Monthly Archives: January 2025

ANCWL branch in Taung wins Charlotte Maxeke Award

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By BAKANG MOKOTO

13 January 2025- The African National Congress (ANC) in North West celebrates two of its branches for their exceptional performance and dedication in advancing the ideals and objectives of our glorious movement as announced by the ANC president, Cyril Ramaphosa at the organisation’s celebration of 113 years since its inception.

The Reatlegile Branch of the ANC Women’s League in Ward 18 in Taung, Dr Ruth Segomotsi Region, has been awarded the prestigious Charlotte Maxeke Award for being the best-performing branch, while the ANC Branch of Ward 41 in Bojanala Region, has achieved joint third place in the Sol Plaatje Award category for its outstanding contributions.

The ANC provincial spokesperson, Tumelo Maruping said these accolades underscore their tireless efforts in community development, community development, fostering organisational functionality, advancing social justice, and embodying the ANC’s mission of building a united, non-racial, non-sexist, democratic, and prosperous society.

Maruping said they are immensely proud of these remarkable achievements.

“These awards bear testimony to the hard work and dedication of our members, who epitomised the objectives of the National Democratic Revolution (NDR).

“Their efforts are an honour to the legacy of our forebears and reaffirm our ongoing commitment to social justice and equality. As we enter 2025, declare it the year of renewal to make the ANC a more effective instrument of the people and achieve the vision of the Freedom Charter,” he said.

Maruping further said the ANC remains steadfast in its mission to change the lives of our people for the better. He added that, this year, they re-dedicate themselves to the principles of good governance such as ethical leadership, equitable share of our country’s resources and wealth and uplifting of the communities.

“We encourage all members to remain focused on implementing the resolutions of the 55th ANC National Conference as we strive for a brighter future,” said Maruping.

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More than 203 suspects nabbed during Operation Shanela

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By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

13 January 2025- More than 203 suspects were arrested during Operation Shanela in Northern Cape. The suspects were arrested for murder, attempted murder, assault, burglary, illegal dealing in liquor, malicious damage to property and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Timothy Sam said this includes robbery, rape, possession of dangerous weapons, dealing in and possession of drugs, illegal immigrants, stock theft and other crimes.

Sam said Operation Shanela, remains steadfast in its objective to reduce contact and violent crimes as schools are gearing up to start the 2025 school year.

“The weekly multi-disciplinary high density operation which commenced on 6 until 12 January 2025, was executed in the five districts as preparations for the reopening of schools started.

“Actions and police activities executed during the operations included vehicle check points (VCPs), stop and searches, foot and vehicle patrols, compliance inspections, drugs and other commodities smuggling,” he said.

Sam further said several vehicle check points (VCPs) and roadblocks were conducted across the province during which a total of 2422 vehicles and 4780 persons were stopped and searched. He added that numerous compliance inspections at second-hand dealers, scrapyards, recyclers, private security, firearm dealers, formal and informal businesses as well as farms were executed.

“The police in Kuruman, while executing crime prevention patrols, received information from the public of a wanted suspect who was seen walking in one of the streets. The police followed up the information and arrested the suspect who was allegedly involved in a case, where a security officer was shot with his own firearm.

“The police also confiscated large volumes of alcoholic beverages, drugs, dangerous weapons, fireworks and cash that is believed to be the proceeds of crime,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, expressed her gratitude to all law enforcement agencies for the collective efforts and actions executed during this period. Otola indicated that the police will promote safer schools’ initiatives during the Back to School Campaigns.

“The police will ensure visibility in and around schools, monitoring the carrying or storage of dangerous objects, and the possession or entry of alcohol or illegal drugs.

“Through robust community participation and support, the police’s actions will be strengthened. We appreciate the public’s efforts in fighting crime together,” she said.

