29 Phukwi 2026 – Monna wa dingwaga di le 31 o tlhokofetse mo kotsing ya sejanaga kwa tseleng e magareng ga motseng wa Dryharts le Pudimoe ka matsha a letsatsi la Tshipi. Go begwa fa sejanaga sa Renault Triber se ne sa thula pitse e e neng e robetse mo gare ga tsela.
Sebueledi sa sepodisi mono porofenseng ya Bokone Bophirima, Colonel Adele Myburgh are go begwa fa sejanaga se, se ne se na le bapalami ba le bararo. Myburgh are sejanaga se, se ile sa menoga, mme mongwe wa bapalami o ile a tlhokafala ka gagwe.
“Go begwa fa go nnile le sejanaga sa modiro wa Toyota Corolla se se ile sa thula pitse eo, pele ga mokgweetsi wa Renault Triber a ka e thula. Go begwa fa mokgweetsi wa Toyota Corolla a ile a tshaba kwa lefelong la tiragalo morago ga go lemoga fa mokgweetsi wa Renault Triber a amegile mo kotsing eo.
“Sepodisi se ile sa bilediwa kwa lefelong la kotsi, mme kgetsi ya polao ntle le maikaelelo e ile ya bulwa,” Myburgh wa tlhalosa.
29 July 2026 – Where Diski Legends Start, Antalyaspor JPM CT emerged victorious in the Engen Knockout Challenge, lifting the Under-18 boys’ title at Erica Park in Belhar, Cape Town while RV United also made history, ending Cape Town Roses’ four-year dominance to claim the Under-20 girls’ crown. The finals finally went ahead this Sunday, 26 July, four weeks after severe weather forced a postponement on June 28 in the interest of player, official, and spectator safety.
The tournament’s final day opened with third-place ties with Cape Town City and Dangerous Heroes both taking home bronze medals in the boys’ and girls’ divisions, respectively. In the Boys’ final, Gareth Ncaca’s Antalyaspor defeated National champions Ubuntu Football Academy 5-4 on penalties after a spectacular 1-1 stalemate in regular time to win their first Engen Knockout Challenge title.
On their road to the final, Antalyaspor JPM CT downed Cape Town City 2-0 in the semifinal, while Ubuntu defeated SAFA Cape Town Academy on penalties after a 0-0 draw in regulation time. On the ladies’ side, RV United emerged victorious, edging Cape Town Roses on penalties after an entertaining final ended goalless following 90 minutes of action.
To book their final spot, RV United cruised past Ubuntu Football Academy while CT Roses had secured their place with a convincing 2-0 win over Dangerous Heroes to set up the showdown. The girls’ final was a repeat of last year’s decider, but this time RV United exacted sweet revenge after falling to Cape Town Roses in the previous edition.
Both Antalyaspor JPM CT and RV United have booked their spots in the Engen Champ of Champs set to take place in Gauteng later this year.
Engen Knockout Challenge Cape Town Winners:
Boys Winners Antalyaspor JPM CT
Boys Runners Up Ubuntu Football Academy
Boys Third place Cape Town City FC
Boys Fourth place SAFA Cape Town Academy
Girls Winners RV United
Girls Runners-up Cape Town Roses
Girls Third place Dangerous Heroes
Girls Fourth place Ubuntu Football Academy
Individual Awards (Boys)
Referee of the tournament Simankele Mnyanda
Goalkeeper of the tournament Ayaan Jacobs (Antalyaspor JPM CT)
Defender of the tournament Luke Hendricks (Ubuntu Football Academy)
Midfielder of the tournament Anovuyo Mgoqi (Cape Town City FC)
Striker of the tournament Jordan Mach (Antalyaspor JPM CT)
Top Goalscorer of the tournament Jordan Mach, Thurston Phillips & Lwandle Madingi (Antalyaspor JPM CT)
Fairplay team of the tournament D6
Coach of the tournament Gareth Ncaca (Antalyaspor JPM CT)
Player of the tournament Jordan Mach (Antalyaspor JPM CT)
Individual Awards (Girls)
Goalkeeper of the tournament Bilqees Salie (RV United)
Defender of the tournament Hajiera Sulayman (Ubuntu Football Academy)
Striker of the tournament Lisakhanya Situlweni (Cape Town Roses)
Top Goalscorer of the tournament Emihle Mazana and Lisakhanya Situlweni (Cape Town Roses)
Fairplay team of the tournament Houtbay Ladies
Coach of the tournament Vuyokazi Kayi (RV United)
Player of the tournament Bilqees Salie (RV United)
Picture: Banyana Banyana players against Tanzania/Supplied
By BAKANG MOKOTO
29 July 2026 – Sasol Banyana Banyana head coach, Desiree Ellis is confident that her charges will bounce back after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Tanzania in the opening match of Group B at the Moulay Rachid Stadium on Monday. Two goals in either half saw the Twigga Stars emerge victorious in an encounter, where South Africa had many chances, but were unable to convert.
