11 August 2025 – The joint parliamentary delegation that conducted a joint oversight visit to the Free State last month will tomorrow conclude its engagements with the final four municipalities in the province.
The delegation led by the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Dr Zweli Mkhize and including members from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts and the Standing Committee (SCOPA) on the Auditor-General, along with several Members of the Provincial Legislature (MPLs) in the Free State.
Mkhize said the joint oversight delegation engaged with 23 municipalities, however, due to time constraints, it was unable to pose questions to the last four municipalities. He said these municipalities are Setsoto Local Municipality, Dihlabeng Local Municipality, Nketoana Local Municipality, and Phumelela Local Municipality.
“Among the issues the delegation interrogated were municipalities’ billions in unpaid debt, with one municipality owing over R8 billion to a water board, failure to pay pension contributions deducted from workers’ salaries and paying millions in often unauthorised overtime.
“At the same time, service delivery has all but collapsed. Municipalities also had to account for litigation driven by unpaid service providers, irregular tenders, decades-long impunity and unauthorised, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure reported of over R7 billion in some municipalities,” said Mkhize.
He said following the conclusion of its engagement with Free State municipalities, he will outline the next steps as the parliamentary committees are scheduled to move to North West and Gauteng at the beginning of September, where members will engage with more municipalities.
11 August 2025- The police in Kagisho are investigating a murder case following the discovery of the body of Harry Ndoyisile Moses (21) inside his backroom at Thabo Modupi Street, Phuthanang on 22 October 2023.
The police said the preliminary investigation indicated that the deceased was chased from a local liquor outlet, Candy’s following an argument with two persons of interest. The police request the assistance of the public in solving this case and request anyone with information to contact the Kagisho SAPS or contact Detective Sergeant Boitumelo Dipico at 082 469 0505 or the SAPS Crime Stop line 08600 10111 or via the MySAPS App.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson,
Sergeant Timothy Sam said: “All information received will be treated confidentially.”
11 August 2025- The Kimberley SAPS Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences unit are investigating a rape that allegedly occurred at a tavern in the Kimberley CBD and request that the public assist with information regarding a person of interest that might be able to assist with information regarding the incident.
This comes after a woman (25) alleges that on 4 August 2024, at approximately midnight, she requested a lift home from an unknown man driving a yellow two-door hatched-back vehicle. The man drove with her to a dark, secluded area near the state veterinary on the Boshof Road and threatened her with a knife and raped her.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Sergio Kock said after the ordeal the victim allegedly jumped out of the vehicle, but the man grabbed her through the car window and dragged her with the moving vehicle.
“The victim sustained injuries and reported the matter to the police. The person of interest is approximately 35 years-old, light brown in complexion, 1.6m tall, chubby and speaks Afrikaans.
“He was wearing a jacket and t-shirt with a dark coloured cap. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Sergeant Pabalelo Mongale on 082 302 0473 or 053 838 4255 or call the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or utilize the MySaps app,” he said.
Kock further said all information will be treated confidentially. He added that the investigation continues.
Picture: North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi
By BAKANG MOKOTO
11 August 2025- The North West Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Education, Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation said it will hold an oversight meeting with the Department of Education over the First Quarter 2025/26 Performance report.
The meeting will take place at NWPL Committee Room 2 on Tuesday at 8am.
Picture: The Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Appropriations, Dr Mmusi Maimane
By AGISANANG SCUFF
11 August 2025 – The Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Appropriations, Dr Mmusi Maimane has expressed serious concerns regarding the funding and implementation of the upcoming National Dialogue, a critical initiative aimed at fostering national unity and reimagining South Africa’s future. Maimane acknowledged the importance of the National Dialogue.
He further said this initiative represents a pivotal moment for South Africa, a chance to reflect, reset and rebuild an inclusive future for all. Maimane added that, it is more than just a conversation, but it is an opportunity to bridge their divides and place the people at the centre of change.
“While the National Dialogue is vital for our democracy, we are deeply troubled by the absence of a concrete funding strategy. There is no dedicated allocation in the national budget and in an already constrained fiscal environment, we cannot afford to divert resources from other critical priorities.
“Any funding model must be sustainable, accountable and must not place additional burdens on taxpayers. It was also troubling to learn that important and respected voices are stepping away from the process,” he said.
