Daily Archives: May 10, 2025

13 suspected stolen cattle worth R130 000 discovered

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Picture: 13 suspected stolen cattle seized/Supplied

By OBAKENG MAJE

10 May 2025- Two suspects aged 37 and 39 respectively, were arrested for alleged stock-theft. This comes after the multi-disciplinary team received a tip-off and conducted a tactical operation at the identified plot, resulting in the arrest of the suspects.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Molefi Shemane said 13 cattle with an estimated value of R130 000 believed to be stolen, were recovered at the scene. Shemane said the South African Police Service (SAPS) members in the ZF Mgcawu District, acted on information regarding suspected criminal activities involving livestock on grazing land, near Upington on the evening of Thursday, 8 May 2025, at approximately 21:30.

“The intelligence was operationalised with the assistance of specialised SAPS units, including the Upington Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit (STESU), Upington Rural Safety, and the Upington Highway Patrol. The rightful owners of the livestock are currently unknown.

“The police are urging the public to come forward, if they may be missing cattle to report to their nearest police station and claim the livestock. They must however be in a position to have proof of ownership,” he said.

Shemane further said livestock owners are once again reminded to brand-mark their animals for easier identification and to assist in curbing stock theft. He added that, anyone with information that could assist in identifying the owners is requested to contact the Upington Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit at 079 529 3930 / 082 454 4849 / 054 337 3460/1, or alternatively the SAPS Crime Stop number at 08600 10111.

“The MySAPS App may also be used. All information will be treated with the strictest confidentiality,” said Shemane.

Meanwhile, the ZF Mgcawu District Commissioner, Major General Monica Sebili, commended the SAPS team for their dedication and consistent efforts in combating crime.

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Police are looking for missing Carl Ferus

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Picture: Missing Carl Ferus/Supplied

By BAKANG MOKOTO

10 May 2025- The police in Kenhardt are requesting the assistance of the public in locating Carl Ferus (24), who was last seen on 24 April 2025, at his residence at 1191 Brussel Street, Kenhardt. The police said unfortunately, it is unknown what he was wearing at the time of his disappearance.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Molefi Shemane said anyone with information that can assist in locating Ferus can contact the Investigating Officer Sergeant Andrew Hendriks st 082 495 4762 or the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS app. Shemane said all information received will be treated confidentially.

“The public is reminded that there is no waiting period for reporting a missing person,” he said.

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Cameron welcomes collaboration between DPWI and SAPS

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Picture: The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

10 May 2025 – The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron, welcomes the announcement of the initiation of discussions between the Ministers of Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) and the South African Police Service (SAPS) on how the DPWI can better support the police. Cameron said the initiation of interactions on a ministerial level is critical as it positively responds to recommendations by the portfolio committee that the DPWI provides enhanced support to SAPS.

He further said this was based on the deplorable conditions that members are exposed to at station level, which negatively impacts the overall morale and appetite to combat crime. Cameron added that, is cognisant of fiscal challenges currently facing all government departments, but remains of the view that there are low-hanging fruits that the DPWI can address to improve working conditions of SAPS.

“For example, the issue of maintenance is crucial and the removal of bureaucratic impediments that delay implementation should be resolved. Also, we highlighted the need for better project management in development projects for police stations.

“For example, it is unacceptable that building a police station takes 12 years, similar to the delays experienced in Vuwani, Limpopo. While we acknowledged the meeting as instructive, we emphasised that what is needed is the actual implementation of resolutions that arise out of the engagement,” said Cameron.

He said the implementation has always been a drawback in South Africa and they hope that this engagement will lead to faster implementation of interventions. Camerona said the committee will await tangible and actionable plans on how the DPWI will improve its services to the SAPS to enable the committee to monitor implementation.

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ANC Chief Whip in North West Provincial Legislature, Motlalepule Rosho gets her Master’s Degree in Communication

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Picture: ANC Chief Whip,Motlalepula Rosho after her graduation at the NWU (Mahikeng Campus)  

By REGINALD KANYANE

10 May 2025-The African National Congress (ANC) Caucus in the North West Provincial Legislature (NWPL) on Friday, congratulated its Chief Whip, Motlalepula Ziphorah Rosho, who earlier in the day obtained a Masters Degree in Communication from the North West University (NWU) at a graduation ceremony held at the NWU Mahikeng Campus Great Hall.

