4 March 2026- The multi-disciplinary Frances Baard Illicit Mining Task Team apprehended two suspects for possession of drugs and armed robbery respectively at Dingaan Hostels in Galeshewe Township, near Kimberley on 2 March 2026. The police were conducting vehicle patrols and high visibility patrols in the Galeshewe and Kimberley precincts when the team received information regarding a wanted suspect, who was reportedly hiding at the Dingaan Hostels.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane said the police acted swiftly and the information was subsequently operationalised. Shemane said the police tactically approached the identified premises, where the suspect was last seen.
“As the team observed a man throwing an object underneath a vehicle. Upon further investigation a transparent plastic bag containing mandrax tablets was recovered. An additional thorough search led to the discovery of another two transparent plastic bags containing suspected mandrax hidden inside the vehicle.
“The police seized the drugs with an estimated value of R 24 000, as well as a White Toyota Tazz that was allegedly utilized during the commission of a crime. A suspect (46) was arrested for possession of drugs. A second suspect (44), who is wanted in connection with armed robbery was arrested,” he said.
Shemane said the Frances Baard District Illicit Mining Task Team remains committed in the eradication of drugs within the district, and efforts will be bolstered.
Picture: EFF councillor in Klerksdorp, Lesole Malefo/Facebook
By OBAKENG MAJE
4 March 2026- The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the North West has suspended its councillor, Lesole Malefo after allegedly requesting sexual favours from the rape victim (18). This comes after a young woman alleges in a circulating video that, she was raped by a man known as “Black Cat.”
According to the victim, the matter was reported to the South African Police Service (SAPS) on or about 10 February 2026, yet to date the suspect has not been apprehended. The rape victim alleges that she approached Malefo for assistance, who in turn solicited sexual favours from her.
The EFF provincial secretary, Papiki Babuile said they treat these allegations with the utmost seriousness. Babuile said they have instituted internal disciplinary processes and placed Malefo on suspension pending investigations.
“The delay in arresting the alleged perpetrator raises serious concerns about the handling of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases within the province and the protection afforded to victims. The EFF strongly condemns the alleged conduct of the police and the injustice suffered by the victim, particularly the disturbing claim that she was told to search for the suspect herself.
“Such conduct, if true, represents a gross dereliction of duty and a betrayal of the constitutional mandate to protect vulnerable members of society. The EFF delegation met with the family to offer support and reaffirmed its uncompromising stance against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and any form of exploitation of vulnerable women,” he said.
Bauile further said justice must prevail and all institutions entrusted with public confidence must act decisively and lawfully.
The North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Wessels Morweng said: “Yesterday, I learnt through social media platform regarding the unfortunate incident involving a young lady that was alleged raped by a thug by the name of Black Cat.
“The incident that compelled me to leave everything was because I was at the legislature when I learnt of the video. I rushed to the police station to understand what was happening because the historical background is that the incident happened around January 2026, however, no arrests were made and there was no progress.”
Morweng said he had to respond as the community leader and as the North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management. He added that they interacted with the SAPS Management in the Kenneth Kaunda District and managed to get the background of the case.
“So, I can confirm that the case is still on the roll and the docket is still active. However, the suspect is still at large, but the police are working tirelessly to ensure that they arrest him. We can confirm that we have provided assistance to the family through psycho-social support.
“I interacted with the North West MEC for Social Development, Sussana Dantjie. Dantjie has sent a team to the family so that we can provide necessary counselling to the family during this difficult and trying time. We would also like to applaud the bravery of the victim for speaking out,” said Morweng.
“I have raised that sharply with the SAPS Management and I have issued an instruction to the investigating officer must be investigated and consequence management must be effected. Sometimes our police are very clumsy. You cannot tell the victim to go and look for the suspect herself. It is disingenuous and lacks morality. You are saying to the victim to go and be raped again or get killed,” he said.
Picture: The North West MEC for Education and ANC Deputy Provincial Secretary, Viola Motsumi
By OBAKENG MAJE
4 March 2026- The North West MEC for Education and ANC Deputy Provincial Secretary, Viola Motsumi has sincerely apologized to the ANC and the people at large. This comes after Motsumi was allegedly heard making remarks against ANC Deputy Provincial Chairperson and North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi in a conversation with the Deputy Speaker of North West Provincial Legislature (NWPL), Collen Maine during the recorded State of the Province Address (SOPA) proceedings in the North West Provincial Legislature (NWPL) in Mahikeng on Thursday last week.