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Babelaelwa ba babedi ba tlhagelela kwa kgotlhatshekelo mabapi le polao ya ga Boingotlo Makaota  

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13 Ferikgong 2025- Banna ba le babedi ba di ngwaga di le 27 le 40, ba solofetswe go tlhagelela kwa Kgotlha-tshekelo ya Taung mo letsatsing la gompieno. Se se tla morago ga go golagangwa le polao ya lekgarebe la dingwaga di le 16, kwa motseng wa Matlhako 2, gaufi le Pudimoe.

Go begwa fa setopo sa ga Boingotlo Makaota, se bonwe kwa lebitleng le le seng boteng kwa nageng kwa motseng wa Matlhako 2 ka Labotlhano. Sepodisi se begile fa Makaota a ka tswa a bolailwe ka Labone bosigo.

Go ya ka moagisani wa mmelaelwa wa dingwaga di le 40, one a utlwa segajaja sa lekgarebe mo bosigong jwa Labone kwa ntlung ya mmelaelwa o. Go begwa fa moagisani o, gape a tlhalositse fa a ne a bona mmelaelwa ga mmogo le ditsala tsa gagwe ba kgorometsa kereibaye e go bontshang fa ene e pegile sengwe mo teng mo mosong wa Labotlhano.

Sebueledi sa sepodisi mo Bokone Bophirima, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone are: “Sepodisi se ile sa tswa letsholo, mme seo se ile sa lebisa kwa go epololweng ga setopo sa lekgarebe.

“Go begwa fa setopo seo, sene se thatilwe ka kobo, mme moswi one a supiwa ke ba lelapa la gagwe. Dipatlisiso di shupa fa setopo sa ga Makaota, se ne se na le dintho mo tlhogong, mo diropeng ga mmogo le mo maotong.”

Mokgwabone are dipatlisiso di ile tsa bolodiwa kwa lelapeng la mmelaelwa wa dingwaga di le 40, mme diaparo tsa moswi di ile tsa fitlhelwa teng. Mokgwabone are, mmelaelwa o tshwerwe ka Lamatlhatso morago ga go ineele kwa sepodising.

“Monna o, o ile a isiwa kwa sepodisi ke morwa rragwe, mme one a tshwarwa. Sepodisi se ile sa botsolotsa monna mongwe o bonweng a tsamaya le mmelaelwa fa a ne a kgorometsa kereibaye, mme le ene o ile a lelelwa ke ditshipi,” Mokgwabone wa tlhalosa.

Mokomishinara wa Sepodisi wa nama o sa tshwere mo Bokone Bophirima, Major General Patrick Asaneng, o kgadile ka bogale tiragalo e. Asaneng are polao eo ya go tlhorontshiwa ga bong e kabo e efogilwe fa baagi ba ne ba le malala-a-laotswe.

Kgabagare, modula-setilo wa mokgatlho wa baagi wa South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) mo Taung, Joseph Tanyane are: “Re utlwile ka tiragalo eo, mme re tlhabilwe ke ditlhong thata. Re dira boikuelo go makgarebe a atlhogang gore ba itlhokomele thata jang mo makawaneng a tlang kwa morago a.

“Ko bofelo, ba feleletsa ba ba tseela matshelo, mme re ba rotloetsa thata gore ba itlhokomele. Re leboga sepodisi sa rona sa Afrika Borwa gore ka se sebaka ba be ba setse ba tshwere babelaelwa. Ba dira tiro entle go baagi ba rona.

“Re romela matshidiso go ba lelapa la ga Makaota gore ba beye tshotlhe fa pele ga Modimo, gonne ke ene fela o a itseng.”

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‘Day one of schools should be about teaching and learning’

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By REGINALD KANYANE

12 January 2025– The Select Committee on Education, Science and Creative Industries has called on the Department of Basic Education (DBE) to focus on its primary function of school admissions and teaching on the first day of schools reopening. The committee described as unfortunate reports that Grade 12 learners paid a fee to view results.

The Chairperson of Select Committee on Education, Science and Creative Industries, Makhi Feni said the issue around paying a fee to view results is another form of extortion and should not be entertained. Feni said the first day of school is about admission, registration and allocation of stationery as per the requirements of the curriculum.

