Setshwantsho: Sejanaga se se tshwerweng ka nama ya kgomo
Ka OBAKENG MAJE
1 Phukwi 2026 – Monna wa dingwaga di le 37 o tshwerwe mabapi le ditatofatso tsa go tshola nama ya Kgomo e go belaelwang e utswitswe. Go begwa fa batlhankela ba sepodisi ba ne ba tsweletse ka tiro ya bone ya go parega dijanaga kwa tselakgolo ya N18 gaufi le motse wa Dryharts, mono Taung, fa kgwedi ya Seetebosigo e ne e tlhola matsatsi a le 30 ka ura ya bo lesome nngwe bosigo, fa ba ne ba emisa mokgweetsi wa sejanaga sa modiro wa Toyota Conquest se se podudu ka mmala.
Sebueledi sa sepodisi mono Bokone Bophirima, Sarasanta Majang Skalkie are batlhankela ba sepodisi ba ne ba phuruphutsha sejanaga seo, mme ba fitlhela nama ya kgomo e apesitswe ka kobo mo butung ya sejanaga se. Skalkie are monna o, o ne a shadikanya matlho fa a bodiwa gore o tsaya kae nama e kana-kana.
“Batlhankela ba sepodisi ba ne ba tshwara monna yo le go mo latofatsa ka bogodu jwa nama e go belaelwang fa e utswilwe.
“Sepodisi se boloditse dipatlisiso le go batlana le mong wa kgomo eo. Gape, dipatlisiso di tsweletse mabapi le go tlhomamisa fa monna o, a sa amane le bogodu jwa leruo,” Skalkie wa tlhalosa.
Monna o, o solofetswe go tlhagelela ka boripa kwa kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung mo letsatsing la kamoso.
Kgabagare, mokomishinara wa sepodisi wa nama-o-sa-tshwere mono Bokone Bophirina, Major General Ryno Naidoo, o akgotse batlhankela ba sepodisi sa seteishene sa Pudimoe ka go nna pudi matseba. Naidoo are go botsha fa sepodisi se ikemiseditse go lwa kgatlhanong le bogodu jwa leruo.
1 Phukwi 2026- Baagi ba ba farologaneng go ralala Taung, ba tlhotse ba gwantetse kwa dikantorong tsa setheo se se neelanang ka metsi sa Magalies Water mono Taung, mabapi le tlhokego ya metsi. Baagi ba, ba kaile fa ba tshimolotse go itemogela tlhokego ya metsi ka ngwaga wa 2021, fela puso e itshetse moriti o tsididi.
Go ya ka moeteledipele wa baagi, Pearl Nkonyana, ba tlhotse ba kopane le meiyara-khuduthamaga wa masepala wa sedika wa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati go tla ka tharabololo mabapi le se. Nkonyana are kopano ya bone e nnile le maungo, ebile metsi a tswa mo di karolong dingwe tsa motse.
“Jaaka baagi, re itumetse gore metsi a be a tswa. Ke lobaka le le leele re ntse re itemogela tlhokego ya metsi. Masepala wa sedika wa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati o tlhalositse fa tlhokego ya metsi e amilwe ke go tsenngwa ga dipeipe tse dintsha, fela re le baagi ga ise re tsamae re bone seo se direga.
“Mme pele ga moo, masepala one wa kaya fa tanka ya rona e sa tlhole e kgone go tlala. Ba tlhalositse fa tanka eo, e sa kgone go fitlhelela seelo se se rileng, mme seo se tlhola matsapa gore baagi botlhe ba fitlhelele metsi,” Nkonyana wa tlhalosa.
Nkonyana are fela se se makatsang ke gore, ba iponetse metsi fela morago ga kopano ya bone le bathati ba masepala. Are ba ka netefatsa gore peipe e e ntseng e na le mathata a go thubega ke e fa thoko ga sekolo sa Sebitlwane fela.
“Re dula re bolelelwa ka go senyega ga mafaratlhatlha metlha e fa re tshwanetswe gore re neelwe metsi. Re belaela fa tlhokego ya metsi e ka tswa e bakiwa ke mokgwa o wa go neela baagi metsi ka di tanka kgotsa water tankering.
“Ra itse bathati ba masepala ba ka se dumalane le ntlha e, ebile ba tla sireletsana, gonne ke baja-mmogo. Se sengwe se se makatsang ke gore, masepala o tlhalositse fa o setse o rekile ditanka tse dingwe tse dintsha. O beeletsa jang mo ditankeng, mme o re mafaratlhatlha a neelang baagi metsi a siame?” Nkonyana wa botsa.
