15 June 2026- A man (38) who was arrested for dealing in drugs was sentenced to 23 years imprisonment. This comes after the accused, Levi Ngesi was arrested during Operation Dibida initiated by the Northern Cape Provincial Organised Crime Unit to address drug-related crimes in Postmasburg and Danielskuil.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said during the operation, a targeted suspect, Levi Ngesi was arrested for dealing in drugs during September 2023. Cherelle said the investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Neil Jacobs, successfully opposed bail.
“On 15 June 2026, Ngesi appeared in the Postmasburg Magistrate’s Court, where he was convicted on three counts of dealing in drugs. He was sentenced to 23 years imprisonment. 10 years imprisonment,” she said.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, commended members of the Provincial Organised Crime Unit for the successful execution of the operation, which culminated in the conviction and incarceration of a drug dealer. Otola reiterated that drug-related crimes remain a priority for the SAPS and emphasised that efforts will be intensified to ensure that drug dealers feel the full might of the law.
15 June 2026- The Republic of South Africa (RSA) president, Cyril Ramaphosa said on the eve of Youth Day, they honour a generation of young South Africans who changed the course of the history. Ramaphosa said 50 years ago, the youth of 1976 stood up against injustice and demanded the right to learn, to dream and to determine their own future.
He further said their courage helped open the doors of freedom. Ramaphosa added that, the responsibility of their generation is to ensure that those doors lead to opportunity.
“The youth of South Africa rose up to reject an education system that sought to keep them in servitude and deny them the opportunity to realise their potential. Exactly 50 years later, as young South Africans, you face a different challenge such as finding your place in an economy that has for too long kept its doors closed to you.
“We know that for many young South Africans, the promise of democracy can feel distant when jobs are scarce, when opportunities seem out of reach and when qualifications do not always lead to employment,” he said.
Ramaphosa said many of them are working hard, applying for jobs, pursuing training and seeking opportunities, only to face disappointment. He said they hear these frustrations, and they understand that they are real.
“Inclusive economic growth is essential, if we are to tackle youth unemployment in a meaningful and lasting way. That is why we are investing in a massive infrastructure programme and undertaking far-reaching reforms to make our economy more competitive.
“We have embarked on a second ambitious investment drive, raising R890 billion in new investment pledges in the last year. However, these efforts will take time to translate into jobs. Even as the economy grows, young people may still find it difficult to participate in that growth,” said Ramaphosa.
He said that is why they have been investing in programmes that give them access to learning and work opportunities, skills, experience and an income. Ramaphosa said one of their most successful programmes has been the Presidential Employment Stimulus, which was launched at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Today, that stimulus has created in excess of 2.5 million work and livelihood opportunities. More than eight in ten of these opportunities have gone to young people, and two-thirds to women. It has enabled the most rapid expansion of public employment in our history.
“While these numbers are impressive, what really makes this initiative stand out is the impact that it has on the prospects of those involved and the contribution it makes to the areas in which they work,” said Ramaphosa.
He said last year, through the Basic Education Employment Initiative, 200,000 unemployed young people provided valuable support to nearly 22,000 schools in remote villages, townships, dense inner cities, special needs classrooms and farm schools. Ramaphosa said the programme is giving young people their first foothold in the world of work while strengthening the foundations of learning in the schools that need it most.
“The Social Employment Fund, another successful programme, offers part-time work for young people in social development programmes in areas like education, food and agriculture, health care, environmental improvement and safety. Because it is part-time, participants get regular and predictable income while spending the rest of their time looking for work, exploring business opportunities or improving their skills.
“Alongside these public and social employment programmes, the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention is steadily dismantling the barriers that keep young people locked out of the labour market. Through the SA Youth online platform, more than 5.7 million young people are now able to search for opportunities, overcoming some of the impediments that often hold them back, such as transport and data expenses,” he said.
Ramaphosa said to date, the intervention has facilitated access to over 2.3 million earning opportunities. He said the revitalised National Youth Service has placed more than 132,000 young people in paid service to their communities.
“These are young people learning the dignity of work while giving back to the society that raised them. The Youth Employment Service, which is a business initiative, places young people in quality year-long work experience opportunities in companies across the country.
“We are also pioneering smarter ways of spending training funds. The Jobs Boost Outcomes Fund pays for training for young people only when they are placed in a real, quality job. It is a model that demands results,” said Ramaphosa.
He said behind every one of these numbers is a young person whose dignity has been restored, whose confidence has been renewed and whose horizon has broadened. Ramaphosa said although these opportunities are mostly short-term, there are thousands of stories of young people who have used them as a stepping stone towards finding a permanent job, starting a small business or studying towards a new career. He said the value of these opportunities can be measured not merely by what young people earn while they’re in the programme, but by what they leave with: skills, experience, self-esteem and a sense of purpose.
“Much work remains. The scale of the challenge demands that we sustain and deepen these efforts. Every company, every department, every organisation and every South African who is able to open a door for a young person must do so.
“Your country sees your potential and will work with you to ensure that you realise it. Let us together build a South Africa in which every young person finds their place in an inclusive economy and in a thriving society,” concluded Ramaphosa.
