27 Motsheganong 2025- Kgetsi ya polao kgatlhanong le monna wa kwa motseng wa Majaneng, gaufi le Taung, e buseditswe morago ke kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung go fitlha kgwedi ya Seetebosigo e tlhola matsatsi a le 9. Se, se tla morago ga tshalelo morago ya bopaki.
Molatofadiwa, Motseothata Nelson Seoleseng (35), o buseditswe kwa ntlolefitshwana. Seoleseng o ile a tshwara le go latofadiwa ka go tlhaba le go bolaya tsala ya gagwe, Mosimanegape Adam van Wyk (31), ka thiba.
Go begwa fa Seoleseng ga mmogo le moswi, ba ne ba le mmogo, mme ba ile ba ya kwa gabo molatofadiwa ko ba fitlhetseng morwa rragwe molatofadiwa a na le lekgarebe la gagwe.
Mongwe wa bo maratahelele wa tlhalosa: “Go begwa fa go ile ga runya kgakgauthano ya mafoko ma gareng ga molatofadiwa le monnawe. Sebakwa sa kgakgauthano ke gore, molatofadiwa one a botsa monnawe gore goreng a tlisa lekgarebe kwa gagabo.
“Ene ya re fa e ya matsogong, tsala ya molatofadiwa, van Wyk, one a leka go tsiriganya. Fela go begwa fa molatofadiwa a ne a mo tsogela kgatlhanong, mme a mo tsatsanka ka thipa. Go ya ka dipego, moswi one a rwalelwa kwa bookelong jwa sedika jwa Taung, fela one a balelelwa le badimo mo letsatsing la Tshipi.”
Go begwa fa kgetsi ya polao ene ya bulwa, mme mmelaelwa one a tshwarwa.
Kgabagare, sebueledi sa sepodisi mo sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen are, kgetsi ya polao e butswe.
27 Motsheganong 2025- Kgetsi ya polao kgatlhanong le monna wa dingwaga di le 47, e buseditswe morago ke kgotlhatshekelo ya sedika ya Taung mo letsatsing la maabane go fitlha Seetebosigo a tlhola matsatsi a le 17 go tsweletsa dipatlisiso.
Go begwa fa molatofadiwa, Kabelo Mogongwa, a ile a tshwarwa morago ga dipego tsa gore o thuntsitse lekgarebe la gagwe, Tsholofelo Nde Emphukile (38). Go begwa fa lekawana le, le lekgarebe la gagwe, ba ne ba dula botlhe kwa phaphosing e e hirilweng kwa motseng wa Khibitswane, gaufi le Taung.
Go ya ka sebueledi sa maloba sa sepodisi mo Bokone Bophirima, Mokaptein Aaftje Botma, moagisani wa monna o, o ile a tlhalosetsa sepodisi fa baratani ba, ba gorogile ka ura ya bongwe mo mosong, mme go ile ga tsoga tlhatlharuani ma gareng ga bone.
“O kaile fa a utlwile modumo wa sethunya. Sepodisi se ile sa biletswa kwa lefelong la tiragalo, mme se ile sa fitlhela moswi mogare ga bophadiphadi jwa madi.
“Sepodisi se ile sa tshwanelwa ke go shaga burglars gore ba kgone go tsena mo ntlung. Molatofadiwa o ile a tshwarwa, mme one a ganelwa ka beile,” Botma wa tlhalosa.
Kgabagare, sebueledi sa lelapa la moswi, Medupe Emphukile are: “Re utlwisitswe botlhoko ke tiragalo e, mme ga ke itse gore a kgolagano ya moswi le molatofadiwa kgale e na le mathata.
“Kgale ba dula ba le babedi kwa Khibitswane, mme Tsholofelo ene kgale a tla fela fa etile kwa lapeng kwa Cokonyane.”
27 May 2025 – Bafana Bafana will face Mozambique in an international friendly match to be played at Loftus Stadium in Pretoria on Tuesday, 10 June 2025. A few days ago, South African senior men’s national team coach Hugo Broos named a 41-member preliminary squad for the friendly matches against Tanzania – to be played at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, Limpopo, on 6 June 2025 – and Mozambique.
The team will report for camp in Johannesburg on 1 June 2025, and then travel to Polokwane on the same day. Mamelodi Sundowns players were not selected as they will be participating in the FIFA Club World Cup to be played in the United States of America from 14 June – to 13 July 2025.
The final list of 23 players will be announced this week.
27 May 2025- Banyana Banyana was hard at work on the first day of training at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville ahead of their Three Nations series matches against Zambia and Botswana in the coming days. The Sasol-sponsored South African senior women’s national team face Botswana in the first match on Wednesday afternoon and then Zambia 3 June 2025, with both matches scheduled to be played at the Lucas Moripe Stadium.
