Monthly Archives: July 2025

Banyana begin defense of their WAFCON title on a positive note

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Picture: Linda Motlhalo of South Africa celebrates goal during the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations match between South Africa and Ghana on the 7 July 2025 at Honneur Stadium in Oujda © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

By REGINALD KANYANE

9 July 2025 – The South African Senior Women’s National Team, Banyana Banyana began the defence of their CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title on a positive note with a 2-0 win over Ghana at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda, Morocco on Monday night. Two goals from Linda Motlhalo and Jermaine Seoposenwe in the first half were enough to see the reigning African Champions win their seventh consecutive match in this tournament.

Played in soaring heat with temperatures hovering around 35 degrees Celsius, the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana were tested by the physical Ghana, but coach Dr Desiree Ellis’ charges held their own, controlling the proceedings from early on. The South Africans took the lead in the 28th minute after midfielder Noxolo Cesane, who was celebrating her 50th cap, was brought down in the Ghana box. It took a VAR check to confirm the penalty.

The ever-reliable Linda Motlhalo coolly slotted it past goalkeeper Cynthia Koldan Findib. It was about six minutes later when Jermaine Seoposenwe made it 2-0 after she received a delightful pass from Lebohang Ramalepe as they went to the dressing room with a comfortable advantage.

In the second stanza South Africa put game management to good use as they were able to keep Ghana at bay, with Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Andile Dlamini making some spectacular saves. Ellis made some changes, replacing Lebohang Ramalepe, Noxolo Cesane and Amogelang Motau with Hildah Magaia, Regina Mogolola and Ronnel Donnelly – the latter was making her debut for Banyana Banyana.

With Ghana launching attacks relentlessly, Seoposenwe could have wrapped the game up late in the match after a good run. She beat the goalkeeper, but the ball went narrowly wide.

The West Africans tried hard to get back into the game and hit the crossbar twice but in the end, South Africa triumphed in their eighth meeting with Ghana.

Ellis said: “They had us under pressure, and we couldn’t get out of our half, we changed things a bit and started getting onto the ball more because that is our strength. I haven’t seen the penalty though, but I know the foul was in the box – sometimes it goes for you, sometimes it doesn’t.

“But, I think the second goal also came at a great time. We could have finished it off with the third one and they almost got back in. Overall, I think it was even Stevens because Andile Dlamini made quite a couple of saves as well. We always say if we can keep a clean sheet we win the game, and today our whole team played defensively really well,†she said.

Ellis further said it was extremely hot out there and she thinks the cooling break was welcome. She added that she takes nothing away from Ghana as they are still a quality side.

Meanwhile, Banyana Banyana returns to action on Friday (11 July) as they face Tanzania in their second match of the tournament at the same venue. Kick-off is at 9pm South African time (20h00 local time in Morocco).

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Farmers urged to implement stock-theft safety hints

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Picture: The cows suspected to be stolen

By REGINALD KANYANE

7 July 2025- The police in Northern Cape said the increasing incidents of stock theft cases reported in the province is concerning. The police have requested that farmers, especially emerging farmers implement and adopt stock theft safety hints in order to safeguard and secure their livestock.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Molefi Shemane said farmers should ensure that all fences and gates are maintained in order to protect their livestock. Shemane said they should also ensure that holes in and under fences are repaired immediately.

“Property owners should not merely delegate, but take charge by inspecting their livestock. They should ensure that the yards or kraals where the stock is kept are secured. Be particularly watchful when there is a full moon, over weekends and at the end or beginning of a month or during periods that you know from experience when stock thefts frequently (Slaughtering for the pot) occur.

“They should know their neighbours and count livestock at least once a week. The necessity of a thorough stock register cannot be over emphasis. Owners, brand your stock theft, go to SAPS Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit officers, where you will be issued with application forms and apply for branding certificates at the Department of Agriculture,†he said.

Shemane further said owners should properly mark their livestock according to the Animal Identification Act 2002(Act No 6 of 2002), by branding them. He added that farmers are advised to invest in technology such as CCTV cameras to curb stock theft.

“Owners of livestock are encouraged to make use of helpers created through cooperation between SAPS, local farmers unions and communities. If you notice strange animals or suspicious persons at a cattle post, report it to SAPS and your neighbours immediately.

“Refrain from hiring undocumented persons as employees on your farm. Ensure that you have full details of labourers as this can assist police with investigations of stock theft. Cooperate with local South African Police Service and Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit and assist the SAPS in their efforts to curb stock theft,†said Shemane.

He said anyone with information about illegal stock theft activities can contact the police on 08600 10111 or MySAPS App or their local Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit or your local police station. Shemane said all information will be treated confidentially.

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Committee calls for coordination in ECDs

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Picture: ECD learners

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

7 July 2025 – The Select Committee on Education, Sciences and the Creative Industries has called for coordination of resources in order to maximise the impact Early Childhood Development (ECD) have in society. The committee said the ECD centres are an empowerment tool whose role and importance should never be forsaken.