“On behalf of the committee, we trust Minister Siviwe Gwarube and her team will ensure the reopening of schools runs smoothly. South African schools will open this week for the first term of the year.

“This coincides with the release of the 2024 matric results. Lobby groups had taken the minister to court and lost their bid to block the publication of the matric results in newspapers,” he said.

Feni further called on Gwarube to bring to Parliament the norms and regulations regarding the complete implementation of the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act (BELA). He added that, they trust that Gwarube will not seek to use the regulations for political gain of BELA opponents.

“The President has ordered a complete implementation in the presidential ascension to the BELA Act. It is such a comprehensive piece of legislation that need not be viewed with narrow minds.

“The Act was about the future of South African education and not about interest groups wanting to reminisce about old South Africa. We also noted the campaigns around scholar transport and other issues like cutting teacher posts,” said Feni.

He added that these are side shows that need not impact the reopening of schools, and the necessary learner and teacher support should be provided to all schools so that they are geared for effective learning on the first day.

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SANCO calls on North West govt to address flood risks

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By BAKANG KOKOTO

12 January 2025- The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) in the North West has called on the North West Provincial Government (NWPG) to take urgent and decisive action to reduce flood risks and improve infrastructure in our communities.

SANCO said climate change is a reality, and its effects such as prolonged heavy rains are increasingly evident across South Africa, including in provinces like North West, Gauteng, and KwaZulu-Natal.

SANCO provincial spokesperson, Mzukisi Jam said in the past two weeks, the province has faced severe flooding, causing significant damage to roads, homes, and critical state infrastructure, including hospitals. Jam said these floods have exposed the government’s inability to maintain essential infrastructure, including storm-water systems and healthcare facilities.

“For decades, communities have voiced their concerns about the deteriorating state of government infrastructure, often citing that the government of the day seems to have an attitude towards a solid foundation inherited from the former Bophuthatswana Government.

“However, instead of preserving and improving these assets, we are witnessing a decline. The health sector, in particular, highlights this neglect. Hospitals such as Thusong in Itsoseng have collapsed due to poor maintenance, leaving communities reliant on overburdened facilities like Lichtenburg Hospital and the Mahikeng Provincial Hospital,” he said.

Jam further said Gelukspan Hospital is also deteriorating rapidly and they will not be surprised should it collapse like Thusong because instead of the government responding to community requests to increase health facilities, they are failing in their face.

He added that the lack of maintenance across the province is actually threatening the sustainability of health services.

“Recent floods have worsened the situation with floods damaging the General De La Rey Hospital in Lichtenburg, forcing the transfer of patients to other facilities.

“These severe flooding also disrupted operations in the Moses Kotane Hospital, necessitating the relocation of patients. Many of these hospitals were built over 50 years ago, yet they continue to operate with outdated infrastructure,” said Jam.

He said the lack of investment in maintenance and expansion has left health facilities unable to meet the growing needs of the population. Jam said despite the North West MEC for Health, Sello Lehari’s “Rebona ka Matlho” program aimed at identifying and addressing these issues, no meaningful improvements have been seen.

“The community’s frustrations persist as services decline, with ambulance response times taking hours and patients sleeping on hospital floors due to overcrowding.

“Our hope for an improved public health sector is now in the National Health Insurance (NHI) initiative, which other people see as another project that is going to fail and be used by corrupt individuals to enrich themselves,” he said.

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Four suspects nabbed for armed robbery

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By REGINALD KANYANE

12 January 2025 – Four men who were arrested by the Rustenburg Flying Squad police for alleged armed robbery, possession of suspected stolen goods and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition, are expected to appear in the Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court soon.

The suspects were arrested at approximately 9:15am on the R510 road on 11 January 2025.

The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said they were arrested after allegedly robbing two men of their cell phones and undisclosed amount of cash. Mokgwabone said the victims who are operating a business at Extension 5, Boitekong, were on the way to Rustenburg when the suspects’ navy blue Volkswagen Polo overtook and immediately blocked their car, thus forcing it to stop near Ramochana.

