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The Eagles ‘plunges’ on alleged car thieves  

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Picture: The traffic officers during road block/Generic

By REGINALD KANYANE 

30 July 2025- The North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Wessels Morweng lauded the members of The Eagles Unit for recovery of stolen vehicles in Zeerust. Morweng said the traffic officers were on their regular patrol when they stopped a vehicle with Botswana registration number. 

He further said the driver was allegedly driving recklessly entering Zeerust CBD on the R49 road from Mahikeng direction. Morweng added that, after stopping the vehicle, the traffic officers did the inspection as per procedure and discovered that the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) displayed on vehicle licence discs and on the vehicle are not the same. 

“The vehicle was taken to Zeerust Police Station for further investigation and it was discovered that it had been reported stolen earlier on 17 July 2025, in Brooklyn, near Pretoria. 

Later on the same day, another vehicle also reported to have been stolen in Brooklyn, was stopped by the provincial traffic officers on N4 road, near Groot Marico hamlet. 

“The traffic officers had stopped the vehicle for a routine check and discovered that it had also been circulated as stolen. Both drivers who are Botswana nationals have been arrested,” said Morweng.

He said on another unrelated matter, a tracking company sent out a notice of a stolen vehicle on Tuesday around early afternoon. Morweng said the vehicle was tracked to Zeerust and onto R49 driving towards Mahikeng. 

“The law enforcement officers pursued it. They found out that it is a civil matter between the husband and the wife. The wife, who was panic-stricken and distraught when stopped, said she did not understand why the husband had reported the car stolen after what appeared to have been a family tiff. 

“The matter was resolved amicably and she was allowed to go after a verification procedure that proved that indeed the vehicle belongs to the family and was not stolen as reported. 

However, we appeal to the members of the community that they should desist from falsely reporting incidents of wrongdoing,” he said.

Morweng said people could be charged for perjury, defeating the ends of justice and wasting state resources for misleadingly reporting crime that did not take place. He said it is also risky because as was nearly the case with this one, the law enforcement would have shot the speeding car, if it did not stop. 

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Monna o latofadiwang ka polao o boela kgotlhatshekelo

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30 Phukwi 2025- Monna o latofadiwang ka polao, Motseothata Nelson Seoleseng (35) wa kwa motseng wa Majaneng, gaufi le Taung, o boela kgotlhatshekelo. Seoleseng o latofadiwa ka go tlhaba tsala ya gagwe, Mosimanegape Adam van Wyk (31) ka thiba go fitlhelela a tlhokafala. 

Tiragalo e, e diragetse dikgwedi di le mmalwa kwa motseng wa Majaneng. 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 ana 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 le le latelang.” 

Go begwa fa kgetsi ya polao ene ya bulwa, mme mmelaelwa one a tshwarwa. 

Kgabagage, 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 latofadiwang ka go teketa le go shupa ka sethunya o solofetswe go dira kopo ya beile

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29 Phukwi 2025- Kgetsi ya go teketa le go shupa ka sethunya kgatlhanong le molatofadiwa, Korononea Jeremia Modise (34) wa kwa motseng wa Dikhuting, gaufi le Taung, e tla boela kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung mo letsatsing la gompieno, mme o solofetswe go dira kopo ya beile. Modise one a tshwarwa mabapi le ditatofatso tsa go teketa ga mmogo le go shupa ka sethunya.

Go ya ka dipego, monna wa kwa Picong, Batsile Eric Sebico (43) one a tlhaselwa le go teketwa ke Modise ka kgwedi ya Seetebosigo mono ngwaga. Go begwa fa Sebico a ile a kgorogelwa ke banna ba ba neng ba tsamaya ka sejanaga sa Toyota GD6 ga mmogo le Volkswagen Polo e khibidu ka mmala kwa legaeng la gagwe.

Sebueledi sa sepodisi mono Bokone Bophirima, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone are go begwa fa banna bangwe ba ile ba tsena kwa legae la mongongoregi le go mo teketa. Mokgwabone are go begwa fa banna ba, ba ile ba thuntsa dokolo di le pedi mo setswalong sa mongongoregi pele ga ba ka tsamaya.

“Sepodisi se butse dikgetsi di le tharo kgatlhanong le molatofadiwa, eleng kgetsi ya go teketa, tshenyo ya dithoto ga mmogo le go shupa ka sethunya.

“Jaaka sepodisi, ga re na bopaki jwa gore banna ba, ba tshabiwa ke sepodisi, ebile ba amega mo dikgetsing tse dingwe. Jaanong, re ikuela go mongwe le mongwe o a nang le bopaki mabapi le seo go tsenya ngongora gore sepodisi se batlisise ntlha eo,” Mokgwabone wa tlhalosa.

