23 November 2025- A man (31) from Kathu, near Kuruman has been sentenced to 12 years imprisonment for raping a patron at a tavern in Mapoteng village, near Kathu. The police said the incident took place in the early hours of Sunday, 4 June 2023.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Thabo Litabe said the accused, Tshepang Seane, appeared in the Kathu Regional Court on 18 November 2025, where he was found guilty. Litabe said on the day of the incident, a female victim (36), was visiting the tavern with friends.
“She stepped behind a shack to relieve herself when the accused grabbed her from behind, while she was vulnerable and proceeded to rape her. After the assault, the accused fled, leaving the victim at the scene. The victim then reported the incident to the police. A case of rape was subsequently registered.
“Seane was arrested shortly thereafter and the case was assigned to Detective Constable Refilwe Rapelang of the Kathu Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS). The SAPS Provincial Management commended Rapelang’s meticulous investigation into the case,” he said.
Litabe further said as the nation will be observing the 16 Days of Activism of No Violence against Women and Children campaign, the police continue to assure the community that efforts will be enhanced and re-enforced when it comes to preventing and investigating crimes perpetrated against vulnerable persons and groups.
23 November 2025- More than 392 suspects were arrested for various crimes, including dealing in drugs, illegal dealing in liquor, possession of drugs, murder, rape, assault, burglary and of wanted suspects, who were evading arrest. Operation Shanela 2 actions are gaining momentum in the province as operations are targeted and intelligence driven.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Molefi Shemane said in addition to the Shanela 2 high density operations, Operation Basadi actions were also conducted under the operational command of the three female District Commissioners of Pixely Ka-Seme, Frances Baard and ZFM Districts respectively. Shemane said female Provincial Heads also took the lead during operations across the province.
“The weekly high density operations were executed since 17 until 23 November 2025. Targeted operations were conducted in collaboration with multi-disciplinary law enforcement teams in all five districts. Disruptive actions led to the stopping of 15 576 motor vehicles and searches of 27 516 persons during numerous roadblocks and vehicle check points (VCPs) conducted.
“Detectives traced and arrested wanted suspects evading court appearances and for whom warrants of arrests were issued. Drugs, dangerous weapons and cash believed to be the proceeds of crime, ammunition, cell phones, computers, drugs, firearm, tobacco products, vehicle parts and accessories and other commodities were confiscated during the operations,” he said.
Shemane further said compliance inspections were conducted at farms, mines, formal and informal businesses, liquor outlets, and second-hand goods dealers.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, applauded the multi-disciplinary teams across five districts for their decisive crime combatting efforts in ensuring our communities feel safe and are safe during and beyond the festive season period. Otola cited that no person will be left behind, including the communities, who are the eyes and ears of the police.
23 November 2025- A historic moment unfolded in Johannesburg on Friday as the world turned its eyes to Africa. For the first time ever, the G20 Leaders’ Summit is being held on African soil.
South Africa – and by extension the continent – is poised to centre its priorities and those of the Global South on the global agenda like never before.
When the Republic of South Africa (RSA) president, Cyril Ramaphosa, accepted the G20 Presidency gavel from Brazil in 2024, he pledged that South Africa would lead with solidarity at the forefront. Ramaphosa said they will work to ensure that no one is left behind.
“The world is faced with severe challenges and crises. Through partnerships across society, and by reigniting our common humanity, South Africa will seek to harness global collective energy to confront these challenges.
“Through our G20 Presidency, we will seek to strengthen solidarity. Whether it is in Gaza, Sudan or Ukraine, we must all stand in solidarity with those people who are facing hardship and suffering. We must stand in solidarity with those countries that are most vulnerable to pandemics and other global public health emergencies,” he said.
He further said Africa and the global south would not be left behind. Ramaphosa added that South Africa’s presidency will be the first time an African country has presided over the G20.
“We will use this moment to bring the development priorities of the African Continent and the Global South more firmly onto the agenda of the G20. During the official launch of the G20 Presidency, we outlined South Africa’s theme for the year: Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability.
“Through solidarity, we can create an inclusive future that advances the interests of people at the greatest risk of being left behind. This is important in an interconnected world, where the challenges faced by one nation affect all nations,” he said.
Rampahosa said the disparities in wealth and development within and between countries is unjust and unsustainable. He said by promoting equality, they strive to ensure fair treatment and equal opportunities for all individuals and nations.
“We aim to break down divisions of economic status, gender, race, geography or any other characteristic. Sustainability involves meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. In line with our theme, we will seek to strengthen and advance the international effort to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
“It is important to ensure that the country’s G20 Presidency is inclusive – the people’s G20. Dialogue with civil society and other non-government institutions will be conducted through various engagement groups,” said Ramaphosa.
He said these engagement groups are organised according to sectors, such as business, labour, civil society, parliamentary bodies and the judiciary. Ramaphosa said these engagement groups also include science bodies, think tanks, and audit institutions, as well as institutions of higher learning, specific groups for women and youth including vulnerable groups.
“Indeed, engagement groups held some 100 preparatory meetings during the year which culminated in an inclusive G20 Social Summit held this week.
“The Social Summit agreed on a declaration which was handed to me to present to global leaders over the next two days,” he said.
In a statement, India Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the leaders’ summit as a particularly special Summit given that it would be the first G20 Summit being held in Africa. Modi said during India’s Presidency of the G20 in 2023, the African Union had become a member of the G20.
“The Summit will be an opportunity to discuss key global issues. The theme of this year’s G20 has been ‘Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability’, by which South Africa has carried forward the outcomes from the previous Summits held in New Delhi, India and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
“I will present India’s perspective at the Summit in line with our vision of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ and ‘One earth, One Family and One future,” he said.
On Friday evening during the Global Fund’s Eighth Replenishment Summit hosted with President Ramaphosa in Johannesburg, UK Prime Minister Keir Startmer added to the chorus of voices congratulating South Africa on its Presidency.
“What a fantastic thing it is that the G20 is being hosted in Africa for the first time here in South Africa. What a wonderful opportunity.
“It has been a great success and the next two days will build on that success. Congratulations,” Starmer remarked.
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