23 Mopitlwe 2026 – Monna wa dingwaga di 37 wa kwa nageng ya Nigeria, o solofetswe go tlhagelela ka boripana kwa Kgotlhatshekelo ya Vryburg mo letsatsing la gompieno. Monna o, go begwa fa a tshwere ka diritibatsi tse 5138 tsa mandrax le crystal meth, mme tsone di ka rekisiwa ka R51 300.
Go ya ka sebueledi sa sepodisi mo porofenseng ya Bokone Bophirima, Mokaptein Majang Skalkie, are batlhankela ba sepodisi ba ile ba emisa monna o le go mo poruputsha fa ba ne ba tsweletse ka letsholo la bone la go reba bosenyi. Skalkie are batlhankela ba sepodisi ba ile ba fitlhela diritibatsi tseo go mmelaelwa, mme ba mo tshwara.
“Mmelaelwa o ile a isa sepodisi kwa a dulang teng, mme sepodisi sa fitlhela diritibatsi tse dingwe gape. Jaanong, monna o, o solofetswe go tlhagelela kwa Kgotlhatshekelo ya Vryburg mabapi le ditatofatso tsa go tshola le go dira ka diritibatsi,” Skalkie wa tlhalosa.
Kgabagare, mokomishinara wa sepodisi wa nama-o-sa-tshwere mo porofenseng ya Bokone Bophirima, Lieutenant General Ryno Naidoo, o akgotse batlhankela ba sepodisi go nna pudi matseba ka di nako tsotlhe fa ba le mo tirong. Naidoo are go tshwarwa ga mmelaelwa, go shupa maikemisetso a a dirwang ke sepodisi mabapi le go lwa kgatlhanong le tiriso ya diritibatsi.
Setshwantsho: Motlatsa-mokomishinara mo Bokone Bophirima, Major General Patrick Asaneng
Ka KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
23 Mopiltwe 2026 – Motlatsa-mokomishinara mo porofenseng ya Bokone Bophirima, Major General Patrick Asaneng, o bonwe molato wa tsietso ke kgotlhatshekelo ya Potchefstroom. Se, se tla morago ga gore Asaneng a dirise helikopotara ya sepodisi sa Afrika Borwa ntle le molao.
Go begwa fa Asaneng, a ne a tsaya helikopotara ya sepodisi go ya go tsenela tiragalo e e neng e diragala kwa lefelong la go vouta kwa motsesetoropong wa Ikageng kwa Potchefstroom ka ngwaga wa 2019.
Go begwa fa go tlogeng moo, Asaneng a ne a fofela kwa Mahikeng go ya go tsenela kopano le maphata a tshireletso a farologaneng. Fela, Asaneng one a isa papetlana e e shupang fa a dirisitse sejanaga sa gagwe sa tiro.
Dipatlisiso tsa sepodisi di shupile fa ka nako eo, sejanaga seo se ne se ile go baakangwa. Jaanong, Asaneng yo go bontshang fa a lebagane le bokamoso jo bo letobo, o tla itse gore katlholo ya gagwe ke eng fa kgwedi ya Phukwi e tlhola matsatsi a le 20 le 21.
Kgabagare, mokwaledi wa uniyone ya POPCRU mo porofenseng ya Bokone Bophirima, Johannes Dire, are ke kutlobotlhoko le matlhabisa-ditlhong go utlwa ka se se diragaletseng Asaneng. Dire are go fitlha ga jaana, ga ba na dintlha tse di feletseng.
“Ga nkitla re bua kemo ya rona mo kgannyeng e go fitlha re utlwa gore mokomishinara wa sepodisi wa nama-o-sa-tshwere mo porofenseng, Lieutenant General Ryno Naidoo o tsaya tshwetso efe. Fela re dumela gore molao o tshwanetse ke go diragadiwa,” Dire wa tlhalosa.
23 March 2026 – The police in Pudimoe request the community’s assistance in locating a missing girl, Koketso Tshipa (15), from Dryharts Village, near Taung. The police said Tshipa was last seen by her mother on 27 February 2026.
The North West police spokesperson, Captain Majang Skalkie said a search commenced and extensive investigations were conducted around Dryharts Village, Vryburg and surrounding areas without any positive results. Skalkie said at the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a grey crop top and a blue jean.
“Tshipa is light in complexion, with a slender build body. The police request anyone who may have information regarding her whereabouts to contact the Investigating Officer, Constable Bongani Mvula on 082 469 2101.
