3 Ngwanaatsele 2025- Setopo sa monna o go neng go begwa fa a timetse se bonwe kwa molapong kwa motseng wa Manokwane, gaufi le Taung ka Labotlhano. Go begwa fa monna o, Tebogo Auguston Mothibi (48), a ile a nyelela fa kgwedi ya Diphalane e tlhola matsatsi a le 28.
Sebueledi sa sepodisi mono Bokone Bophirima, Colonel Adele Myburgh are Mothibi o bonwe la bofelo ke mosadi wa gagwe gone ka Labobedi.
“Ene ya re mo letsatsing le le latelang, kgetsi ya go nyelela ga motho e ne ya begwa kwa sepodising. Fela setopo sa gagwe se ile sa bonwa kwa molapong ka Labotlhano motshegare,” Myburgh wa tlhalosa.
3 Ngwanaatsele 2025- Sepodisi sa kwa Ganyesa se batlisisa kgetsi ya polao. Se, se tla morago ga gore monna wa dingwaga di le 33, a bolawe ka go tlhabiwa kwa Masimo Section kwa motseng wa Ganyesa, gaufi le Vryburg.
Sebueledi sa sepodisi mono Bokone Bophirima, Colonel Adele Myburgh are, go begwa fa setopo sa ga Otladisa Tambae Modise se seneng se na le dintho tsa go tlhabiwa, se bonwe ke mofeti ka tsela fa nako ene e le 6:45am. Myburgh are setopo seo se bonwe mo letsatsing la Tshipi.
“Modise o ile a netefadiwa fa a tlhokofetse ke batlhenkedi ba thuso ya potlako (Emergency Medical Rescue Service) kwa lefelong la tiragalo. Ga gona ope o tshwerweng go fitlha ga jaana, fela dipatlisiso di tsweletse,” Myburgh wa bega.
3 November 2025 – The Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture has commended the Protea Women’s cricket team for their spirited performance in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Final 2025, held in Navi Mumbai. The committee said it acknowledges the team’s determination and growth, despite falling short in the final against hosts India.
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee, Joe McGluwa said: “It was another case of a missed opportunity, but the effort was truly commendable. The team’s back-to-back appearances in major finals in last year’s T20 World Cup and now the 50-over format—underscores the urgent need for South Africans to lobby behind our national teams and for the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture including the private sector to increase investment in women’s sport.
“These achievements are not coincidental. It has become South Africa’s brand. It reflects the potential of our women athletes in general and South Africa’s talent in particular. Given the necessary support things look victorious for us.”
Reflecting on the tournament, McGluwa further said they noted that aside from the opening match setback, where South Africa was bowled out for 69, the team delivered consistent and competitive performances. He added that they convincingly thumped England by 125 runs in the semi-final and held their own in the final.
“It’s hard to fault them. We congratulate our girls for their resilience and the pride they’ve brought to the nation. We praise the team’s growth. The Protea Women, just like rugby, have grown in leaps and bounds.
“Their recent performances are a testament to their hard work, talent, and the promise of a brighter future for women’s cricket in South Africa,” said McGluwa.
Meanwhile, India won the final by 52 runs, but the Proteas remained in contention until the closing stages, showcasing their fighting spirit on the world stage.
3 November 2025- South African U17 men’s national team coach Vela Khumalo said they cannot wait to take to the field against Bolivia in their opening match of the FIFA U17 Men’s World Cup that gets underway in Qatar on 3 November 2025. Khumalo said the clash takes place at the Aspire Zone Complex in AL Rayyan in the capital Doha.
He further said Amajimbos have been drawn in Group A against the South Americans, Italy and hosts Qatar. Khumalo added that they want to see themselves doing more of the talking on the field.
“We will do it for the country, players and ourselves. It is long overdue, we have been waiting for this moment, we are here and we want to do our best. Our first game is against Bolivia and South Africa is blessed with talent.
“So, we are going to showcase that against them. We are raring to go, we are in a good space, hopefully the boys will deliver – we are blessed with talent, and that talent is going to help us,” he said.
