SANCO e ikuela go ANC go ntsha meiyara wa Naledi, Clifton Groep mo maemong a gagwe


Ka RE GINALD KANYANE

19 Ngwanatsele 2025- Masepala o aparetsweng ke mathata wa Naledi kwa Vryburg, o thapile motsamaisi wa tsa setegeniki (Director of Technical Services), Divhani Munyai jaaka motsamaisi wa masepala (Municipal Manager) wa nakwana. Se, se tla morago ga gore Kgotlhatshekelo ya Boikuelo (Supreme Court of Appeal) kwa Bloemfontein, e kgapele thoko boikuelo jwa masepala mabapi le go thapiwa ga motsamaisi wa maloba wa masepala, Modisenyane Thompson Segapo.

Go begwa fa Segapo a sa thapiwa go ya ka ditsela tse di maleba, mme kgetsi eo, e ile ya tlhatlhelwa kwa kgotlha-kgolo ya Bokone Bophirima ke maloko mangwe a neng a sa itumela. Kgotlhatshekelo-kgolo ya Bokone Bophirima e ile ya atlhola fa masepala o sa sala ditsela tse di maleba morago mabapi le go thapa Segapo, mme ya laela masepala go ka busetsa tshwetso eo kwa morago.

Fela masepala one wa tseela kgetsi e kwa Kgotlhatshekelo ya Boikuelo, kwa le gone ba laetsweng gore go thapiwa ga ga Segapo go ne go se mo molaong. Go begwa fa kgetsi e, e jetse masepala dimilione tsa diranta di feta 20.

Jaanong, masepala o ile wa ntsha pego e shupang fa o thapile Munyai go ka nna motsamaisi wa nakwana.

Sebueledi sa masepala, Portia Maphike are Munyai o setse a tshimolotse ka tiro ya gagwe fa kgwedi ya Ngwanatsele e tlhola matsatsi a le 17. Maphike are se, se tla morago ga gore khansele ya masepala e tseye tshwetso eno mo kopanong e e neng e tshwere fa kgwedi ya Ngwantsele e tlhola matsatsi a le 17.

“Se, se tlile go thusa gore masepala o kgone go rebola ditirelo kwa bathung. Masepala o ikanne gore o tlile go tswelela ka go rebola ditirelo go baagi ntle le tiego. Khansele ya masepala e na le tumelo e tletseng mo boeteledipele jwa ga Munyai, gonne o setse a itshupile jaaka modiri wa masepala. Masepala o batla go tlisa botsitso, mme o tswelele ka maikano a thebolo ya ditirelo.

“Khansele ya masepala, e romela ditebogo go baagi ga mmogo le bannaleseabe botlhe mabapi le boineelo jwa bone. Khansele e ikaeletse go tlhatlhosa seelo sa go dira dilo mo pontsheng, le go tsaya maikarabelo gore seo se tlise botsitso le tsamaiso e botokwa ya thebolo ya ditirelo go baagi,” Maphike wa tlhalosa.

 Kgabagare, mokwaledi wa mokgatlho o emelang baagi wa South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) mo sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Butinyane Moholo are: “Jaaka mokgatlho wa SANCO, re amogela ka botlhoko mabapi le tsamaiso e bokoa ya puso kwa masepaleng wa Naledi. Se, se gatisitswe ke katlholo ya Kgotlhatshekelo ya Boikuelo e e ntshitsweng fa kgwedi ya Ngwanatsele e tlhola matsatsi a le 14. Kgotlhatshekelo ya Boikuelo e tlhalositse gore go thapiwa ga ga Segapo go ne go se mo molao.

“O tla gopola gore ANC mono Bokone Bophirima, e ile ya tsaya tshwetso ya go tlosa meiyara wa masepala wa selegae wa Naledi, Clifton Groep mo maemong a gagwe. Lekoko la ANC le ile la fitlhelela fa go na le tsamaiso e bokoa ya masepala, mme seo se bakilwe ke keteledipele e bokoa ya sepolotiki. Le fa ANC e tshotse tshwetso ya go ntsha Groep mo maemong a gagwe, Groep o sentse a kakatletse maemo ao, mme go tlhoka go montsha mo maemong ao, go tlhodile go phutlhama ga masepala.”

