24 Motsheganong 2025- Sepodisi sa Taung go begwa fa se butse kgetsi ya morago ga loso. Se, se tla morago ga gore go bonwe setopo se se neng se setse se senyegile kwa thoko ga noka kwa motseng wa Mocweding, gaufi le Taung, mo letsatsing la maabane. Go begwa fa setopo seo, go belaelwa fa e ka tswa ele sa monna mongwe wa kwa motseng wa Mokassa 2, o go neng ga begwa fa a timetse dibeke tse pedi tse di fetileng.
Kgabagare, sebueledi sa sepodisi mo porofenseng, Colonel Adele Myburgh, ga se a tsibogele kopo ya go neelana ka dintlha mo ntlheng e, jaaka ba lekwalo-dikgang la The Guardian le ne le kopile.
24 May 2025 – South Africa will face Mozambique, Mauritius and Zimbabwe in this year’s COSAFA Cup after the draw was conducted on Wednesday. The tournament will be held in Mangaung from June 4-15 and the matches will be staged at the Free State and the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadiums.
The South African Football Association’s (SAFA) Technical Committee told www.safa.net they will announce the coach of the COSAFA team at a later stage. According to COSAFA, the top team in each group will advances to the semi-finals, with the winner of Group A to face the top side in Group D, and the leading team in Group B up against the top team in Group C.
The matches will be broadcast on SABC and SuperSport, and streamed live on FIFA+.
COSAFA CUP 2025 DRAW
GROUP A: South Africa, Mozambique, Mauritius, Zimbabwe
24 May 2025– The Portfolio Committee on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation welcomed the briefing it received from the Socio-Economic Impact Assessment (SEIA) on the envisaged centralized, state-owned holding company, which will oversee and manage a portfolio of strategic SOEs, aiming to improve their governance, streamline oversight, and promote commercial sustainability. In its recommendations to the committee, the SEIA said studies show that good governance was critical to the performance and viability of SOEs and this is also attributed to the country’s stance of tackling fraud and corruption.
For SOEs to optimally achieve their role to the country’s developmental agenda, the SEIA unit said, there is a need to strengthen the link between SOEs and the public developmental goals, improve incentives and enhance governance.
The Chairperson of the Committee, Teliswa Mgweba said some members of the committee expressed a concern that the process of establishing a holding company will be cumbersome and expensive. Mgweba said an amount of R615 million has been requested from the National Treasury by the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation to start operation of the holding company for the first three years.
“Thereafter, its operations will be funded from dividends to be received from subsidiaries. The committee told the SEIA unit that the risk assessment report lacked in the presentation the unit delivered to the committee.
“The committee told the unit to go back to do a deeper and wider analysis that should cover, among other things, longer term possibilities of viability, sustainability and socio-economic impact of the new model,” she said.
Mgweba further told the unit that it will be invited by the committee in a week’s time to come back to present the latest impact analysis report to the committee and the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation will also be invited. She added that they urged the unit to ensure that it comes back with a concrete and scientific report that covers the areas that were highlighted by members of the committee.
“We appreciate the briefing which the committee received from the unit and thank you for the great effort you made on its production. Ensure that you improve on it for the achievement of the objectives of the envisaged legislation,” stressed Mgweba.
24 May 2025 – Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named a 41-member preliminary squad for the two international friendly matches that will be played at home in June 2025. Broos’ charges will play against Tanzania and a second opponent to be confirmed in the coming days.
The first match against Tanzania will be played at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, Limpopo, on 6 June 2025 (kick off is at 19h30). The team will report for camp in Johannesburg on 1 June 2025, and then travel to Polokwane on the same day.
Mamelodi Sundowns players were not selected as they will be participating in the FIFA Club World Cup to be played in the United States of America from 14 June – to 13 July 2025. The preliminary squad will be trimmed to 23 players in the coming days when Broos announces his final list for the two matches.
23 May 2024 – The Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests said it welcomes the judgement delivered by the Western Cape High Court on 21 May 2025, which reaffirmed a fundamental principle underpinning South Africa’s constitutional democracy.
The committee said Members of Parliament (MPs) remain bound by the Code of Ethical Conduct and Disclosure of Members’ Interests, even when serving in roles outside the strict bounds of parliamentary proceedings, such as appointments to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).