“The suspects got out of their car, pointed at the victims with a firearm, then robbed them of cash, cell phones and fled from the scene. Due to apparent reckless driving and movement of the suspects’ car, the vigilant Flying Squad members, who were performing Operation Shanela duties, chased and stopped it. 

“The victims who arrived while the suspects were still being searched and interviewed, informed the police that the men robbed them. As a result, nine cell phones and an undisclosed amount of cash, two firearms and ammunition were found. The suspects were apprehended,” he said.

Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, welcomed the arrest and applauded the members for their vigilance and directed that no stone should be left unturned to ascertain if the suspects are not linked to other robberies committed in the area.

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Monna o latofadiwang ka go bolaya lekgarebe la kwa Pudimoe o tshwerwe

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12 Ferikgong 2025- Monna wa dingwaga di le 40, yo o latofadiwang ka go bolaya mosetsanyana wa dingwaga di le 16, kwa motseng wa Matlhako 2, gaufi le Pudimoe o tshwerwe. Se se tla morago ga gore setopo sa ga Boingotlo Makaota , se bonwe kwa lebitleng le le seng boteng kwa nageng kwa motseng wa Matlhako 2 mo letsatsing la Labotlhano.

Sepodisi se begile fa Makaota a ka tswa le bolailwe ka Labone bosigo.

Go begwa fa moagisani wa mmelaelwa, a ile a begela sepodisi fa a utlwile segajaja sa lekgarebe mo bosigong jwa Labone kwa ntlung ya mmelaelwa. Go begwa fa moagisani o, a tlhalositse fa gape a ne a bona mmelaelwa ga mmogo le ditsala tsa gagwe ba kgorometsa kereibaye e go bontshang fa ene e pegile sengwe mo teng mo mosong wa Labotlhano.

Sebueledi sa sepodisi mo Bokone Bophirima, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone are: “Sepodisi se ile sa tswa letsholo, mme seo se ile sa lebisa kwa go epololweng ga setopo sa lekgarebe mo letsatsing la gompieno.

“Go begwa fa setopo seo, sene se thatilwe ka kobo, mme moswi one a supiwa ke ba lelapa la gagwe jaaka Boingotlo Makaota. Dipatlisiso di shupa fa setopo sa ga Makaota, se ne se na le dintho mo tlhogong, mo diropeng ga mmogo le mo maotong.”

Mokgwabone are dipatlisiso di ile tsa bolodiwa kwa lelapeng la mmelaelwa, mme diaparo tsa moswi di ile tsa fitlhelwa teng. Mokgwabone are, mmelaelwa o tshwerwe mo letsatsing la maabane morago ga gore a ineele kwa sepodising.

“Monna o, o ile a isiwa ke morwa-rragwe kwa sepodisi, mme a tshwarwa. Sepodisi se ile sa botsolotsa monna mongwe o bonweng a tsamaya le mmelaelwa fa a ne a kgorometsa kereibaye,” Mokgwabone wa tlhalosa.

Kgabagare, Mokomishinara wa Sepodisi wa nama o sa tshwere mo Bokone Bophirima, Major General Patrick Asaneng, o kgadile ka bogale tiragalo e. Asaneng are polao eo ya go tlhorontshiwa ga bong e kabo e efogilwe fa baagi ba ne ba le Malala-a-laotswe.

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Setopo sa lekgarebe se bonwe kwa lebitleng le le seng boteng kwa Pudimoe

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11 Ferikgong 2025- Setopo sa lekgarebe la dingwaga di le 16, se bonwe kwa lebitleng le le seng boteng kwa motseng wa Matlhako 2, gaufi le Taung, mo letsatsing la gompieno. Sepodisi se bega fa lekgarebe le, le ka tswa le bolailwe ka Labone bosigo.

Se se tla morago ga gore moagisani mongwe a begele sepodisi fa a utlwile segajaja sa lekgarebe mo bosigong jwa Labone. Go begwa fa moagisani o, a tlhalositse fa a ne a bona monna mongwe ga mmogo le ditsala tsa gagwe di kgorometsa kereibaye e go bontshang fa ene e pegile sengwe mo teng mo mosong wa Labotlhano.

