2 Phatwe 2026 – Setopo sa monna o sa itsiweng se bonwe kwa masimo kwa motseng wa Maphoitsile, gaufi le Taung mo letsatsing la maabane. Se, se tla morago ga gore mofeti-ka-tsela a bone setopo sa monna se rapaletse mo tseleng, mme a itsise sepodisi.
Sebueledi sa sepodisi mo sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Warrant Officer Tryposa van Rooyen are batlhankela ba thuso ya potlako (Emergency Medical and Rescue Services) ba ile ba bilediwa kwa lefelong la tiragalo. Van Rooyen are ba ile ba netefatsa fa monna o sa itsiweng o, a setse a tlhokafetse.
“Go fitlha ga jaana, ga re itse setlhola sa loso, mme seo se tla netefadiwa morago ga dipatlisiso. Sepodisi ga se belaele fa go ka tswa go na le letsogo la tshwene mo losong le,” van Rooyen wa tlhalosa.
Picture: Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie
By AGISANANG SCUFF
2 August 2026 – The Democratic Alliance (DA) said on 4 August 2026, Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie and his department, will account to Parliament on its FIFA World Cup 2026 delegation and related expenses. The DA alleges that, as McKeinzie and his department failed to provide proper, accountable responses to questions about the spending extravaganza, they have requested that Minister and his department come prepared for tough questions and avoid the lack of transparency.
DA Member of Parliament (MP) and spokesperson on Sport, Arts and Culture, Leah Potgieter said the DA has pre-emptively written to the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture, demanding that the Minister and the Department prepare and present the full names, relevant qualifications and experience of each of the 151 delegation members that warranted their inclusion. Potgieter said this includes the specific role and responsibilities of each of the 151 delegation members.
She further said McKenzie should provide a clear account of what each of the 151 delegation members did during the World Cup. Potgieter added that they also need a detailed account of the meetings and engagements held by the Minister and each of the 151 delegation members.
“A detailed breakdown of the estimated R31 million expenditures, including the cost attributable to each of the 151 delegation members. A detailed breakdown of all sponsorships received and a detailed account of the return on investment achieved from the estimated R31 million expenditures, including the measurable benefits secured for South African sport, arts, culture, tourism, or related industries.
“The DA will hold McKenzie to account for each rand spent at the World Cup,” she said.
However, McKenzie said over the past week, questions have been raised in Parliament and in the media about spending connected to South Africa’s engagement with the FIFA World Cup 2026, most of it centred on a figure of approximately R31 million, which is an amount that was openly disclosed in a parliamentary reply, where there was nothing to hide.
“Official trips and travel-related expenditure of the Minister and two support staff, Director-General, and Project Team (14 members) amount to R7 865 134.97, South Africa 2010 Legends Exhibition Match (involving 27 people in total) equal to R6 706 925.00.
“The suites expenditure equal to R3 361 845.18, spectator match tickets amount to R3 011 465.00 and programme activities linked to fan engagement, Aldea Global participation, Atlanta partnership activations, monterrey and legacy activities (including the costs of 30 artists and cultural participants, and the project delivery
team from a service provider) equals to R10 000 000.00. The total is R30 945 370.15,” he said.
McKenzie said spending a budget is not a scandal. He said spending a departmental budget on the department’s mandate is not, in itself, a wrongdoing.
“The FIFA World Cup was the single largest global sport, arts and culture platform of the year and it comes only every four years. Spending public money to position South Africa on such a platform is not a deviation from the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) mandate – it is exactly the DSAC mandate.
“If any person believes money was improperly allocated, appropriated, or spent, or that I personally benefited in a corrupt manner, I invite them to bring that evidence forward to Parliament, the Auditor-General, or to any law enforcement body with the power to investigate it,” said McKenzie.
1 August 2026- Two men from Kakamas were sentenced to five years imprisonment by the Upington Regional Court for rape. The duo raped a woman (32) in Keimoes.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Thabo Litabe said on 5 April 2025, Howard Mentoor (31) and Edwin Oortman (29), unlawfully entered the residence of the victim’s uncle at approximately 6am, while the occupants were asleep. Litabe said the accused threatened the victim’s uncle with a knife, searched him and demanded money.
