5 Lwetse 2025- Kgetsi ya go shupa ka sethunya kgatlhanong le monna wa motswakwa, Raji Mohamed Ibro (43) yo e leng moagi wa naga ya kwa Ethiopia, ebile a na le lebenkele kwa motseng wa Longaneng, gaufi le Taung, e buseditswe morago ke kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung go fitlha Lwetse a le matsatsi a le 9.
Ibro one a tshwarwa le go latofadiwa ka go shupa ka sethunya le go thuntsha. Go begwa fa Ibro a ile a tshosetsa moagi wa kwa Longaneng, Sello Stephen Kokamo (43) ka sethunya le go thuntsa mo moyeng.
Go begwa fa go ile ga tsoga kgakgauthano ya mafoko magareng ga banna ba babedi ba. Ibro o tla nama a letile kwa ntlolefitshwana go fitlhelela a boela kwa kgotlhatshekelo go dira kopo ya beile.
5 Lwetse 2025- Dikgetsi tse pedi tsa go shupa ka sethunya kgatlhanong le monna wa kwa motseng wa Maphoitsile, gaufi le Taung, eleng Thato Gaobuse, mme a itsege thata ka leina la Kaalpens, di buseditswe morago go fitlha kgwedi ya Lwetse a tlhola matsatsi a le 11.
Kaalpens o ile a tshwarwa ka Labobedi wa beke e e fetileng mabapi le ditatofatso tsa go shupa ka sethunya. Go begwa fa monna o, e le kgale a batliwa ke sepodisi.
Sebueledi sa sepodisi mo sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen, o ganne go neelana ka ditlha tse di feletseng gore ditatofatso kgatlhanong le Kaalpens ke tsefe le gore di diragetse kae. Van Rooyen are tshedimosetso eo, e tla ama dipatlisiso tsa sepodisi.
Kgabagare, Kaalpens o tla nama a letile kwa ntlolefitshwana go fitlhelela a boela kwa kgotlhatshekelo.
Picture; The Chairperson of Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Dr Zweli Mkhize
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
5 September 2025 – The joint parliamentary oversight delegation concluded the first leg of its oversight after three days in North West on Wednesday. The delegation, comprising the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, the Standing Committee on Public Accounts and the Standing Committee on the Auditor-General, conducted oversight in conjunction with the North West Provincial Legislature.
This visit forms part of a broader engagement with underperforming municipalities across provinces and is part of a new model of oversight designed to align accountability across all three spheres of government. The oversight concluded with a call for ethical leadership across political parties.
The Chairperson of Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Dr Zweli Mkhize said, while noting that many of the challenges stem from councillors deployed by the majority party, he stressed that all councillors, regardless of political affiliation, are collectively responsible for ensuring stability, accountability and service delivery.
Mkhize said the delegation also observed deep political instability in several councils, with councillors divided into factions that, in some instances, attempted to install competing mayors or speakers.
“This paralysis was compounded by high vacancy rates in senior management posts, with many municipalities reliant on acting appointees due to an inability to attract or retain skilled personnel.
“In rural municipalities, especially, inadequate resourcing and reliance on grants have compromised institutional sustainability,” he said.
Mkhize further said the oversight also raised serious concerns about municipalities’ continued reliance on consultants, with little evidence of skills transfer or capacity-building. He added that members demanded the urgent development of consultant replacement plans to ensure that core governance and financial functions are restored to internal municipal structures.
“The visit highlighted several urgent cases requiring provincial intervention. In Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality, councillor divisions created confusion over the position of mayor, prompting the intervention of the North West MEC for Cooperative Governance and the provincial police commissioner.
“The joint delegation asked the MEC to engage directly with councillors to enforce compliance with the law and restore stability,” said Mkhize.
He said in Tswaing Local Municipality, instability and leadership vacuums have severely compromised service delivery, with senior officials facing suspension and arrest. Mkhize said residents there continue to endure water shortages, poor waste management and failing road infrastructure.
“The delegation emphasised that these failures are not merely abstract administrative issues but have direct consequences for residents, who are bearing the brunt of political squabbles, financial recklessness, and governance paralysis.
“We would like to remind councillors and provincial leaders of their constitutional responsibilities. You have the authority given to you by the Constitution, and we expect you to use it,” he said.
