Setshwantsho: Monna o go begwang fa a nyeletse, Xolisile William Manju
Ka REGINALD KANYANE
15 Phatwe 2025- Sepodisi mono porofenseng ya Bokone Bophirina se ikuela go baagi go ba thusa go batlana le Xolisile William Manju wa dingwaga di le 50, yo go begwang fa a nyeletse. Go ya ka sepodisi, Manju o dula kwa lefelong le le bodiwang Baipei gaufi le Monti’s Tavern kwa Extension 6, kwa motsesetoropong wa Ikageng, Potchefstroom.
Sebueledi sa sepodisi mo Bokone Bophirima, Colonel Adele Myburgh are, go begwa fa Manju a bonwe la bofelo fa kgwedi ya Mopitlwe ene e tlhola matsatsi a le 31 mono ngwaga ka ura ya bo supa mo mosong.
“Go begwa fa Manju a ile a tswa kwa lelapeng la gagwe, mme a tlhalosa fa a ya go tsaya lekwalo-itshupo la gagwe la karata kwa Lefapheng la Merero ya Selegae. Fela ga ka a boela gae.
“Go ile ga bolodiwa letsholo-patlo, fela seo ga sa ka sa ntsha maungo a namatshang. Fa Manju a ne a nyelela, one a apere borokgwe jo bo khunou, baki ya ubarolo e pududu ga mmogo le ditlhako tsa di grasshopper le tlhoro e marabaka,” Myburgh wa tlhalosa.
Myburgh are go begwa fa Manju a le montsho ka mmala, mme a na le moriri o mokhutsane, mme one o le mo pududu le bontsho, matlho a ma khunou, o mo telele, ditedu go dukuloga molomo fa tse dingwe di tsamaya mo thoko ga ditlhaa go ya go kopana le moriri.
Myburgh are Manju ona le lebadi mo tsebeng ya molema le mo letsogong la molema gaufi le sekgono.
“Go begwa fa Manju a bone mabadi ao, ka motsi wa fa a ne a amegile mo kotsing ya sejanaga. Mongwe le mongwe yo a ka tswang a na le tshedimosetso mabapi le go nyelela ga ga Manju, a ka letsetsa mmatlisisi mo kgetsing e, Konsetabole Thabang Khumalo mo di nomorong tsa 078 553 4353.
“Kgotsa a ka letsetsa sepodisi sa selegae mo nomorong ya 08600 10111. Gape a ka neelana ka tsibogo ka go dirisa MySAPS App mo mogaleng wa letheka wa se gompieno,” Myburgh wa tlhalosa.
Picture: The missing of Alfred Gameni Bokvel/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
15 August 2025- The police in Ikageng Township, near Potchefstroom appeal to the public to assist them in locating Alfred Gameni Bokvel (47), who is residing in Boifang Street, Extension 7, in Ikageng Township, Potchefstroom.
According to the North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adéle Myburgh said Bokvel would normally leave home and come back after a few months. Mburgh said, however, on 1 December 2021 at around 10am, he left home but never came back.
“A search was conducted in the surrounding areas and extensive investigations did not yield positive results.
“At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a beige jacket, blue t-shirt, a mustard colour trouser and black shoes,” she said.
Myburgh further said Bokvel is dark in complexion with black eyes, a moustache and beard, a scar on the right side of his nose and a knife scar on the left side of the chest. She added that he weighs about 60kg and is 1.6m tall with black medium-length, afro hair.
“Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts can contact the Investigating Officer, Constable Pholoso Mosenogi on 063 369 8023.
“You can also phone your local police station or South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via the MySAPS App from your smartphone,” said Myburgh.
She further said extortion-related incidents can be reported on the Extortion hotline on 080 091 1011.
Picture: 849 SAPS recruits welcomed during a pass-out/Supplied
By AGISANANG SCUFF
15 August 2025- The acting Minister of Police, Professor Firoz Cachalia today welcomed 849 police officers during a pass-out in Bisho, Eastern Cape. Cachalia said these police officers who will be stationed in various police stations across the country, have walked a demanding journey.
He further said today marks the culmination of six months of rigorous training under the Introductory Police Development Learning Programme. Cachalia added that they are not here by accident.
“You are here because you chose to serve. You chose to be counted among those who step forward, not back – even when the danger is great and the path uncertain.
