Daily Archives: December 15, 2025

Moswana-born beauty pageant crowned Miss Naledi

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Picture: Miss Naledi Beauty Pageant competition winner, Galaletso Molomonyane/Facebook 

By OBAKENG MAJE

15 December 2025- Kgalaletso Ruth Molomonyane (30) said she is still having goose bumps and mixed emotion after being crowned the winner of Miss Naledi Beauty Pageant completion. The event was held at the Naledi Local Municipality Theatre in Vryburg on Saturday evening.

Molomonyane said she was inspired to become a beauty pageant from a tender age. The Moswana-born beauty pageant further said taking part in various beauty pageant competitions from an early age taught her resilience, courage and the power of dreams.

She added that growing up, she learned that challenges can never silence a determined heart.

“I am passionate about empowering women and inspiring young girls to believe that their background does not define their future. So, I joined Miss Naledi to be a voice of hope, dignity and positive change.

“This platform is more than a crown, it is a chance to show that even a girl from a small, dusty village can rise, shine and create her own future. Aspiring beauty entrepreneurs create products that empower women to feel confident, loved, and celebrated,” said Molomonyane.

She is committed to grow as a leader and uses her journey to uplift others. Molomonyane also motivates learners at various schools and supports community upliftment initiatives.

“I am passionate about youth empowerment. So, I joined the Miss Naledi Beauty Pageant competition to inspire young women from humble beginnings. I wanted to give hope to the unseen and show that with courage and determination, we can rise above challenges. We can also take up space and make an impact within our communities.

“Miss Naledi has been a journey of growth, courage, and self-discovery. It taught me that true beauty lies in purpose, kindness, and impact. This experience strengthened my desire to empower women through my beauty brand, mentor young girls, and serve my community with love, integrity, and passion,” she said.  

Meanwhile, the North West MEC for Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT), Bitsa Lenkopane has congratulated Molomonyane. Lenkopane said the Miss Naledi Beauty Pageant, a woman-led initiative aimed at empowering young women and promoting leadership, confidence, and entrepreneurship among youth in the Naledi Local Municipality.

“We reaffirm the department’s commitment to intensifying support for youth-led business initiatives, with a specific focus on young women entrepreneurs who demonstrate an interest in running sustainable businesses.

“Initiatives such as the Miss Naledi Beauty Pageant align with the department’s broader economic development agenda, which prioritises youth and women empowerment. The department’s Entrepreneur Innovation Hubs, established in collaboration with institutions of higher learning,” she said.

Lenkopane said through these hubs, young women who are already enrolled at universities and colleges, and who show an interest in entrepreneurship, are identified, supported and developed to emerge as successful entrepreneurs. She said as part of its partnership with the pageant organisers, her department sponsored prizes for the winners, which include start-up machinery and equipment valued at R300 000 for the winner.

“We also offer business support valued at R100 000 for runner-up and business support valued at R50 000 for third winner. In addition, all other contestants will benefit from participation in a business registration workshop, followed by a comprehensive business management training programme.

“The programme will cover entrepreneurship fundamentals, business planning, financial management basics, branding, customer engagement, operational efficiency, and pitching skills, culminating in a practical pitch competition,” said Lenkopane.

She said through this integrated approach of start-up support, skills development, training, and mentorship, the department is positioning pageantry as a catalyst for economic growth, inclusive development, and the advancement of women-led enterprises in the province.

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Nine suspects nabbed for possession of drugs

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By REGINALD KANYANE

15 December 2025- The police in Calvinia arrested nine suspects during proactive stop and search operations conducted between 12 and 13 December 2025. During routine patrols and stop and search operations across Calvinia, police discovered drugs in the possession of nine suspects.

The Namakwa District police spokesperson, Captain Ivan Magerman said each suspect was found with drugs concealed in their clothing. Mangerman said the arrests highlight the unwavering commitment of Calvinia SAPS members to combating substance abuse and drug-related crime.

“These operations reaffirm that SAPS remains vigilant and resolute, irrespective of the scale of the offence. All nine suspects were issued with warnings and are expected to appear before the Calvinia Magistrate’s Court in March 2026, on charges related to the possession of drugs,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Namakwa District Police Commissioner, Brigadier Schalk Andrews, commended members of Visible Policing (Vispol) in Calvinia for their dedication and proactive approach to crime prevention.

“These arrests reflect the determination of our members to rid our streets of illegal substances, regardless of the quantity involved. Every action counts in our fight against this scourge. The police continue to urge community members to report any suspicious activities or drug-related crimes to the police,” he said.

