30 June 2025- International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Minister, Ronald Lamola will lead South Africa’s delegation to the 4th International Conference on the Financing for Development Summit, scheduled to take place in Seville, Spain, from 30 June – 3 July 2025.
The conference is convened at the invitation of President Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón of the Government of Spain and United Nations Secretary – General António Guterres.
In a statement on Saturday, The Presidency said the conference aims to address new and emerging issues in financing for development, including the need to fully implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and reform the international financial architecture.
“President Ramaphosa has delegated Minister Lamola as the Head of Delegation for the Summit following recent political developments that require close monitoring and management in the country.
“South Africa’s participation at the Summit aligns with its G20 Presidency objectives of solidarity, equality and sustainability in complementing and supporting the Summits’ goals of reshaping the global financial system in support of the Sustainable Development Goals,” the Presidency said.
On the margins of the 4th Financing for Development Summit, South Africa will convene a side event under the theme: “Forging a common agenda to achieve debt sustainability in developing economies”.
South Africa seeks to advance through cooperation and collaboration, sustainable solutions to tackle high structural deficits and liquidity challenges, and to extend debt relief to developing economies which disproportionately affects countries in Africa.
The side event will bring together leading voices from various debt-related initiatives to identify synergies and areas of convergence. It will seek consensus and highlight solutions that enjoy broad support.
South Africa’s delegation to the 4th International Conference on the Financing for Development Summit comprises the Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Maropene Ramokgopa, Deputy Minister of Finance David Masondo, and senior government officials. – SAnews.gov.za
30 Seetebosigo 2025- Sepodisi sa Taung se butse kgetsi ya polao ntle le maikaelelo. Se, se tla morago ga gore Oratile Chwao (22), a thulwe ke sejanaga kwa motseng wa Cokonyane, gaufi le Taung. Sepodisi se bega fa Chwao a ne a kgabaganya tsela fa a ka thulwa ke sejanaga.
Sebueledi sa sepodisi mono Bokone Bophirima, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone are: “Go begwa fa moswi a ile a tlhokafalela kwa lefelong la tiragalo. Ga gona ope o tshwerweng go fitlha ga jaana.
Picture: Candice Chirwa with young people/Supplied
By AGISANANG SCUFF
30 June 2025- Engen has congratulated Candice Chirwa on her inclusion in the Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 Class of 2025. A leading voice in menstrual health education and youth advocacy, Chirwa continues to blaze a trail across South Africa and beyond.
At just 29, the founder and director of Qrate is redefining what it means to lead with purpose. Through Qrate, a youth-run non-profit that uses education and empowerment to dismantle menstrual stigma, Candice has made it her mission to spark bold discussions, influence policy, and empower young girls to reclaim their dignity and take up space even during their period.
In 2024, Chirwa partnered with Engen. Her contributions brought significant value to Engen’s community engagement initiatives, where she leveraged her voice and platform to inspire youth and ignite important conversations about dignity, confidence, and self-worth – particularly among young girls facing challenges in under-resourced communities.
“Being named a Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 honouree is a remarkable achievement and Candice has truly earned her place among the continent’s brightest changemakers,” commented Tsholo Tiro, brand & sponsorship manager at Engen.
Tiro said Chirwa’s fearless advocacy and meaningful partnership with Engen have enriched our community programmes in powerful ways. She said they are proud to celebrate this milestone with her and support her continued journey as one of South Africa’s most inspiring youth leaders.
“Chirwa’s recognition aligns with Engen’s broader commitment to nurturing young talent through programmes like the Engen Knockout Challenge and Engen Champ of Champs football tournaments, and community-based educational initiatives such as the Engen Maths & Science Schools and Engen Computer School programmes.
“Chirwa’s influence, particularly in the space of gender equity and health literacy, mirrors Engen’s values of growth, empowerment, and creating lasting societal change,” said Tiro.
Tiro further said as Chirwa steps into the global spotlight, they salute her unwavering passion and celebrate the future she continues to shape one courageous conversation at a time.
30 June 2025- A case of assault with intent to do Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH), malicious damage to property and murder against three accused, Reginald Sepoko Moeme (30), Tumelo Ernest Riberry Bart (26) and Otlotleng Berry Kagisho Segole (28), will resume today at Schweizer Reneke Magistrate’s Court, for formal bail application.