These fixtures form a key part of coach Dr Desiree Ellis’ final preparations ahead of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco in July 2025, with a focus on testing combinations, building momentum, and offering valuable minutes to players.
“We know Botswana, we’ve played them often enough. They bring the physicality and also the counter-attacking, and the pace. We also acknowledge the challenge posed by their regional rivals.
“It is important for striking a balance between performance and the results during this preparation phase. It’s very difficult because fans want results and of course, we also want results, but it’s also about the performance,” said Ellis.
She further said putting up a good performance will give you the results you want. Ellis added that, not forgetting that the teams they are playing are also preparing and chasing the same.
“A victory gives you confidence and momentum going forward. So yes, winning while performing well is ideal, but this period is about preparation, giving players opportunities, and still aiming for a positive result.
“The camp continues with a full squad expected to be finalised this week. Bongeka Gamede and Linda Motlhalo are both scheduled to join training tomorrow, further strengthening the group ahead of Wednesday’s fixture,” said Ellis.
Meanwhile, tickets for the #ThreeNations Series are available via Ticketpro priced at R40 for adults and R20 for children. Ticketpro – Banyana Banyana vs Botswana on 28 May 2025.
26 May 2025- The Pretoria High Court sitting in Benoni dismissed the Section 174 application of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 brought about by accused number 1, a former Commanding Officer, Major Leon Louis Van Den Berg (75) and accused number 2, a former Sergeant, Abraham Hercules Engelbrecht (61), that the two accused should be discharged of their offences because the state had no case against them.
The two, together with their co-accused, former Sergeant, Pieter Stander (60) are facing a charge of murder for allegedly killing a student activist and a member of the Congress of South African Students (COSAS) Caiphus Nyoka.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson in Gauteng, Lumka Mahanjana said it is alleged that in the evening of 23 August 1987, the three who were members of the Reaction Unit within the South African Police Service, met to discuss a plan to kill Nyoka. Mahanjana said a plan to raid his home was devised, under the Commanding Officer, Major van den Berg.
“In the early hours of 24 August 1987 at about 02h30, Stander and Engelbrecht and other members of the Reaction Unit, who are also charged separately, arrived at Nyoka’s homestead and stormed Nyoka’s room. They found him sleeping with three of his friends.
“After identifying him, they removed the friends from the room and thereafter proceeded to shoot him 9 times. He died on the scene as a result of multiple gunshot wounds. During the trial, the state called five witnesses.
“Two of Caiphus Nyoka’ sisters, Alegria and Mothasi Nyoka, Gugulakhe Exodus Nyokane, one of the three friends Nyoka was with on the night of the incident, an expert witness who was the TRC researcher DR Rousseau and the Investigating officer of the case Lieutenant Colonel Beukman,” she said.
Mahanjana further said after the five witnesses testified, the state closed its case. She added that thereafter, accused no 1and 2, brought a Section 174 application claiming that the state had no case.
“After the court dismissed their application, accused number 1 opted to remain silent and closed his case. The matter was postponed to 8-19 September 2025, for defence case of accused number 2 and 3.
“The case against the former Section member of the Reaction Unit 6 in Dunnottar, Johan Marais (65) who was charged and convicted for the same offence, was postponed to 5& 6 June 2025 for sentencing proceedings,” said Mahanjana.
She said the court outcome is encouraging as the state overcomes the first hurdle that was presented by the defense in order to prevent the trial from proceeding. Mahanjana said the state will continue to put forward a formidable case to ensure that justice is served against such atrocities of the apartheid era.
26 May 2025- A man (45) sentenced to 20 years imprisonment by the Bafokeng Regional Court for murder. This comes after the accused, Botman Ezekiel Mphahlele killed his girlfriend, Patricia Sabole (50).
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson in North West, Sivenathi Gunya said Mphahlele received an additional five years for attempting to murder his friend, Phillemon Kedige.
“The conviction follows an incident that occurred on 29 October 2023 in Freedom Park, near Rustenburg. Evidence presented in court revealed that Mphahlele and Sabole were in a relationship. The couple attended a local event accompanied by Kedige as their male friend.
“The couple had an altercation on their way back from the event. The court heard that Mphahlele displayed violent and uncontrollable behaviour towards his girlfriend,” he said.
Gunya further said Mphahlele physically attacked her and even wanted to put a bottle of beer in her private part. He added that he was reprimanded by his friends in the minibus taxi as they were on the way back from the event.