Maimane asked, if the Dialogue proceeds, how can South Africans trust that it will deliver meaningful, inclusive outcomes? He said they need assurance that all perspectives, especially those most affected will be heard.
“To ensure accountability, the committee has formally written to the National Treasury requesting clarity on the budget vote funding the National Dialogue. An impact assessment report on programmes that may be affected by diverted funds.
“A detailed plan to mitigate any negative consequences on service delivery. A comprehensive report on a list of programmes that will be affected by the funding of the National Dialogue,” said Maimane.
He said South Africans deserve more transparency and fiscal responsibility. Maimane said without these, the National Dialogue risks becoming another missed opportunity.
Picture: The North West MEC for COGHSTA, Oageng Molapisi
By AGISANANG SCUFF
11 August 2025- The North West Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs said it will hold an oversight meeting with the Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs and North West Housing Corporation over the First Quarter 2025/26 Performance reports.
The meeting will take place at NWPL Committee Room 2 on Tuesday between 1pm and 4pm.
Setshwantsho: Motshini o ntshang madi o thuntsitswe
Ka OBAKENG MAJE
11 August 2025- Motshini o ntshang madi (ATM) o phatlhotswe ka bomo kwa lebenkeleng la ga NJ Smits kwa motseng wa Manthe, gaufi le Taung, ka masa a letsatsi la Tshipi. Go begwa fa banna ba le bararo, ba ne ba kgorogela badiri ba le babedi ba ba neng ba le mo teng ga lebenkele, mme ba ba kopa gore ba bule.
Fela go begwa badiri ba, ba ne ba latola nnyaa ya banyana. Go begwa fa banna ba bararo ba, ba ile ba ikadima kgoro, mme ba e roba.
Sebueledi sa sepodisi mo sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen are, dipego di shupa fa badiri ba, ba ile ba tobetsa alarm le go itsise mong wa lebenkele ka tiragalo e. Van Rooyen are badiri ba, ba ile ba tlhanola direthe fa ba lemoga gore banna ba bararo ba, ba kgonne go roba kgoro ya lebenkele le go tsena mo teng.
“Go begwa fa mong wa lebenkele a ile a letsetsa sepodisi. Fela banna ba bararo ba, ba ile ba tsaya motsoko o lekanyediwang go R10 000 ga mmogo le madi a seatleng a go sa itsiweng palo ya one morago ga go phatlhola motshini o ntshang madi.
“Go begwa fa banna ba le bararo ba, ba ile ba tsena ka lenga la seloko morago ga tiragalo e. Sepodisi se ile sa goroga kwa lefelong la tiragalo, mme ba fitlhela fa tshenyo e setse e diragetse,” van Rooyen wa tlhalosa.
Van Rooyen are ga gona ope o tshwerweng go fitlha ga jaana, mme dipatlisiso di tsweletse. Van Rooyen are ba ikuela go mongwe le mongwe o a ka tswang a na le tshedimosetso mabapi le kgang e go ka letsetsa sepodisi.
Picture: The 2025 SPAR Proteas Squad that will travel to New Zealand and Australia/Supplied
By BAKANG MOKOTO
11 August 2025- Netball South Africa (NSA) has announced on Monday the SPAR Proteas squad that will travel to New Zealand and Australia to take on the two top-ranked sides in the world in September and October 2025. NSA said with the likes of Boitumelo Mahloko out injured and Syntiche Kabuya unavailable for selection, three new players have been selected to join the squad for the first time.
The SPAR Proteas national coach, Jenny van Dyk said they are a trio of defenders, Entle Futshane, Nozipho Ntshangase, and Juanita van Tonder, who all impressed for their respective teams in this season’s Telkom Netball League (TNL). Van Dyk said veteran defender Karla Pretorius also remains unavailable for selection this season, but the team will welcome back another experienced campaigner in Shadine van der Merwe, who has been playing in England’s Netball Super League.
She further said midcourt dynamo, Khanyisa Chawane will continue to captain the side, which also includes the always-entertaining Kamogelo Maseko, the TNL Player of the Tournament Tarle Mathe, and top scorer in the Netball Super League this season, Rolene Streutker. Van Wyk added that trials held in Johannesburg over the weekend were just the final step in the selection process.