One of the Co-Chairpersons on Ethics and Members’ Interests, Lusizo Makhubela said the High Court’s decision in Malema v The Speaker of the National Assembly and Others confirms that Members of Parliament do not set aside their ethical obligations when performing duties on external constitutional bodies. Makhubela said rather, they carry their responsibilities as public representatives into every forum where they serve.
“This judgement follows a complaint received and investigated by the joint committee, concerning the conduct of a Member of Parliament during a JSC interview for a judicial candidate.
“The court upheld the committee’s finding that the member acted in breach of the code by failing to act in accordance with the public trust and by failing to place the public interest above personal or party-political interests,” she said.
Another Co-Chairperson, Henni Britz said the committee reaffirms the purpose of the code of ethical conduct, as set out in its preamble and item (2.1) to provide a framework for integrity, accountability and public trust in Parliament and its members. Britz said the code applies at all times to all members, whether they are sitting in the House, engaging in committee work, or representing Parliament on constitutional bodies like the JSC.
“The High Court’s judgement reinforces several key principles such as Parliament’s oversight role extends to the conduct of MPs designated to the JSC and other institutions. Accountability and integrity must be upheld by MPs in all public duties, especially in sensitive institutions like the judiciary, where independence and impartiality are paramount.
“The Code of Ethical Conduct is not limited by location or context, its reach is coextensive with the office held by any elected member. This outcome serves as a vital reminder that ethical governance is not situational,” he said.
Britz further said their democratic institutions depend on public trust, and that trust is earned through consistency, transparency and adherence to ethical standards, regardless of the platform or position. He added that the committee remains committed to upholding the integrity of Parliament and fostering a culture of ethical leadership among all public representatives.
23 May 2025- A man (43) was sentenced to 85 years imprisonment by the Rustenburg Regional Court for series of rapes. This includes possession of an unlicensed firearm.
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adéle Myburgh said the accused, Mziwoxolo Zozi was also declared unfit to possess a firearm in terms of section 103 of the Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000). Myburgh said the sentencing emanated from incidents, wherein Zozi raped women aged between 17 and 34 in Rustenburg, Phokeng, Mooinooi and Marikana, between April 2018 and July 2022.
“In one of the cases reported in the early hours of Sunday morning, 15 April 2018 in Marikana, a victim (23) was sleeping inside her house in Skierlik village, when suddenly overpowered by the convict, who threatened her with a firearm and ultimately raped her.
“In another case reported on 26 March 2022, Zozi overpowered a victim (17), in Freedom Park, outside Phokeng. The victim woke up when the convict removed her blankets, pointed her with a firearm and raped her,” she said.
Myburgh further said Zozi was identified as a possible suspect following comprehensive police investigations, then traced to Marikana and arrested on 29 November 2022. She added that the convict, who was found in possession of an unlicensed firearm, was linked to the crimes through forensic DNA leads.
“There are currently five more pending rape cases against the accused in the Rustenburg Regional Court. Furthermore, Zozi was linked to cases in the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Kwa-Zulu Natal and Gauteng Provinces.
“The accused, who has been in custody since his arrest, will effectively serve 50 years in jail as some of the sentences will run concurrently with others,” said Myburgh.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, lauded the investigating Officer, Sergeant Obakeng Rasego of Rustenburg Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit and the state prosecutor, advocate Thebe Nong for working hard in securing these sentences. Asaneng reiterated that the police will work tirelessly to ensure that perpetrators of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) are brought to book.
Picture: One of alleged illegal suspects nabbed for illegal mining/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
23 May 2025- In the quest to address, clamp down and curb crime including the ongoing illegal mining activities in the Namakwa area, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, together with the Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing, Major General Johnny Besnaar and accompanied by the Namakwa District Commissioner, Brigadier Schalk Andrews, supported by the Provincial Heads of Corporate Communication and Liaison, Crime Intelligence and Provincial Operational Command Centre executed operations over two days at different locations in the region.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Brigadier Mashay Gamieldien said the objective of the operation was to dismantle the complex network of illegal mining by targeting its instruments and confiscating equipment used in illicit mining activities. Gamieldien said arresting and processing undocumented foreigners with those found guilty being deported back to their country of origin.
“The operations were executed involving various SAPS Provincial components, specialised units, police stations within the district, officials from the Department Home Affairs and the Vala Umgodi team currently deployed in the Namakwa area.
“The operations were executed in two phases over two days, commencing on 22 May 2025 and concluding on 23 May 2025. Areas targeted were the Nuttabooi informal settlement in the mining area, Koingnaas and Port Nolloth,” she said.