“Alternatively, call your local police station or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via the MySAPS App from your smartphone,” she said.
23 March 2026 – The Republic of South Africa (RSA) president, Cyril Ramaphosa said the Human Rights Day takes place in the year that marks 30 years since their democratic Constitution was signed into law. Ramaphosa said it is significant that President Nelson Mandela chose to sign the Constitution into law in Sharpeville, the site of one of the apartheid regime’s worst acts of brutality.
He further said on the anniversary of the Sharpeville Massacre of 21 March 1960, they honour the memories of all those who were killed in the struggle for human rights. Ramaphosa added that it is fitting that the place that had known so much suffering and tears should be the site from which a new South Africa would rise.
“Signing the Constitution into law was the most significant act of our democratic era. It was a clear moral commitment to build a society rooted in equality, freedom and human dignity. Our Constitution is more than the supreme law of the land.
“It set the coordinates for a journey towards a just, inclusive and united future for all South Africans. This is a journey that we remain on to this day. The Constitution is our greatest source of national pride not only because of what it contains, but because of how it was written,” he said.
Ramphosa said the constitution-making process was the most extensive public participation exercise to ever take place in the country. He said the Constitutional Assembly was determined that theirs should be a homegrown Constitution with broad legitimacy and acceptable to all South Africans.
“For nearly a year and a half, we travelled through cities and villages, suburbs and townships, factories and farms to gather people’s contributions to the Constitution. We engaged with men and women, and with black, white, Indian and coloured South Africans alike.
“We met with young people with little experience of apartheid and with older people who still carried its painful wounds. We listened to the hopes, dreams and fears of middle class and working-class South Africans, with the employed and the unemployed,” said Ramaphosa.
He said they held community meetings, met with people at their places of work and study, and shared their views, concerns and proposals on the airwaves. Ramaphosa said everyone who took part in these discussions had a deep understanding of why human rights mattered.
“In many cases, their views were born of their own personal experiences of injustice. Today, we have a People’s Constitution, which every South African citizen of the time had a hand in writing.
“These places a particular responsibility on us as a country to uphold the fundamental rights of all people. We have a special responsibility to protect and advance the human dignity of all,” he said.
Ramaphosa said the Constitution obliges them to restore what was lost or taken. He said since the adoption of the Constitution, they have worked together to restore the dignity of all those who were denied this fundamental right.
“We have done this in many ways. More than 9 million learners in schools across this country are being fed through the National School Nutrition Programme. More than 29 million indigent, unemployed and vulnerable South Africans are receiving old age, disability and child support grants and other forms of social assistance.
“More than 80% of the population now have access to clean water and adequate sanitation, and more than 2 million poor households across this country receive free basic services,” said Ramaphosa.
Picture: Some of drugs confiscated by the police/Gneric
By REGINALD KANYANE
20 March 2026 – Nigerian man (37) was arrested by the police in Vryburg for possession of drugs. The suspect was arrested during routine crime prevention patrols. The police stopped and searched the suspect, during which drugs were found in his possession, leading to his immediate arrest.
The North West police spokesperson, Captain Majang Skalkie said further investigation resulted in the suspect taking the police to his residence, where additional drugs were discovered. Skalkie said a total of 5138 mandrax tablets and crystal meth were confiscated, with an estimated street value of R51 300.
“The suspect is expected to appear before the Vryburg Magistrate’s Court soon on charges of possession of and dealing in drugs,” she said.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Nadioo, commended the members for their vigilance and dedication in effecting the arrest during crime prevention duties. Nadioo said the substantial quantity of drugs confiscated further demonstrates the South African Police Service’s ongoing commitment to combating drug-related crimes.
Picture: SANCO and ANC leader in North West, the late James Gadinabokao
By OBAKENG MAJE
20 March 2026- A leader of the South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO)’s ‘runaway faction” in North West, James Gadinabokao (50), who was also a member of ANC and a staunch supporter of ANC provincial chairperson, Nono Maloyi, died from head injuries. This comes after Gadinabokao allegedly slipped and fell, while in the bathroom at a local guesthouse in Vryburg this week.
It is alleged that Gadinabokao checked-in into the guesthouse in the company of a woman on Monday. However, it is alleged that on Tuesday morning, he went to the bathroom, where he slipped and fell.
It is alleged that Gadinabokao suffered a neurological impairment.