Are tlhokego ya metsi e amile matshelo a bone. Nkonyana re go na le bagolo ba ba sa kgoneng go ya go ga metsi ka di kereibaye, gonne ba setse ba godile.
“Gape, go na le tulo nngwe mo thoko ga Mphothulo, kwa baagi ba gang metsi teng. Fa ke ne ke le foo, mme mongwe o mpoleletse fa a sa kgone go reka metsi, mme ke ka moo a gang metsi a nowang le ke di phologolo.
“Jaanaong, ekare re setse re tshelela mo nakong ya tlhaolele. Re ikuela go masepala go netefatsa fa re bona metsi ka metlha yotlhe, gonne metsi ke tshwanelo ya moagi mongwe le mongwe,” Nkonyana wa tlhalosa.
Kgabagare, majoro-khuduthamaga wa masepala wa sedika sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Motseokae Maje are: “Porojeke ya go isa metsi kwa motseng wa Khibitswane, e fedile. Re tlhotse re kopane le baagi, mme le bone ba iponetse gore madutelo a bone a pompile metsi go fitlha go diperesente di le 76 go fitlha ga jaana.
“Dikgaolo dingwe tsa motse di tsweletse go amogela metsi. Re ba tlhaloseditse gore re tlile go a pompa ka iketlo, gonne mafaratlhatlha ao, a lobaka a sena metsi. Kamoso re tlile go ya go tipa (disinfection) madutelo a kwa motseng wa Cokonyane, mme ka Labone, re ya go tipa a kwa Taung a a neelang baagi ba motse wa Ditshilong metsi.”
Maje are mo bekeng e e tlang, ba tla be ba tsenya tirisong dipeipe tse di isang metsi kwa Ditshilong. Are ba tlile go kopana le baagi ka Laboraro wa beke e e tlang go ba neela pegelo e feletseng.
“Baagi ba latofatsa bakgweetsi ba dilori tse di neelanang ka metsi ka go rekisa metsi ao. Fela ntlha eo, re ile ra kopa masepala o mogolwane wa Taung go samagana le yone gonne bakgweetsi bao ke badiri ba masepala o,” Maje wa tlhalosa.
1 July 2026 – The Republic of South Africa (RSA), president Cyril Ramaphosa will be making changes to the national executive following consultation with the leadership of the Democratic Alliance as a member of the Government of National Unity (GNU). Ramaphosa said these changes will affect the Ministries of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Trade, Industry and Competition, Electricity and Energy, Higher Education, and Water and Sanitation.
“I will in line with Section 91(3)(b) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (“the Constitution”) appoint Willem Aucamp as the Minister of Agriculture, David Maynier as Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.
“Furthermore, in accordance with Section 93(1)(a) of the Constitution, I will appoint John Steenhuisen as Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Alexandra Abrahams as Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy, Jack Bloom as Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, and Yusuf Cassim as Deputy Minister of Higher Education,” he said.
Ramaphosa further said in the vacant Ministry of Social Development, he has appointed Dina Pule as the Minister of Social Development in accordance with Section 91(3)(b) of the Constitution. He wished all the incoming Ministers and Deputy Ministers well in their roles.
However, the Institute of Race Relations (IRR) said appointing new ministers without reforming their policy mandate will do nothing to reduce South Africa’s 60% youth unemployment, lift the growth rate above the paltry average of 1% or raise fixed investment from the current 15% of GDP to anywhere near the world average of 26%.
IRR Economic policy analyst and research coordinator, Anlu Keeve argues that South Africa has rotated a great many individuals through its ministries over three decades, while the transformation agenda guiding their policy has remained constant – and debilitating. Keeve said new ministers operating under the old policy mandate will simply produce the old outcomes.
“Fixed investment has remained below 15% of GDP against a world average of 26%, growth since 2008 has averaged little more than 1%, and youth unemployment stands at 60%. Competent administrators executing a poverty-perpetuating policy framework will still perpetuate poverty.
“Drawing on the founding paper of its Blueprint for Growth series, the IRR calls on the President to measure his new ministers against five growth-oriented benchmarks such as secure property rights, free markets over state direction, labour markets open to employment, a depoliticised and capable state and economic growth as the overriding policy priority,” she said.
Keeve further said Ramaphosa may reshuffle his cabinet as often as he judges necessary. She added that but a reshuffle that leaves the current policy architecture untouched will produce the same results, only with different signatures on the same documents.