The East Africans took the lead in the 31st minute through Diana Msewa. But defender Bambanane Mbane would have none of it and restored parity during the referee’s optional time. Ellis made some changes in the second stanza bringing on Nthabiseng Majiya, Gabriela Moodaly-Salgado, Amogelang Motau, Ronnel Donnely and Isabella Ludwig, while Robyn Moodaly-Salgado, Linda Motlhalo, Hildah Magaia, Thembi Kgatlana and Noxolo Cesane made way.
But it was Tanzania who managed to increase their lead with just under five minutes remaining before the final whistle. No matter how much South Africa tried, they just could not find the back of the net.
Ellis said goals win games and they knew what Tanzania was going to do. She said but the two goals they conceded were poor.
“They had two chances and they scored them and won the game. I said before the match that it was going to be a very difficult match, but we also made life difficult for ourselves.
“I felt that all three games were going to be difficult, but a good start would have given us the momentum and now the next match becomes a final before the final, it’s a must-win, and also the game after that. We still have it in us, it wasn’t a good day at the office, we can be better than that,” said Ellis.
She further said they cannot drop any more points and with only two teams progressing to the next round, they have to put their best foot forward. Ellis added that they knew that they had it in them to get positive results and for that, they are disappointed.
“The result was a bitter-sweet moment for Motlhalo who celebrated her 100th appearance in South Africa colours. She joins an illustrious list of 12 other players who have achieved the milestone, including captain Refiloe Jane, Mbane and Lebo Ramalepe, who were all in the starting 11 against Tanzania.
“Linda came into the team back in 2015 and has been in the team ever since. She is someone you can rely on, very creative, very good on the ball and she deserves it. Hopefully she can go further and clock another 50. She has been a tremendous and an ultimate professional, and has carried herself well. I just want to say congratulations to her, and her family can be proud of how much she has given to the game,” she said.
Ellis said Banyana Banyana will now regroup and continue preparations for their clashes against Ivory Coast on Friday and Burkina Faso on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Banyana Banyana next take on Ivory Coast who blasted their way to a 4-1 win over Burkina Faso in the other group fixture.
Picture: A scholar bus transport at Motsaalore Secondary School/Supplied
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
29 July 2026 – The Chairperson of the North West Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety and Transport Management (COSATMA), Freddy Sonakile has called on the North West Department of Community Safety and Transport Management to submit a comprehensive report following reports that hundreds of scholar transport vehicles were not presented for mandatory roadworthiness inspections ahead of the commencement of the third school term. Sonakile said while the department has indicated that a significant number of operators failed to comply with the inspection process, reports have also emerged from some operators alleging that they have not been paid for periods of up to three months, leaving them financially unable to prepare their vehicles for inspection.
He further said the committee believes these allegations warrant a thorough investigation on a route-by-route and operator-by-operator basis to establish the facts and determine where accountability lies. Sonakile added that the committee has requested that the department’s report clearly indicate which operators failed to present their vehicles for inspection and the reasons for their non-compliance, whether outstanding payments by the department contributed to operators being unable to comply with the inspection requirements and what disciplinary or contractual action will be taken against officials or operators found to have acted negligently.
“This should include a comprehensive account of all reported scholar transport disruptions on the first day of the third school term, including routes where learners were left stranded or unable to attend school. There can be no bargaining with the lives and safety of our learners.