According to the video making the rounds on various social media platforms, Motsumi was heard displaying her hatred towards Mokgosi among others.
However, she confirmed to The Guardian Newspaper that she has written an apology letter to the ANC Provincial Secretary, Louis Diremelo apologizing to the ANC and the people at large.
“I wish to apologise to the African National Congress, the government, the people of the North West and the country as a whole for the unfortunate remarks I made during the State of the Province Address (SOPA). My comments were ill-considered and do not reflect the unity, discipline, and collective spirit for which the ANC stands.
“I deeply regret any harm or discomfort my words may have caused to members of the ANC, the government, and the broader community. I reaffirm my full commitment to the principles of unity, renewal, and service to our people. Going forward, I will endeavour to contribute positively toward strengthening the organisation and advancing the collective interests of the ANC and the people it serves,” she said in a letter.
Motsumi further said her actions and remarks were made in a moment of anger and frustration. She added that she allowed emotion to guide her response, instead of exercising the calm judgment and thoughtful reflection expected of her.
“Upon reflection, I recognise that my conduct was inappropriate and hurtful, and I sincerely regret allowing my emotions to overshadow my respect for the ANC and the people we serve. It was never my intention to cause pain or disappointment. I accept full responsibility for my behaviour and offer my unreserved apology.
“I am committed to conducting myself with greater maturity, discipline, and respect in the future,” said Motsumi.
4 Mopitlwe 2026- Khansele ya masepala o mogolwane wa Taung e solofetswe go tlhopa meiyera o motsha mo letsatsing la gompieno. Khansele ya masepala e solofetswe go tsenela kopano e kgethegileng go ya ka Section 29 (1) of the Local Government Municipal Structure Act No 117 of 1998, kwa ntlo-lehalahala la morafe (Depot Hall) mo letsatsing la gompieno kwa Taung ka ura ya lesome kwa go solofetsweng go ka tlhopiwa ga meiyara o montsha magareng ga tse dingwe.
Go begwa fa meiyara wa ga jaana, Thandiwe Sebe, e ne e le wa nama-o-sa-tshwere morago ga gore lekoko la ANC mono porofenseng, le romele maina a le mararo kwa ntlo-kgolo ya lone kwa Luthuli House kwa Johannesburg, Gauteng, go ka tsenela diteko tsa go tlhopiwa jaaka meiyara. Go begwa fa maina a le mararo a rometsweng kwa ntlo-kgolo ya ANC kwa Johannesburg, Gauteng go seka-sekiwa ele la molekgotlha Mosetsanagape Mosinkiemang yo a ikarabelang ka ditiro tsa baagi (Community Services) mo komiting ya ga meiyara, molekgotlha Nonteto Tafani yo a ikarabelang ka ditirelo tsa kgwebo (Cooperate Service) go komiti ya ga meiyara, le molekgotlha Itumeleng Maribe yo a ikarabelang ka tsa mafaratlhatlha (Technical Services and Infrastructure) go komiti ya ga meiyara.
Jaanong, modula-setilo wa lekoko la ANC mono porofenseng, Nono Maloyi, o boleletse The Guardian Newspaper fa ba setse ba konoseditse diteko tseo tsa go tlhopiwa ga meiyara kwa masepaleng o mogolwane wa Taung le wa kwa Kagisano-Molopo kwa Ganyesa.
“O tla tlhaloganya gore pele ga re ka tsenya tirisong toga-maano ya rona, re tshwanetse gore re emele lefoko go tswa kwa kantorong ya Mokwaledi-Kakaretso, Fikile Mbalula. Jaanong, tshwetso ya go thapa meiyara o montsha kwa masepaleng o mogolwane wa Taung le wa Kagisano-Molopo kwa Ganyesa, e lobaka e konoseditswe.
“Re ntse re emetse lefoko fela go tswa kwa go Mbalula pele ga re ka tsenya tirisong ditshwetso tseo,” Maloyi.
The Guardian 