15 June 2026 – A man (36) was sentenced to 36 years imprisonment for multiple charges ranging from motor vehicle theft to contraventions of the Immigration Act. The accused, Michael Chikwani was recently convicted after the court heard evidence detailing how he defrauded individuals through Facebook Marketplace in transactions involving 19 vehicles.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Thabo Litabe said evidence presented in court, revealed that the accused targeted unsuspecting victims who advertised vehicles for sale on the social media platform in the Northern Cape, Western Cape and Free State provinces. Litabe said after successfully arranging to view the vehicles, the accused would provide the sellers with falsified bank payment notifications, creating the impression that payment had been made.
“Believing that the funds had been received, the victims released their vehicles and registration documents to the accused, who would then disappear in the thin air without making any payment. The accused subsequently sold the stolen vehicles to unsuspecting buyers in the Western Cape.
“A total of 26 cases were registered against the accused across the three provinces. These cases were centralised in Kimberley, where the accused was convicted and sentenced by the Kimberley Specialised Commercial Crimes Court. He was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for theft of motor vehicles,” he said.
Litabe further said was also sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for cyber fraud. He added that the accused was sentenced to three years imprisonment for money laundering and one year for contravention of the Identification Act.
“Chikwani was sentenced to two years imprisonment for Contravention of the Immigration Act. The court ordered that all sentences will be served simultaneously. Therefore, he will effectively serve 15 years imprisonment.
“The successful prosecution of the case stemmed from the meticulous investigation conducted by Warrant Officer Anthony Rheeder of the Kimberley Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit, who was assigned to investigate the case,” said Litabe.
Meanwhile, the Frances Baard District Police Commissioner, Major General Charlotte Makgari, commended Warrant Officer Rheeder for his dedication and exceptional investigative work, which involved extensive travel, long working hours, and unwavering commitment to ensuring that justice was served.
15 June 2026 – The police in Mooinooi have launched a manhunt for suspects responsible for the death of a man and the serious injury of another in an alleged vigilante attack. It is alleged that on 14 June 2026 at approximately 2:30am, the police received a complaint regarding an incident of alleged mob justice in Newtown Section, in Bapong.
The North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Sam Tselanyane said upon arrival at the scene, the police found a man lying next with visible injuries to the road, bleeding. Tselanyane said although he was still alive, he was unable to communicate with the police due to the severity of his condition.
“While at the scene, the police heard someone calling for help from nearby bushes. They proceeded to the area and found another seriously injured man, who was able to speak. He identified himself as well as the first victim.
“Furthermore, the police found only two victims at the scene, both of whom were naked. Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) personnel were summoned and the first victim was declared dead at the scene. The second victim was ferried to a local hospital for medical treatment,” he said.
Tselanyane further said the police are appealing to anyone with information that may assist in the investigation to contact the Investigating Officer, Detective Constable Tshidiso Mankgaba on 078 509 4895 or the South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Stop number on 08600 10111. He added that anonymous tip-offs can also be submitted via the MySAPS App.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, condemned the alleged vigilante attack, describing it as a blatant disregard for the rule of law that cannot be tolerated. Naidoo warned community members to work with the police and allow the criminal justice system to take its course, rather than taking the law into their own hands, which is unlawful and may lead to prosecution.
Picture: The deceased, Masego Moile-Moshweu/Facebook
By OBAKENG MAJE
15 June 2026 – A husband who is accused of stabbing his wife, Masego Moile-Moshweu (39) to death is expected to appear in absentia at Mmabatho Magistrate’s Court on 17 June 2026. This comes after he was charged with Moshweu’s murder.
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh said on 12 June 2026 at approximately 5:10pm, the police were called to a house in Lonely Park village, near Mahikeng, following a complaint related to domestic violence. Myburgh said upon arrival at the scene, the police found family members and Emergency Medical and Rescue Services (EMRS) personnel, who had already certified Moshweu dead.
“The deceased was reportedly discovered by a family member after several attempts to contact her went unanswered. The family member then proceeded to the residence and found all doors locked and windows closed. After searching for keys, she located a bunch of keys inside a parked vehicle within the yard.
“She managed to unlock the main door, but found the bedroom door locked. She subsequently searched the house for the key, located one, and unlocked the bedroom door. Upon entering the room, she allegedly discovered the deceased lying motionless in a pool of blood,” she said.
Myburgh said it is further alleged that the deceased and her husband had been involved in a confrontation earlier that morning. She added that the husband was later involved in a collision with a truck on Nelson Mandela Drive near a shopping mall.
“The husband is still hospitalised under police guard and will appear in absentia before the Mmabatho Magistrate’s Court on 17 June 2026, on a charge of murder,” said Myburgh.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, said he strongly condemned this senseless act of violence against a woman. Naidoo said Gender-Based Violence (GBV) continues to destroy families and communities.
“The police will remain committed to ensuring that perpetrators are brought to justice. While the matter will be before the court, we urge members of the public to report all forms of abuse and seek help before situations escalate into tragedy.
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