“If departmental officials failed to pay legitimate service providers and that negligence placed children at risk, then heads must roll. Equally, where operators deliberately failed to honour their contractual obligations despite being able to do so, the department must invoke the cancellation clauses contained in the Service Level Agreements (SLA) without hesitation,” he said.
Sonakile further said accountability cannot be selective when the lives of the children are at stake. He added that they will closely scrutinise the department’s report to ensure that responsibility is assigned where failures occurred and that appropriate corrective measures are implemented.
“The committee reiterates that the safety and well-being of learners remain non-negotiable and that every stakeholder involved in the scholar transport programme must fulfil their obligations to protect learners. I braved the cold to conduct an oversight inspection at Motsaalore Secondary School in Khunotswana following complaints from concerned parents about the state of scholar transport.
“Learners have reportedly been arriving late for school, and on some days not attending at all because of the transport challenges. I arrived before the school day began at 7:30am. Shockingly, the bus only arrived at around 8:30am before leaving to collect another load of learners,” said Sonakile.
He said in his engagement with the principal, he was informed that the matter has been reported to the department repeatedly since February, yet little has changed.
29 July 2026 – The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said it welcomes the sentence of life imprisonment handed down by the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court to Helder Isidro (34) from Eersterust. NPA said Isidro was sentenced to two life imprisonment terms for two counts of rape of a woman (26), 15 years imprisonment for robbery with aggravating circumstances and five years’ imprisonment for kidnapping.
The NPA regional spokesperson, Tshegofatso Makhudu said the court ordered those sentences on count 2, 3, and 4 run concurrently with the sentence of life imprisonment. Makhudu said Isidro was also declared unfit to possess a firearm.
“On the evening of 18 July 2023, the victim took a taxi from Pretoria Central to Mamelodi. During the journey to Mamelodi, the taxi driver stopped near Waltloo train station, gave the victim her money back and told her that he would not be proceeding with the trip.
“On the victim’s way to catch another taxi, Isidro approached her, pointed a firearm at her and instructed her to walk towards a nearby bridge, where he sexually assaulted her. After the rape, he took her cell phone, and fled the scene. Immediately after the incident, the victim went to the nearest police station and reported the matter to the police,” she said.
Makhudu further said on 25 July 2023, the victim saw Isidro at the municipal office in Silverton, she called the police and Isidro was arrested. He has been in custody since the NPA successfully opposed his bail. The victim received medical, psychological, and legal assistance at the Mamelodi Thuthuzela Care Centre (TCC),” said Makhudu.
She said in court, Isidro pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against him and denied ever committing the offences. Makhudu added that, however, the state prosecutor, Andries Ntjana presented compelling evidence, including the testimony of the victim, which proved his guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
“Isidro, through his legal representative, asked the court not to impose the prescribed minimum sentences, stating that he is a first offender, has two minor children who are dependent on him, and that he works for his family business. However, Ntjana argued that Isidro showed no remorse and that he is convicted of very serious offences which are prevalent not only in the courts but in the country.
“Furthermore, he said that rape is a heinous and degrading crime and that the crime against women and children in our country has become a pandemic; therefore, society expects the courts to hand down sentences that will send a strong message to the offender and further offenders,” she said.
Makhudu said Ntjana also read a Victim Impact Statement (VIS) facilitated by Court Preparation Officer Kgomotso Lodi, where the victim expressed how the incident negatively affected her emotionally and mentally, and how it also ruined her relationship with her partner. She said the magistrate agreed with the state that he showed no remorse even after he was found guilty of the offences and that what makes the offence worse is that he assaulted the victim, while raping her.
29 July 2026 – The African National Congress (ANC) in the North West said it rejects the misleading remarks made by the South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) provincial leadership during the recent South African Communist Party (SACP) Provincial Congress held at Ngwenya Hotel in Klerksdorp. The ANC said it views these statements as a regrettable departure from the traditions of revolutionary engagement that have historically defined the Alliance.
The ANC provincial spokesperson, Tumelo Maruping said ANC, SACP, COSATU, and SANCO remain bound together by a common commitment to the National Democratic Revolution (NDR) and the advancement of the working class and the poor. Maruping said all the developing contradictions must be addressed through principled organisational engagement that strengthens, rather than weakens, the revolutionary movement.
