Daily Archives: October 15, 2025

Kago ya tsela ya Itireleng e emisitswe mabapi le tlhaelo ya matlole

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Ka OBAKENG MAJE

15 Diphalane 2025- Kago ya tsela ya dikilomitara di le 2.5 e golaganyang motse wa Itireleng le tsela kgolo ya N18 mono Taung, e tsweletse go aparelwe ke mathata. Se, se tla morago ga gore badiri ba puaganye tiro ka ntlheng ya go sa duelwe. Go begwa fa badiri ba ba neng ba thapilwe go aga tsela e, ba na le dikgwedi di feta pedi ba sa amogele.

Ene ya re ka ngwaga wa 2023, baagi ba motse wa Itireleng, ba ne ba bolotsa mogwanto, mme ba ikuela gore ba agelwe tsela. Baagi ba, ba ile ba tlhalosa fa tsela ya bone e sa tsamaege segolo bogolo jang ka nako tsa dipula.

Ba ile ba latofatsa masepala o mogolwane wa Taung ka go ruga madi a lekanyediwang go R10 million, mme a ne a betswe thoto go ka aga tsela eo. Fela masepala o ile wa latola fa gone go sena letlole lepe le le neng la beelwa thoko go ka aga tsela eo, gonne ese maikarabelo a bone.

Go ya ka masepala, ene ele maikarabelo a Lefapha La Ditsela Le Dithoto Tsa Setshaba mono Bokone Bophirima go aga tsela eo.

Fela go begwa fa lefapha ga mmogo le masepala o mogolwane wa Taung, ba ile ba tsena mo tumalanong ya go thusana go aga tsela eo.

Kgabagare, sebueledi sa Lefapha La Ditsela Le Dithoto Tsa Setshaba mono Bokone Bophirima, Mmakgori Tong, are lefapha le itemogetse tlhokego ya matlole mabapi le kago e ya tsela. Tong are fela ba leka ka bojotlhe go rarabololo bothata jo.

“Badiri botlhe ba ile ba duelwa kgwedi ya Phatwe. Ga jaana, re tsweletse ka go fetisa dituelo tsa kgwedi ya Lwetse go fitlha ga jaana. Re tlile go duela badiri bao go ya ka dikarolwana tse pedi. Karolo ya ntlha e tla duelwa mo go yone beke e, fa karolo ya bobedi e tla duelwa mo bekeng e e tlang.

“Go le gantsi, dituelo di diriwa dibeke tse pedi tsa ntlha tsa kgwedi. Jaanong, dituelo tsa kgwedi ya Lwetse, di tla konosediwa mo bekeng e e tlang. Lefapha le ile la itsise badiri bao ka thulaganyo e, ebile bangwe ba setse ba bone dituelo tsa bone mo bekeng e e fetileng, fa ba bangwe ba tla amogela dituelo tsa bone mo go yone beke e,” Tong wa tlhalosa. 

Tong are dituelo di tla dula di konosediwa dibeke tse pedi tsa kgwedi e latelang. Tong are lefapha le tla tla ka toga-maano go rarabolola bothata jwa matlole mabapi le kago e ya tsela.

“Fa re setse re konoseditse go tla ka toga-maano, kago e ya tsela e tla tswelela,” Tong wa tlhalosa.

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Title Deeds Fridays Campaign hits Pampierstad

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By OBAKENG MAJE

15 October 2025- The Minister of Human Settlements, Thembi Simelane together with the Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli and the Northern Cape MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), Bentley Vass, will on Friday, hand over title deeds to the rightful owners in Pampierstad in Northern Cape. The department said this will be a significant step on its ongoing commitment to eliminate the national title deeds’ backlog.

Vass spokesperson, Tebogo Monyo said in August 2025, the Minister and the Provincial MECs responsible for Human Settlements re-launched the Title Deeds Fridays Campaign, a nationwide drive aimed at mobilising all stakeholders to support the title deeds restoration programme. Monyo said the campaign seeks to restore dignity, strengthen tenure security and promote economic empowerment for beneficiaries.

“The executive mayor of Frances Baard District Municipality, Wende Marekwa, the mayor of Phokwane Local Municipality, Willem Harmse and other local mayors within the Frances Baard District, will also be in attendance.  