Kgabagare, go begwa fa Modise gape a buletswe kgetsi ya go teketa Christopher More (70). More one a tlhaselwa ga bedi ka dinako tse difarologaneng kwa motseng wa gagwe wa Picong le go fitsetswa ntlo ga mmogo le sejanaga.

Gape, go begwa fa one a tlhaselwa le go shupiwa ka sethunya kwa legaeng la gagwe kwa Monoto-mosetlha kwa motseng wa Tlapeng.   

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Electricity connection restored in five schools

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By REGINALD KANYANE

29 July 2025- The North West Department of Education said it is pleased to announce that electricity has been restored to five schools and two offices in the Ditsobotla Local Municipality on 28 July 2025. The department said this development is expected to significantly improve the learning environment and operational efficiency in the affected institutions.

The North West Department of Education Superintendent-General, Lengane Bogatsu said they remain committed to ensuring that all schools and offices function effectively in the delivery of quality education. Bogatsu said this is in efforts of salvaging the situation in the area.

“We met with representatives from affected schools of Ditsobotla Local Education Office, the Department of Public Works, and the Ditsobotla Local Municipality to discuss the recent electricity cut-offs in certain schools.

“The affected schools and offices were Laerskool Lichtenburg, Laerskool Burgersdorp,Lichtenburg English Secondary, Yusuf Dadoo Memorial Primary

and Shukran Primary School, Lichtenburg Circuit Office and

Local Education Offices,” he said.

Bogatsu further said the meeting successfully identified the challenges, which caused the problem. He added that all the affected departments committed to addressing the outstanding backlogs to the Ditsobotla local Municipality.

“Electricity disconnection will have a negative impact on the results of the affected schools. As the department, we were extremely concerned about the electricity disconnection experienced by the five schools and the offices. We were shocked to learn that some of the schools which were disconnected didn’t owe the municipality.

“The electricity disconnection was affecting schools negatively in their performance. It also exposed them to burglary activities from the criminals. This year the Department is targeting 95% performance in the matric results but such disconnection will lead to poor performance,” said Bogatsu.

He said the department resolved that schools should update their accounts with the municipality on regular basis.

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Banyana return home from Morocco

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Picture: Banyana Banyana coach, Dr Desiree Ellis/Supplied

By OBAKENG MAJE

29 July 2025- Banyana Banyana returned home on Monday night after more than a month in Morocco and participating in the CAF Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Several weary faces emerged from the OR Tambo International Airport Arrival gates after coach Dr Desiree Ellis’ charges managed a fourth-place finish in the WAFCON a few days ago.

They went down 3-4 on penalties to Ghana in the bronze medal match after the two sides were deadlocked at 1-1 in regulation time at Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco on 25 July 2025.

Gabriela Salgado (who was injured in the semi-final clash against Nigeria) arrived on Monday morning with team manager Lauren Duncan and they were met at OR Tambo by SAFA CEO Lydia Monyepao. Ellis said they knew that they would have a target on their back as the defending champions and the script played out exactly as they anticipated.

“As the defending champions we knew that every game we were going to play was going to be a cup final and it was exactly like that. I think we gave as best as we could. Sometimes when a team just does something better than you, you have to acknowledge that as well.

“But these are some of the things that you learn to manage, especially against Nigeria, and in the later minutes (of a match). It’s unfortunate that (Salgado’s) injury came at the time and if you saw the injury and what it looked like, I think emotionally it was very difficult,” she said.

Ellis further said it affected a lot of the players. She added that they tried to calm them down, but that’s not something one can do in two or three minutes.

“At the end they were not focused or shall I say it affected them emotionally. But as I said, if we had scored that goal – that sort of ball took very long to trickle over the line – we could have been speaking differently now.

“It is those small, little margins, I think in the final third, better decision-making at times would have got us in on goal a few times,” said Ellis.

She said her technical team and the Banyana staff will take a few days to rest before planning for the next battle.

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Residents suggest vetting on marriages to foreign nationals

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By BAKANG MOKOTO

28 July 2025- The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs was urged by Thabo Mofutsanyana District residents yesterday at Bethlehem where it conducted public hearings on Marriage Bill, to ensure that the Bill has strong vetting procedures to protect the population register against fraudulent marriages, enabling access to foreign nationals through marriage.

The committee successfully hosted three public hearings in the Free State where the Bill enjoyed support of the majority of the people who participated in the public hearings. Although the majority supported the Bill, they also raised an alarm at the increasing rate of marriages of convenience.