The Chairperson of the Committee, Makhi Feni said: “It is really concerning to the committee that we read of challenges besieging the ECD sector when we had just transferred the function to the Department of Basic Education (DBE).

“Surely, our portfolio will not and must not fail our children, as there was a reason to migrate the function to education. This is a function that requires everyone and any help with regards to the welfare and foundation phase education of our children.â€

Feni further said they are building a nation and their actions including the budget allocated for this specific function must support that. He added that weekend reports indicated that several ECD centres and some attached to schools, struggled with basic necessities like water, sanitation and food items, especially in the rural Limpopo and the Eastern Cape.

“The committee would love to receive an update briefing on empirical and manifest challenges since the migration of the function to the DBE. We do not want a system that breaks our children and their early educators either through budget constraints or infrastructure.

“We call on the minister and the provincial MECs to prioritise the work around ECD centres. These are areas where our children spend the longest time without parental supervision and outside their homes. The committee also noted the challenges around payment of student teachers and tutors in Quintile One schools,†said Feni.

He said they accepted the fiscal constrained environment the DBE operated in. Feni said, but they do not want the challenges to become a phenomenon.

“The DBE must attend to this matter urgently wherever it is manifest. Salaries of teachers are a no-go area for cuts and hiccups. These are meagre salaries and it is not as if these teachers are paid millions.

“The committee’s interest was a functional system where all parents see value and trust that their children will turn out responsible and accountable young adults whose skills will be relevant to a 21st Century economy,†he said.

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Police are looking for missing David Monese

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Picture: The missing person, David Filmone Monese

By AGISANANG SCUFF

7 July 2025 – The police in Mogwase are appealing to the community to assist them in locating a missing man, David Filmone Monese (59), who is residing at Leagajang Section in Mogwase Township, near Rustenburg. It is alleged that Monese was last seen by his colleague at work on 27 June 2025, wearing a black T-shirt, a blue jean and black sandals.

The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adéle Myburgh said Monese is dark in complexion, with a medium built body and he has no hair. Myburgh said a search was conducted around the township and surrounding areas of Mogwase without any success.

“Furthermore, extensive investigations were done and all leads were followed up with no success. Anyone with information regarding Monese’s whereabouts can contact the Investigating Officer, Captain William Ratsoma at Mogwase Detectives on (014) 555 2258 or 082 569 4887 or their nearest police station. 

“Anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via My SAPS App on your smartphone or alternatively call Crime Stop on â€ªâ€ª08600 10111,†she said.

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Kgetsi ya polao ya kwa Khibitswane e buseditswe morago

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Setshwantsho: Molatofadiwa, Kabelo Mogongwa

Ka BAKANG MOKOTO

19 Seetebosigo 2025- Kgetsi ya polao kgatlhanong le monna wa dingwaga di le 47 wa kwa motseng wa Khibitswane, gaufi le Taung, e buseditswe morago go fitlha Phukwi a tlhola matsatsi a le 23, ke kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung. Kabelo Vincent Mogongwa o latofadiwa ka go bolaya lekgarebe la gagwe, Tsholofelo Nde Emphukile (38).

Go begwa fa Mogongwa a ile a tshwarwa morago ga dipego tsa gore o thuntsitse lekgarebe la gagwe, Emphukile ka tlhobolo e lekwalo-tetla la yone le fedile. Go ya ka lephatha la bosekisi, Mogongwa o rerile loso la kgarebe ya gagwe pele ga a ka mo thuntsha.

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 sepodisi mo Bokone Bophirima, Mokaptein Aaftje Botma, yo ga jaana a rotseng tiro, 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 kgakgauthano magareng 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 patelesega go shaga burglars, gore ba kgone go tsena mo ntlung. Molatofadiwa o ile a tshwarwa, mme one a ganelwa ka beile,†Botma wa tlhalosa.

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Magaqa’s killer sentenced to life imprisonment

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Picture: The former ANCYL Secretary-General, Sindiso Magaqa

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

7 July 2025 – The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development said it welcome the sentence of long-term imprisonment for the man who was found guilty of killing a former ANC Youth League Secretary-General and dedicated public servant, Sindiso Magaqa. The committee said the conviction and 25-year sentence mark a significant moment for the rule of law in South Africa and reinforces our collective belief that justice must be served — regardless of time, influence or status.

The Chairperson of the Committee, Xola Nqola said the accused admitted that he was one of a group of men who were paid R120 000 to kill Magaqa in 2017. Nqola said the accused also implicated the former City Manager of the Umzimkhulu Local Municipality, Zweliphansi Skhosana and the ex-mayor, Mluleki Ndobe, who has since passed on and former journalist and eThekwini Local Municipality Communications Manager, Mdu Ncalane.