Moholo are jaanong are ba ikuela go lekoko la ANC go ka tsenya tirisong tshwetso ya lone ya go ntsha Groep mo maemong a gagwe jaaka meiyara. Moholo are lekoko la ANC le tshwanelwa ke go netefatsa fa masepala o sala morago melao e maleba mabapi le go thapiwa ga motsamaisi wa masepala.

“Masepala o tshwanelwa ke go netefatsa fa go nna le thebolo ya ditirelo e tokafetseng go baagi le go rwala maikarabelo. Baagi ba Naledi ba tsweletse go ntshiwa setlhabelo ka ntlheng ya ditshwetso tse di bokoa le go nna kgatlhanong le molao tse di tshotsweng ke keteledipele ya sepolotiki kwa masepaleng. Jaanong, re tlile go tswelela go ka netefatsa fa ditshwanelo tsa baagi di diragadiwa, ebile go nna le thebolo ya ditirelo e lolame kwa masepaleng,” Moholo wa tlhalosa.

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‘Absence of member states at G20 Summit not new’


By REGINALD KANYANE

18 November 2025 – In noting the absence of certain member states at the G20 Summit currently under way in Johannesburg, the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, Supra Mahumapelo said, it is not the first time that some of the G20 member states are absent for various reasons. Mahumapelo said of key importance is that the summit continues, despite any absences and continues to engage on the items on the agenda and make decisions to achieve desired and meaningful impact for individual nations and their citizens.

He further said divergence of views and contradictions among G20 member states is an unavoidable reality and the only course to adopt is through persuasion and discourse to reach common ground, thereby uniting member nations. Mahumapelo added that this enables G20 nations to reach a position that allows for cooperation rather than differences – thereby giving meaning to the initial creation of the G20 platform for the purposes of development of member nations.

“As the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, I commend South Africa and Africa for hosting a successful G20 Summit. South Africa continued on a path of constructive engagement with the United States to attend the G20 Summit and will continue with that engagement, notwithstanding the absence of the US from the summit.

“South Africa and the rest of the African continent celebrate the hosting of the G20 Summit for the first time on African soil. This day will remain memorable in the minds of South Africans and take its special glory in the annals of South African history,” he emphasised.

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Transport operators urged to be extra cautious when commuting learners


By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

18 November 2025- The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Western Cape said it has noted with grave concern an accident, where school learners were injured. The DA said a minibus taxi carrying 15 learners from New Orleans Secondary School overturned on Sonstraal Road, near Nederburg Wine Estate on Monday.

DA’s Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP), Prof Nomafrench Mbombo said they commend the Drakenstein Municipality and its Public Safety Department for their swift response, showing what good, caring and responsive governance looks like. Mbombo said they also call on all transport operators to exercise extreme caution, especially when transporting minors.

“Sadly, two learners sustained serious injuries, while six sustained minor injuries. The driver and the remaining six learners, who appeared uninjured, were all transported to hospital by the Western Cape Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and private ambulance services as a precaution.

“The DA in the Western Cape will continue to monitor the situation and advocate for safer roads for all residents, especially our children. We urge the relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of this incident and to help prevent similar tragedies in the future,” she said.

Meanwhile, Western Cape Department of Education spokesperson, Peter Johnson said their hearts are with the learners, their families and the staff of New Orleans Secondary School affected by this traumatic event. Johnson said the well-being of these children is their foremost concern and they wish a full and speedy recovery to those who were injured.

“This incident is a stark reminder of the immense responsibility borne by those tasked with transporting our children. We commend the swift and coordinated response from all emergency services. While we are thankful that the situation was not worse, this accident underscores the non-negotiable need for constant vigilance and the highest safety standards from every operator on our roads. There is no margin for error when children’s lives are in your hands,” she said.

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A call to deploy SANDF soldiers in EC to deal with extortionists welcomed  



By BAKANG MOKOTO

18 November 2025 – A delegation of the Eastern Cape’s permanent delegates to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) said it fully supports the province’s Premier Oscar Mabuyane’s initiative to request the deployment of soldiers to deal with deadly extortionists in the province. The delegates said this is a necessary and long-overdue intervention that the delegation will in equal measure urge the president to adopt.

The Provincial Whip and leader of the delegation, Nkosi Mwelo Nonkonyane said their province has lagged behind for too long on infrastructure development. Nonkonyane further said it is not fair on the companies, it is not fair on communities and ordinary South Africans that a few selfish thugs offer nothing and want to benefit from projects.