“The ANC remains the only political movement whose organisational character is firmly rooted in the democratic participation of its members and the people. From branch general meetings and community consultations to the selection of public representatives, the ANC continues to uphold the principle that leadership must derive its legitimacy from the collective will of the people.
“As proclaimed in the Freedom Charter, “No government can justly claim authority unless it is based on the will of the people.” It is this revolutionary principle that continues to guide the ANC as it prepares for the 2026 Local Government Elections,” he said.
Maruping further said the ANC-led government in the North West remains firmly focused on implementing 2026, which is the Year of Decisive Action to Fix Local Government and Transform the Economy. He added that across the province, decisive interventions are being undertaken to improve roads, expand access to water, deliver quality housing, strengthen public infrastructure, stimulate local economic development, and create employment opportunities.
“These programs demonstrate the ANC’s unwavering commitment to improving the material conditions of our people while confronting the socio-economic challenges that persist. The ANC calls upon all Alliance partners to uphold the values of unity, revolutionary discipline, and constructive engagement.
“Our collective responsibility is not to trade in misinformation or public grandstanding but to consolidate the democratic gains of our struggle and deepen the confidence of our people in the Alliance. The people’s movement remains resolute in renewing the movement, strengthening local government, and building a united, non-racial, non-sexist, democratic and prosperous South Africa,” said Maruping.
He said guided by the will of the people, the ANC will continue to lead society towards shared progress and a better life for all.
28 July 2026 – An intelligence-driven operation conducted by members of the Public Order Policing (POP) Unit and the Potchefstroom Flying Squad resulted in the arrest of two alleged undocumented migrants for allegedly being in possession of illicit cigarettes with an estimated street value of more than R2 million on Monday morning. According to preliminary investigation, the police intercepted a two-ton truck, transporting illicit cigarettes on the N12 road, near Klerksdorp.
The North West police spokesperson, Sergeant Kelebogile Morake said the truck was stopped and searched, leading to the discovery of numerous master boxes of illicit cigarettes concealed inside. Morake said the driver and his crew member, both alleged foreign migrants aged 39 and 41, were arrested at the scene.
“The police also confiscated the illicit cigarettes and the two-ton truck, allegedly used in the commission of the offence. The Department of Home Affairs has been engaged to verify the suspects’ immigration status. The suspects are expected to appear before the Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court on 29 July 2026, where they will face charges relating to the possession of illicit cigarettes,” she said.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, commended the members for their dedication and professionalism in ensuring that these illicit products do not reach communities. Naidoo said the successful seizure demonstrates SAPS unwavering commitment to combating the illicit trade, which undermines the country’s economy and fuels organised crime.
“The police will continue to intensify operations aimed at disrupting criminal networks involved in the illicit trade of goods. Those who choose to engage in these unlawful activities must know that the long arm of the law will catch up with them,” he said.
28 July 2026- The North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Wessels Morweng will introduce the new North West Police Commissioner on Thursday. Morweng said the position of the North West Police Commissioner has been vacant since the former Commissioner retired in December 2024.
“The position is critical as the Provincial Commissioner is responsible for overall management of policing in the province. As an Accounting Officer, the Provincial Commissioner is expected to prevent and investigate crime, maintain public order and manage Provincial resources.
“The media briefing is scheduled to take place at Disaster Management in Mahikeng at 11am on Thursday,” he said.
Our highly-placed source said that Major General, Arthur Peter Adams will be announced as the new North West Police Commissioner. Arthur is senior South African Police Service (SAPS) officer, who served as the Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing in the Free State, previously holding leadership roles as the Mangaung Metro District Commissioner and Rustenburg Cluster Commander.
Career Highlights
Appointed Deputy Provincial Commissioner: Policing in the Free State in June 2026.
Served as District Commissioner for Mangaung Metro, leading multi-disciplinary crime-combuting operations and anti-gang initiatives.
Commanded the Rustenburg cluster, focusing on expanding rural and local police accessibility with mobile service centers.