“During the incident, the victim attempted to leave the house, but was prevented from doing so. The two men then sexually assaulted her before fleeing the scene.
“The matter was immediately reported to the police and a rape case was registered for investigation. Detective Constable Claudine Esau of the Kakamas Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit conducted a thorough investigation that resulted in the swift arrest of both accused” he said.
Litabe further said Mentoor and Oortman were remanded in custody throughout the court proceedings until their conviction and sentencing. He added that, they were also sentenced to the additional five-year imprisonment each.
“The court declared both offenders unfit to possess firearms,” he said.
Meanwhile, the ZF Mgcawu District Police Commissioner, Major General Monica Sebili, commended Detective Constable Claudine Esau for her professionalism, commitment and diligent investigation, which culminated in the successful prosecution of the perpetrators. Sebolai said the SAPS remains steadfast in its commitment to investigating crimes of gender-based violence (GBV) and ensuring that perpetrators are brought to justice, while providing continued support to victims of these heinous offences.
1 August 2026- A man (19) was sentenced to 12 years by the Prieska Regional Court for attempted murder. The conviction stems from an incident that occurred during the early hours of Saturday, 13 December 2025, in Prieska.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane said the accused, Siyabonga Shaun Abrahams and the victim, Richard Engelbrecht, had been consuming alcohol together after purchasing wine. Shemane said the victim later accompanied a female friend to obtain more alcohol, but returned empty-handed.
“An argument ensued between the accused, the victim and the woman. During the altercation, the accused allegedly attempted to stab the woman, but missed.
“Abrahams then damaged the windows of her residence, forcing her to flee the scene. The accused subsequently turned on the victim and stabbed him twice in the upper back, while demanding the wine,” he said.
Shemane further said the matter was reported to the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the accused was arrested and charged with attempted murder and malicious damage to property. He added that, bail was successfully opposed due to the accused having pending criminal cases.
“In addition to the custodial sentence, the court declared the accused unfit to possess a firearm. The Northern Cape SAPS Provincial Management welcomed the successful conviction and sentencing of an attempted murder accused, attributing the outcome to the meticulous investigation conducted by Detective Sergeant Byron Gallant of the Prieska Detective Service.
“Four years of the sentence were suspended for five years on condition that he is not convicted of a similar offence committed during the period of suspension,” said Shemane.
Meanwhile, the Pixely Ka-Seme District Commissioner, Major General Nomana Mtukushe, commended Detective Sergeant Byron Gallant for his dedication, professionalism and thorough investigation, which ensured that justice was served. Mtukushe said the South African Police Service (SAPS) remains committed to investigating violent crime thoroughly and ensuring that offenders are brought before the courts to account for their actions.
1 August 2026- A woman who was reported missing, Lizeny Molehe (22) from Longlands, Delportshoop, was found dead. The police launched an investigation into the disappear Molehe after she went missing on 24 June 2026.
Accordingto the Northern Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers, it is believed that she was last seen at her residence on 24 June 2026, when she left with friends at approximately 11pm. Ehlers said Molehe allegedly told her friends that she was going to collect a cell phone from another friend, however had not been seen since.
“On 7 July 2026, she was reported missing and an extensive investigation was launched. The Mounted Unit from Kimberley and K9 Unit from Upington also joined the search.
“On 31 July 2026, at approximately at 5:45pm, a community member noticed a body in the river near Sydney-on-Vaal. The police in Delportshoop together with the Provincial Diving Unit, were dispatched and the body was retrieved at approximately 28:30pm,” she said.
Ehlers further said the body of Molehe was formally identified by her next of kin. Ehlers added that the investigations into the cause of her death are underway.
“Any person who can assist with the investigation or has information regarding her death is urged to contact Sergeant Richard Kok at 073 293 5493 or 060 972 3267.
“The Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or MySAPS App can also be utilised. All information will be treated confidentially,” she said.
The Guardian 