The North West police spokesperson, Captain Majang Skalkie said the police in Vryburg have registered an inquiry for further investigation following an incident. Skalkie said according to the witness, the victim was neither attacked nor stabbed, but allegedly fell and sustained a head injury while in the bathroom.
“Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) were called and ferried the victim to the Joe Morolong Memorial Hospital, where he was admitted for medical treatment. Investigation in the matter is underway,” she said.
Meanwhile, Gadinabokao died at the hospital on Friday afternoon.
Picture: SANCO and ANC leader in North West, James Gadinabokao
By OBAKENG MAJE
20 March 2026- A leader of the South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO)’s ‘runaway faction” leader in North West, James Gadinabokao (50), who is also a member of ANC and a staunch supporter of ANC provincial chairperson, Nono Maloyi, has been hospitalised with head injury. This comes after Gadinabokao allegedly slipped and fell, while in the bathroom at a local guesthouse in Vryburg this week.
It is alleged that Gadinabokao checked-in into the guesthouse in the company of a woman on Monday. However, it is alleged that on Tuesday morning, he went to the bathroom, where he slipped and fell.
It is alleged that Gadinabokao suffered temporary neurological impairment.
The North West police spokesperson, Captain Majang Skalkie said the police in Vryburg have registered an inquiry for further investigation following an incident. Skalkie said according to the witness, the victim was neither attacked nor stabbed, but allegedly fell and sustained a head injury while in the bathroom.
“Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) were called and ferried the victim to the Joe Morolong Memorial Hospital, where he was admitted for medical treatment. He remains hospitalised and investigations are ongoing,” she said.
20 March 2026- A Grade 10 female learner (16) at Pudumong Secondary School in Taung was allegedly assaulted by a male learner. It is alleged that a fight ensued between two learners during school hours after bullying allegations.
The male learner was allegedly bullying the female learner and that led to the confrontation.
The mother of the victim alleged that, she went to the school to get the gist of what had happened, however, the principal refused to assist, claiming that her daughter is naughty.
“Truly speaking, I am not happy how the principal handled this matter. I went to the school to get full details of what happened. However, the principal said he will not listen to me because my daughter is naughty.
“What surprises me is that, I never received even a single complainant letter from the school regarding my daughter’s behaviour. So, my daughter is unsteadiness due to the head injuries she suffered after being assaulted by another learner,” she said.
The North West Department of Education spokesperson, Vuyo Mantshule said: “On the day, learners were fighting and the principal brought intervention and mediation. The School Governing Body (SGB) met on 18 March 2026, to set a hearing date for affected parties.
“Hearing was conducted and parents of both learners were in attendance. The parents reprimanded their children that they must adhere to the school code of conduct. Learners were both sanctioned as they both misconducted as per the outcomes of the hearing.”
Mantshule further said there was no any element of bullying, but altercation. He added that parents were happy with the sanction as meted by the Disciplinary Committee.
However, the unhappy mother opened a case of common assault against the alleged perpetrator.
The North West police spokesperson, Captain Majang Skalkie said no one has been arrested thus far, but the investigations are underway.
Setshwantsho: Meiyara o montsha wa masepala o mogolwane wa Taung
Ka OBAKENG MAJE
20 Mopitlwe 2026- Meiyara o montsha wa masepala o mogolwane wa Taung, Itumeleng Maribe are ene le kabinete ya gagwe, ba tlile go tla ka toga-maano e tsha mabapi le go tokafatsa thebolo ya ditirelo mono Taung. Maribe are ba amogetse dipegelo tse di farologaneng mabapi le tlhokego ya metsi, ditsela tse di sa tsamaegeng ga mmogo le mafaratlhatlha a onetseng.
Maribe are le fa tekanyetso-kabo ya masepala e sa lekana go ka dira dilo tsotlhe ka nako e le nngwe, ba tlile go leka ka bojotlhe gore baagi ba amogela thebolo ya ditirelo e e namatshang.
“Re tlile go dirisana le mafapha a farologaneng a puso ga mmogo le ditlamo tsa poraebete. Ga jaana, re mo di puisanong le setlamo se se rebolang metsi sa Vaalharts ga mmogo le masepala wa sedika wa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati mabapi le go tla ka tharabololo mo tlhokegong ya metsi.
“Jaaka keteledipele, re itemogetse gore setlamo sa Vaalharts, se na le di diriswa tsa dilori tse di kgonang go aga ditsela, mme re tlile go nna le tumalano le bone gore re dirisane mabapi le go aga ditsela tse di mogare ga metse ya rona ya Taung.