Khumalo is no stranger to high pressure youth competitions. Among his many successes, he has lifted the 2020 and 2025 COSAFA U17 titles, qualified the U17 Men’s team to the CAF Africa Cup of Nations in 2021, 2024 and 2026, as well as securing tickets for the FIFA U17 Men’s World Cup.
“This is the destination, this is where every coach in the world wants to be – at the World Cup, no matter whether it’s a Club World Cup or it’s the national team World Cup. This is the ultimate. The nerves are there but then again, we are playing with human beings, so we are all having nerves, it’s just how you manage your nerves.
“For the first time ever in the history of the competition, 48 teams will be taking part in the tournament – up from 24. Germany are the defending champions. South Africa will be making their second appearance at the U17 World Cup following in the footsteps of former Bafana Bafana coach Molefi Ntseki who was in charge of Amajimbos at the global tournament in Chile in 2015. It will be the first time they face Bolivia,” he said.
Khumalo said they have seen a few of their video clips when they were qualifying. He said they finished third in their group, but this is the World Cup, it’s a different ball game and you cannot take things for granted.
“We know how we want to play and technically we’re good, and I also think even the weather itself is going to play a role where we need to manage the game. But we want to give it our best shot and leave a good mark here.
“And I want to thank the South Africans for their support, thank the coaches in development as they made life easy for all of us, mine is to just push the team together. But the talent is good and thank you South Africans, this is for you guys,” said Khumalo.
Kickoff between Amajimbos and Bolivia is at 2:30pm South African time (3:30pm local time in Qatar).
3 November 2025- A man (22) was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Kimberley Regional Court for rape and robbery. The police said the incident occurred on 8 August 2020 at approximately 2:10am, when the victim (20) was attacked by an unknown man, while walking home alone.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Molefi Shemane said the accused, Lebogang Joseph Van Wyk dragged the victim behind the Kimberley Correctional Services premises, where he demanded her cell phone and took her handbag. Shemane said Van Wyk then sexually assaulted her before fleeing the scene.
“The traumatised victim immediately reported the incident at the Kimberley Correctional Services control room, after which the police were notified. She was taken to hospital for a medical examination. The following day on 9 August 2020, the victim accompanied police to the crime scene, where her cell phone was recovered.
“Subsequent forensic investigations positively linked the accused to the crime scene, leading to his arrest on 19 January 2021. Bail was successfully opposed and he remained in custody until the finalisation of the case,” he said.
Shemane further said on 30 October 2025, the Kimberley Regional Court convicted and sentenced Van Wyk to life imprisonment for rape and 15 years imprisonment for common robbery. He added that the accused was further declared unfit to possess a firearm, and his name will be entered into the National Register for Sex Offenders,” said Shemane.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, commended Detective Sergeant Shaun Boer of the Kimberley Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit, as well as state prosecutor, advocate Shareen Links, for their dedication and teamwork that ensured justice for the victim. Otola reaffirmed the SAPS’s commitment to eradicating Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and urged community members to prioritise their personal safety.
Picture: Some of animals killed during illegal hunting/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
3 November 2025- The police in Northern Cape said illegal hunting poses a serious threat to wildlife populations, contributes to biodiversity loss and can result in significant economic losses for the hunting industry. The police said on 1 November 2025, police in Loxton received information from community members regarding a suspicious vehicle, a navy blue Ford Bakkie, traveling on the R63 Road between Loxton and Carnarvon.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Molefi Shemane said the police received a tip-off regarding the vehicle matching the description. Shemane said the vehicle was stationary along the roadside when the police tactically approached it.
“Upon inspection, the police saw blood on the load bin and discovered eight slaughtered steenbok and two slaughtered rabbits. Knives covered in blood and two dogs were also found in the back of the bakkie.
“The three men aged 19, 40, and 53, could not provide a satisfactory explanation for possessing the animals and failed to produce any valid hunting permits. They were subsequently arrested for illegal hunting,” he said.
Shemane further said the knives and the vehicle were confiscated as they are believed to have been used in the commission of the crime.
Meanwhile, the Pixley Ka Seme District Police Commissioner, Major General Nomana Mtukushe, commended the police for their swift response, which led to the arrests and expressed gratitude to the community members for their unwavering support in the fight against crime.
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