The Chairperson of the Committee, Mosa Chabane said they argued that the trend exposes the population register to fraudulent entry, and also places participants in difficulty, especially in cases where they want to dissolve the marriage. Chabane said the committee acknowledged the persistence of the challenge and committed to engaging the department to do a full-scale analysis of these marriages to ensure that officials who participate in this fraudulent process are investigated.

“Also, some participants urged the committee to ensure that provisions regulating marriages to foreign nations are in line with international standards by adopting effective practices elsewhere in the world.

“They told the committee that the application of international best practices and constant monitoring of these marriages will be an effective deterrent to the rise of convenience marriages,” he said.

Chabane further said some participants argued for the insertion of a section in the Bill that codifies sanctions and penalties to explicitly include harsher penalties for any South African who participates in such marriages. He added, there was broad agreement on the intention of the Bill to increase the age of consent for parties who intend to get married from the current 16 to 18, but many argued that the provision does not go far enough.

“Participants argued that 18 years remains too young, and that the committee consider increasing it to 21 years to ensure that participants are mature enough before entering into marriage.

“Marriage officers welcomed the expansion of those who can be designated as marriage officers, but cautioned the department to ensure that they are trained,” said Chabane.

He said they highlighted their concern that while the Bill protects them from solemnising marriages that go against their belief system, they also expressed a fear of reprisal if they refused to solemnise those marriages. Chabane said, also, they called for the Bill to be explicit on the process to be followed when there is an objection to a marriage.

“On the same sex marriage, like in other public hearings that took place at other parts of the country, participants at Bethlehem differed on the issue of same sex marriages.

“Representatives from faith-based organisations underscored that same sex marriages go against their religious beliefs and teachings,” he said.

Chabane said those who support same sex marriages, including representatives from traditional leadership organisations, argued that the South African Constitution was clear on the prohibition of discrimination against sexual orientation and that people’s rights ought to be protected. He said at the end of the hearings, the committee thanked the participants and commended them for their inputs, which he described as invaluable.

“All their inputs will be taken into consideration when the committee deliberates on the Bill at Parliament. The committee will, from 4 August, conduct public hearings on the Bill in the Northern Cape,” said Chabane.

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Mashatile to visit North West as part of outreach programme

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Picture: The Deputy President, Paul Mashatile

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

28 July 2025- The Deputy President, Paul Mashatile is set to visit the North West Province. Mashatile’s visit is a part of an outreach programme that will commence on 1August 2025, with the official handover of a 25 ML Moretele South Bulk Water Supply Scheme Water Reservoir at the Dilopye village, as part of improving the provision of reliable water supply to communities.

Mashatile spokesperson, Keith Khoza said he will then embark on a Clean Cities and Towns campaign in Mogogelo village. Khoza said this is a nationwide campaign led by Mashatile and aimed at fostering cleaner, greener and more inclusive urban spaces, while advancing sustainability, equality and solidarity among all citizens.

“Mashatile and delegation will have the opportunity to provide feedback on progress made in addressing service delivery issues affecting members of the surrounding communities.

“The community meeting is scheduled to take place at the Mogogelo Community Hall. On 2 August 2025, Mashatile will officiate at the Launch of the Provincial Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) at the ORBIT TVET College at Mankwe Campus,” she said.

Khoza further said amongst others, the HRDC mobilises various key stakeholders to rally behind the country’s revised Human Resource Development Strategy 2030, which is aimed at developing the requisite skills relevant which supports economy growth of the country.

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ANCYL welcomes the arrest of Municipal Manager in Sindiso Magaqa’s murder case

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Picture: Former ANCYL Secretary General, Sindiso Magaqa

By OBAKENG MAJE

28 July 2025- The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) said it welcomes the long-overdue arrest of the former Municipal Manager of Umzimkhulu Local Municipality, who has been implicated

in the politically motivated assassination of its former Secretary General, Sindiso

Magaqa. The ANCYL said the arrest follows damning revelations made under oath by the convicted killer, Sibusiso

Ncengwa, who was recently sentenced.

The ANCYL Secretary General, Mntuwoxolo Ngudle said the hitman detailed in an affidavivit how he was hired and protected by politically connected individuals, including the former Municipal Manager to silence Magaqa after he exposed rampant corruption linked to the R37 million Umzimkhulu Community Hall project. Ngudle said it is further reported that the firearm used in the assassination was sourced from within law

enforcement and that some officers were actively involved in ensuring the hit was carried

out without disruption.

“This reinforces long-standing suspicions of a criminal network within state and political structures working to suppress accountability and intimidate

whistleblowers. We are disturbed by the fact that the former Municipal Manager fled his residence to evade arrest, demonstrating that he is a flight risk and must be denied bail.