Moeme, Bart and Segole, were arrested following the outbreak of violent confrontations apparently between two local rival groups known as TRT allegedly operating from the Ahmed Kathrada Section and the Hawks Patrollers from Extension 8, in Ipelegeng Township, near Schweizer Reneke.
The acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng said in response to this violence which posed a serious threat to peace and stability in Ipelegeng Township, he immediately directed the acting Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Commissioner, Brigadier Tshelo Tlotleng, to activate the Joint Operational Command Centre (JOC). Asaneng said the JOC was constituted by among others, local ward councillors, Community Police Forum (CPF), local businesses, taxi associations, different government departments such as the Department of Education, Health and Traffic to ensure that the situation is dealt with speedily and without further escalation of unrest and tension.
“In order to speedily respond to this public unrest, Tlotleng has further issued a stern warning to those involved and instructed that those responsible for incitement of public violence that have seen throngs of mostly youth from these rival groupings running amok in Ipelegeng, be identified, tracked and arrested.
“Unfortunately this senseless anarchy and violence has resulted in the brutal death of Onalenna Mafane (19). Mafane was allegedly found lying dead with stab wounds in the chest on Tuesday evening, 20 May 2025, along the Amalia/Schweizer-Reneke road,” he said.
Asaneng further said the reports of local residents, neighbours, friends and fellow residents, including adults brandishing and attacking one another with an assortment of dangerous weapons points to a serious disintegration of the social fabric and moral decay within Ipelegeng.
He added that, the public violence in Ipelegeng is not a spontaneous occurrence, but the result of a long primed ticking time-bomb which happened under the watch of parents and community leaders.
“Surely the signs have been there for local community leaders and parents, who should have acted swiftly and decisively. This violent confrontation involving mostly young persons could have been averted.
“We have deployed a large contingent of police units that include Public Order Police (POP), Provincial Anti-Gang, Tactical Response Team (TRT), Mounted Unit and K9 to normalise the situation and to prevent damage to public and private property, loss of lives, injuries and the escalation of violence that may result in the disruption of day-to-day activities, which include schooling, public transport, businesses, health and emergency services,” said Asaneng.
Meanwhile, Moeme is facing four cases including two of assault with intent to do Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH), malicious damage to property and a murder. Bart and Segole are both linked to a house robbery case.
Picture: The North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Oageng Molapisi
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
30 June 2025- The North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Oageng Molapisi said he has noted the statement issued by the Standing Committee on Provincial Public Accounts (SCOPA) regarding the state of governance in the Kagisano-Molopo Local Municipality. Molapisi said he agrees with the committee that the continued failure by the municipal council to elect a mayor is a “clear violation of governance norms, with serious implications for oversight, service delivery, and accountability.”
He said he also supports the permanent appointment of the mayor for municipal governance stability. Molapisi further said during the invocation of Section 139(1)(a), he had directed the municipality to finalize the election of the mayor.
“Although notable progress and commitment on the side of the administration since the invocation of Section 139(1)(a), the situation in Kagisano-Molopo is deeply concerning and cannot be ignored. The residents of the municipality deserve effective, accountable leadership and a council that upholds the rule of law and serves the public interest.
“In addition to the report to be submitted by the Speaker of Council as directed by SCOPA, the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs will send a senior delegation to Kagisano-Molopo in the coming week to engage with the municipal council, provide legal guidance, and ensure that the municipality urgently complies with the legislative requirements for the election of a mayor or acting mayor,” he added.
Molapisi thanks SCOPA for its vigilant oversight and reiterates his department’s commitment to clean governance, ethical leadership, and the urgent restoration of the rule of law across all municipalities in the province.
30 June 2025 – Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Kaylin Swart says it’s time the Sasol-sponsored African Champions wrote a new book by repeating history and defending their CAF African Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) trophy. The South Africans claimed the title in 2022, and this is the first time they return to Morocco since winning gold.
“It’s such great memories in Morocco, we were in Rabat in 2022 and now we’re in Casablanca but yeah, the feeling is the same we’re very excited to be here because it’s familiar territory for us and hopefully all that excitement can come back from 2022 and, hopefully, we can do it again.