27 July 2026 – The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said it welcomes the sentence of life imprisonment handed down by the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court to Helder Isidro (34) from Eersterust. NPA said Isidro was sentenced to two life imprisonment terms for two counts of rape of a woman (26), 15 years imprisonment for robbery with aggravating circumstances and five years’ imprisonment for kidnapping.
The NPA regional spokesperson, Tshegofatso Makhudu said the court ordered those sentences on count 2, 3, and 4 run concurrently with the sentence of life imprisonment. Makhudu said Isidro was also declared unfit to possess a firearm.
“On the evening of 18 July 2023, the victim took a taxi from Pretoria Central to Mamelodi. During the journey to Mamelodi, the taxi driver stopped near Waltloo train station, gave the victim her money back and told her that he would not be proceeding with the trip.
“On the victim’s way to catch another taxi, Isidro approached her, pointed a firearm at her and instructed her to walk towards a nearby bridge, where he sexually assaulted her. After the rape, he took her cell phone, and fled the scene. Immediately after the incident, the victim went to the nearest police station and reported the matter to the police,” she said.
Makhudu further said on 25 July 2023, the victim saw Isidro at the municipal office in Silverton, she called the police and Isidro was arrested. He has been in custody since the NPA successfully opposed his bail. The victim received medical, psychological, and legal assistance at the Mamelodi Thuthuzela Care Centre (TCC),” said Makhudu.
She said in court, Isidro pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against him and denied ever committing the offences. Makhudu added that, however, the state prosecutor, Andries Ntjana presented compelling evidence, including the testimony of the victim, which proved his guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
“Isidro, through his legal representative, asked the court not to impose the prescribed minimum sentences, stating that he is a first offender, has two minor children who are dependent on him, and that he works for his family business. However, Ntjana argued that Isidro showed no remorse and that he is convicted of very serious offences which are prevalent not only in the courts but in the country.
“Furthermore, he said that rape is a heinous and degrading crime and that the crime against women and children in our country has become a pandemic; therefore, society expects the courts to hand down sentences that will send a strong message to the offender and further offenders,” she said.
Makhudu said Ntjana also read a Victim Impact Statement (VIS) facilitated by Court Preparation Officer Kgomotso Lodi, where the victim expressed how the incident negatively affected her emotionally and mentally, and how it also ruined her relationship with her partner. She said the magistrate agreed with the state that he showed no remorse even after he was found guilty of the offences and that what makes the offence worse is that he assaulted the victim, while raping her.
“Furthermore, the magistrate said that Isidro violated the basic human right of safety of the victim and that incidents of sexual violence are on the rise in our country. Therefore, the court found no substantial and compelling circumstances to deviate from imposing the sentence of life imprisonment.
“The NPA welcomes the sentence, which reflects the gravity of gender-based violence and sexual offences within communities. The authority remains committed to ensuring that perpetrators of these heinous crimes are held accountable while continuing to support victims in their pursuit of justice,” said Makhudu.
She said the NPA applauds the dedicated work of the Thuthuzela Care Centre, the state prosecutor, and the Investigating Officer, Constable Chauke.
27 July 2026 – An intelligence-driven operation conducted by members of the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Crime Intelligence and the District Illicit Unit has resulted in the arrest of a suspect for the alleged possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition in Kanana Township, near Orkney. The operation followed intelligence received on 18 July 2026, regarding a man allegedly in possession of a firearm at an informal settlement in Kanana Extension 5.
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adéle Myburgh said the information was verified and the identified premises were placed under continuous monitoring, while operational plans were finalised. Myburgh said on 21 July 2026, the police executed the operation by searching the identified shack.
“The search led to the arrest of the suspect and the recovery of a hunting rifle and various ammunition. The suspect, Thabo Abednigo Nteu (40), was charged with the possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. Nteu briefly appeared before the Orkney Magistrate’s Court on 23 July 2026, and was remanded in custody for a bail application on 30 July 2026,” she said.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, said the police remains committed to removing illegal firearms from communities and commends the effective collaboration between Crime Intelligence and the District Illicit Unit. Naidoo emphasised that intelligence-led policing continues to play a vital role in combating serious and violent crime and encouraged members of the community to continue providing information on criminal activities.
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