Mkhize said municipalities cannot continue to function effectively without clean audits, effective financial management and political stability. He said residents deserve reliable services and accountable leadership, not dysfunction and neglect.
“The delegation has directed MECs to closely monitor council decisions, ensure that investigations into maladministration are completed, and intervene decisively where councils fail to act.
“Detailed reports, including timelines and measurable targets, must be submitted to Parliament and the provincial legislature. The committees warned that continued non-compliance will trigger further interventions,” said Mkhize.
He said parliament will continue to monitor developments in the North West municipalities, and the delegation reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that consequence management is enforced and that communities receive the services and stability to which they are entitled.
5 September 2025- On Thursday at approximately 2am, an intelligence-driven operation was conducted in Madeliefielaan, Pofadder, by the Namakwa Task Team in collaboration with the Crime Intelligence. The operation followed information received regarding alleged drug dealing activities at a residence in the area.
The Namakwa District police spokesperson, Captain Ivan Magerman said upon arrival, police members found a woman (47) and two men aged between 29 and 35, inside the premises. Magerman said a search of the house led to the discovery of mandrax tablets hidden underground with an estimated street value of R450.
“While continuing the search, further information was received indicating that additional drugs were stored in a zinc structure at the back of the premises.
“The police proceeded to the structure, where they uncovered dagga and mandrax with a combined street value of approximately R40 000. All three suspects were arrested and charged with dealing in drugs,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Namakwa District Police Commissioner, Brigadier Schalk Andrews, commended the swift action and dedication of the members involved in the operation.
5 September 2025- The North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi who is also the ANC deputy provincial chairperson, is alleged to be taking legal action against his detractors as ANC factional battles within the party play out.
This comes after explosive WhatsApp messages making rounds on various social media platforms alleging that he interfered with the appointment processes of the Municipal Manager of Naledi Local Municipality, Modisenyane Segapo by fabricating some evidence.
According to WhatsApp messages that depict and suggest Thabo Appolus’ as the author, alleged that Mokgosi and other three people met with Appolus to fabricate evidence on Segapo’s appointment. Currently, Appolus and others are challenging Segapo’s appointment in court and the matter is now with the Supreme of Appeal Court as the municipality challenged the outcome of the verdict that was in the applicants favour.
The WhatsApp messages read: “Good morning comrade Lazzy, today is 2 April 20225, three years later since you drove from Vryburg to pay me a visit like Nicodemus of the old. While Nicodemus meeting with Jesus Kreste in the middle of the night, your meeting on the day with me catered for three more people, Doreen Mariri, Aobakwe Mathontshi and Boy Sejake.
“Cde Premier, I wish you to know it is with much pain that I write you the reflections of that meeting on the 02nd April 2023. The pain is caused by the fact that you brought me a letter that spoke about Modisenyane Segapo, and this you made clear must never leak because even the then MEC of Cogta, Cde Nono Maloyi does not know about it.”
“Yes, as per your instructionI worked on that letter. Between you and me, of course with those 3 other persons, you have misled Cde Nono Maloyi as the MEC of Cogta hence Naledi is where it is today.
“Fast forward, on the dawn of March2025 you linked up with the EFF Senior Politician and called my lawyer with the intent to have my case jeopardized because of your wish to lure Segapo. To this end I will caution you Premier Lazy Mokgosi, you’re treading on thin ice. Let me bring this to your attention, the case of Segapo will be resolved not as per your wish to further cause confusion and divisions in the NorthWest Province.”
“In fact, as a revolutionary I am duty bound to defend Segapo against you AND that’s what is now going to happen. Kgale o betsa ke thiba, jaanong o thibe.
“Like Martin of old, what is about to happen to me I do not know, and I care less to know. But as the 1946 Youth League informed President General Alfred Xuma, I wish to inform you, you’re not going to be the next ANC Provincial Chairperson. Stay tuned.”
As chickens might be coming home to roost, Mokgosi spokesperson, Sello Tatai said: “Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi has taken note of the allegations made by the Mayor of Naledi Local Municipality, councillor Groep. Mokgosi won’t comment further on this matter as it is sub-judice.”
Appolus could not be reached for comment as he did not respond to our messages and calls to confirm the eligibility of the WhatsApp messages.
