Picture: Some of the drugs confiscated by the police during raid/Supplied
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
21 September 2025- Two men aged 60 and 63 were arrested for dealing in drugs during Operation Vala Umgodi in Frances Baard District. This comes after the police received a tip-off and identified hotspots such as Phutanang, the CBD in the Greater Kimberley on 20 September 2025. The targeted actions included stop and search actions, Vehicle Check Points (VCPs), visits to informal and formal businesses, shopping centres and high visibility patrols.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said identified premises were searched and drugs, including mandrax tablets, Tik and dagga with an estimated value of R5 405 and a significant amount of cash believed to be the proceeds of crime were recovered and confiscated.
Ehlers said Operation Vala Umgodi in the Northern Cape continues to intensify efforts aimed at curbing illicit mining activities and related crimes.
21 September 2025 – The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade, Sonja Boshoff, has called on the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau to urgently convene a national crisis summit on job losses. Boshoff said mass retrenchments and downsizing by big companies have become “far too routine” in South Africa.
She further urged the ministers of trade, employment and labour, and small business development to act immediately. Boshoff added that the summit must bring together affected companies, trade unions and provincial and local government to find urgent solutions.
“Policy levers to protect jobs must be on the table. Relief on electricity and freight costs for vulnerable manufacturers, faster support for localisation, stronger interventions in the steel and automotive industries, and trade remedies against unfair imports, all need urgent consideration.
“We call for Section 189/189A consultations to be strengthened to ensure transparency, proper engagement with workers, fair severance and more retraining and redeployment opportunities,” she said.
Boshoff said regions hardest hit, such as the Eastern Cape, Gauteng and Free State, need targeted economic stimulus, labour absorption programmes and infrastructure to attract investment. She said the call comes after media reports that Coca-Cola plans to cut 680 jobs, while ArcelorMittal is considering further drastic cuts and possible closure.
“We do not need another national dialogue talk shop. Our economy is stagnant and paralysed by contradictory policies. Workers and communities are counting on decisive leadership.
“These job losses are too many, too frequent, and under too much avoidable pressure. We must act now, not just to protect livelihoods, but to safeguard South Africa’s industrial future,” said Boshoff.
21 September 2025- The National Consumer Commission (NCC) said it informs consumers about the recall of VW Amarok vehicles as notified by Volkswagen of South Africa (Pty) Ltd (VW), affecting 374 vehicles. The commission said affected vehicles were made available from 10 January to 12 June 2025.
The NCC spokesperson, Phetho Ntaba said VW has informed them that these vehicles are being recalled due to the possible loss of braking assistance that may be caused by the electromechanical brake servo control unit. Ntaba said according to VW, the braking system remains functional but requires additional effort when applying the brakes.
“If the issue manifests whilst the vehicle is in motion, the vehicle will require increased braking distance. Consumers of the affected vehicles are urged to take their vehicles to any VW or Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles approved dealership for assessment, at no cost to the consumer.
“The NCC reminds consumers that product recalls are vital to ensure the safety of products in the marketplace, and prompt action is essential. The NCC is monitoring this recall in accordance with the Consumer Protection Act,” she said.
21 Lwetse 2025- Sepodisi sa kwa Pudimoe se batlisisa kgetsi ya polao. Se, se tla morago ga gore motho a bolawe kwa Choseng Etos Farm mo letsatsing la maabane.
Go begwa fa moswi a bolailwe ke badisa ba kwa nageng ya Lesotho morago ga go mo latofatsa ka go utswa leruo.
Sebueledi sa sepodisi mono Bokone Bophirima, Colonel Adele Myburgh are sepodisi se ile sa bilediwa kwa polasing eo morago ga gore ba itsisiwe ka polao e ka ura ya bosupa mo mosong. Myburgh are batlhankela ba sepodisi ba fitlhetse moswi a rapaletse fa fatshe, mme a ribegile sefatlhego.
“Moswi one a na le dintho tsa go teketiwa mmele wa gagwe otlhe. Go ile ga bidiwa ba thuso ya potlako, mme ba mo kaya fa a setse a balelelwa le badimo.
“Moswi ga ise a itsiwe gore ke mang go fitlha ga jaana. Kgetsi ya polao e ile ya bulwa, mme ga ise go tshwarwe ope,” Myburgh wa tlhalosa.
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