“As members of the South African Police Service (SAPS), you are now bearers of a critical constitutional mandate. The Constitution of our democratic republic, the highest law of our land, entrusts the SAPS with the task of preventing, combating and investigating crime,” he said.
Cachalia said their mandate is also to ensure public order, protecting and securing the inhabitants of South Africa. Cachalia said this includes upholding and enforcing the law.
“This is not a small task. It is, in fact, one of the most vital responsibilities in any democratic society. Without safety and security, all other rights – to life, to dignity, to equality – are placed at risk. You are now guardians of those rights.
“I commend you for your decision to walk this path. You have persevered through the challenges of training and emerged prepared – disciplined, focused, and resolute,” he said.
Cachalia said they have taken an oath and pledged their allegiance to the values enshrined in the SAPS Code of Conduct. He said let that not be just a formality.
“Let it be a way of life. Uphold it with honour and integrity. Do right – not when it is easy, but especially when it is hard. Be in service of our people – not in word only, but in action.
“Respect every individual’s rights, and never abuse the authority that now rests with you. You enter into service at a time when our country faces immense challenges,” said Cachalia.
He said criminals are becoming more organised, more violent and more daring. Cachalia said crime levels remain high – violent crime, Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, organised criminal networks – they pose serious threats to the safety of our communities.
“As the SAPS, we have a great task before us – one we dare not fail in. The people of
South Africa is looking to us for leadership, protection, and justice. You have been given tools of the trade – equipment, training, resources.
“Use them as intended – not for fear, not for abuse – but to protect, to serve, and to uphold the rule of law,” he said.
Cachalia said they will not walk this journey alone. He said SAPS has established a range of support programmes to assist the police officers as they grow in their role – take full advantage of them.
“Keep your body fit. Keep your mind sharp. Policing is not just physical – it’s mental, emotional and moral. You will face tough moments. Be prepared. Be resilient.
“As the Ministry, we are also there to ensure that we enhance the conditions under which you work; we are working towards professionalising the police service and ensuring that your working environment supports your morale and your ability to serve the community,” said Cachalia.
Picture: Informal Settlements in South Africa/Generic
By BAKANG MOKOTO
15 August 2025- The North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), Oageng Molapisi has expressed concern on various challenges which affect the living conditions of communities in the province. Molapisis said this calls for the government to intervene and implement strategies to remove these challenges.
He further said the department has completed provincial informal settlements upgrading strategy, which is aligned with the National White Paper on Human Settlements. Molapisi added that the informal settlements strategy will enable the upgrade of 219 informal settlements for full upgrading to phase three, which will enable the commencement of informal settlements upgrading projects.
“This upgrading program follows three critical phases, that is land acquisition, formalization of land rights; and phase three which is the installation of essential services (water, sewer, roads and stormwater).
“These phases are linked to the identification of the priority services in informal settlements,” he said.
Molapisi further said in the 2024/2025 financial year, the department had upgraded seven settlements in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati. He added that they have upgraded settlements in Mamusa, Amalia Ext 5, Maquassi Hills, Wolmaranstad Ext 17 and 19, Lebaleng Ext 6, Matlosana Kanana Ext 17 in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District.
“We have also upgraded informal settlements in Rustenburg, Popo Molefe and Mbeki Sun to Phase 3 in Bojanala District and managed to deliver 2504) units through the Informal Settlement Upgrading Partnership Grant.
“For the current financial year, the department has planned to deliver two thousand five hundred (2,257) service sites, at a total budget of R166 567 170 million,” said Molapisi.
He highlighted that the remaining funds will be allocated to land acquisition and formalization in priority areas. Molapisi emphasised that the department is committed in transforming informal settlements into thriving communities and to prioritise housing and to implement a long-term plan for societal changes as this would leave lasting and positive impact in the lives of the communities.
Picture: The Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Andries Nel
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
15 August 2025- The Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Andries Nel said that the National Convention and National Dialogue are important reminders of their joint responsibility to keep building a cohesive, inclusive society. Nel addressed the participants during the Closing Plenary of the Dullah Omar School for Paralegalism held at Southern Sun Hotel, Sandton on Thursday.