Rosho who held an Honours Degree in Communication prior her graduation for the Masters’ Degree whose dissertation is titled “Examining Stakeholder Perception- A participatory Development Communication Study on the Establishment of JB Marks Local Municipality” is a journalist by profession having attained her first journalism Diploma through Birman Business College.

She also has a leadership Diploma from UNISA and a Postgraduate Diploma on Leadership and African studies from the University of Johannesburg. Rosho’s communication skills were honed when she served the ANC Department of Information and Publicity (DIP) as a Media Organiser for the first 1994 democratic elections.

She also had a stint as an investigative journalist and unleashed her potential when she volunteered her services for the South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) between 1992-1993. Rosho had also worked as a media organiser for the then Western Transvaal and Northern Cape ANC Regions, as well as served as a member of SANCO’s subcommittee on Media Relations. 

Rosho among others, also served as Media Liaison Officer for the MEC for Agriculture, Conservation, Environment and Tourism, senior manager in various Directorates of management, i.e. Provincial Growth and Development Strategy and Human Resource Development Director before her election as a public representative in 2009.

She had served as Deputy Speaker and Chairperson of the Public Accounts Portfolio Committee of the NWPL (2009-2010), MEC for Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism from 2012-2014, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Finance, Economy and Enterprise Development as well as Chairperson of the Local Government & Human Settlements Portfolio Committee and subsequently served as MEC for the same portfolio for six months.

Though the workaholic Rosho served as MEC for Provincial Treasury in the 6th administration for a full term, her community activism including passion for development, good governance, accountability and communication remain unquenched. Rosho also served SANCO as Head of its Media and Communications Sub Committee during her tenure as a Member of its National Executive Committee (NEC) and National Working Committee (NWC).

Hers has indeed been a lifelong journey of learning and selfless contribution hence the ANC caucus applauds the milestone she has achieved as an inspiration that should be celebrated as part of her quest to study while also serving and contributing solutions to the development challenges facing North West communities. Rosho’s resolve to overcome a gruelling and tight work schedule to achieve this academic milestone was not a small feat.

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Maema returns to captain SA against Malawi in crunch CHAN qualifier in Tshwane

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Picture: Bafana Bafana interim coach, Molefi Ntseki

By OBAKENG MAJE

10 May 2025 – Neo Maema will captain the South African side that will face Malawi in a crucial African Nations Championship (CHAN) second leg qualifier at Loftus Stadium on Sunday.

Kickoff is at 3pm.

Maema missed the first leg in Lilongwe due to club commitments and Kwanda Mngonyama captained the team in his absence. Malawi beat coach Molefi Ntseki’s side 1-0 courtesy of a late 88th-minute goal by Zeliat Nkhoma and the South Africans will be looking to reverse the result if they are to qualify for the CHAN.

Ntseki confirmed that he is reverting back to Maema, who captained the team in the previous CHAN qualifying round when the South Africans beat Egypt 4-2 on aggregate, including an impressive away 3-1 victory in Ismailia.

“In the previous camp (against Egypt in March), Maema was voted as captain of the team. The captain for the Malawi match is in the camp, but the captain is back. As of now, Maema is the team captain.

“Kwanda was given the armband for the match against Malawi and he is fully aware of the change. When SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan came to visit the team in camp this week, the captain had to address the President and everybody,” he said.

Ntseki further said they will be going back to Maema as the captain of the team and then have Kwanda as his deputy. He added that Maema was happy to be back in the fold and he said he would do his utmost to help the team reverse the first leg result and clinch qualification to the CHAN tournament.

“Some of the players here don’t play much in their teams, me included, so it’s always nice before the big occasion to just put (in the work) and see how far we are as a team, so that the coaches prepare us in a proper way, so that come Sunday, we get the results.

“I mean it has been twelve years since we qualified for the competition, and as a leader of the team, it is very important that I encourage the guys and tell them it is very important for us to make it to the CHAN tournament, and it will be history with this group of players,”said Maema.

He said it is not only just about this game or qualifying, but also about putting their names in the history books, which is important for them in their careers, individually and as a team.

Tickets to Sunday’s match are available at Ticketpro and other participating outlets. Ticketpro – South Africa vs Malawi – 11 May 2025.

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