Daily Archives: October 5, 2026

Mokgosi praises North West teachers on World Teachers’ Day

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Picture: North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi 

By REGINALD KANYANE 

5 October 2026 – North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi has expressed appreciation to teachers across the province for their contribution to education and the development of young people. Mokgosi was speaking as South Africa and the international community commemorate World Teachers’ Day under the theme: “Standing with Teachers: 60 Years of Protecting the Profession, Advancing its Status and Shaping our Futures.”

“The theme highlights the important role teachers have played in nurturing knowledge, fostering critical thinking, building character and preparing young people to become active citizens and future leaders.

“Teachers are the architects of human development. Every doctor, engineer, artisan, entrepreneur, public servant, and community leader has been guided by the wisdom, patience and dedication of a teacher,” he said. 

Mokgosi further said teachers’ responsibilities extend beyond the classroom, with educators also serving as mentors, counsellors, role models and custodians of hope for young people. He added that teachers in the North West remain central to achieving quality education, social transformation and economic development, while contributing to the building of a capable and developmental state.

“We acknowledge the challenges educators face, including resource constraints and the changing demands of a rapidly evolving world. Despite these challenges, our educators remain steadfast in their commitment to nurturing young minds and unlocking the potential of every learner. 

“We call for stronger partnerships between government, parents, communities and the education sector to create conducive teaching and learning environments, protect the dignity of educators and promote excellence in education,” said Mokgosi.

He said investment in education was an investment in the collective future of the province. Mokgosi said to all teachers across the province, they say thank you for your unwavering dedication, sacrifices and commitment to the development of the children and the nation. 

“Your work shapes destinies, transforms communities and lays the foundation for a better North West,” he said.

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North West Gambling Board launches campaign to promote responsible gambling

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Picture: The North West MEC for DEDECT, Bitsa Lenkopane

By OBAKENG MAJE 

5 October 2026 – The North West Gambling Board (NWGB) in partnership with the North West Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT), is launching a multi-stakeholder awareness and compliance campaign to promote responsible gambling and combat illegal gambling in the province. 

The campaign will also focus on addressing non-compliance in the liquor industry and raising awareness among young people about the dangers associated with alcohol abuse and illegal gambling.

The North West MEC for Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT), Bitsa Lenkopane said the campaign was aimed at strengthening compliance while educating communities, particularly young people, about the social and economic consequences of irresponsible gambling and alcohol abuse. Lenkopane said they are taking this awareness and compliance campaign directly to the communities and young people to strengthen responsible conduct, combat illegal gambling and promote adherence to the regulatory framework. 

“The campaign will include an awareness walk promoting healthy lifestyles, youth engagement sessions and activities aimed at addressing liquor- and gambling-related challenges affecting communities.

“Key regulatory stakeholders, including the NWGB and the North West Liquor Licensing Authority will be part of the campaign. The first phase will take place on 6 October 2026, with an awareness walk and student engagement programme at North West University (NWU) starting at 7am. 

“The second phase will include the Ikageng Programme at Ikageng Stadium in Potchefstroom on 9 October 2026, from 7am, as well as the North West Gambling Board Underage Prevention Advocacy Soccer Tournament at Montshioa Stadium from 8am on the same day,” she said.

Lenkopane further said collaboration between government, regulatory bodies, educational institutions and communities was important in preventing illegal gambling and protecting young people from its potential social and economic consequences. 

She added: “Our engagement with students and communities is an important part of ensuring that young people have the information and awareness we need to make responsible choices and understand the risks associated with illegal gambling and alcohol abuse.”

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Sensational Bafana stun Egypt in Cairo

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Picture: Bafana Bafana player, Puso Dithejane against Egypt/Supplied 

By OBAKENG MAJE 

5 October 2026 – Bafana Bafana continued their sensational form under coach Pitso Mosimane after stunning Egypt in their own backyard at the Cairo International Stadium on Sunday night. A lone strike from Puso Dithejane in the 50th minute was enough to win this international friendly match and also extend the South African senior men’s national team’s winning run to three victories in a row after wins against Guinea and Eritrea in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers played a few days ago.

It was certainly a day to remember for Bafana Bafana after South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in the Cairo International Stadium change room to wish the team well minutes before the start of the match. Ramaphosa is in Egypt, where he participated in the 8th African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting, and he was introduced to the team by South African Football Association (SAFA) President Dr Danny Jordaan. 

The South Africa President was in the stands to witness for himself when a Bafana Bafana team featuring several new faces fought bravely to beat Egypt in front of their home fans. Mosimane had promised to make wholesale changes, and he did exactly that when he introduced several players who did not feature in the AFCON qualifiers against Guinea and Eritrea.

“Yeah, it was a little difficult, you saw in the first five minutes that we could not find our feet. It’s normal because we brought in the younger ones. We changed the whole team. It takes a little time to gel and to come in, but as the game progressed, we gained confidence. 

“But what I like is that they’re not afraid to play and we need to give them a chance. I let them swim with the sharks, threw them in the deep end. Yeah, they swam, hey? Yeah, so it’s good to see Shandre [Campbell), Puso, and all the young ones. [Lebone] Seema, big game and he played,” he said. 

Mosimane further said they had to put [Khulumani] Ndamane in there, including Thabang Matuludi. He added that it was also good to bring back Fawaaz Basadien because he was with the national team before. 

“Yeah, we were a little bit thin in the midfield due to several injuries to key personnel in the middle. I had to play Olwethu Makhanya in the midfield at the end. But it’s part of football. You’ve got to do what you have to do,” said Mosimane.

Jordaan congratulated the team and said they had made the nation proud. 

Bafana Bafana will return to Johannesburg, South Africa, on Monday 5 October 2026.

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