“Now we have got to obviously write a new book and there’s a lot more to be to be done but if we can repeat history that would be great. It’s not going to be easy but yes 2024 (2025) might just be a really good chapter for us,” she said.
Swart was speaking after the squad’s training session in Casablanca where they are concluding preparations for the tournament before heading to their base camp in Oujda for the start of competition.
The South Africans played a practice match against Benin on 28 June 2025, as part of getting ready for the continental women’s championship.
Swart further said it is so crazy to think that they are just a couple days away from kick-off, but they are excited. She added that they just need to focus, so that when they play their first match, they know exactly what they need to do.
“Obviously, we want the positive result which is a win. So yes, that’s what we’re looking forward to now and that’s what we’re working towards,” said Swart.
Meanwhile Banyana Banyana forward Jermaine Seoposenwe has reported for national team duty and joined her compatriots in Casablanca. She started training on 29 June 2025, with the rest of her teammates.
Due to club commitments, Kgaelebane Mohlakoana is the only player still to arrive in Morocco, but is expected in the next few days. South Africa has been drawn in Group C alongside Ghana, Mali and Tanzania.
30 Seetebosigo 2025- Banna ba le babedi ba tlhokafetse mo kotsing e setlhogo ya sejanaga fa pele ga lefelo la borobasogo la RNR mo tseleng ya R372 magareng ga Taung le Mokgareng ka Lamatlhatso bosigo. Mongwe wa batho ba ba boneng ka matlho are kotsi e, e bakilwe ke sejanaga sa kwa Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC).
Go begwa fa mokgweetsi o, a ne a tswa metshamekong ya kgwele ya dinao kwa Reivilo, mme one a kgweetsa ka lobelo le le kwa godimo. Go begwa fa mokgweetsi o, a ne a itlhaganeletse go ya go ya go baya sejanaga sa IEC.
“Motho o a mo thudileng wa ntlha, one a go tsaya dijo gaufinyana, mme a fitlha a di baya fa godimo ga sejanaga sa NP200. Morago ga moo, o ile a leka go tshela tsela, fela o ile a thudiwa ke sejanaga se. Sejanaga se, se ile sa mo thula mme a fofela kwa godimo.
“O ile a wela mo godimo ga sejanaga sa H1. Ka maswabi, o ile a bulega, mme diteng tsa gagwe jaaka mala, sebete, pelo le makgwao, di ile tsa tswela kwa ntle. Diteng tseo, di ile tsa tshologela mo godimo ga sejanaga sa H1, mme morago ga moo ke fa sejanaga se, se mo tsaya gape se ya go mo latlhela mo godimo ga sejanaga sa Volkswagen Polo.”
Paki e e boneng ka matlho e tlhalositse fa moswi e le moagi wa kwa motseng wa Buxton mono Taung. Paki e gape are sejanaga se, se ile sa bolaya motho o mongwe gape o a neng a tlile moletlong, mme ene ke moagi wa kwa Kuruman.
“Sejanaga se, se ile sa mo kgaola leoto le go mo apola diaparo. Sejanaga se, se ile sa mo kgaola le bonna jwa gagwe ka mokgwa o kotsi e, e neng ele botlhoko ka teng.”
Kgabagare, sebueledi sa sepodisi mono Bokone Bophirima, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone ga a ise a tsibogele ntlha e.
29 June 2025 – Sixteen men aged between 21 and 44 were arrested for Contravention of Immigration Laws. The suspects were nabbed during a coordinated operation by SAPS Vala Umgodi teams deployed in the Frances Baard District, in partnership with the Department of Home Affairs Immigration Unit.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Merapelo Pilane said following intelligence information received on 26 June 2025 regarding the alleged employment of undocumented foreign nationals at several construction sites in Kimberley, both proactive and combat teams were activated. Pilane said the tip-off was swiftly operationalised, leading to a tactical operation during which the suspects were apprehended and processed by immigration officials.
“In addition to the arrests, fines totalling R30 000 were issued to employers found to be unlawfully employing undocumented individuals.
“The suspects are expected to appear in court soon. Operation Vala Umgodi teams will continue to combat criminality in the Frances Baard and Namakwa Districts,” he said.