“The IRR asks the President to apply a single test to his cabinet. Whether the policies each minister pursues are calculated to raise investment, employment, and growth,” said Keeve.
1 July 2026 – The police in the Northern Cape can confirm that a road accident occurred today at approximately 8:40am on the N1 road, approximately 19km from Hanover towards Colesberg. The police said preliminary information indicates that a 15-seater minibus taxi, travelling from Cape Town to Mozambique and transporting foreign nationals, was involved in a motor vehicle accident after the trailer attached to the vehicle reportedly experienced a mechanical failure, resulting in the vehicle overturning.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Brigadier Mashay Gamieldien said a total of 20 passengers were travelling in the vehicle, consisting of 14 adults and six children between the ages of five and seven years. Gamieldien said three passengers sustained minor injuries and were attended to by Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
“No fatalities have been reported at this stage. Upon assessment, it was established that some passengers were in possession of travel documents, while others did not have the required documentation. The matter has been referred to the relevant immigration authorities for further processing.
“Social Services have also been notified and are attending to the affected children. All relevant role players, including SAPS, EMS, Immigration officials and Social Services, are currently on scene assisting with the situation,” she said.
Gamieldien further said the SAPS urges motorists to exercise caution on the roads and to ensure that vehicles are roadworthy before undertaking long-distance journeys.
1 July 2026 – The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) wishes to alert vehicle owners about a scam currently going around which demands immediate payment for traffic fines. TRMC said Vehicle owners are advised to exercise vigilance not fall prey to digitalscammers, who are sending scam emails through fraudulent websites designed to confuse them and steal money or personal information.
TRMC spokesperson, Simon Zwane said they have discovered a scam email purporting to be ‘official communication from the National Traffic Information System’ from the department of transport. Zwane said the scam email demands immediate action to pay overdue traffic fines.
“The URL address is (natis.online.services) this is fake and a scam and its connection is unsecured. We put it on record that the RTMC through its online services website does not send fine notices to motorists. Any fine notice received by a motorist purporting to be from the online.natis.gov.za should be treated as a scam,” he said.
Picture: Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the North West University (NWU), Prof Linda du Plessis/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
1 July 2026 – Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the North West University (NWU), Prof Linda du Plessis said the Governing Body Foundation national report on the administrative load of public-school principals should force a national conversation about the administrative burden placed on schools and public institutions. Plessis said when did paperwork become more important than educating children?
She further said South Africa’s principals are becoming administrators when they should be leaders. Plessis added that a completed report has never taught a child to read.
“The best way to improve schools may be to ask principals for fewer reports. The GBF (Governing Body Foundation) national report on the administrative load of public-school principals should be read as more than just another education survey.
“It is a distress signal from the people expected to hold our schools together. According to the report, 84% of principals routinely work after hours to keep up with administrative demands, 92% say the administrative load is higher or much higher than it was five years ago,” she said.
Plessis said 71% experience a negative impact on their ability to perform their core duties as school leaders and 59% say the burden makes them seriously consider leaving their role. She said a principal is the heartbeat of a school.
“The moment you enter the gates, you can feel whether leadership has built a culture of care, discipline and safety and that culture ultimately drives the school’s performance and it influences young educators’ decision to enter or leave the profession. When nearly six out of ten school leaders are thinking of walking away, the government should not ask for another report.
“It should ask what its own systems are doing to schools. The most troubling finding is not simply that principals are busy. School leadership has always required long days and strong commitment. The troubling point is that so much of this time is now being consumed by paperwork, repeated reporting, evidence files, short-notice requests, duplicated information and compliance demands,” said Plessis.
She said many principals are not working overtime because they are designing better teaching strategies, mentoring young teachers or engaging parents. Plessis said they are working overtime to feed a bureaucracy that too often appears unable to distinguish between meaningful accountability and administrative noise.
“Time is not an elastic resource. Every hour a principal spends completing another template is an hour not spent observing teaching, supporting staff, helping learners, solving safety concerns, strengthening school culture or planning improvement.
“The question the government must answer is therefore not whether schools have submitted the required documents. The real question is whether those documents have improved learning, leadership or service delivery. If they have not, then the system is not strengthening education. It is draining it,” she said.
Plessis said this is managerialism at its most damaging. She said managerialism is the belief that institutions can be improved through more targets, more plans, more reports, more monitoring and more measurable “evidence”.
“It often enters public institutions wearing the respectable clothing of efficiency and accountability. But when taken too far, it produces the opposite such as mistrust, duplication, fear, risk avoidance and compliance without learning.