“Magaqa was a passionate advocate for youth empowerment and integrity in public service. His untimely death was not only a loss to his family and community but to the nation. The committee commends the investigative and prosecutorial teams for their persistence in pursuing this complex case and hopes that this outcome brings some measure of closure to Magaqa’s loved ones.

“We urge continued support for law enforcement and the judiciary in their efforts to address politically motivated crimes and protect all who serve the public. South Africa’s democracy depends on the assurance that no one is above the law,†he said.

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Kgetsi ya polao ya kwa Majaneng e buseditswe morago

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7 Phukwi 2025- Kgetsi ya polao kgatlhanong le molatofadiwa, Motseothata Seoleseng (35) wa kwa motseng wa Majaneng, gaufi le Taung, e buseditswe morago ke kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung go fitlha fa Phukwi a tlhola matsatsi a le 29. Se, se tla morago ga gore mongwe wa dipaki mo kgetsing e, Tshotlego Seoleseng, a se iponatse makgetlhonyana kwa kgotlhatshekelo.

Go begwa fa kgotlhatshekelo e ntshitse lekwalo-tshwaro kgatlhanong le Tshotlhego mabapi le go sa iponatse kwa kgotlhatshekelo fa a tlhokega. Seoleseng one 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, Tshotlhego, 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 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.â€

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.

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Monna o ikgwageditse kwa Rooiwal

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7 Phukwi 2025- Monna wa dingwaga di le 28 wa kwa motseng wa Rooiwal, gaufi le Taung, o ikgwageditse. Go begwa fa sepodisi sa kwa Taung se ile sa bilediwa kwa lefelong la tiragalo ka letsatsi la Tshipi.

Sebueledi sa sepodisi mo sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen are moswi, Xolani Raaf o fitlhetswe a ikgwageditse. Van Rooyen are ga ba belaele fa go ka tswa gona le letsogo la tshwene mo kgannyeng e.

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Two suspects nabbed for possession of electrical cables worth R3000

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Picture: Two suspects nabbed for possession of electric cables/Supplied

By BAKANG MOKOTO

7 July 2025 – Two men aged 35 and 36 respectively, were arrested for possession of suspected stolen goods in the Kimberley. This comes after crime prevention members who were patrolling on 6 July 2025 at approximately 4pm inChurch Street, in the Utility area in Kimberley, conducted a stop and search on two suspects.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Dikeledi Gopane said two suspects were found in possession of suspected stolen electrical cables valued at approximately R3000. Gopane said both suspects were arrested and are expected to appear in the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court soon.

“The damage to essential infrastructure remains a priority for SAPS and efforts will be intensified to address the illegal activity involving these related crimes,†she said.

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SAUCIC calls for a probe over allegations levelled against Minister of Police, NPA and MPs

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Picture: The Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu

By REGINALD KANYANE

7 July 2025- The South African Union Council of Independent Churches (SAUCIC) on Monday appealed for calm as it reflected on the damning interference allegations levelled by the Kwazulu Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi against Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu, the National Deputy Commissioner for Crime Intelligence, Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya, the National Prosecution Agency (NPA), Members of Parliament (MPs) and other officials.

SANCIC has expressed confidence that the Republic of South Africa (RSA) president, Cyril Ramaphosa will immediately on his return from the BRICS Summit in Brazil, expedite the establishment of an independent judicial body to speedily investigate the allegations. 

SAUCIC President Cardinal Archbishop Dr Modiri Patrick Shole said, while they respect and appreciate the work that Mkhwanazi has been doing to combat violent crime in KwaZulu-Natal, they are convinced that he should have followed prescribed South African Police Service (SAPS) processes, protocols and procedures laid down in the Criminal Procedure Act, as well adhered to the SAPS Code of Conduct in dealing with the issues at hand. Shole further pointed out that the ‘court of public opinion’ that Mkhwanazi chose, undermined fundamental principles that underpin the rule of law such as the right of accused persons to be assumed innocent until proven guilty in a properly constituted court of law.

“The court of public opinion is like a kangaroo court, which does not afford the accused persons the dignity as well as their right to adequately respond to allegations levelled against them in the spirit of Audi alterum partem.

“Whatever provincial dynamics should not supersede accountability nor compromise law enforcement that must guarantee the safety and protection of citizens. This is not a moment for populism, cheap politicking and grandstanding,†he said.

Shole added that escalating this issue to Parliament will not serve the course of justice, but simply provide political parties with yet another item to jostle for relevance in order to play to the public gallery while matters of national security are at stake. He said whatever preliminary investigation to be instituted should not exceed a month.

“The country cannot afford to be destabilised by those who wish to plunge it into chaos for the benefit of criminal syndicates and political opportunists that are working tirelessly to spark civil unrest for another July insurrection,†Shole underscored. 

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