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A mmelaelwa Neo Tsoaeli wa tshela kgotsa jang?  

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Setshwantsho: Mmelaelwa wa borokutlhi kwa moepong wa Stilfontein, Neo James Tsoaeli 

Ka KEDIONE MOLAETSI 

3 Tlhakole 2025- Sepodisi sa Afrika Borwa mo Bokone Bophirima, se kaile fa se se kitla se tswelela go tshwaela mo magatweng a gore mmelaelwa mogolo mo kgetsing ya go epa go se mo molaong kwa moepong wa Stilfontein, Neo James Tsoaeli, yo gape a itsegeng ka leina la Tiger o tlhokofetse kana nnya. 

Tsoaeli yo go begwang fa ele moagi wa kwa nageng ya Lesotho, o ile a ngwega ka motsi wa fa baepi ba ba seng mo molaong fa ba ne ba ntshiwa kwa tlase lefatshe kwa Stilfontein. Go ya ka dipego, Tsoaeli o thusitswe go ngwega. Seo se ile sa lebisa kwa go tshwarweng ga Warrant Officer Jack Motlhabya (37), Warrant Officer Menzi  Shabalala (38), Sergeant Ntutuko Dladla (40), ga mmogo le Sergeant Samkelo Mbotho (38). 

Bone jo, bo lebagane le ditatofatso tsa go tsietsa molao. 

Sebueledi sa sepodisi bosetshaba, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe wa tlhalosa: “Ka nako e re neng re amogela dipego tsa gore Tsoaeli o ngwegile, mokomishinara wa sepodisi wa bosetshaba, General Fannie Masemola, o ile a laela mokomishinara wa nama o sa tshwere mo Bokone Bophirima, Major General Patrick Asaneng, go ka tlhoma setlhopa sa babatlisise se se kwenneng go ka batlisisa morero o. 

“Jaanong, go fitlha ga jaana, go setse go tshwerwe mapodisi a le mane. Ga nkitla re opela pele moropa o lela, gonne seo se tla re tlogela ka fa mosing. Dipatlisiso di tla re bolelela gore go diragetseng, mme maitlhomo a rona ke go batlisisa gore Tsoaeli o kae.” 

Mathe are ba solofela go ka fitlhelela bonnete jwa kgang morago ga go tshwara mapodisi a le mane. Are go fitlha ga jaana, Masemola o itumeletse ka mokgwa o dipatlisiso di tsamayang ka teng. 

“O tla gopola gore morero o, o kwa kgotlhatshekelo, jaanong ga nkitla re tshwaela go ya kwa pele,” Mathew a tlhalosa. 

Kgabagare, modula-setilo wa komiti e e etseng tlhoko lefapha la Tshireletsego ya Baagi le Dipalangwa kwa Kgotlha-theo molao wa mono Bokone Bophirima, Freddy Sonakile are, ba amogela go tshwarwa ga mapodisi ao. Sonakile are le fa go tshwarwa ga mapodisi ao ele sengwe se se tla ba isang kwa nneteng ya gore Tsoaeli o ngwegile jang, go sentse go le go ntsi go go tla dirwang. 

“Re batla molao o dire, mme re ikuela go lephata la bosekisi (National Prosecuting Authority) go ka netefatsa fa mapodisi ao a lebagana le melato e mengwe gape. Jaaka komiti, ga re kitla re letlelela boitaolo jo bo diragalang,” Sonakile wa tlhalosa. 

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Mosadi o tlhokafetse morago ga go iphanya ka nnotagi

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3 Tlhakole 2025- Mosadi wa dingwaga di le 45, wa kwa motseng wa Mocweding, gaufi le Taung, o tlhokofetse morago ga go iphanya ka nnotagi. Go begwa fa mosadi yo, a ne a ile kwa lefelong la maitiso le le gaufi, mme a itisa le ditsala tsa gagwe ka Lamatlhatso. 

Go ya ka sebueledi sa sepodisi mo sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen, mosadi o, one a leka go ya gae, fela one a wela mo tseleng. Van Rooyen are, ba thuso ya potlako ba ile ba bidiwa, mme ba tlhalosa fa maloba ene ele maabane. 

“Ke nnete, kgetsi ya morago ga loso e butswe. Dipego tsa morago ga loso di tla tlhalosa gore mosadi o, a ka tswa bolailwe ke eng. Go fitlha ga jaana sepodisi ga se belaele fa mosadi o, a ka tswa ka bolailwe,” van Rooyen wa tlhalosa. 

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A suspect arrested for attempted murder and pointing of firearm

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Picture: A firearm confiscated by the police/Supplied

By BAKANG MOKOTO

3 February 2025- A suspect (33), was arrested by the Brits Trio Task Team and Bojanala Crime Intelligence police for attempted murder and pointing of a firearm on 31 January 2025. This comes after the team was assembled and tasked the District Commissioner of Bojanala Sub-District 1, on 29 January 2025, to trace and arrest the suspect.

The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said the crimes were allegedly committed late last month in Damonsville, outside Brits. Mokgwabone said consequent to gathering information and keeping observation, the suspect was arrested during a tactical operation.

“During the arrest, the suspect was found in possession of a licensed firearm, a magazine and 16 rounds of ammunition that were seized for investigation purposes. The suspect is expected to appear in the Brits Magistrate’s Court on 3 February 2025, for attempted murder and pointing of firearm,” he said.

Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major Genera Asaneng, expressed his gratitude to the police for their commitment towards the fight against crime through frequent arrests and detention of alleged perpetrators.taungdailynews@gmail.com

Team to represent North West at the national golden games

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Picture: 220-member team has been selected to represent the North West at the national golden games/Supplied 

By REGINALD KANYANE 

3 February 2025- A 220-member team has been selected to represent the North West at the national golden games to be held in Rustenburg in February 2025. This comes after the participants from the province’s four districts, composed of the elderly aged 60 and above, converged at Mmabatho Stadium in Mahikeng on 30 January 2025.

These older persons competed fiercely in various sporting codes, which include brisk walk, soccer, athletics, ring the ball, dress up, jukskei, rugby ball throw and singing. According to the research, the inherent paradox of sport participation has the potential to provide considerable positive growth.  

In addressing the participants at the games, the North West MEC for Social Development, Sussana Dantjie, called on the winners at the provincial golden games to train regularly to enhance their fitness for the national golden games. Dantjie said the annual golden games, which are held in collaboration with the provincial departments of health, arts, culture, sport and recreation are meant to enhance the quality of life, improve the health of older persons and to embrace active ageing.

“For you to win in various sporting codes, you must form a formidable team solely because you are representing the province. Form a strong team composed of participants who perform well. 

“We have a mandate to ensure that our senior citizens participate and share in active ageing initiatives and programmes of government. We are further committed to ensuring that our older persons remain physically and mentally active through the active ageing programme,” she said. 

Dantjie further said this, in turn, will ensure their good health and longevity. She added that young people should emulate the elderly so that they should live a healthy lifestyle, free from obesity and other opportunistic diseases.

“We are confident that the North West team will represent the province well in all the sporting codes and bring medals home at the national golden games. 

“Remember, it is evident that sport can help older persons to fight, monitor, adapt to avoid and accept the aging process,” said Dantjie. 

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SPAR Proteas upset England at Vitality Nations Cup 

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Picture: The SPAR Proteas players against England/Supplied 

By OBAKENG MAJE  

3 February 2025- The courageous SPAR Proteas upset England on home soil at the 2025 Vitality Nations Cup 61-59 at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham on Sunday evening. South Africa are the only unbeaten side in the tournament following an impressive 75-40 victory over Uganda on Saturday in their tournament opener.

Before the match against England, currently ranked 4th in the world, the hosts had a stronger historical record against 5th ranked South Africa. England has dominated their encounters, winning 52 out of 69 matches, while South Africa had claimed victory in 16, with the remainder ending in a draw.

SPAR Proteas head coach, Jenny van Dyk expressed satisfaction with the outcome, but stressed that much work remains. Van Dyk praised the team for their consistent hard work.

“The work is not done yet. We still have another weekend to go and the final spot that we need to secure. I think it’s secured, but we want to win that one as well. So there’s still a lot we need to do. 

“Sunday’s match was tightly contested, with scores level at the end of the first three quarters. South Africa started strong in the first quarter, but England fought back to equalise. Both teams exchanged goals in the later stages of the opening quarter, with South Africa displaying patience in defence and determination in attack. The opening quarter score was 14-14,” she said.

Van Dyk further said in the second quarter, both teams battled fiercely, concluding a closely contested first half with scores tied at 30-30. She added that it was clear that the final quarter would determine the match’s outcome. 

“With the score tied at 46-46 at the end of the third quarter, the stage was set for a dramatic finish. As has become the norm in SPAR Proteas games, the 4th quarter was their strongest. 

“They shifted gears in the final quarter and were able to breach the hosts’ defence in quick succession.Thanks to their impressive shooting, the SPAR Proteas maintained a consistent lead. With ten minutes remaining, the SPAR Proteas held a three-goal advantage,” said van Dyk.

Meanwhile, England struggled to keep up with the pace at which South Africa moved the ball in the final quarter, complemented by swift movement and agility. With seven minutes to go, South Africa extended their lead to nine points.

A late onslaught by the host nation was not enough to draw level, as they fell short by two points, losing the final quarter 13-15. This 61-59 win propelled the SPAR Proteas to the top of the four-team table.

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RSA president, Cyril Ramaphosa to deliver State of the Nation Address

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Picture: The RSA president, Cyril Ramaphosa

By OBAKENG MAJE

1 February 2025- The Republic of South Africa (RSA), Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the State of the Nation Address (SoNA) on 6 February 2024 at 7pm. The address will take place before a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament.

Ramaphisa spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya said the address is an important milestone as it brings certainty to the country’s political, social and economic landscape. Magwenya said it demonstrates that South Africa’s democracy remains robust.

“In the address, Ramaphosa sets out government’s key policy objectives and deliverables for the year ahead, flag challenges and outline interventions to unlock our nation’s potential.During his address, the President also highlights what has been achieved since his last address in 2023.

“He also reflects on the progress made in implementing the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan (ERRP). The State of the Nation Address (Sona) is divided into three parts. The first is the important public participation role in the ceremony when the Civil Guard of Honour welcomes the President and his guests as they walk along the red carpet,” he said.

Magwenya further said this is followed by a state ceremonial, which includes a 21-gun salute and the South African Air Force flypast and finally the official address by Ramaphosa. He added that, members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) line the route that Ramaphosa takes to Parliament.

“The Military Guard of Honour participates in the ceremony and the military band plays South Africa’s national anthem. In a general election year, two State of the Nation Addresses are delivered.

“The State of the Nation Address is one of the rare occasions, where the three arms of State, namely the Executive represented by the President, Deputy President and Ministers, the Judiciary, represented by the country’s Chief Justice and the Judge Presidents and the Legislature, represented by the Members of Parliament (MPs) gather in one place,” said Magwenya.

He said the provincial and local spheres of government are also represented.

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