“In education, managerialism slowly turns principals into clerks, teachers into data capturers and departments into machines that demand proof of activity rather than evidence of impact. There is a useful phrase for this: bureaucratic bluffing,” said Plessis.
She said the system looks busy, but it produces files, dashboards, templates, signatures, plans and submissions. Plessis said it creates the appearance of control, but the key question remains unanswered.
“Where does all this administration lead? Is it read carefully? Is it used to give schools better support? Does it help departments allocate resources fairly and address needs during budget allocation? Does it identify risks sooner? Does it improve teaching and learning? Does it create a better future for our young people? Or does it merely move from one desk to another, creating the illusion that something important has been done? A thick compliance file does not mean a school is improving.
“A signed plan does not mean a learner can read. A submitted report does not mean a teacher has been supported. A completed checklist does not mean fewer learners drop out. Government must stop confusing paperwork with performance. The visible existence of administration is not proof of value,” she said.
Plessis said in fact, excessive administration may be evidence of a system that has lost trust in its own professionals. She said let principals focus on what they were appointed to do, which is lead.
“The word “principal” comes from the Latin prīncipālis – “first in importance, chief, leader”. That is what they should be allowed to be. Accountability must sharpen focus, not scatter it. It should support leaders, not exhaust them. A principal sets the tone, shapes the culture, builds trust and drives performance – the very heartbeat of a school. If we want better schools, we must give principals the time and space to lead.
“The first leadership lesson from the GBF report is that accountability must be purposeful. Good leaders do not ask for information simply because they can. They ask for information because it will inform a decision, trigger support, reduce risk, improve learning or protect resources,” said Plessis.
She said if a reporting requirement cannot pass that test, it should be removed. Plessis said public institutions must adopt a simple discipline, which is no form without a purpose, no template without a user, no report without a decision and no compliance demand without visible value.
1 July 2026 – The North West MEC for Department Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT), Bitsa Lenkopane joined the global conservation community in marking the conclusion of World Female Ranger Week, celebrated annually from 23 to 30 June. Lenkopane paid tribute to the remarkable women who dedicate their lives to protecting the biodiversity, safeguarding the wildlife and preserving the natural heritage for future generations.
She further said this year’s commemoration highlighted the courage, resilience and professionalism of women rangers who continue to break barriers in a profession historically dominated by men. Lenkopane added that throughout the week, the international themes encouraged the sharing of experiences from the field, celebrated women overcoming obstacles, recognised the importance of partnerships and allies and concluded with a renewed commitment to advancing women in conservation.
“As a province endowed with exceptional biodiversity and world-renowned protected areas, the North West acknowledges that women rangers are more than protectors of wildlife. They are custodians of our ecosystems, educators within our communities, ambassadors for conservation and role models for young women aspiring to careers in environmental management.
“The contribution of women rangers extends beyond anti-poaching operations, daily monitoring biodiversity, enforcing environmental laws, visitor management, environmental education, scientific support, habitat restoration and community engagement,” she said.
Lenkopane said during her 2026/27 Budget Vote Speech, she reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to strengthening the conservation sector and improving the conditions under which their rangers serve. She said rangers remain the backbone of biodiversity protection and the first line of defence against environmental crimes that threaten the provincial natural heritage.
“The department remains committed to progressively improving ranger support systems, investing in conservation capacity, enhancing skills development, strengthening operational resources and creating an enabling environment in which 1/2 every ranger can perform their duties with dignity, safety and pride.
“This commitment applies equally to the women who continue to serve with distinction under often demanding conditions. To every woman ranger serving in our provincial reserves, protected areas and conservation institutions, I extend my deepest appreciation,” said Lenkopane.
She said their dedication, professionalism and sacrifice do not go unnoticed. Lenkopane said they should continue to strengthen their vision of building the North West into a leading biodiversity economy and conservation province.
“As we conclude World Female Ranger Week, let this not mark the end of our appreciation, but rather the beginning of an even stronger commitment to recognize, support and invest in the women who protect our environment every day.
“Together, we must continue creating opportunities for more women to enter the conservation profession, to lead within our institutions and to shape the future of environmental stewardship in South Africa. To every woman who wears the ranger’s uniform with pride, thank you for your courage, your resilience and your unwavering commitment to protecting the biodiversity that sustains our province and our nation,” she said.
Lenkopane said their service is an inspiration and they will continue to shape a greener, safer and more sustainable future for generations to come.
Picture: Taung-born musician, Ntsiki The Guitarist
By BAKANG MOKOTO
1 July 2026- The 52nd National Arts Festival is underway in Makhanda, Eastern Cape, running from 25 June to 5 July 2026. As one of Africa’s premier celebrations of arts and culture, the festival brings together some of the country’s finest creative talent.