“This is criminal behaviour that should not be tolerated. Extortionists are not backing down, which begs the question whether arresting them and imprisoning them is adequate action to mitigate their behaviour. As permanent delegates to the NCOP, we are visiting our home provinces through the NCOP’s Provincial Week flagship programme, themed for 2025: Building viable municipalities for enhanced delivery of basic services to our communities.

“The delegation welcomes the fact that the Eastern Cape is not only a construction site by word, but also by deed, as evidenced through a number of new road projects and bridges it has seen through the province. We are set to visit various infrastructure projects, including Mzimvubu Dam, Ludeke Dam, Msikaba Bridge projects on the Wild Coast and the Ngquza Memorial Hill project,” he added.

Nonkonyane said they want to see their communities working and benefitting on these mega-infrastructure projects. He said any criminal project intended to hold this work back should be dealt with decisively and without fear or hesitation.

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Update on VAR Implementation Project


By AGISANANG SCUFF

18 November 2025- The South African Football Association’s (SAFA) Referees Department in conjunction with the VAR Project Team said they have noted the recent keen public interest and discussions regarding the implementation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system in South African football. SAFA said the VAR project is a complex, high-priority initiative and is currently in its infancy stages of technical assessment, planning, and stakeholder alignment.

SAFA CEO, Lydia Monyepao said: “A dedicated VAR Project Team is in place, tasked with managing the entire implementation process, which includes procurement, infrastructure development, and training. This Project team is the sole, authorised body by SAFA, to provide official updates on the project’s progress.

“The VAR Project Team has not yet held formal briefings with the media to provide comprehensive updates. All official project developments, milestones, and necessary announcements will be communicated by the Project Team in due course through the official SAFA Media Channels and planned media engagements.”

Monyepao further said to ensure that everyone receives the most accurate and reliable updates, they ask the general public and stakeholders to kindly rely on official statements issued directly by SAFA.

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Mokua visits affected N18 road outside Mahikeng


By REGINALD KANYANE

17 November 2025- North West MEC for Public Works and Roads, Elizabeth Mokua accompanied by the Head of Department, Moses Kgantsi and a team from the department, conducted an oversight visit on the N18 route between Mahikeng and Vryburg site, near Uplands. Mokua said this is one of the roads, where heavy rains have resulted in damage to the drain storm water channel and erosion on part of one lane of the road.

She further said the South African Road Limited Agency (SANRAL), as the implementing agent of the road, has deployed a contractor to channel water from the road and has implemented a stop-and-go as a short term solution. Mokua appeals to motorists to cooperate with the team that has been deployed to ensure safety at the site, while repair works are being carried out. 

“With the province having experienced heavy rains this past week and more rain expected in the coming weeks, we urge motorists to exercise extreme caution if travel is unavoidable, as several sections of the roads are waterlogged and visibility might be reduced when it rains.

“The plan is also to consult relevant stakeholders to ensure that a better strategy is derived for a long term solution on this part of the road. We appeal to motorists to exercise patience and caution as more roads will be affected by flooding throughout the province,” she said.

Mokua added that her department is aware of affected roads, which includes R24 Rustenburg to Magaliesburg, N12 between Klerksdorp and Stilfontein amongst others. She said road users are advised to be observant and to avoid unnecessary speeding, especially in low lying areas.

“The department will have teams on the ground in various districts to ensure that we intervene where necessary to make the roads trafficable. The safety of all road users remains our priority. Road users are urged to follow official channels for verified information and to report hazardous conditions to local authorities,” said Mokua.

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Mayor condemns vandalism at Pudumong Water Treatment Plant   


By AGISANANG SCUFF  

17 November 2025- The executive mayor of the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality, Motseokae Sense Maje, has strongly condemned an incident of vandalism that happened at the Pudumong Water Treatment Plant in Taung. Maje said the incident took place in the early hours of Thursday, 13 November 2025.

“It is reported that the security guards were on their routine patrols when they discovered that the door of the sub-station was wide open. Upon investigating, they found a man hiding next to the water pipes inside the substation.

“He was found in possession of the generator cables. The suspect was apprehended and handed over to the police. We condemn the incident. Incidents of vandalism of the water infrastructure within the district seem to be a norm,” he said.

Maje further said what is of concern is that such acts affect their ability to provide water to communities. He added that they are even forced to use money that was not budgeted for to repair what was damaged.

