Daily Archives: July 21, 2025

Four suspects nabbed in connection of Dj Sumbody’s murder

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Picture: The deceased, DJ Sumbody

By AGISANANG SCUFF

21 July 2025- Four men aged between 45 and 60 were arrested in connection with the murder of SA DJ, Oupa John Sefoka, who was popularly known as DJ Sumbody. Sefoka was killed in a hail of bullets in November 2022.

The national police spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said Gauteng organised crime detectives worked on the case and later roped in the SAPS Political Killings Task Team to assist. Mathe said the arrests were all effected in Gauteng on Monday afternoon and three of the suspects are believed to be hitmen and one is believed to have ordered the hit on the DJ.

“The weapon allegedly used in the commission of the crime was seized and has since been linked to other murders. All four suspects are in police custody and are expected to appear in court soon,” she said.

Meanwhile, the National Commissioner of Police, General Fannie Masemola, has welcomed the latest breakthrough by the SAPS Political Killings Task Team working closely with Gauteng Organised Crime Detectives. Masemola said this is a significant breakthrough that will hopefully provide closure to families involved.

“Well done to the teams that have been piecing together evidence since November 2022. This is a culmination of hard-work and dedication to justice. This is one of those complex cases that our teams needed to take their time in ensuring a thorough investigation so that we could ultimately bring a strong case before court,” he said.

Masemola said amongst the charges they are facing include murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

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A woman accused of killing her husband arrested

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By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

21 July 2025- A coordinated operation by the Northern Cape Tracking Team led to the successful arrest of a wanted murder suspect in Paballelo, Upington on 19 July 2025. The members of the Provincial Tracking Team, with the assistance of Rosedale SAPS Detectives, acted on intelligence regarding the whereabouts of a female suspect (25).

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Timothy Sam said she was wanted in connection with the brutal murder of her husband, which took place in 2020 in the farming area known as “Ses Brugge,” near Upington. Sam said after evading arrest for five years, the suspect was successfully traced and apprehended in the Paballelo Informal Settlement.

“She is expected to appear in the Upington Magistrate’s Court soon. The SAPS Provincial Management commended the members involved for the successful apprehension of a suspect listed among the province’s top 50 most wanted individuals.

“The police appreciate the public for their continued support and for sharing valuable information that assists in bringing perpetrators of violent crimes to justice,” he said.

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Buti Manamela appointed as new Minister of Higher Education and Training

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Picture: New Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela

By BAKANG MOKOTO

21 July 2025- The Republic of South Africa (RSA) president, Cyril Ramaphosa has in terms of Section 91 (2) appointed Buti Manamela as the new Minister of Higher Education and Training. Ramaphosa said Manamela was until this appointment, serving as Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, a role he held from the 7th administration.

“Consequently, I have in terms of Section 93 (b), appointed Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube as the Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training. Dube’s long government leadership experience includes serving as KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional affairs and Premier of the Province of KwaZulu-Natal.

“Section 93 (b) empowers the President to appoint no more than two Deputy Ministers from outside the Assembly,” he said.

Meanwhile, the former Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane said she would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Ramaphosa for entrusting her with responsibility to serve as Minister of Higher Education and Training. Nkabane said it has been a privilege to lead this important portfolio.

“I am grateful to the sector and the people of South Africa for their support and for allowing me to serve in this capacity. I remain committed to the service of our people and the advancement of our country’s development,” she said.

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Banna ba le bane ba tshwerwe morago ga magatwe a go tshwara kgwebo poo  

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Ka REGINALD KANYANE

21 Phukwi 2025- Banna ba le bane ba dingwaga di le 19, 21, 22 ga mmogo le 33, ba tshwerwe morago ga magatwe a gore ba tshwere kgwebo poo kwa motseng wa Kgatlheng, gaufi le Taung. Go begwa fa banna ba, ba ile ba kgorogela mong wa lebenkele, mme ba mo shupa ka sethunya pele ga ba ka mo tseela madi a sa totobadiwang a seatleng, metsoko ga mmogo le dilwana tse di jaaka flash machine.

Sebueledi sa sepodisi mono Bokone Bophirima, Lieutenant Colonel Sam Tselanyane are tiragalo e, ke ya letsatsi la Tshipi nako e le ura ya bo 9:30 mo mosong. Tselanyane are banna ba, ba ile ba inaya naga morago ga moo.   

“Fela sepodisi se ile sa bolotsa dipatlisiso, mme ba ile ba ba tshwara. Banna ba, ba lebagane le kgetsi ya go thuba kgwebo, fa o mongwe wa bone a tlile go lebagana le kgetsi ya go tshola sethunya. Ba tla tlhagelela ka boripana kwa kgotlha-tshekelo ya Taung mo letsatsing la kamoso,” Tselanyane wa tlhalosa.