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ANC to apply step-aside rule against Moraile and Legong  

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By OBAKENG MAJE

15 December 2025- The African National Congress (ANC) in the North West said it has noted the recent arrests effected by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations (DPCI) involving the ANC Bojanala regional secretary, Raymond Moraile and councillor, Peter Legong, who is a Member of Mayoral Committee (MMC) in the Madibeng Local Municipality on allegations of extortion. The ANC said it reaffirms its unwavering commitment to ethical leadership, organizational renewal and the fight against corruption.

The ANC provincial spokesperson, Tumelo Maruping said in line with the resolutions of the 54th national conference and the organization’s Integrity and step-aside guidelines, the ANC will implement the step-aside rule as it relates to the affected individuals. Maruping said Moraile and Legong are expected to appear in court on 15 December 2025.

“The ANC will continue to monitor developments in the matter, while allowing due legal processes to unfold without interference. The organization remains committed to upholding its values, ensuring accountability and protecting the integrity of the movement,” he said.

It is alleged that the arrest was carried out by the Hawks in collaboration with the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), following months of investigation into allegations of financial misconduct. According to the SIU, several mayors and municipal managers in the district lodged formal complaints against Moraile, accusing him of demanding R250 000 per month.

Moraile alleged that these payments were necessary to secure their positions, insisting that he had played a role in their appointments and could protect them from political rivals seeking their removal. One mayor reported being summoned to secret meetings, where Moraile introduced associates he allegedly wanted appointed to lucrative municipal projects.

These meetings, according to whistleblowers, were designed to channel contracts toward individuals aligned with Moraile’s faction. A municipal manager further alleged that Moraile demanded R750 000 to fund delegates attending the ANC’s National General Council (NGC) in Gauteng.

When the municipal manager could only raise R150 000, Moraile reportedly threatened to orchestrate his removal, accusing him of supporting rival factions opposed to Moraile’s leadership.   

The SIU allegedly confirmed that Moraile’s arrest is part of a broader investigation into approximately 15 ANC leaders and municipal officials across Bojanala District. He added that municipalities under scrutiny include Moretele, Madibeng, Rustenburg, Moses Kotane, KgetlengRivier, and Bojanala District Municipality.

Meanwhile, further arrests are anticipated and investigators cautioned that the process remains lengthy and complex.

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Banna ba le babedi ba tlhagelela kwa kgotlhatshekelo mabapi le polao ya rra ditekesi le modisa wa gagwe

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Setshwantsho: Kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung

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15 Sedimonthole 2025- Banna ba le babedi ba solofetswe go tlhagelela kwa kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung mabapi le polao ya rra ditekesi, Mpho Monchonyane ga mmogo le modisa wa gagwe. Go begwa fa monna wa dingwaga di le 59, wa kwa motseng wa Modimong, gaufi le Taung, ele morulaganyi wa polao ya baswi.

Sebueledi sa sepodisi mo sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen, o tlhalosistse fa banna ba, ba solofetswe go tlhagelela kwa kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung mo letsatsing la gompieno mabapi le polao.

Mokgatlho wa ditekesi mono Taung wa Greater Taung United Taxi Association (GTUTA) o tlhalositse fa loso la ga Monchonyane le ba tlogetse ba iphotlhere. Go begwa fa Monchonyane ga mmogo le modisa wa gagwe ba ile a thuntsiwa ke batho ba ba sa itsiweng kwa morakeng wa gagwe kwa motseng wa Letlhapong.

Go begwa fa ditopo tsa banna ba, di bonwe mo letsatsing la Tshipi mo mosong, mme di na le dintho tsa go thuntsiwa.

Sebueledi sa mokgatlho wa GTUTA, Oarabeng Plaatjie are loso la ga Monchonyane le ba robile dipelo. Plaatjie are ga ba kgone le go amogela loso la modiri ka bone, mme ba ipotsa gore go rileng.

“Go fitlha ga jaana, ga se re itse gore sebakwa sa gore Monchonyane a thuntsiwe le go bolawa ke eng. Ke fela gore ka boripa, re dula ka letshogo mme re ipotsa gore go latela mang fa ele gore dipalo tse di ka tswa di golaganngwa le ditekesi, fela ga re dumele.

“Ga re dumela thata gore dipolao tse di ka tswa di golaganngwa le ditekesi. Monchonyane ene le motho o boikobo, mme re dira le ene sentle. One a dira tiro ya gagwe ka manontlhotlho ebile a reetsa. Ene e se motho o neng a na le dilo tse dintsitsi, mme a le bonolo. Monchonyane ene ele modulasetilo wa tsela ya Randfontein ga mmogo le Klerksdorp,” Plaatjie.   

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