“Upon their arrival in Rustenburg on the same evening, they all went to a local tavern. Mphahlele was raged by jealousy and anger towards the friendship of his girlfriend and his friend, Kedige. At the tavern, the accused continued with his violence and shot his girlfriend twice in the neck and head.
“He then further shot his friend, Kedige. Sabole died at the scene and the incident was promptly reported to authorities, leading to Mphahlele’s arrest,” said Gunya.
He said in court, Mphahlele pleaded not guilty to all charges against him. Gunya said during sentencing, the state prosecutor, Orlinah Mputla argued that Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is a scourge in the country.
“She indicated to the court that the killing of women and children is a very serious offence and causes the community to take the law into their own hands.
“Mputla stated that the accused was the boyfriend of the deceased and he was supposed to protect, not kill her. The presiding officer concurred with the state and sentenced the accused to 20 years imprisonment,” he said.
Gunya said the court made an order in terms of Section 299A Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977, that he must not be released on parole without the engagement and permission of the family members of the deceased. He said the court ordered both sentences to run concurrently and the accused has been declared unfit to possess a firearm.
Meanwhile, welcoming the sentence, Director of Public Prosecutions in the North West, Dr Rachel Makhari, commended the investigative and prosecution teams for their dedication. Makhari said the DPP reaffirmed the unwavering commitment by the NPA in fighting GBV and ensuring that justice is served to the victims of crimes.
26 May 2025 – The Republic of South Africa (RSA) president, Cyril Ramaphosa will have an oral question-and-answer session with the Members of Parliament (MPs) at the National Assembly (NA). Oral question sessions with the President are scheduled at least once a quarter during Parliament’s annual programme.
The National Parliament spokesperson, Moloto Mothapo said these sessions are one of the mechanisms parliament uses to hold the executive to account as stipulated in Section 92(2) of the Constitution, which states that members of the executive are accountable collectively and individually to parliament for exercising powers and performing their functions.
Mothapo said for the full list of questions to the President, individuals can click on the following hyperlink:
“The sitting will take place at Good Hope Chamber and Virtual platforms on 27 May 2025, at 2pm. On the same day at 2pm, the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) hybrid plenary will hold a debate on Africa Day.
“The day marks the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (now called the African Union) on 25 May 1963. The African Union’s primary objectives are to achieve greater unity and solidarity among African nations, defend their sovereignty and territorial integrity and accelerate political and socio-economic integration,” he said.
Mothapo said the sitting will take place at NCOP Chamber and Virtual platforms on Tuesday and 2pm.
26 May 2025- Rows of parked cars and rooftops on the North West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, now share space with banks of solar panels, part of a campus-wide plan to reshape how electricity is sourced, used and sustained.
The new decentralised solar energy system is being installed across most parking areas and rooftops at the campus. The system includes 1 820 panels, each generating 550 watts of power, with a collective capacity of 1 megawatt peak (1MWp).
The NWU representative from who is dealing with Energy Infrastructure, Hendrik Esterhuizen said panels are connected through 15 mini-systems that feed directly into the campus’s internal power grid.
“The systems connect to the university’s grid through inverters, ensuring that the power generated is used entirely on campus. The system is designed to meet the campus’ base load requirements and does not feed power back into Eskom’s grid.
“This is important because it ensures the solar system directly supports the campus’s energy needs without relying on the national grid. With the new solar plants the university enhances energy independence, reduces pressure on the public system, and improves resilience during load-shedding or power interruptions,” he said.
Esterhuizen further said it effectively acts as a virtual emergency power generator, supporting the campus’s diesel generators by adding additional capacity during load-shedding. He added that the investment carries long-term cost benefits.
“Each 100 kWp solar unit costs about R2 million, including infrastructure and carport installation. While solar is cheaper than grid electricity in the long run, the capital investment must first be recouped.
“The expected payback period is five to seven years. Diesel use is the most expensive option, costing roughly four times more than grid electricity,” said Esterhuizen.
He said their solar systems are already helping to reduce carbon emissions and they calculate these reductions monthly. Esterhuizen said building and connecting the systems on a functioning university campus has presented challenges.
“Construction teams have worked around academic schedules, including tests and exams. Infrastructural limitations, such as available roof space and electrical access points, have required tailored solutions.
“This solar installation forms part of a broader, phased energy project across the university’s three campuses. A 385 kWp plant is in place at the Vanderbijlpark Campus, with a 2 500 kWp system at Potchefstroom and 1 500 kWp at Mahikeng,” he said.
Esterhuizen said future construction and major renovations will include similar solar energy components. He said the roll-out reflects a university-wide shift toward greater energy independence and measured investment in long-term sustainability.
