9 Motsheganong 2025- Sepodisi sa Taung se boloditse dipatlisiso tsa go bolaya lesea le le sa tswang go belegwa (birth concealment). Se se tla morago ga gore lesea le le sa tswang go belegwa, le bonwe le latlhetswe kwa phakeng kwa Extension 6, gaufi le Taung mo letsatsing la maabane.
Go ya ka sebueledi sa sepodisi mo sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen, go begwa fa bana ba ba neng ba tshameka kwa phakeng eo, ba ile ba bona kgetsana e tsentse lesea leo, mme ba itsise bagolo ba ba neng ba feta ka tsela.
Van Rooyen are sepodisi se ile sa itsisiwe le go biletswa kwa lefelong la tiragalo.
“Kgetsi ya go bolaya lesea le eleng gone le belegwang e ile ya bulwa, mme ga go ope o tshwerweng go fitlha ga jaana,” van Rooyen wa tlhalosa.
Picture: The executive mayor of Matlosana Local Municipality, Fikile Mahlope
By REGINALD KANYANE
9 May 2025- The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) in the North West said is deeply disturbed by the latest revelations of financial misconduct in the City of Matlosana, where R4.5 million was allegedly paid to EK Construction within hours—without any verified work being done. The party said this is not an isolated incident.
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party Provincial Convenor, Alfred Motsi in North West said, it is a continuation of deep-rooted corruption, mismanagement and lawlessness under the ANC-led administration. Motsi said they have previously called for the disbandment of the Matlosana Local Municipality and the immediate arrest of executive mayor, Fikile Mahlope.
“This latest scandal confirms that the municipality is completely dysfunctional and without leadership. Despite being under mandatory provincial intervention, officials bypassed legal and financial controls and paid inflated invoices on the same day they were issued and ignored the basic requirement of verifying service delivery.
“This was done in direct violation of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), with no endorsement from the provincial representative as required,” he said.
Motsi further said Matlosana residents continue to suffer under this alleged corrupt regime, while connected service providers enrich themselves with public funds. He added that Mahlope and senior officials must be held accountable and law enforcement agencies must act swiftly.
“We reiterate our call for the immediate disbandment of the Matlosana Local Municipality, the arrest of Mahlope and all officials implicated. We call for a full forensic audit into all contracts awarded by the municipality since 2022 to date.
“This should include urgent intervention by the Hawks, SIU and National Treasury. The people of Matlosana must no longer be betrayed by the ANC’s broken promises,” said Motsi.
He said they urge residents to vote for the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP)—a movement that stands for ethical leadership, clean governance, and true service to the people. Motsi said people should let them put an end to corruption.
“Let us build a new future together,” he said.
Meanwhile, Mahlope’s response to these allegations will be incorporated into the article when received.
9 May 2025- The Harmony Gold in partnership with Ratlou Local Municipality, officially handed over a modern Computer Laboratory to Aaron Letsapa Primary School in Kraaipan village, a significant step towards enhancing educational opportunities for the local community.
Amongst guests in attendance of the official handing over was Harmony Gold management, District Director from the North West Department of Education, Eunice Lesepedi, accompanied by the Sub-District Manager, whilst the Ratlou Local Municipality mayor, Matlhomola Jafta, who was accompanied by the Senior Manager for Planning and Development, Nkhanidzeni Ntsieleni, the local councillor, Baile Mosepele and the former ward councillor, Fossy Moalusi.
The Ratlou Local Municipality mayor, Matlhomola Jafta said the mining giant has always been involved in contributing towards community empowerment and development, more especially youth and school learners as part of their Corporate Social Investment, termed Mining Communities Development.
Jafta said the newly-refurbished state-of-the-art facility is equipped with more than 20 computers, internet access and other essential technology that will enhance educational experience for learning and teaching at the school.
He further emphasized the importance of technology in education and the impact of the new lab in learning and teaching.
“This computer lab is a valuable asset not only to the school and learners, but to the community of Kraaipan and Ratlou in general. The computer lab is designed to support digital literacy and facilitate innovative teaching and learning methods.
“This project signifies what the vision and mission statement of Ratlou stands for, a performance-driven, participatory and orientated municipality. So, we plead with the community of Kraaipan to protect the facility against criminality and we applaud Harmony Gold for their contribution towards community development,” added Jafta.
Meanwhile, speaking during the event, the Regional General Manager for Harmony Gold, Raymond Ranta, indicated that the R1.5 million rand worth project, hired one contractor and had since created job opportunities for at least 13 local community members.
9 May 2025 – The South African Football Association (SAFA) and PT SportSuite are proud to announce a landmark digital partnership that marks a bold step forward in the digital acceleration of South African and continental football. PT SportSuite will serve as SAFA’s digital platform partner, delivering brand new web and media workflow platforms that will help deliver memorable fan-centric experiences across SAFA’s digital touchpoints.