“We will embark on a door-to-door delivery of title deeds to five senior citizens at ward 1, Sakhile, Pampierstad at 10am. Then we will have a community engagement and title deeds handover at Condo Open Space, Sakhile, Pampierstad at around 10:30am,” he said.

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Minister of Transport to evaluate road projects in Mahikeng

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Picture: The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

15 October 2025- The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy will visit various road projects in Mahikeng on Friday. Creecy and North West MEC for Public Works and Roads, Elizabeth Mokua, will also officially hand over a completed road infrastructure project leading to Kgora Farmer Training Centre and evaluate those that are still in progress.

The Department of Transport spokesperson, Collen Msibi said during their visit, Creecy and Mokua will also implement the Operation Vala Zonke programme on Martin Street in Mahikeng, which will involve significant repairs to part of the road. Msibi said they will also unveil the recently procured yellow fleet valued at R100 million that will be key to preventive and routine maintenance of the roads, especially rural and farming routes.

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DA to lay criminal charges against CFO

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Picture: Department of Health’s former Chief Financial Officer, Lerato Madyo

By BAKANG MOKOTO

15 October 2025- The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng said it will lay criminal charges against the Department of Health’s former Chief Financial Officer, Lerato Madyo on Thursday. This comes after the DA accuses Madyo of failing to act on slain whistle-blower, Babita Deokaran’s report on possible fraudulent transactions at Tembisa Hospital.

DA Gauteng Shadow Health MEC and Member of provincial Legislature (MPL), Dr Jack Bloom said criminal charges against Madyo will be opened at the Johannesburg Central Police Station. Bloom said she is a chief suspect amongst the small number of those who could have tipped off the mastermind behind Babita’s murder.

“DA delegation will lead the process of laying charges against Madyo and will be joined by the local structures. Solly Msimanga MPL, DA Gauteng Leader of the Official Opposition, Jack Bloom MPL, DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Health, Madeleine Hicklin MPL and DA Gauteng Spokesperson for Health, will be part of the proceedings.

“The case will be opened at Central Johannesburg Police Station at 10am,” he said.

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Action SA raises serious concerns over IEC conduct  

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By REGINALD KANYANE

15 October 2025- Action SA has expressed concern by the recent conduct of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) ahead of the by-election taking place in Ramotshere Moiloa — Ward 7, North West. Action SA said during its final campaign push, it engaged with residents and observed IEC officials moving door-to-door on the day before the official voting day, including among special voters, where they were collecting voter information and ID numbers.

The Action SA Deputy President, Dr Mbahare Kekana said when questioned about the purpose of this activity, IEC representatives claimed that they were “reminding voters to go out and vote tomorrow” and that the data was being collected to report on how many people they had spoken to. Kekana said, however, this explanation raises serious red flags.

“The IEC has already issued the official voters’ roll and there is no lawful justification for officials to be collecting voter ID numbers or any personal data outside the authorised registration and voting process. We ask if the IEC’s intention was merely to monitor engagement, why are voters’ ID numbers being recorded?

“Such conduct not only blurs the lines between electoral administration and voter mobilisation, but it also directly compromises the integrity and independence of the IEC. The IEC’s role is to manage elections impartially, not to participate in activities that may influence voter turnout or raise suspicions of bias,” he said.

Kekana further said Action SA therefore calls on the IEC to urgently investigate this matter and identify the individuals responsible for this breach of protocol. He added that they demand a full and transparent explanation of why voter ID data is being collected and how it will be used.

“Action SA will be lodging a formal complaint and taking the necessary steps to ensure accountability and the protection of electoral integrity in Ward 7 and across South Africa. The credibility of our democracy depends on a truly independent IEC, one that upholds, not undermines, the public’s trust,” said Kekana.

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SA’s transport infrastructure is failing its people

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By AGISANANG SCUFF

15 October 2025- A political scientist at the North West University (NWU), Prof André Duvenhage said in October, South Africans celebrate Transport Month or should he rather say that, South Africans acknowledge it? Duvenhage said their indispensable, but ailing transport infrastructure should be the veins through which the economy flows and grows, but these veins have been clocked by corruption, maladministration and neglect.

He asked if the transport infrastructure is in danger of causing cardiac arrest to the country. Duvenhage further said this might just be the case as South Africa’s outdated transport system is underprepared to deal with modern demands.