Picture: Some of community members during protests/Screengrab
By OBAKENG MAJE
26 May 2025- Inaccessible roads across the North West province, particularly in rural areas, continue to be a challenge. The residents of Madipelesa village, near Taung said, this has affected their livelihoods for the longest time and the North West Department of Public Works and Roads ignores their plea.
The community embarked on a peaceful protest last week and submitted a memorandum of demand to the North West Department of Public Works and Roads. Teaching and Learning was also affected as all roads in the village were barricaded with stones and tree branches.
One of the community leaders, Bolelang Mogamisi said they demand a tarred road and improved infrastructure. Mogamisi said the community demanded a tarred road from Madipelesa to Seoding village.
“That road is crucial for our daily execution. We use it to and from town. So, we are in desperation regarding its deplorable state. Truly speaking, the road is gravel and its overall state is poor.
“Despite numerous attempts to engage the North West Department of Public Works and Roads to construct a tarred road for us, our plea fell in deaf ears,” he said.
Mogamisi further said they demand an upgrade and the existing gravel road be tarred. He added that the department must ensure that the road is safe and durable.
“We have written letters in the previous juncture. Given the department’s lack of response to our concerns, we are left with no choice but to take drastic measures.
“We urge the department to take immediate action in addressing our concerns and avoid further disruption within our community. We are united in our demand for a tarred road,” said Mogamisi.
He said as a community, they deserve safe, durable and well-maintained infrastructure that supports their daily lives and economic activities.
The North West Department of Public Works and Roads spokesperson, Mmakgori Tong said: “The department is aware of the community’s demand. We have also received a memorandum and we will respond to it within 14 days.”
Meanwhile, the North West Department of Education spokesperson, Mphata Molokwane said access to schools in Madipelesa has been blocked due to barricades and burning tyres, resulting in the suspension of teaching and learning activities. Molokwane said the disruption was linked to community protests concerning service delivery issues.
“The District Office has informed the principals of the affected schools to adjust schedules and allocate additional time for learners to catch up on missed lessons.
“This measure aims to reduce the adverse effects of the disruption on learners’ education. Police personnel were on sight to maintain safety and order during the protests,” he said.
Molokwane said the department strongly advises learners to avoid participating in the demonstrations, warning that involvement could jeopardize their safety and may lead to legal consequences.
Picture: Patients sleeping on the floor at Kuruman Hospital/Screengrab
By REGINALD KANYANE
26 May 2025- The Democratic Alliance (DA) said it has reported the terrible state of the Kuruman Hospital to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). The DA said this comes after an oversight inspection confirmed serious violations of the rights of patients and workers, to render and receive care health care in a conducive environment.
The DA councillor at Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality, Braam van der Westhuizen said the inspection was prompted by a social media video earlier in the week that went viral. Van der Westhuizen said patients allegedly complained about sitting on the cold floor on blankets, waiting for days to be attended to.
“Wards were found overcrowded and patients were lined up on stretchers in the corridors. Some were also accommodated on beds on the floor. One patient showed us a drip in her arm that was not refilled for two days.
“One of the nurses indicated that she was wearing a mask because there were a lot of TB patients in the congested facility, causing hazardous working conditions. Despite the high-risk environment, patients were not offered masks,” he said.
Van der Westhuizen further said in the maternity section, a baby lay all alone on a machine, crying, with no one to care for it. He added that the baby was at risk of falling from the open machine that was a long distance from the ground.
“The medical supply storeroom was also found wide open with no one inside, posing the risk of theft of medication. Garbage was lying around, including empty boxes and burn wound dressings that had not been disposed of.
“The courtyards were also unkempt and overgrown, and used as a dumpsite. Last year, DA spokesperson for Health, Isak Fritz, shone the spotlight on the dire state of care at Kuruman Hospital during a separate oversight inspection,” said Van der Westhuizen.
He said it is disappointing that a year later, the Northern Cape Department of Health has failed to address these shortcomings, despite promises made by the district manager and hospital CEO. Van der Westhuizen said ongoing attempts by the provincial health department and even the premier, to pretend that the state of health care in the province is satisfactory, are blatant lies.
“We have reported our findings to the SAHRC and we hope that, through their intervention, the provincial health department will be forced to own up to its serious health care failures and fix them,” he said.
Meanwhile, the acting Director for Infrastructure, Planning and Maintenance at Northern Cape Department of Health, Xola Mpekelana said: “There is a limited space in the casualty of the hospital, including the wards. However, there is a temporary intervention in place.
“We are going to put up park homes to alleviate the pressure from the casualties and the wards. We also have a long term plan to build an extended casualty in the hospital.”
Mpekelana said the project will take about 12 months and the service provider has already been appointed. He said the project will commence in July 2025.
“The park homes will accommodate over 50 people,” said Mpekelana.
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