Gamieldien further said during the operations, a total of 18 persons were apprehended and arrested in Nuttabooi, Koingnaas and Port Nolloth and were processed by Home Affairs officials. She added that 16 persons were undocumented Zimbabwe and Lesotho nationals.
“They were arrested for possession of drugs. The arrested persons are expected to appear in the Springbok Magistrate’s Court soon. The suspected drug houses in Sizamele and Nollothville in Port Nolloth were raided, where it was alleged that drugs were sold and illegal activities were executed,” said Gamieldien.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, cited that the authority of the state will be restored and continuous operations of this nature will be executed to stamp down the authority of the state by forcing illegal miners to resurface and enforce the law. Otola commended all the role-players involved in the execution of the operations and appreciated their concerted efforts in restoring law and order.
23 May 2025- The Democratic Alliance (DA) has requested the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant Gen Koliswa Otola, to present SAPS’s plans to bring down violent crime at the provincial crime stats briefing next week, after the Northern Cape was the only province to record increases in murder and contact crimes.
The party said according to the Fourth Quarterly report for 2024/25, contact crime showed an increase of 72 cases with murder reflecting an increase of 21 cases, compared to the same time last year.
The Member of Provincial Legislature (MPL) and DA Northern Cape Spokesperson for Transport, Safety & Liaison, Reinette Liebenberg said Kakamas Police Station has also joined Galeshewe, Kimberley and Rosedale Police Stations on the top 30 list for attempted murder. Liebenberg said this is the first time the province recorded four stations on this list.
“Assault with the intention to inflict grievous bodily harm increased with 82 cases. The Northern Cape further maintained its position as having the third highest rape ratio in the country, reflecting increases in rape and sexual assault.
“Commercial crime also continues to climb with 69 additional cases reported. The increasingly unsafe, violent and corrupt nature of the Northern Cape is indicative of a growing sense of lawlessness, where SAPS’s presence simply is not powerful enough to defend the scattered communities of this vast province and deter crime,” she said.
Liebenberg further said this is aggravated by the R50 million shortfall to address policing vehicle allocations to stations, as highlighted by the DA earlier this year. She said they have written to Otola, asking her to share her plans to address the growing crime levels in the violent and murderous Northern Cape, in a climate of dwindling financial and human resources.
“We also want to know how many of the 5 500 police trainees will be deployed to the province. It is further crucial that the recently announced National Policing Policy be implemented in the Northern Cape to ensure improved and specialised safety and law enforcement from SAPS,” she said.
Picture: Under 20 men celebrating after winning AFCON
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
23 May 2025 – The South African Football Association (SAFA) said it continues to celebrate the success of the South African men’s national U17 and U20 teams after their recent achievements. The SA U17 men’s national team has qualified for the FIFA U17 World Cup to be held in Qatar from 3–27 November 2025.
Coach Vela Khumalo’s side achieved the feat after they finished as runners-up to Group B winners, Burkina Faso at the CAF U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco in March 2025.
SAFA president, Dr Danny Jordaan said SA U20 men’s national team qualified for the FIFA U20 World Cup to be held in Chile in September 2025, and also made history by winning the U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time in Egypt a few days ago.
“We will continue to enjoy this success and will not be distracted by disgruntled former staff members who are attempting to move the spotlight from these teams, with the latest rumbling coming on the very same week that the SA U20 men’s national team returned back home with their AFCON title.
“Coach Khumalo and Mdaka are now concentrating on preparing for their respective World Cup tournaments and we will not be distracted by naysayers,” he said.
23 May 2025 – The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Mikateko Mahlaule, has called on the management of Sibanye Stillwater to spare no effort and do everything possible to rescue the over 200 workers trapped underground at the Kloof gold mine in Westonaria, Gauteng.
Mahlaule said while rescue missions are top priority, management should equally ensure the provision of necessary essentials such as food, water and medication to the trapped workers. He said in October 2024, the committee paid a visit to the same mine to conduct oversight, which focused on mine health and safety as well as illegal mining.
“The committee left somehow comforted that strengthening operational efficiency to ensure workers’ safety was fourth cost driver on the mine’s capital expenditure after energy, water and security.
“We wish the rescue team strength and wisdom and encourage it to relentlessly do everything possible to bring all the trapped miners safely to the surface,” said Mahlaule.
He said they will first get a report from the Chief Inspector of Mines and decide thereafter on the next course of action, if need be.
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