He further said they hope that one of matters that their National Dialogue will discuss is the practice of reciting the Preamble to the Constitution — a reminder never to take their democracy or hard-won freedoms for granted.
Nel added that the people of South Africa, recognise the injustices of their past and honour those who suffered for justice and freedom in their land.
“Respect those who have worked to build and develop our country and believe that South Africa belongs to all who live in it, united in our diversity.
“We therefore, through our freely elected representatives, adopt this Constitution as the supreme law of the Republic so as to heal the divisions of the past and establish a society based on democratic values, social justice and fundamental human rights,” said Nel.
He said they lay the foundations for a democratic and open society in which government is based on the will of the people and every citizen is equally protected by law. Nel said they improve the quality of life of all citizens and free the potential of each person.
“This includes building a united and democratic South Africa able to take its rightful place as a sovereign state in the family of nations.
“May God protect our people. Community Advice Offices – Champions of Participatory Democracy Community advice offices (CAOs) have been the heartbeat of grassroots justice in South Africa for nearly a century,” he said.
Nel said emerging in the 1930s from the activism of civic movements, churches, and labour unions, they were never simply offices – they were lifelines, sanctuaries, and centres of hope for those deprived of rights and resources.
He said during apartheid’s darkest days, advice offices stood firm – challenging pass laws, resisting evictions, and confronting a system designed to dehumanise.
“In rural villages and informal settlements, they provided trusted legal advice, advocacy, and moral support to the most vulnerable. Jackie Dugard and Katherine Drage observe in their 2013 paper “To whom do the people take their issues?
“The Contribution of Community-Based Paralegals to Access to Justice in South Africa, that advice offices often worked with progressive legal organisations like the Centre for Applied Legal Studies, Legal Resources Centre, and Lawyers for Human Rights – enduring harassment and operating in an environment of state hostility, yet persisting in advancing justice,” said Nel.
Picture: The Minister of Tourism, Patricia De Lille
By REGINALD KANYANE
14 August 2025- The Minister of Tourism, Patricia De Lille, has noted information in the public domain regarding the precautionary suspension of the CEO of the South African Tourism, Nombulelo Guliwe by the SA Tourism board.
De Lille said according to the legal advice, this decision by the SA Tourism Board is unlawful.
She further said as of 31 July 2025, the South African Tourism Board, does not have a Board Chairperson following the resignation of Professor Gregory Davids. De Lille added that this means the board in its current form is not properly constituted to take such a resolution.
“However, we remain committed to ensure the adherence to sound governance principles at South African Tourism and will address the above with the board,” said de Lille.
Meanwhile, the Democratic Alliance (DA) spokesperson on Tourism and Member of Parliament (MP), Haseena Ismail said they have called on de Lille to urgently account to Parliament following the precautionary suspension of Guliwe.
Ismail said instead of focusing on the serious allegations against Guliwe, she has focused on whether the Board had the authority to suspend her without a Chairperson, a distraction that risks letting the CEO off the hook.
“The DA is committed to due process. However, it cannot be that the Minister attacks the board while giving no attention to serious allegations against the CEO.
“This forms part of an unfortunate pattern, where the Minister has abdicated responsibility for disciplinary issues in her Department, only intervening once the damage is done,” she said.
Ismail said SA Tourism, which takes up the vast majority of the Department’s budget, has been a consistent problem for tourism in South Africa. She said despite overspending on its already significant budget, it failed to meet 11% of its performance targets last year.
“These are not the hallmarks of an agency in good health. We cannot allow yet another year of underperformance from SA Tourism, at the expense of other job-creating programmes like Working on Tourism.
“Three years of acting CEOs, from 2021 to 2024, significantly destabilised the entity. The Minister must act quickly to steady the ship, by allowing an independent, transparent, and swift investigation to take place, and taking action accordingly,” said Ismail.
She said the DA is in government to fight for jobs and growth. Ismail said tourism is vital to both and if de Lille would not make sure their entities are working, they will.
Picture: The North West MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Madoda Sambatha
By OBAKENG MAJE
15 August 2025- The North West MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Madoda Sambatha said the province is entering a bold new chapter. This comes after Sambatha, recently announced the official return of the iconic North West Agricultural Show scheduled to take place at Vryburg Showground from 18 until 21 September 2025.