“Ntlha enngwe e kwa setlhoeng ke go ngodiega ga go agiwa ga matlo a di RDP. Ka lesego, re nnile le kopano le mokhuduthamaga wa Lefapha la Dipuso Selegae le Matlo, Oageng Molapisi mo bekeng e e fetileng mabapi le go netefatsa fa diporojeke tsa kago ya matlo tse kgale di puagantswe di tswelediwa,” Maribe wa tlhalosa.
Maribe are ba tlile go netefatsa fa letsema la Thuntsa Lerole le lone le tlisa pharologanyo go baagi. Gape Maribe are ba itemogetse kgwetlho mabapi le kgaogo e tseneletseng ya motlakase, mme ba tlile go kopana le setlamo sa Eskom, go netefatsa fa go nna le tlhaeletsano magareng ga bone le baagi.
“Baagi ba tlhagisa dintlha tse di tsepameng mabapi le ditlhokego tsa bone. Sekai, bontsi jwa basha ba rona ga ba dire, mme re tlile go netefatsa gore re ba neela bokgoni (skills) go ka dira ditiro tse difarologaneng gore ba kgone go itshidisa.
“Re tlile go kopana le meepo e farologaneng gore ba re thuse go neelana ka bokgoni jo go basha ba rona. O tla gopola gore re setse fela ka dikgwedi di le supa pele ga re tsena mo ditlhopong tsa dipuso selegae,” Maribe wa tlhalosa.
Maribe are fela ba na le tshepo ya gore ba tla kgona go fetola seemo ka nako e khutshwane. Maribe o ikuela go baagi go ka dirisana le balekgotlha ba bone kwa dikgorwaneng tsa bone maitlhomo ele go netefatsa fa dingongora tsa bone di fitlhelela masepala.
“Mongwe le mongwe o a ikutlwang ekare dingongorego tsa gagwe ga di tsewe tsie, a ka goroga kwa dikantorong tsa rona tsa masepala go tla go bona thuso,” Maribe wa tlhalosa.
Picture: Chief Director of NWU Business School, Prof Joseph Sekhampu/Supplied
By BAKANG MOKOTO
20 March 2026- The Chief Director of NWU Business School, Prof Joseph Sekhampu said the South African municipal landscape is not collapsing in a single moment of crisis. Sekhampu said it is eroding in slow motion.
He further said hundreds of local councils operate as if the constitution demanded their existence, but not their viability. Sekhampu added that they table unfunded budgets, default on debt, and preside over the decay of water and electricity networks, and survive largely on fiscal transfusions from the centre.
“The Auditor General’s warnings that only a small fraction of municipalities remain functionally stable no longer sound like outliers, they describe the system.
“In his address to Parliament, the Deputy President struck a familiar tone, emphasising that the government is working to stabilise service delivery, particularly water, through improved coordination and stronger municipal capacity,” he said.
Sekhampu said it is a measured and reasonable response. He said yet, it also reflects a deeper assumption that the system itself remains sound and that the crisis lies primarily in how it is managed.
“With local government elections approaching, the pressure to demonstrate improvement will intensify, but the incentives to confront deeper structural questions may weaken. Yet, beneath this framing, the evidence points to a more complex reality than current policy assumptions allow.
“Our municipal map is a graveyard of political optimism. Designed for a post-1994 vision of community empowerment, it now reflects shrinking tax bases, hollowed out administrations, and territories that cannot anymore carry the institutional load placed upon them,” said Sekhampu.
He said across successive audit cycles and fiscal reviews, a consistent pattern has emerged. Sekhampu said a relatively small group of municipalities operate with some degree of stability, while a much larger share struggle under weak revenue bases, limited economic activity, and persistent governance strain.
“In many cases, particularly in areas with little underlying economic base, the issue is not administrative failure alone, but structural non-viability. The intellectual case for consolidation is clearer than our politics allows.
“After 1994, South Africa consolidated a highly fragmented system of racially defined local authorities and homeland administrations into a unified structure of municipalities, demonstrating that large-scale institutional redesign is neither unprecedented nor unthinkable,” he said.
Sekhampu said local governments only thrive when they have enough revenue, administrative depth, and authority to meet community needs. He said when these conditions collapse, decentralisation becomes a burden rather than a virtue, and South Africa sits precisely in this predicament.
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