Meanwhile, in the letter written by Professor of African Politics and International Relations, University of Pretoria, Christopher Isike with headlines: Factionalism and corruption could kill the ANC – unless it kills both first and published on May 12, 2019 12.39pm SAST said, the ANC suffers from all these anti-progress traits and must engage them head-on. Isike said this is because the regimental (command-and-obey) culture that drives liberation movements, fosters leadership arrogance, authoritarianism and corruption.
“It also stifles innovation, especially from youth. Growing disenchantment with the government of a ruling party over recurring high levels of corruption represents another reason for the loss of the hegemony,” he said.
5 September 2025- Parliament said it rejects as false and misleading recent media reports suggesting that it is planning to spend R50 million in 2026 on the hiring of venues and broadcasting equipment. The parliament said this allegation is blatantly untrue and cannot be substantiated by any facts or official decisions.
The National Parliament spokesperson, Moloto Mothapo said the parliament clarified during the Joint Standing Committee on the Financial Management of Parliament on Wednesday that the R33,8 million for venue hire and R14,2 million for the hire of audio-visual and broadcasting equipment were merely estimates of potential future costs. Mothapo said these were included only as part of scenarios for consideration by the committee, to enable a comparative analysis of the most cost-effective options available.
“The scenarios and figures were part of options tabled for the committee’s consideration in light of ongoing challenges following the fire at Parliament in 2022 and the rebuilding process still underway
“At no stage did Parliament indicate or resolve that it intends to spend R50 million in 2026 on these items,” he said.
Mothapo further said the resolution taken by the committee was that Parliament should opt for the use of the dome, rather than the option of hiring venues and broadcasting equipment at a projected cost of R48 million. He added that the committee agreed that the dome presented a better and more cost-effective solution, as it requires a once-off amount of approximately R33 million to prepare it for appropriate functionality.
“This option further delivers long-term value because the dome will remain under government ownership and continue to be available for future events beyond the immediate project.
“As both the Department and Parliament do not currently have such a budget, a decision was taken that they will jointly approach the National Treasury for a possible further allocation,” said Mothapo.
He said this would ensure that cost constraints do not impede the ability of MPs to carry out their constitutional functions effectively and without disruption.
Setshwantsho: Motshini o ntshang madi o phampholotswe ka bomo
Ka OBAKENG MAJE
5 Lwetse 2025- Sepodisi kwa Reivilo se batlisisa kgetsi ya go thubiwa ga motshini o ntshang madi (ATM). Se, se tla morago ga gore motshini o ntshang madi o thuntsiwe ka bomo ka masa a Laboraro.
Sebueledi sa sepodisi mono Bokone Bophirima, Colonel Adele Myburgh are go tshotswe madi a sa totobadiwang gore ke bokae. Myburgh are motshini o, o kwa garage ya selegae.
“Go fitlha ga jaana ga gona ope o tshwerweng, mme kgetsi ya go phampholola motshini o ntshang madi ka bomo e butswe,” Myburgh wa tlhalosa.
Picture: A resident tries to get water from the tap/Generic
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
5 September 2025- The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Rustenburg said it welcomes the visit by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) to Phatsima, following its formal complaint about the community’s prolonged lack of access to water. The DA said for far too long, residents of Phatsima have been forced to live under inhumane conditions due to the failure of the Rustenburg Local Municipality and Magalies Water to provide a consistent and reliable water supply.
DA PR councillor in Rustenburg Local Municipality, Nelio Nhacuangue, said this ongoing crisis denies residents their basic constitutional right to water, as guaranteed in Section 27 of the Constitution. Nhacuangue said they have repeatedly raised this matter with both the municipality and Magalies Water, but meaningful action has been minimal.
“It is therefore encouraging that the SAHRC has stepped in to investigate this serious violation of human rights.
“To ensure residents’ voices are heard, the DA caucus in Rustenburg has resolved to conduct an oversight tour, together with its national counterparts, across the Magalies and Rand Water supply areas,” she said.
Nhacuangue further said with the recent site visit, residents have confirmed that the situation has improved. She added that, however, they believe further improvement is possible once the water leaks identified in the area are repaired.
“We have logged these complaints with the Rustenburg Local Municipality (RLM) and will follow up within a week. In addition, we will write to the Unit Manager to ensure that the leaks identified are attended to.
“The DA will continue to hold the municipality and water authorities accountable until every resident of Phatsima has access to safe, uninterrupted water,” said Nhacuangue.