“This step was needed to give players a fair opportunity to compete for a position in the team, but also because the majority of our core group players play in the UK and other national leagues, so we needed to see all the identified players in combination with the top players before making the final decision.
“If you are going to take on the best in the world, you need players with experience, grit and a fierce, fighting spirit, and we believe within our core group that is exactly what we have,” she said.
Van Dyk said that the team is still a work in progress as the SPAR Proteas look ahead to next year’s Commonwealth Games. She said for this tour, they are well aware of the fact that they do not have the exact depth they have envisioned in one or two key positions yet.
“But we have very versatile players within their core group that can get the job done for this tour, and we have a plan in place to create the depth we need afterwards.
“We always and we will always, go for the win even though we know that we’re taking on the best in the world. If the standard is where it’s supposed to be, then anything is possible,” said van Wyk.
Assistant coach Zanele Mdodana said that this tour is crucial in the build-up to both the Commonwealth Games and the next Netball World Cup.
“We are going to go full force into these Test matches with the objective of really sharpening ourselves, also gauging where we are compared to the professional teams in the world and we know that the players are fully aware as to what our objectives are and how we’re going to go about achieving them.
“There’s Commonwealth Games next year, there’s the World Cup in 2027, and everything that we’re doing is aligning to ultimately assist us in achieving our objectives,” said Mdodana.
The SPAR Proteas will first take on New Zealand in a three-Test series on 21, 24 and 28 September in Auckland, Napier and Invercargill, before heading to Australia to face the 12-time world champions in a three-Test series on 4, 8 and 12 October in Bendigo, Wollongong, and Adelaide.
While the SPAR Proteas went down to the Aussie Diamonds in a series at the start of 2023, their last match played against New Zealand’s Silver Ferns was their memorable 48-all draw at the Netball World Cup on home soil in Cape Town, also in 2023.
SPAR Proteas Team 2025:
Khanyisa Chawane (C), Nicholé Breedt, Entle Futshane, Kamogelo Maseko, Tarle Mathe, Owethu Ngubane, Refiloe Nketsa, Nozipho Ntshangase, Nicola Smith, Rolene Streutker, Elmeré van der Berg, Shadine van der Merwe, Juanita van Tonder, Jamie van Wyk, Sanmarie Visser
11 Phatwe 2025- Moithuti wa dingwaga di le 16 wa kwa sekolong se segolwane sa Huhudi kwa motseng wa Ganyesa, gaufi le Vryburg, Amantle Mocumi o tlhokafetse. Go begwa fa moithuti o wa mophato wa bo 10, mogokgo wa sekolo a ne a ba laelwa go taboga le go dukuloga lebala la metsameko la kwa sekolo go feta gararo ele mokgwa wa go ba neela kotlhao mabapi le go tswela kwa ntle ga phaphosi kwa sekolong fa kgwedi ya Phatwe ene e tlhola matsatsi ale 8.
Go begwa fa Motsumi a ne a idibala le go tlhokafala ka gangwe.
Sebueledi sa sepodisi mo sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen are sepodisi sa kwa Ganyesa se butse kgetsi ya morago ga loso. Van Rooyen are dipatlisiso ke tsone di tla ba laelang gore go ka tswa go diragetse eng ka motsi wa go tlhokafala ga ga Mocumi.
“Dipatlisiso di tsweletse mo ntlheng e,” van Rooyen wa tlhalosa.
Kgabagare, Lefapha la Thuto mo Bokone Bophirima, le rometse molaetsa wa matshidiso. Lefapha le tlhalositse fa le sa itse gore go diragetse eng pele ga Mocumi a ka tlhokafala.
Mokhuduthamaga wa Lefapha La Thuto mo Bokone Bophirima, Viola Motsumi are: “Lefapha le utlwisitswe botlhoko ke go tlhokafala ga moithuti. Go ya ka dipatlisiso, go begwa fa moithuti o, a ne a tlhakatlhakana ka nako ya dithuto kwa sekolong, mme one a biletswa ambulance. Mogokgo o ile a itsitse batsadi ba ngwana ka tiragalo e.
“Mmagwe ngwana o ile a goroga kwa sekolong, mme ba emela ambulance. Go begwa fa mogokgo ga mmogo le mmagwe ngwana ba ne ba mo tabogisetsa kwa kliniking ya selegae go bona thuso ya potlako, fela o ile a tlhokafala.”