SAFA CEO, Lydia Monyepao said this partnership represents more than just technology deployment – it’s the start of a long-term vision to digitally transform the South African football landscape, with SAFA becoming the first African national football body to embrace PT SportSuite’s Tier 1 digital media and fan engagement ecosystem. Monyepao said PT’s mission has always been to break down digital barriers for sports organisations of all sizes.
“The partnership with SAFA is a powerful statement of intent – aligning the ambitions of a forward-thinking national football association with a proven technology platform built to support innovation, monetisation and fan engagement at scale.
“At the heart of this collaboration is BiblioDAM – PT SportSuite’s AI-powered media workflow platform, which will serve as the central nervous system for SAFA’s media operations,” she said.
Monyepao further said BiblioDAM will enable the seamless collection, tagging, organisation and publishing of rich media content across all levels of South African football – ensuring SAFA can unlock the full value of its media assets, with full control and visibility. She added that, with automated media workflows, AI-powered player recognition, and a centralized cloud media environment, BiblioDAM will empower SAFA to streamline internal workflows, reduce turnaround times, and make better use of its media to tell compelling stories – from grassroots to the global stage.
“Through this partnership, PT and SAFA will co-develop a fully integrated SAFA digital ecosystem – combining the power of cloud technology, intelligent media workflows and fan-facing web and app platforms to deliver a scalable and future-ready digital foundation.
“The vision is clear: to create a unified digital fan experience that brings together all levels of the South African football pyramid – from national squads, leagues, clubs and sponsors to youth development and regional tournaments,” said Monyepao.
She said the SAFA digital ecosystem will also open new avenues for monetisation through commercial sponsorship activations, web and video advertising, and centralised media rights management – laying the foundation for a more sustainable and innovative model for African football. Monyepao said this is an exciting period for us at SAFA as they finalise the media and content side of their digital evolution.
“Now we look forward to having a public and fan-facing digital platform with our daily news, all national teams, all competitions, coach education and more – appropriately elevated in our brand-new website.
“PT’s AI-powered BiblioDAM will help better commercialise SAFA’s media rights and create a better relationship with fans through enhanced content deployment,” she said.
Monyepao said they are excited to work with a global entity like PT SportSuite with its roots in Mzansi as they perform such services for the likes of Six Nations Rugby, USA’s Major League Rugby and more to take them to the next level of media management in the content era.
Meanwhile, the PT SportSuite CEO, Rich Cheary: “We are energised to join forces with SAFA in a partnership that will redefine South African football’s digital landscape. At PT SportSuite, we craft innovative digital ecosystems that ignite fan engagement, empower communities, include sponsors and fuel sustainable growth.
“This collaboration is a bold step to ultimately transforming the South African fan experience and inspiring a digital renaissance in African football with flair and vision.”
9 May 2025- A woman (47) from Majemantsho village, near Mahikeng, briefly appeared in the Molopo Magistrate’s Court on charges of attempted murder and child abuse involving her daughter (14). It is alleged that in the early hours of 22 April 2025, the mother arrived home and asked the child to accompany her to an outside bedroom.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson in the North West, Sivenathi Gunya, she then allegedly poured acidic liquid on the child’s face. Gunya said the court heard that after committing the act, the mother transported the child to a local hospital.
“She was subsequently arrested and has remained in custody since then. During her bail application, the accused submitted an affidavit claiming she had no previous convictions, no outstanding warrants of arrest, and would not interfere with the complainant.
“However, the state opposed bail, submitting an affidavit from the Investigating Officer, which detailed prior incidents where the accused had allegedly threatened the victim’s life,” he said.
Gunya further said the prosecution argued that releasing the accused on bail would endanger the safety of the child, given that she is the biological mother and the primary alleged perpetrator. He added that, the state prosecutor also emphasised the trauma and fear the child experienced during the incident, urging the court to prioritise the victim’s protection.
“The court concurred with the state and ruled that the accused is not a suitable candidate for bail. Bail was denied and the matter was postponed to 1 July 2025, for further investigations,” said Gunya.
Meanwhile, the identity of the accused is being withheld to protect the identity of the minor victim.
9 May 2025- A man (25) briefly appeared in Vereeniging Magistrate’s Court facing two counts of murder. It is alleged that the accused, Brazea Daniel Mogudi, allegedly killing his mother, Dikeledi Mogudi (54) and his brother, Ntathile Mogudi (16).
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson in Gauteng, Lumka Mahanjana, it is alleged that on 4 May 2025, at approximately pm, in Henley on Klip, a neighbour heard a commotion coming from the Mogudi residence. Mahanjana said when the neighbour went outside to investigate, he saw the accused on top of his younger brother, who was lying on the ground.
“The accused’s mother was nearby, screaming for help and shouting, “He is killing him!” The neighbour called out to the community for assistance. Although members of the community responded, they were unable to enter the property as the gate was locked.
“By the time help arrived, the accused had already fled the scene. The police, Community Policing Forum (CPF) and emergency services were called to the scene, however, both victims were declared dead on arrival,” she said.
Mahanajana further said that, shortly after the incident, the accused allegedly reported himself to the Meyerton Police Station, where he was subsequently arrested. She added that the matter has been postponed to 12 May 2025, for the accused to consult with his attorney.