This year, Mmabana Arts, Culture and Sport Foundation proudly selected and funded six production teams to represent both the entity and the North West on the national stage. The first three productions are The Suit and the Dress, Ntsiki the Guitarist and Marimba Melodika and have already captivated audiences with outstanding performances, showcasing the diversity and excellence of North West’s creative sector.
Mmabana Foundation spokesperson, Kgalalelo Molotsi said Ntsiki the Guitarist hailing from Magogong village, near Taung, performed to packed audiences, impressing festival-goers with his exceptional musicianship and soulful contemporary sound. Molotsi said another crowd favourite has been Marimba Melodika from a talented youth ensemble from Ikageng Township, near Potchefstroom.
“Their energetic performances extended beyond the theatre as they brought the vibrant sounds of African marimba music to the streets and marketplace of Makhanda, delighting audiences with their infectious rhythms and musical brilliance.
“The Suit and the Dress delivered a deeply moving theatrical experience, tackling powerful themes through compelling storytelling and emotional performances. The production resonated strongly with audiences, leaving many visibly touched by its heartfelt narrative,” she said.
Molotsi further said the festival continues with three more exciting productions representing the province. She added that the Unbreakable Spirit, an energetic dance production celebrating resilience, unity and youth, is currently on stage, captivating audiences with its dynamic choreography and powerful performances.
“Festival-goers can also look forward to two upcoming productions, Africanism, Comedy Show, promising laughter and entertainment and Sober, a thought-provoking theatrical storytelling production. Mmabana Arts, Culture and Sport Foundation remains committed to developing, nurturing and promoting artists from the North West by providing opportunities to perform on prestigious national platforms.
“The entity encourages members of the public to follow its social media pages for daily festival updates, behind-the-scenes content and highlights from each production. Tickets for festival productions are available at: https://tickets.nationalartsfestival.co.za/en/events/1341/unbreakable-spirits,” said Molotsi.
Picture: Police during March and March protests/Generic
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
1 July 2026 – The police in the Northern Cape remain on high alert and continue to monitor developments following peaceful marches held across the province’s five districts in relation to anti-illegal immigration operations. Law enforcement agencies, including the SAPS and other relevant stakeholders, remain operationally prepared and have maintained an increased presence through enhanced visibility and sustained deployments to ensure the safety and security of communities.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Brigadier Mashay Gamieldien said while the majority of activities proceeded peacefully, the police confirm that several arrests have been made in connection with incidents of looting, attempted looting, illegal immigrants and business robbery and related unlawful activities reported during the course of the operations. Gamieldien said those arrested will be processed in accordance with the law and will face the necessary legal procedures.
“The SAPS Northern Cape reiterates that the right to peaceful protest is protected. However, criminal conduct, including looting, damage to property, and any acts that threaten the safety of communities, will not be tolerated.
“The members of the public are urged to remain calm, cooperate with law enforcement officials and report any suspicious or unlawful activities to the SAPS,” she said.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola cited that the Justice and Security cluster stakeholders will continue with high-density operations, monitoring of hotspots and coordinated deployments with all relevant law enforcement partners to maintain peace and stability across the province.
1 July 2026 – The South African Police Service (SAPS) together with its law enforcement partners, remains deployed in full force across the North West as authorities continue to monitor and respond to incidents linked to today’s protest action. The police said between 6am and 6pm, on 30 June 2026, a total of 83 undocumented migrants were arrested, while 17 suspects were arrested for looting and public violence-related offences reported in Pudimoe and Letlhabile.
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adéle Myburgh said SAPS members, supported by law enforcement partners, remain on high alert and continue to respond to every incident of violence and criminality to ensure stability, maintain public order and safeguard communities across the province. Myburgh said the situation remains under control with deployments continuing at identified hotspots and other strategic locations.
“The police will continue to act decisively against anyone involved in criminal conduct, violence, intimidation, looting or damage to property,” she said.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo said the PROVJOC (Provincial Joint Operational Centre) remains fully activated and operational. Naidoo said that essential services, businesses, ports of entry and economic activities continue to operate normally, while police members remain deployed to ensure the safety and security of all residents.
“We would like to thank the members of the public for their cooperation and urged them to remain calm and continue with their normal daily activities. Communities are encouraged to report any criminal activity or threats to their nearest police station, anonymously through the Crime Stop number 08600 10111, or via the MySAPS App on their smartphones,” she said.
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