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Kgetsi ya polao ya kwa Matlhako 2 e buseditswe morago

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Setshwantsho: Banna ba le babedi ba ba latofadiwang ka polao

Ka OBAKENG MAJE

21 Phukwi 2025- Kgetsi ya polao kgatlhanong le banna ba le babedi ba kwa motseng wa Matlhako 2, gaufi le Pudimoe, e buseditswe morago go fitlha 7 Phatwe 2025, ke kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung. Balatofadiwa, Phemelo Maine (40) ga mmogo le Okemetse Phatlhanyane (27), ba latofadiwa ka go bolaya Boingotlo Makaota (16).

Go begwa fa setopo sa ga Makaota, se bonwe kwa lebitleng le le seng boteng kwa nageng kwa motseng wa Matlhako 2.

Go ya ka moagisani, one a utlwa segajaja sa lekgarebe mo bosigong jwa Labone kwa ntlung ya ga Maine. Go begwa fa moagisani o, gape a tlhalositse fa a ne a bona Maine ga mmogo le ditsala tsa gagwe ba kgorometsa kereibaye e go bontshang fa ene e pegile sengwe mo teng mo mosong wa Labotlhano.

Sebueledi sa sepodisi mo Bokone Bophirima, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone are: “Sepodisi se ile sa tswa letsholo, mme seo se ile sa lebisa kwa go epololweng ga setopo sa ga Makaota.

“Go begwa fa setopo seo, sene se phuthetswe ka kobo, mme moswi one a supiwa ke ba lelapa la gagwe. Dipatlisiso di shupa fa setopo sa ga Makaota, se ne se na le dintho mo tlhogong, mo diropeng ga mmogo le mo maotong.”

Mokgwabone are dipatlisiso di ile tsa bolodiwa kwa lelapeng la ga Maine, mme diaparo tsa moswi di ile tsa fitlhelwa teng. Mokgwabone are, Maine o tshwerwe ka Lamatlhatso morago ga go ineele kwa sepodising.

“Monna o, o ile a isiwa kwa sepodisi ke morwa rragwe, mme one a tshwarwa. Sepodisi se ile sa botsolotsa Phatlhanyane o a bonweng a tsamaya le Maine fa a ne a kgorometsa kereibaye, mme le ene o ile a lelelwa ke ditshipi,” Mokgwabone wa tlhalosa.

Mokomishinara wa Sepodisi wa nama o sa tshwere mo Bokone Bophirima, Major General Patrick Asaneng, o kgadile ka bogale tiragalo e. Asaneng are polao eo ya go tlhorontshiwa ga bong e kabo e efogilwe fa baagi ba ne ba le malala-a-laotswe.

Kgabagare, Maine o ile a ipona molato mabapi le ditatofatso tsotlhe kgatlhanong le ene, mme o solofetswe go ka nguna-nguna seo le mmueledi wa puso. Phatlhanyane ene o setse a inkeme fela ka la gore a neelwe beile, mme kopo ya gagwe e ka rediwa fa kgetsi e boela kgotlhatshekelo.

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Police looking for missing two men

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Picture: Missing Christiaan van Blerk and Donovan van der Walt, including the vehicle they were travelling in/Supplied

By AGISANANG SCUFF

21 July 2025- The police in Klerksdorp are requesting community assistance in locating two missing men, Christiaan van Blerk (34) and Donovan van der Walt (25). The police said according to information received, they were last seen at work on Monday morning, 14 July 2025, at Afrikaner Plot in Wessel Street in Meirings Park, Klerksdorp.

The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adéle Myburgh said they left their place of work in a white Toyota Hilux Raider bakkie, registration number KWF 254 NW, to collect spare parts in Klerksdorp Industria, but never returned. Myburgh said a search was conducted and all leads were followed, but it did not yield positive results.

“Christiaan van Blerk (34) is slender built with long brown hair, brown eyes and about 1.8m tall. He has a scar on the right side of his face (cheek), a tattoo of a cross on his upper arm and a horse shoe tattoo on his upper leg.

“Donovan van der Walt (25) is slender built with brown hair, light blue eyes, a black moustache and beard (unshaven) and about 1.6m tall. He has various tattoos on his body, with a lion tattoo on the left arm/hand,” she said.

Myburgh further said anyone who may have information regarding their whereabouts can contact the Investigating Officer, Warrant Officer Louis Harmse of Klerksdorp Detectives on 083 607 1395 or the South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Stop on number on 08600 10111. She added that anonymous tip-offs can be communicated via the MySAPS App from your smartphone.

“Extortion-related incidents can be reported on the Extortion hotline on 080 091 1011,” said Myburgh.

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Setopo sa monna se ntshitswe kwa nokeng

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Setshwantsho: Moswi, Pabalelo Fititi Chapman/Facebook

Ka BAKANG MOKOTO

21 Phukwi 2025- Setopo sa ga Pabalelo Fititi Chapman (19) se se neng se setse se senyega, se bonwe kwa molapong kwa motseng wa Mokassa, gaufi le Taung, mo letsatsing la Labotlhano. Go begwa fa Chapman a ne a timela fa kgwedi ya Seetebosigo e tlhola matsatsi a le 29.

