide a plan that seeks to resolve the challenges of payment channels in rural areas by providing an alternative solution for payments,” said Tolashe.
She said they have committed themselves to work with him and they are available at all times to address the challenges together. Tolashe said they all need to be solution-driven in their course to make changes to the lives of the people through concerted efforts.
Meanwhile, the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Social Development, Bridget Masango said: “We have called on the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) to restore the suspended Electronic Know Your Client (eKYC) system to allow eligible beneficiaries to verify and receive their grants.
“SASSA has informed all Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant recipients that they are suspending their grant payments to verify and confirm their identity and prevent fraudulent applications. SRD grant beneficiaries are required to re-apply and verify their identity using the eKYC system.”
Masango said, however, SASSA has suspended this system, preventing beneficiaries from verifying their identity. She said they appreciate the effort to combat fraud, but they strongly express concern about the suspended eKYC verification system that leaves thousands of eligible people unable to prove their eligibility.
“According to media reports, SASSA has suspended 100 550 SRD grant payments in the Eastern Cape as part of its ongoing investigation into the weaknesses in the SRD grant payment system. It is not clear what the percentage of those committing fraud is because the verification system is offline.
“The Minister must intervene and ensure that the verification system is brought back online to enable the deserving beneficiaries to receive their grants,” said Masango.
Setshwantsho: Ba lelapa la ga Senyasamore ba tlogetswe ka dikgobalo
Ka OBAKENG MAJE
25 Ferikgong 2025- Ba lelapa la ga Senyasamore kwa kgaolong ya Lehatlheng kwa motseng wa Dryharts, gaufi le Taung, ba re pula ya matlakadibe e ba tlogetse ba iphotlhere, ga mmogo le dikgobalo tse di masisi. Go begwa fa gape pula e, ile ya tlogela motse otlhe o sena motlakase morago ga go diga dipale tsa Eskom tse di tsamaisang motlakase.
Go ya ka mongwe wa leloko la lelapa, Thabo Senyasamore, go ile ga na pula enngwe fela ya matlakadibe, mme ya phepheula dithulelo tsa ntlo ya bone. Enyasamore are, le ntlo ya baagisani e ile ya amega, morago ga gore dithulelo tsa ntlo ya bone di hokele kwa baagisanying.
“Ke nnete, dithulelo tsa ntlo di ile tsa mumuga, me le ditene le tsone di ile tsa wa. Bana ba le bararo ba ile ba tlogelwa ka dikgobalo tse di masisi, morago ga go welwa ke ditene tsa ntlo. Mo teng ga ntlo gone ga ke bue, re senyegetswe go utlwala.
“Dilwana tsa ntlo jaaka diraka, thebeleishene, setsidifatsi, di oudropo ga mmogo le ditafole di robegile. Dipula tse tsa matlakadibe di re senyeditse, mme ga gona ko re tla tshabelang teng. Ka re le mogwafatshe wa me le one o hokile,” Senyasamore wa tlhalosa.
Senyasamore are mogwafatshe wa gagwe ga se ga ntlha o hoka, mme molekgotlha wa kgorwana ya bone, o mo tshepisitse gore o tla mo tlhaga thuso. Are ba dula ba le bane mo ntlung ya diphaphosi di le pedi.
Kgabagare, molekgotlha yo eleng leloko la komiti ya ga majoro kwa masepaleng o moglolwane wa Taung, Itumeleng Maribe, mme ene a ikarabela ka tsa mafaratlhatlha are: “Re tlhaloganya ka botlalo bothata jo bo tlhagetseng ba lelapa la rra Senyasamore. Fela, molekgotlha wa rona wa kwa kgorwaneng eo, o ile a etela lelapa le go dira ditlhotlhomiso tsa gore ba senyegetswe go le go kae.
“Jaanong, re tla itsise ba ba maleba go ka ba tlhaga thuso. Re tlhaloganya gore dipula tse ga di a senya fela kwa Dryharts, mme komiti ya rona e diraga ka tsa matlhotlhapelo, e tsweletse go ka dira ditlhotlhomiso.”
Students leave the campus at the North-West University in Mahikeng, South Africa, (also known as Mafikeng) Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016. Protesting students burned down several buildings on the campus Wednesday forcing the evacuation and indefinite closure till further notice a spokesman said Thursday. (AP Photo)
By REGINALD KANYANE
25 January 2025- The North West University (NWU) is pleased with progress regarding the registration of first-year students for the 2025 academic year. The university said it has received more than 390 000 applications to enrol at the NWU for this academic year.