Picture: Former Ditsobotla Local Municipality mayor, Lengane Bogatsu appointed as North West Department of Education’s new Superintendent-General/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
29 June 2025- The North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi said she is pleased to announce that Lengane Bogatsu, has been appointed as the new Superintendent-General (SG) following a rigorous selection process. Motsumi introduced Bogatsu to the Department’s senior management, corporate services personnel, school principals, and School Governing Bodies (SGBs), during a strategic engagement session held on 25 and 26 June 2025 at the Mmabatho Convention Centre in Mahikeng.
“Born and bred in Ganalaagte, in the Delareyville area, Bogatsu brings with him an impressive blend of vibrant leadership, grounded experience, and a visionary outlook for the future of education in the North West province.
“His deep understanding of public service and his passion for development make him a dynamic force as he takes the helm of the department at a critical time,” she said.
Motsumi further said Bogatsu holds two Master’s degrees, one in Public Management and another in Development and Management. She added that, Bogatsu also holds a Bachelor of Education Degree from the University of Natal, a Higher Diploma in Education, and a Primary Teacher’s Diploma from Phatsimang College of Education.
“With a career spanning nearly three decades across various spheres of public service, Bogatsu joins the North West Department of Education, after serving as Chief Director in the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, where he also held several acting roles including acting Chief Land Claims Commissioner.
“His roots in education run deep having served as a dedicated school principal at Kgoke Lesabe High School from 1997 to 2007. Bogatsu is also no stranger to political leadership, having been a mayor and a councillor of Ditsobotla Local Municipality from 1994 to 2000,” said Motsumi.
She expressed full confidence in Bogatsu’s capabilities, describing him as a “seasoned” leader with a servant heart and a track record of delivery. Motsumi said Bogatsu understands the pulse of the communities and the urgency of their mission.
“His professional acumen and passion for education make him the right person to lead our department into a new era of excellence. I plead with the team to grant him space to execute and excel.
“As department, we welcome him with great optimism and pledges its full support as he embarks on this important journey of educational transformation as of 1 July 2025,” she said.
Addressing team education, Bogatsu outlined his immediate focus areas for driving the department forward. He said these include accelerating school infrastructure projects, strengthening school safety, ensuring timely filling of vacant posts, revitalising school camps to support learner performance, forging partnerships with the business sector, and addressing the high failure rates in identified schools across the province.
“With 1463 schools under our care, we must remain agile, responsive and intentional in how we serve our learners. Learner results are a result of who you are and I am ready to work with all stakeholders to steer this department in the right direction,” he said.
Picture: The Democratic Alliance and ANC up in arms
By REGINALD KANYANE
29 June 2025- The African National Congress (ANC) said it has noted the public statement made by the Democratic Alliance (DA) regarding what it alleges to be violations by the Republic of South Africa (RSA), President Cyril Ramaphosa and certain members of the Executive, particularly in relation to the functioning of the Government of National Unity (GNU). The ANC said while they continue to engage constructively within the GNU framework, they are compelled to correct and rebut several misleading assertions made by the DA.
The ANC national spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu said foremost among these is the DA’s dismissive stance on the recently announced National Dialogue. Bhengu said it is rather surprising that the DA has chosen not to support the National Dialogue, not because they oppose its principles, but because a DA Deputy Minister was dismissed, not only for defying the president, but for also violating established rules.
“This response speaks volumes about the DA’s character. They are willing to undermine national interests in pursuit of their narrow partisan agenda. The ANC firmly believes that this dialogue is not merely an event, but it is a critical process in pursuit of social compacting, unity and national renewal.
“Ours is a nation built on dialogue, negotiation and consensus-seeking. From the founding of the ANC in 1912, to the 1955 Congress of the People in Kliptown that adopted the Freedom Charter, to the historic CODESA negotiations that ended apartheid, and culminating in our world-revered democratic Constitution of 1996. South Africa has time and again chosen the path of dialogue over division,” she said.
Bhengu further said the ANC reiterates that the National Dialogue is rooted in this proud tradition. She added that it seeks to bring all sectors of society together to address the pressing socio-economic challenges confronting the country including poverty, inequality and economic exclusion, through inclusive engagement and joint commitment to solutions.
“We have also taken note of the DA’s threat not to support key budget votes, including those for the Ministries of Human Settlements and Higher Education. Such actions are not only disruptive but undermine the very spirit and functioning of the GNU, to which the DA has committed itself.