Sebueledi sa sepodisi mono Bokone Bophirima, Lieutenant Colonel Sam Tselanyane are mongwe wa losika o a neng a adimile moswi baki, one a e bona kwa thoko ga ditshitshi tsa noka. Tselanyane are sepodisi se ile sa itsisiwe, mme ba leba kwa nokeng eo.

“Sepodisi se ile sa bona setopo sa moswi se kaola-kaola mo godimo ga metsi. Ba lephata la sepodisi se se sapang ba ile ba bidiwa, mme ba ntsha setopo seo sa ga Chapman mo metsing. Moswi o ile a netefadiwa ke ba losika fa ele Chapman, mme sebakwa sa loso se tla itsisiwe morago ga diteko tsa loso.

“Go fitlha ga jaana, dipatlisiso di tsweletse,” Tselanyane wa tlhalosa.

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A man nabbed for burglary

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Picture: A man who was arrested for alleged burglary

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

21 July 2025- The vigilance and swift response by members of Upington SAPS resulted in apprehension of a burglary suspect (35) in the early hours of the morning on Monday. It is alleged that, the police noticed something suspicious while conducting patrols in the Middelpos residential area and went to investigate.

The ZF Mgcawu District police spokesperson, Sergeant Omphile Masegela said upon approaching the residence, an unknown man fled on foot and was pursued by police. Masegela said the local police were joined by their colleagues of the Upington Highway Patrol, who assisted in the apprehension of the suspect.

“The unaware owners of the residence were sleeping and were informed by the police about the burglary. The stolen items amounting to R5000 were handed back to the owner.  A man is expected to appear in court soon,” she said.

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Five men nabbed for illegal mining activities

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Picture: A scene where illegal mining taking place/Supplied

By REGINALD KANYANE

21 July 2025- Five suspects aged between 25 and 38 were arrested for their alleged involvement in illegal mining activities and possession of unpolished diamonds. The suspects were arrested during Operation Vala Umgodi.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Merapelo Pilane said on 20 July 2025, the proactive and combat teams of Operation Vala Umgodi deployed in the Namakwa District, received intelligence about individuals suspected to be in possession of unpolished diamonds in the Nuttabooi area. Pilane said the information was operationalised, leading to the apprehension of the suspects.

“A search was conducted, resulting in the recovery and confiscation of unpolished diamonds. Four suspects were arrested and charged with possession of unpolished diamonds. In a separate incident, during disruptive operations at illegal mining hotspots in the Kleinzee area, members of Operation Vala Umgodi in collaboration with a private mine Security Company, acted on information regarding alleged illegal mining at a mine.

“A man (38) was arrested for reportedly being in possession of suspected diamond-bearing gravel, which was subsequently confiscated. All suspects are expected to appear in the Port Nolloth Magistrate’s Court soon. Investigations are ongoing,” he said.

Pilane further said Vala Umgodi will continue to dismantle illegal mining operations and confiscate mining implements during these disruptive operations. He added that the police urge members of the public to report any suspicious or criminal activities by using the MySAPS App or calling the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111.

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SIU investigation into NWDC expanded

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By OBAKENG MAJE

21 July 2025- The Republic of South Africa (RSA) president, Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamation 270 of 2025, amending Proclamation 30 of 2019 to expand the Special Investigating Unit’s (SIU) probe into the North West Development Corporation (NWDC). The amendment specifically authorises the SIU to investigate contracts awarded to Tokiso Security Services CC to provide security services to the NWDC and other provincial government entities.

The SIU spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago said the original proclamation had empowered the SIU to investigate maladministration related to the establishment of Tokiso Security Services as a subsidiary of the NWDC. Kganyago said the new amendment extends this mandate to examine all contracts, where Tokiso Security Services CC was appointed to render security services to the NWDC, provincial departments, public entities and government business enterprises in the North West.

“The expansion of the investigation scope will allow the SIU to determine whether the security service contracts were awarded appropriately and if any irregularities, maladministration, or financial losses to the state occurred during the procurement process.

“The SIU will investigate whether proper procedures were followed in appointing Tokiso Security Services CC and whether any officials, employees, or service providers acted improperly. Additionally, the amendment extends the investigation period to include conduct up to the date of the proclamation’s publication on 18 July 2025,” he said.

Kganyago further said the original Proclamation (R.30 of 2019) also authorised the SIU to investigate irregularities in contracts associated with the NWDC, including the Youth Enterprise Combo implemented by MVEST Protecting the public interest and assets through prevention measures and systemic investigations to eradicate fraud, maladministration, and corruption. He added the trust, security services provided by Naphtronics (Pty) Ltd and the purchase of the Christiana Hotel and Game Farm.

“Beyond investigating maladministration, corruption, and fraud, the SIU is committed to identifying systemic failures and recommending measures to prevent future losses. In line with the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act 74 of 1996 (SIU Act), the SIU will refer any evidence of criminal conduct uncovered during its investigation to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for further action.

“Under the SIU Act, the SIU is also authorised to initiate a civil action in the High Court or a Special Tribunal in its name to address any wrongdoing identified during its investigation resulting from acts of corruption, fraud, or maladministration,” said Kganyago.

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