He further said this flagship event marks a significant milestone in positioning agriculture as a competitive, business-driven industry, reigniting pride, creating economic opportunities, and promoting skills development across the value chain. Sambatha said this is a collaborative effort between the Dr Ruth Segomotsi District Municipality, Naledi Local Municipality and the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, that aims to unite stakeholders and reignite agricultural celebration.
“We are bringing back a platform that once united farmers, producers, youth and innovators, a true celebration of agriculture.
“The revived show, now inclusive of the Vryburg event, will no longer be a once-off occasion. From 2026, each district will host its annual show before the end of June, laying the groundwork for the main provincial event in Vryburg every September,” he said.
Sambatha said once dubbed the: “Texas of South Africa”, Vryburg will now serve as the permanent home of the provincial show. He described this approach as a transformative intervention that reimagines agricultural events as platforms for impact.
“The North West Provincial Agricultural Show and its District Agricultural Shows will act as a vehicle to attract and trigger concerted focus on agriculture as a business by our farmers.
“The show would provide a platform to showcase and market agri-businesses, attract buyers and off-takers and strengthen agricultural marketing while boosting agro-tourism,” said Sambatha.
He said although the primary goal is to encourage market-oriented, sustainable production, the North West Agricultural Show (NWAS) will also empower farmers through knowledge-sharing and create a conducive space for interaction among stakeholders to promote agricultural development and sustainability.
He said the re-launch in September 2025, will see the Vryburg Showgrounds, under the Naledi Local Municipality, become the permanent host venue within the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District.
“Held over three days (18–20 September 2025), the show will feature master classes, exhibitions, and one-on-one sessions connecting farmers with financial institutions, industry leaders, and agricultural machinery manufacturers.
“This revival is a strong demonstration of the District Development Model (DDM) through effective intergovernmental relations (IGR),” said Sambatha.
He said the event will showcase emerging and established producers, highly competitive livestock exhibitions. Sambatha said insightful panel discussions addressing innovation, resilience and sector growth will also be in attendance.
“It will also offer career guidance to inspire and equip future agricultural leaders. This is more than a gathering; it is a statement of intent, a celebration of excellence, and a bold showcase of the province’s agricultural strength.
“The event aims to position the North West as a national benchmark for integrated agri-development, strategic partnerships, and agro-tourism potential,” he said.
Sambatha described NWAS as a welcome addition: “For many years, North West has been the food basket of South Africa. Here, agriculture is not just a livelihood, but a source of pride and legacy.
“NWAS will be a platform to showcase the best of our province. We know the resilience and ingenuity of our farmers, and this will be celebrated on a grand scale,” he said.
Sambatha said he extends an invite to all in the province, the country, and neighbouring countries to descend on Vryburg to witness what they have to offer. He said further details will be shared in the coming weeks as preparations for the September launch intensify.
14 August 2025- South Africa coach Molefi Ntseki and his charges are bracing for a tough match when they face Niger in a must-win African Nations Championship (CHAN) group clash at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Uganda, on Friday night.
The South Africans are third on the Group C standings with four points from two matches and are two points behind leaders Uganda, who have already played three games. Ntseki’s charges will be seeking maximum points if they are to ensure that they remain in control of their destiny as the group stages near their conclusion.
Second-placed Algeria faced Guinea earlier in the day in the other Group C match that could give the South Africans an idea of what they need to do later in the evening. Ntseki said they will take some important lessons to the clash against Niger after they were stretched by Guinea but still emerged 2-1 victory at the same venue on Monday.
“I think the lessons learned from that game (against Guinea), which we view as positives, include the (strong) mentality of our players and their high level of concentration, despite the fact that they were under siege for the better part of the match.
“We stuck to our discipline, we stuck to our game plan and every member of the team had to dig deep to make sure that the result ended in our favour,” he said.
Ntseki further said the most important thing was the technical discipline when we were out of possession and this was very important. He added that they carried out their technical discipline for almost 60 minutes during the game and there were turnovers in between and there were transitions for and against.
“We managed to hold onto the ball for a longer period and in between we managed to create goal scoring opportunities, and we managed to score the two goals.
“So in terms of not conceding towards the end of the game when the pressure was mounting on us, I think it was a very good lesson and also a plus for our players to show that we can still play under pressure, we can still grind out the results despite the fact that the opponents were coming at us,” said Ntseki.