5 September 2025- The Director of the Research Unit Tourism Research in Economics, Environs and Society (TREES) at North West University (NWU), Prof Elmarie Slabbert said man the gates, the tourists are coming. Slabbert said popular European destinations such as Barcelona, Paris and Venice are being laid to siege by an unrelenting influx of tourists, prompting residents to take to the streets in protest, sometimes disruptively so.
She further said it is a tourism meltdown and an untenable situation for those living in the very cities tourists flock to.
“Budget airlines, cheap transport and low-cost accommodation have fuelled this migration headache, and many of the discontented would scoff at the idea of us South Africans celebrating Tourism Month in September.
“But, surely there are lessons to be learned from Europe’s over-tourism dilemma. As popular tourism destinations such as Barcelona and Venice struggle to manage over-tourism, tourist numbers in South Africa are growing steadily,” she said.
Slabbert further said the country welcomed 8.92 million foreign visitors to South Africa in 2024, but has not reached its pre-pandemic number of 10.22 million. She added that tourism is an economic driver in South Africa and although they want to grow tourist numbers, it should not happen at the expense of their natural resources and their people.
“The warning signs should not be ignored. During peak seasons, popular South African tourism destinations such as Kruger National Park and the Garden Route are operating at capacity, but the scale of these visitor numbers is moderate considering the overseas over-tourism phenomenon.
“Over-tourism mostly experienced by residents, leads to protests against tourists who feel they overuse resources, crowd cities, and almost invade residents’ spaces,” said Slabbert.
She said tourist accommodation available in residential areas also brings the tourists into neighbourhoods, which can disturb communities if visitors behave unruly. Slabbert argues that the pressure is felt most acutely by residents.
“In many cases, infrastructure cannot deal with masses of tourists at a specific time and it is the residents who feel the pressure. Food prices increase, moving in one’s own residential and retail areas is challenging, and to some extent, one does not feel welcome in one’s own city or town.
“Residents then protest and scare tourists away, but also send a message to governing bodies that tourism needs to be better managed,” she said.
Slabbert said South Africa, she believes, is not yet at that point, but could reach it unless diversification strategies are deliberately pursued. She said although not currently a major problem in South Africa, tourists should be managed to ensure that they not only visit the hot spots, but also venture into the rural areas where many tourism gems can be found.
“A continuous focus on the same destinations, such as Cape Town, will attract more people to this area, but marketing organisations need to diversify tourism experiences and create more hype about other areas.
“This should be done intentionally so that we do not get to a space of over-tourism. South Africa’s distance from Europe offers a natural buffer, but not a permanent one,” said Slabbert.
She said South Africa is a long-haul destination and thus not easily accessible for tourists from the North. Slabbert said their trips to SA are well planned and structured, but to a large extent focused on the hotspots.
“It is only with the second trip that these tourists move to other areas for different experiences. Access for our visitors from Africa is easier, but they require different experiences, for example, visiting family and friends – again, one should diversify the product to spread our visitors across SA.
“Practical solutions already exist. For tourism products such as national parks, it is easier to manage visitor numbers since they have a quota for day visitors (and a gate),” she said.
Slabbert said these types of strategies contribute to avoiding over-tourism. She said it is even more important to involve local communities so that they directly benefit from tourism, as involvement increases their tolerance levels of tourist numbers.
5 September 2025- A woman (42) was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment or to pay a fine of R100 000 by the Serious Commercial Crimes Court for fraud and money laundering. The accused, Mandy Kelebogile Ntshoe (42) pleaded guilty to the charges.
The Hawks spokesperson in Northern Cape, Warrant Officer Nomthandazo Mnisi said Ntshoe was arrested on 25 March 2021 by the Hawks Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team in Kimberley. Mnisi said between January 2011 and December 2016, ghost workers were created at Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality in Kimberley.
“Various bank accounts which belonged to people not employed by the municipality were used by municipal officials to defraud the municipality.
“Investigation revealed that Beauty Kilelo, a convicted and former employee of Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality, had captured and authorised suspicious salary payments. The municipality suffered a loss of R778 864.54 as a result,” she said.
Mnisi further said Kilelo was later relieved of her duties after an internal investigation. She added that during her trial, she implicated other municipal officials in her testimony and that resulted in another docket being opened for further investigation.
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