“Generally speaking, when it comes to infrastructure in South Africa, the country is facing a major challenge, and this extends directly into the area of transport. In short, our road systems were developed for a completely different context more than 50 or 60 years ago, and they were never designed to cope with the demands placed on them today.

“There are several key variables that we need to take into account. Firstly, Transnet is, to a large extent, not functioning effectively. As a result, heavy vehicles are making extensive use of our main road networks, causing significant deterioration and damage,” he said.

Duvenhage added that South Africa’s population has almost doubled over the past 30 years. He said when combined with relatively higher living standards over the same period, this has led to a dramatic increase in the number of private vehicles on the roads.

“Maintenance remains a serious problem. In many areas, major roads are in a state of disrepair due to years of neglect. Also notes political factors that sometimes allow for road construction and maintenance contracts to be given to under-qualified operators.

“Unfortunately, this has, in some cases, resulted in poorly executed projects that do not meet professional standards. The consequences are visible in provinces such as Mpumalanga, particularly around Witbank and Middelburg,” said Duvenhage.   

He said at the local government level, the situation is equally concerning. Duvenhage said between 60% and 80% of municipalities are regarded as dysfunctional.

“This dysfunction means that many municipal roads are not being maintained at all. In numerous towns and cities, residents have resorted to mobilising their own funding and resources to repair roads. While this work is often not done professionally, people simply want a road that is drivable, and they are fully aware that the municipality or district will fail to deliver. This is precisely the situation in towns such as Potchefstroom.

“When it comes to transport in South Africa, we are facing serious, multi-dimensional challenges: high costs, poor road conditions, and worsening security issues, including incidents affecting freight and public transport. Overall, the country’s infrastructure is in a phase of decay, and reversing this trend will not be easy,” he said.

Duvenhage said until such a reversal, their economy may well need to keep the defibrillators close at hand.

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Bafana Bafana qualify for the FIFA World Cup

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Picture: Bafana Bafana players

By OBAKENG MAJE

15 October 2025- Bafana Bafana will line up against the globe’s best national soccer teams in June 2026 after coach Hugo Broos’ charges qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday night.

It was an emotional night at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga, but after shrugging off the pressure that accompanied the final day of qualifying, these gallant warriors rose to the challenge and beat Rwanda 3-0 in an exhilarating match that will rightfully occupy its own chapter on the South African sport history books.

The home side made their intentions clear very early in the match when Thalente Mbatha opened the scoring inside five minutes in the first half. Rwanda goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari did not know much about the goal and was notified by the celebrating crowd as the ball kissed the back of the net.

Oswin Appollis, who had been a huge source of the numerous migraines that befell the visitors, got in on the act and scored the second of the night in the 25th minute. It was a delicate work of art that should be on high rotation on the highlight reels and mobile phones around the globe in the coming days.

Evidence Makgopa scored the third in the 71st minute to wrap up the game. Bafana Bafana were purring like a Rolls Royce engine that had just come back from full service at that stage and could have ended the game with an embarrassing final score had all the chances they created found the back of  the net.

But the soccer gods were smiling on Bafana Bafana nonetheless as qualification to the next World Cup also required traditional rivals Nigeria to begrudgingly play their part and beat Benin, who had led Group C ahead of the final day of qualifying. This match also followed the script to absolute perfection as Nigeria beat Benin 4-0 in Uyo to send Bafana Bafana to the global tournament to be held in the United States of America, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to 19 July 2026.

Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos said: “Do not ask me what my emotions are at the moment because I do not have words for them. After the match, we celebrated the achievement because I wanted to secure qualification more than anyone can imagine.

“We tirelessly worked on this goal for months. I would like to thank the entire team for qualifying for the World Cup after years in the wilderness.”

Broos further said he was happy to work with the group of players that have been a part of the team over the past couple of years. He added that they have always made themselves available whenever the call came to represent their country.

South African Football Association (SAFA) President Dr Danny Jordaan showered the team with praise and said they have made the country proud on an incredible night in Mbombela.

Meanwhile, the Republic of South African (RSA) president, Cyril Ramaphosa, congratulated the team and said the whole country is looking forward to SA’s flag flying high in Mexico, the United States of America and Canada.

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