Picture: The late journalist, Aserie Ndlovu and his partner, Zodwa Mdhluli
By REGINALD KANYANE
9 May 2025- The heartfelt condolences messages continue to pour in to the family of slain journalist, Aserie Ndlovu and his partner, Zodwa Mdhluli. This comes after a gruesome discovery of their decomposed bodies in a thicket, outside Rust De Winter in Limpopo, nearly 72km from where they were last seen three months ago.
The Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong said on behalf of the Presidency and Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), they express their deepest condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of the late journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner, Zodwa Mdhluli. Morolong said according to information provided by the South African Police Service (SAPS), the police have discovered two lifeless bodies believed to be that of Ndlovu and Mdhluli.
“The couple has been missing since 18 February 2025.
Their discovery is the result of a lengthy and thorough investigation by a multi-disciplinary team of law enforcement agencies.
“This effort has led to the arrest of four suspects, who are currently in police custody. We commend the SAPS, and all agencies involved for their dedication. Government condemns this brutal and senseless act of violence,” he said.
Morolong further said, on behalf of the Presidency and the GCIS, they condemn this senseless, barbaric and brute act of violence. He added that Ndlovu served the public through his work in the media sector, contributing meaningfully to democracy by informing and educating citizens.
“The loss of both Ndlovu and Mdhluli is a tragedy that highlights the need to continue strengthening efforts to combat violent crime. As the Presidency and GCIS, we extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the victims,” said Morolong.
He said the government reaffirms its commitment to the safety of all citizens and the protection of media practitioners, who play a vital role in upholding transparency, accountability, and democratic values. Morolong said on 4 May 2025, he met with the family of the late Ndlovu to offer his support and solidarity.
“I will soon pay a similar visit to Capital Live FM in Mamelodi, the station Ndlovu founded, to share words of comfort with the staff and honour his legacy,” he said.
Meanwhile, in a joint statement, the African Media and Communicators Forum (AMCF) and the National Press Club (NPC) have expressed shock, disbelief and sadness over the deaths of renowned media practitioner, Ndlovu and his partner, Mdhluli.
The Chairperson of the African Media and Communicators Forum (AMCF), Elijah Mhlanga said the couple’s remains were discovered on Thursday morning at an advanced stage of decomposition. Mhlanga said the forensic team have positively identified the remains and confirmed that Ndlovu and Mdhluli were murdered and dumped in a veld in the Kwa Mhlanga area.
“The media fraternity across South Africa has, for the past two and half months, laboured with the agony of not knowing where the couple had gone. We joined hands and the chorus of our voices in calling for communities and law enforcement agencies to find the couple.
“Following the formation of the task team, more resources were allocated, leading to a breakthrough in the case. This resulted in the arrest of five suspects, three of them appeared in court on Wednesday,” he said.
Mhlanga said he is terribly sad. He said they held out hope that despite the number of days that the couple had gone missing, they would still be found alive.
“Our deepest condolences go out to the families of our brother and sister,” said Mhlanga.
The acting Chairperson of the NPC, Antoinette Slabbert said they have undertaken to continue supporting the family during this difficult time, including attendance of the court cases of all the suspects.
“We are confident in the work of the authorities, that they will use all the available resources to bring to book everyone that was involved in the killing of our colleague and his partner.
“We will be in court on Friday where the media application for access to cover the media will be heard. The application was brought by the AMCF and NPC on behalf of the media houses,” she said.
9 May 2025 – South Africa has received crucial reinforcements ahead of their African Nations Championship (CHAN) second leg qualifier against Malawi at Loftus Stadium on Sunday. Coach Molefi Ntseki was a happier man at training on Thursday afternoon as he had Neo Maema, Ndumulelo Maphangule, Victor Letsoalo, Siyanda Msani, Simon Ramabu and Kamogelo Sebelebele in full swing.
Ntseki missed the services of these players in the first leg a few days ago, in a game that Malawi won 1-0 at home in Lilongwe. The South Africans played a tough training match against Motsepe Foundation Championship side Casric Stars at Loftus on Thursday, and Ntseki said he was happy to see these players in camp in Pretoria this week.
“I think the first one was us playing the game we played in Malawi and the plan was to get a goal and not to concede. Unfortunately, we struggled with the game management.
“Obviously, when you have players that are not playing regularly in their teams and some of them without teams, we ended up conceding that odd goal in the last three minutes of the game. But that did not make us feel bad about the team. We came out of that game with the best lessons that we needed to take into the next game,” he said.
Ntseki further said coming back to South Africa, they made requests to the clubs to release players, especially clubs that are not playing this weekend. He added that they are aware that Chippa played Sundowns, Pirates played Golden Arrows, and then there is also the Nedbank Cup final this coming weekend.
“I was very happy when the clubs availed their players, and he now has a stronger and more balanced team ahead of Sunday’s clash. The teams responded very positively because they ended up sending six of the players that we needed in camp,”said Ntseki.
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