The NWU Communication Specialist, Bertie Jacobs said they are encouraged and grateful that they remain a university of choice for many prospective students. Jacobs said they are grateful to continue to be recognised for academic excellence, a vibrant student life, and a sound co-curricular environment.
“Registration for first-year students started on 20 January 2025, and to date close to 9 400 have been fully registered. Registration for first-year students closes on 7 February 2025, taking into account qualification capacity.
“We reiterate that walk-ins are strictly not allowed, and late applications for the 2025 academic year will not be considered. We look forward to our returning students starting their registration on 27 January 2025,” he said.
Jacobs further said this process will take place in a staggered approach focusing on specific faculties. He added that detailed step-by-step information is also available to assist students during this journey.
“We acknowledge that some applicants have experienced problems with the registration process. This is partly due to the implementation of a new Student Information System causing a few glitches.
“We apologise for the inconvenience and recommit ourselves to offer the best possible and memorable service. We are attending to the high volume of enquiries and appreciate your patience as we work to respond to each of these as quickly and efficiently as possible,” said Jacobs.
He said they have provided several resources to help ensure a smooth registration journey. Jacobs said helpful tools for registration for first-year students are Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about registration 2025 (Find answers to common questions here).
“Registration and orientation information (Learn more about the registration process and orientation for first-year students). Registration Navigator (Use this interactive tool to guide you through the registration process)
“Let’s Get You Registered infographic (a visual guide to help you complete your registration). Eight steps to registration (follow these clear steps to complete your registration),” he said.
Jacobs said registration video can be accessed and students can watch this step-by-step video tutorial for assistance. He said helpful tools for registration for senior students are also available.
“Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Registration 2025 (Find answers to common questions here). Registration Video (watch this step-by-step video tutorial for assistance). Step by step registration (follow these clear steps to complete your registration).
“We encourage you to use these tools to address any queries you might have and to ensure a smooth start to your academic journey. We cannot wait to welcome all our registered students to our campuses in anticipation of the start of the 2025 academic year which is scheduled to start on 10 February 2025,” said Jacobs.
He said students who experience challenges during the registration process are encouraged to use the following channels such as WhatsApp number: +27 (0) 60 070 2606
25 January 2025- The North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi said he wishes to express his profound gratitude and stand before this important gathering which is primarily aimed at assisting the municipalities to find solutions to a variety of challenges stifling their constitutional mandate and developmental needs.
Mokgosi said he wanted to out rightly state that the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and in particular Section 152 of the Constitution implores municipalities to provide democratic and accountable government through sustainable provision of goods and services. He further said moreover, the Constitution induces municipalities to commit to good governance practices such as accountability, transparency as well as responsiveness by being development orientated through working with citizens to find sustainable ways to meet their social, economic and material needs as well as improving their quality of life.
“All these serve as a Constitutional imperative for the efficient running of municipalities in that this sphere of government is strategically positioned to reverse the injustices of the past, which among others are as a consequence of separate development and Apartheid spatial planning.
“In the past 30 years we have made significant progress in turning the tide against the skewed allocation of resources in our communities by the Apartheid government. To this end we have increased provision of housing by 46 % and from 1996 to date over 85. 1 % of households in our province live in formal dwellings,” said Mokgosi.
He added that, in addition to this, more than 85.6% residents of North West have access to piped or tap water in their dwellings and the General Household Survey shows that access to improved sanitation is standing at 78.3 % since the advent of democracy. Mokgosi said despite these achievements municipalities are inundated with both political and administrative challenges which have fermented an unpleasant environment, which continues to impede on our efforts to render services to our people.
“Announcing audit outcomes of municipalities in the last financial year, Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke, maintained that municipalities in our province have shown little improvement in their audit outcomes, with none of them receiving a clean audit.
“Of concern is a lack of tangible financial management systems which have led to irregular expenditure, unfunded budget and delays in paying service providers among others,” he said.
Mokgosi said compounding these challenges is a lack of oversight and weak leadership. He said municipalities in Ngaka Modiri Molema Region mirror a similar trajectory. He said none of these municipalities received a clean audit outcome with Ditsobotla and Ratlou Local Municipalities, receiving disclaimers for two consecutive financial years.
“Ditsobotla, Ramotshere Moiloa and Tswaing currently under mandatory intervention in terms of Section 139 (5) of the Constitution read together with Section 139 of the Municipal Finance Management Act. However, there is a glimmer of hope in relation to Ngaka Modiri Molema, Mahikeng and Ramotshere Moiloa.
“I believe that given the systems that have been put in place through various interventions by North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), Oageng Molapsi and North West MEC for Treasury, Kenetswe Mosenogi, will move from qualified to unqualified audit opinion,” he said.
The Guardian 