“These ministries are critical for improving the lives of South Africans, particularly the poor and working class. At this juncture, it is imperative for the DA to clarify its stance: is it a genuine and principled partner in the GNU, or is it positioning itself as a quasi-opposition within the Executive?” asked Bhengu.
She said South Africans deserve clarity and leadership guided by national interest, not short-term political expediency. Bhengu said the ANC remains committed to the success of the Government of National Unity and will continue to work with all willing partners in advancing the values of the constitution, deepening transformation, and building a better life for all.
Meanwhile, the DA leader, John Steenhuisen said: “A year ago, the formation of the multiparty coalition known as the Government of National Unity (GNU) filled our country with hope. It followed the decision by the people of South Africa to remove the outright majority that the African National Congress had held since the dawn of our democracy in 1994.
“In last year’s election, the people sent a clear message that they no longer wanted the ANC to do as they pleased, regardless of the consequences for our country. The people said, loudly and clearly, that they were tired of corruption, of unemployment, and of an economy that had not grown meaningfully for more than a decade.”
Steenhuisen said instead of the same old one-party domination, the people wanted multi-party collaboration. He said in short, South Africans voted for things to change.
“It is based on this mandate, of change, that the Democratic Alliance joined the GNU. However, instead of upholding the wishes of the people by working in a respectful and collaborative manner with all partners inside the GNU, the ANC has repeatedly undermined these principles.
“Time after time, it has slapped away the hand of substantive cooperation and co-creation, in favour of arrogant and narrow political self-interest. Right from the start, Ramaphosa violated the Statement of Intent signed by all members of the GNU, by appointing a bloated executive without consulting the DA, in order to give the ANC more influence than the voters wanted it to have,” said Steenhuisen.
He said Ramaphosa signed destructive pieces of legislation into law without even having the decency to inform his partners. Steenhuisen said he presided over a disastrous budget process, where he failed to take seriously the views of parties who were opposed to the ANC’s proposed 2% VAT increase.
“Ramaphosa refused to enable meaningful power-sharing to drive collaborative and urgent reform of the economy to create jobs. This past week, without any forewarning or meaningful consultation, he concocted an excuse to remove a DA Deputy Minister out of the blue, because of his own failure to respond to a request for travel permission.
“The hypocrisy of this conduct is even more galling because in 2020, the same Ramaphosa issued a mere reprimand and salary docking to former Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula when she flew an ANC delegation to Zimbabwe in a military plane,” he said.
Steenhuisen said to make matters worse, Ramaphosa has now also defied the 48-hour ultimatum issued to him by his largest coalition partner to act against corruption in his own ranks. He said this was a clear opportunity to demonstrate that action will be taken consistently and fairly.
“By doing so, he has actively chosen to protect Thembi Simelane for her alleged role in VBS looting, he has chosen to protect Nobuhle Nkabane after she actively misled Parliament, and he continues to shield a whole cast of looters implicated in state capture.
“Just this morning, instead of taking action against state capture, the ANC cleared Malusi Gigaba, David Mahlobo, Zizi Kodwa and Cedric Frolick of all charges against them. Despite this pattern of double standards and abuse of power, DA members of the executive have remained focused on delivering for the people of South Africa,” said Steenhuisen.
He said the strides they have made in portfolios like Agriculture, Home Affairs, Public Works and Infrastructure, Communications and Digital Technologies, as well as Environment – and through hardworking Deputy Ministers like Andrew Whitfield – has set a new standard of excellence for governance at national level. Steenhuisen said in some cases, the DA literally achieved more in twelve months than the ANC did in thirty years.
“But perhaps this is the real source of the ANC’s double-standard towards the DA. They know the DA is succeeding. They know that the performance of DA Ministers puts their party to shame.
“And they know that the opportunities for looting and corruption are shrinking wherever DA reforms are implemented. The flagrant double-standard that protects the likes of Simelane and Nkabane, but acts against Whitfield, proves that in the ANC’s universe the only things you dare not be, are competent, honest, and hard-working,” said Steenhuisen.
He said this is not about an isolated incident. Steenhuisen said it is about a pattern of disrespect, arrogance and double-standards.
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