“Fortunately the incident in Pudumong, did not affect the provision of water to the residents. Meanwhile the police are investigating a case of theft and malicious damage to property,” he added.

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Zimbabwean man sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for rape


By AGISANANG SCUFF

17 November 2025- Zimbabwean man (30) was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment by the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court for rape. On the evening of 23 January 2023, the victim (23) and her sister were walking back from church in Nellmapius to their place of residence in Phumulong Townahip, near Tembisa when they were approached by the accused and his friend.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson in Gauteng, Lumka Mahanjana said the men demanded their cell phones and money, but the women indicated they had none. Mahanjana said the accused then forcibly dragged the victim into nearby bushes, while his friend remained with the victim’s sister on the street.

“Once in the bushes, he undressed and raped her. After the assault, he returned with the victim to her sister and ordered them to continue walking home. The following morning, the victim and her sister reported the incident to a male friend, who accompanied them to the police station and reported the matter to the police.

“The man was later arrested on 15 May 2025, while already in custody on an unrelated matter. During court proceedings, the accused pleaded guilty, admitting that he took advantage of the victim because it was late at night and no one was around,” she said.

Mahanjana further said through his legal representative, he asked the court to deviate from the prescribed minimum sentence, arguing that he was a first-time offender with three minor children to support. She added that, however, the state prosecutor Bridgett Sebokwana urged the court not to deviate, emphasising the seriousness and prevalence of the offence within the court’s jurisdiction.

“She argued that a guilty plea does not necessarily reflect remorse and highlighted the traumatic nature of the attack, noting that the victim was dragged into the bushes and violated while walking home from church.

“Sebokwana further submitted that there is significant public outcry regarding such offences and asked the court to hand down a sentence that will reflect the gravity of the crime committed and to maintain public confidence in the justice system,” said Mahanjana.

In delivering judgment, Magistrate Adriaan Bekker agreed with the state, stating that the man had shown no remorse and had preyed upon a vulnerable young woman returning from church. Bekker said the court found no substantial or compelling circumstances to justify deviating from the prescribed minimum sentence.

Meanwhile, acting Director of Public Prosecutions in Gauteng, Advocate Marika Jansen Van Vuuren, commended the work of the prosecutor and expressed hope that the sentence would help restore dignity to women and children, enabling them to walk freely in their communities without fear of victimisation.

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NPA’s asset forfeiture unit secures preservation order in illegal mining case


By BAKANG MOKOTO

17 November 2025- The Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in the North West Division has obtained a preservation of property order from the North West High Court in terms of Section 38 of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA), 121 of 1998. The order, granted on 14 November 2025, relates to seven trucks that were found to be instrumentalities of the offence of illegal chrome mining.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson in the North West, Sivenathi Gunya said illegal chrome mining in South Africa has far-reaching environmental, social and economic consequences. Gunya said environmentally, it causes severe land degradation, contaminates water and soil and contributes to the formation of sinkholes that endanger ecosystems and nearby communities.

“Socially, these illicit operations are often associated with violent crime including murder, rape, human trafficking and contribute to widespread human rights violations and deteriorating public health conditions.

“Economically, illegal mining undermines the formal mining sector by reducing government tax revenue, increasing operational costs for legitimate businesses, and damaging investor confidence,” he said.

Gunya further said the court heard that on 13 July 2025, members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Nietverdiend responded to a call from a complainant in Marulakop village regarding seven trucks found on grazing land and suspected of involvement in illegal mining activities. He added that upon arrival, the police found all seven trucks fully loaded with chrome.

“Seven suspects were arrested on the scene, while others fled. The suspects failed to produce any documentation authorising them to load or conduct mining activities on the premises. They were subsequently charged with illicit dealing in and/or possession of precious metals in contravention of Section 4(1), read with Sections 4(3), 5(1), and 20 of the Precious Metals Act; contravention of Section 24F (1) of the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 and contravention of Section 5(4)(d) of the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002.

“The criminal case is ongoing, and the accused are expected to appear in court again on 28 November 2025,” said Gunya.

Meanwhile, Dr Rachel Makhari, the Director of Public Prosecutions in the North West, commended the work of the AFU, noting the strengthened collaboration between the NPA and SAPS in combating organised crime and illegal mining in the province. Makhari emphasised the NPA’s continued commitment to prosecuting those who exploit natural resources unlawfully and undermine the rule of law.

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