“It must also be noted that he has a prior criminal matter, which casts further doubt on his respect for the rule of law. We call for the immediate arrest of all remaining suspects, including those within law enforcement who facilitated the assassination by supplying firearms, providing

logistical protection, or obstructing justice,” he said.

Ngudle further said a firm commitment from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to oppose bail and ensure

a speedy, transparent trial is necessary. He added that, Magaqa was not just a leader of the Youth League, he was a courageous voice for clean governance and a fearless fighter against corruption.

“His murder was an attack on

the youth of this country and on every public servant who chooses integrity over patronage.

We will not rest until every mastermind and enabler is brought to justice.

Justice for Magaqa is non-negotiable,” said Ngudle.

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Banyana Banyana captain admits they had a disappointing WAFCON

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Picture: Banyana Banyana captain, Refiloe Jane  

By REGINALD KANYANE

28 July 2025- Banyana Banyana captain Refiloe Jane says the players are disappointed with their final results at the CAF Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024, where they finished in fourth place. The South African senior women’s national team, who were the defending champions, were pipped to fourth place by Ghana 4-3 on penalties after the two nations were deadlocked at 1-1 during regulation time at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco, on Friday.

Linda Motlhalo, Bambanani Mbane and Jermaine Seoposenwe converted their spot kicks while Sibulele Holweni and Hilda Magaia had their shots saved by Ghana goalkeeper Cynthia Fiindid Konlan. This is the first time in three editions of this tournament that Banyana Banyana failed to make it to the podium.

In 2018, they claimed silver and then they took gold in 2022.

“Obviously, we are disappointed to be going home empty-handed. Throughout the tournament it wasn’t an easy one for the players, and there were a lot of challenges on and off the pitch. But we tried to put in a great performance, we tried to do our level best, and we tried to retain the trophy as the main objective.

“But going home now there’s a lot of work still to be done and we’re hoping that the next WAFCON comes, which is very important, it’s a World Cup qualifying tournament, we hope that we can do well. But firstly we need to do well in the qualifiers,” she said.

Jane further said the team is going through a transition and a lot of changes can be expected.

“Given the situation within camp, given the players that we had and a lot of transition that was taking place in the team, we’re hoping that a lot of positives can be taken from this tournament and build on that,” she added.

The Ghana clash in the third and fourth playoff was the final match for Seoposenwe in national team colours after 112 appearances. She announced her retirement shortly before the start of the WAFCON and Jane showered her with praise.

Jane said Jermaine has been a key figure in the national team from when she was a teenager to now calling retirement. She said they know how much contribution she has given to the team on and off the pitch and she leaves a great legacy one to be followed by upcoming teenagers or upcoming players who look up to her.

“So, we are hoping that a lot of lessons can be taken from the type of person and player that she is,” said Jane.

The Banyana Banyana squad arrived back home in South Africa on Monday evening.

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Police intensify probe on Basotho military training claims

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28 July 2025- The South African Police Service (SAPS) has intensified its operations into the investigation of allegations that Basotho nationals are undergoing militarily training on South African farms, as part of a growing land reclamation campaign.

This was revealed during a Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting, where National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola met with all nine provincial commissioners to discuss crime combatting efforts in the country.

The BOC is the highest decision-making body of the SAPS inclusive of all Provincial Commissioners, Divisional Commissioners and the Acting National Head for the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), also known as the Hawks.

“During the meeting, General Fannie Masemola highlighted his satisfaction that organised crime syndicates in the country are being dismantled, dislodged, displaced and arrested,” the SAPS said in a statement on Saturday.

The comments, initially made by the Lesotho Police Chief, Advocate Borotho Matsoso, were high on the agenda. A preliminary report from the SAPS Crime Intelligence Division was discussed, confirming that intelligence structures have highlighted their operations to investigate allegations made and where necessary, track down and takedown such illegal activities.

The DPCI’s Crimes Against the State (CATS) unit has also been roped in to investigate. Various searches have been undertaken by CATS at various identified farms, and no such evidence has been found to date.

“Further to this, the National Commissioner has reached out to the Lesotho Police Chief, where the two commissioners discussed the allegations made by Advocate Matsoso. Both commissioners agreed that both law enforcement agencies intelligence structures are on the ground to investigate the existence of such camps.

“General Masemola assures all people living in South Africa that the safety and security of the people of SA is of paramount importance, and anyone who is found to be in the country committing illegal acts will face the full might of the law. To this effect, intelligence structures and operatives are on the ground to establish facts,” the SAPS said. 

The SAPS has urged South Africans not to panic or worry as police from both countries remain on high alert. –SAnews.gov.za