Senior player and defender Ramahlwe Mphahlele said they respect every team in the tournament and would approach the West Africans with the same regard they afford to all opponents.
“For us as a team, we never underestimate anybody. We treat each game with respect and approach it with a positive mindset.
“One of the strongest components we have in our team is that we’re mentally very strong. We don’t look at the name of the country,” he said.
Mphahlele said whoever they play against, they always try and give their best because they know that they are representing their country. He said so, whether they play Niger, Sudan, or Nigeria, they can never walk onto a football pitch and think they have won the game already.
“We go out there every day to suffer, to protect the badge and to fight for our country. So, in this team, there’s never a moment where we look at the country and say it’s a small country because they haven’t won a game, and then we approach it with a negative mindset.
“We always focus and play to win. So, whether it’s Uganda, Niger, Guinea, Algeria, we go in with the same mentality,” said Mphahlele.
Meanwhile, the CHAN tournament is being held in East Africa in three countries – Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda – between 2 and 30 August 2025.
Picture: Some of the drugs seized by the police/Supplied
By AGISANANG SCUFF
15 August 2025 – More than 85 suspects were arrested for Contravention of the Immigration Act, 2002 (mostly Malawians). Two suspects were arrested for dealing in drugs and three suspects were arrested for being in possession of suspected stolen property.
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh said items such as copper cables, mostly cut into 2m lengths to an estimated street value of R74 552 were seized during the operation. Myburgh said a variety of drugs that included nyaope, crystal meth, mandrax, rock and dagga, a bicycle, six cell phones, were also seized during the operation.
“Since the early hours of Wednesday, the police executed a very successful intelligence-led cordon and search operation in two buildings (flats) in Potchefstroom, situated in Auto Avenue and James Moroka Street.
“The team that embarked on the operation comprised members of the South African Police (SAPS) from Crime Intelligence, Public Order Police (POP), Tactical Response Team (TRT), K9, Visible Policing and Detectives,” she said.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, said: “The police will continue to squeeze the space and flush out criminals from their supposedly safe havens.
“This is exactly why this cordon and search operation was executed in this area of Potchefstroom that has become a hotbed for all types of crimes.”
15 August 2025- The North West Department of Education said it has stepped up its commitment to teacher development with over 1000 educators already trained in various areas of specialisation, including language, mathematics, science, and other critical areas of learning since the beginning of the 2025 academic year.
The department said its ongoing training interventions are designed to sharpen teaching skills, enhance subject mastery, and align classroom practices with modern curriculum demands.
The North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi said currently, Quarter 2 training sessions are underway, ensuring that educators continue to receive relevant, high-quality professional development in preparation for the final stretch of the academic year. Motsumi said this sustained investment in teacher capacity is one of the Department’s strategies to reach the 95% learner performance target set for year-end results.
“The department has also entered into collaboration with the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) to design and implement a capacity-building programme for school principals.
“Scheduled to roll out in September 2025, the programme will focus on jointly developing and delivering context-specific training for principals
– Building ethical, accountable, and visionary school leadership,” she said.
Motsumi further said this includes empowering education managers to embrace digital transformation. She added that they are expected to apply foster change management to keep school leadership aligned with evolving educational demands.
“We encourage strengthening unity and partnership between the Department and SADTU in transforming education. Other teacher unions in the province will also implement similar programmes to equip principals with the necessary leadership skills and to provide them with ongoing professional support.
“These parallel initiatives ensure that regardless of affiliation principals receive consistent and impactful training to improve learner outcomes. This approach aims to strengthen instructional leadership, ethical governance, and professional management across schools, ensuring that curriculum delivery is both innovative and responsive to learner needs,” said Motsumi.
She emphasised the importance of these efforts in meeting the performance target. Motsumi said their investment in teacher and principal development is about equipping our educators with the right tools, skills, and mindset to inspire excellence in every classroom.
“The strides we are making through ongoing training, and now through the teacher unions collaboration, are laying the foundation for us to reach and even surpass the 95% mark.
“A strong curriculum depends on strong teachers, and strong teachers need strong leaders. The Department will continue to prioritise teacher development as a critical driver of curriculum improvement, learner support, and sustainable excellence in the province’s education system,” she said.
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