Sebueledi sa sepodisi mo Bokone Bophirima, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone are: “Sepodisi se ile sa tswa letsholo, mme seo se ile sa lebisa kwa go epololweng ga setopo sa lekgarebe mo letsatsing la gompieno.

“Go begwa fa setopo seo, sene se thatilwe ka kobo, mme moswi one a supiwa ke ba lelapa la gagwe jaaka Boingotlo Makaota. Dipatlisiso di shupa fa setopo sa ga Makaota, se ne se na le dintho mo tlhogong, mo diropeng ga mmogo le mo maotong.”

Mokgwabone are dipatlisiso di ile tsa bolodiwa kwa lelapeng la monna o bonweng a kgorometsa kereibaye, mme diaparo tsa moswi di ile tsa fitlhelwa teng. Mokgwabone are, dipatlisiso tsa go tshwara mmelaelwa di tsweletse, mme monna mongwe o bonweng a tsamaya le mmelaelwa fa a ne a kgorometsa kereibaye o a botsolotswa ke sepodisi.

Kgabagare, Mokomishinara wa Sepodisi wa nama o sa tshwere mo Bokone Bophirima, Major General Patrick Asaneng, o kgadile ka bogale tiragalo e. Asaneng are polao eo ya go tlhorontshiwa ga bong e kabo e efogilwe fa baagi ba ne ba le Malala-a-laotswe.

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Govt refutes allegations emanating from claims by MACUA on High Court ruling

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By OBAKENG MAJE

11 January 2025- The Department of Mineral Resource and Energy (DMRE) has refuted the allegations that the court mandated the rescue operation at Stilfontein Mine. The department said MACUA’s widely published claims to the contrary are false and in contempt of the court.

“These unfounded allegations distort the truth by suggesting that the court mandated the rescue operation, which is unequivocally false. On Friday 10 January 2025, Lawyers For Human Rights brought an urgent application to the Gauteng High Court of on behalf of Zinzi Tom.

“It was in fact, the state that appraised the court of the relentless and ongoing efforts by its agencies, since December 2024, to find a resolution. We wish to clarify that the decision to deploy rescue services was made independently and prior  to the urgent application brough by MACUA.”

The department said this decision reflects  unwavering commitment from government and the sector, represented by the Minerals Council of South Africa (MCSA) to facilitate the exit of those illegal miners, who remain underground. It said government, through DMRE has finalized an agreement with Mine Rescue Services and work related to the rescue operation has already commenced at the mine site.

“Further details on the rescue process will be communicated in due course. The statement is issued on behalf of all state respondents cited in this case.”

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Four men arrested for business robbery in Mokassa

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By REGINALD KANYANE

11 January 2025- Four men who are accused of business robbery in Mokassa 1 village, near Taung, were arrested. This comes after a swift response by the police and members of the community.

The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said Aobakwe Motshela (26), Thatayaone Mongalenyane (26), Goitsemodimo Dikhucwe (33), and Zwelinzima Mohapi (31), were arrested on Tuesday evening, 7 January 2025, after allegedly committing a business robbery in Mokasa 1 village.

“It is alleged members of Visible Policing rushed to the scene after receiving a call at about 6pm, informing them of robbery in progress. Upon arrival, the police joined members of the community who were found chasing the suspects.

“Three men were as a result arrested. The fourth suspect who was seen carrying a firearm, was apprehended after being found hiding in the bushes,” he said.

Mokgwabone said a search for the firearm was conducted immediately and the following day, but that did not yield positive results. He said the accused briefly appeared in Taung Magistrate’s Court.

“They were remanded in custody until 16 January 2025, for a formal bail application,” said Mokgwabone.

Meanwhile, the District Commissioner of Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Brigadier Tshenolo Tlotleng, thanked members of the community and the police for their cooperation, which he said is a good example of what can be achieved if everyone is involved in the fight against crime.

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