Mocumi are ba romela molaetsa wa matshidiso go ba lelapa ga mmogo le baithuti-mmogo ba moswi. Mocumi are lefapha la gagwe le tla dirisana mmogo mo dipatlisiso tse di boloditsweng.
“Re utlwile botlhoko thata ka go latlhegelwa ke moithuti o. Jaaka lefapha, re romela dithapelo go botlhe ba ba amegileng. Boitekanelo jwa moithuti ke selo se se tlang pele go rona.
“Fela mo nakong e, ga re itse gore loso la moithuti o le bakilwe ke eng. Lefapha le tla thoba ba lelapa maikutlo, ga mmogo le baithuti le badiri kwa sekolong,” Mocumi wa tlhalosa.
11 August 2025- The Republic of South Africa (RSA) president, Cyril Ramaphosa said on 9 August each year, the country celebrates Women’s Day, where it commemorates the 1956 Women’s March on the Union Buildings. Ramphosa said the march was a political protest against the apartheid-era pass laws, but it was also a powerful assertion of women’s agency.
He further said it signalled that the women of South Africa, who were at that time relegated to the status of perpetual minors by the apartheid regime, would not be passive bystanders as their lives were profoundly affected by policies made about them, without them. Ramaphosa added that on Friday this week, organisations from across South Africa will gather at the National Convention in Pretoria to kick-start the National Dialogue process.
“Given the history of women’s struggles in our country, it is therefore to be expected that at this critical moment in our history, women will once again come to the fore and participate actively in the National Dialogue process.
“When we announced the National Dialogue we said that it will bring together individuals and organisations from across society to find common ground and new solutions for our country’s many challenges,” he said.
Ramaphosa said women make up more than half of the country’s population. He said women are affected by every political, social and economic issue in the country.
“Likewise, every crisis, whether it is unemployment, crime or climate change, affects women equally and, in some instances, more than men. Recognising that the lives of women are bound up with the future of the nation as a whole, we are counting on women’s groups and organisations to mobilise around the National Dialogue process.
“As government, working in partnership with the various stakeholders, we have committed to ensuring women are equally represented across the structures supporting and guiding the process,” said Ramaphosa.
He said they are to remain true to their objective of giving all sectors of society a voice as they build the South Africa they want, they have to ensure that all women are represented. Ramaphosa said this means a concerted effort to mobilise young and old, urban and rural dwellers, women from different ethnic and linguistic communities, women with disabilities and LGBTQI+ people.
“The reality is that women’s struggles are not all the same and we should not assume they are. Although they may be similar in certain respects, the issues and challenges facing rural women and women in traditional communities differ vastly from those of women in urban areas with access to education, resources and public services.
“This was one of the points made at last year’s South African Women’s Pre-National Dialogue convened by the Institute of Justice and Reconciliation. It emphasised that the National Dialogue process should focus on all issues affecting and impacting women, and that diverse perspectives and priorities of all South African women must be reflected,” he said.
Ramaphosa said as the Government of National Unity (GNU), they seek to drive the strategic priorities of inclusive growth and job creation, tackling the effects of poverty and the high cost of living and building a capable, ethical and developmental state. He said they remain committed to ensuring that gender is mainstream in all government policy and that a gendered lens is consistently applied to every challenge when developing and implementing solutions.
“No government decision should be made without due consideration of how it impacts women specifically. Throughout periods of profound change in the history of South Africa, women have organised to ensure that their voices, consent and participation remained central to all decisions affecting them either directly or indirectly.
“The inclusion of the gender equality clauses in the Freedom Charter was heavily influenced by the Federation of South African Women (FEDSAW) formed in 1954. More than three decades later, the Women’s National Coalition, which was formed in 1992, played a formative role in ensuring that these passages were reflected in South Africa’s democratic constitution,” said Ramaphosa.
He said from the protests against the pass laws, to the so-called beer-hall protests of 1959, to the rent boycotts of the 1980s, to the contemporary protest movements against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), South African women have a proud history of standing up and being counted. Ramaphosa said with the first National Convention taking place during Women’s Month, they call on all sectors of society to come together to ensure the full participation of all women in the National Dialogue.
“This would be the most fitting and powerful tribute to the legacy of the pioneers of 1956,” he said.
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