North West Department of Education shines brighter at NTA

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Picture: North West Department of Education delegates/Supplied

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

11 October 2025- The North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi said the province walked away again this year with top positions during the National Teaching Awards Gala event held at Birchwood Hotel in Kempton Park on 9 October 2025. Motsumi said it has sent a delegation of 15 finalists to compete at the national level and the province brought home seven awards.

She further said Reverend Dr David Tlhowe from Tlhabane West Primary School in Bojanala District obtained first position in Primary School Leadership. Motsumi added that, Tshepiso Seshoane from Thuto Neo Primary School in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District obtained first position in Excellence in Teaching Mathematics (GET).

“Bongumusa Mabuza from Reabona Secondary School in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda obtained second position in Excellence in Teaching Natural Sciences. Tlhalefang Zwane from Bolokang Secondary School in Ngaka Modiri Molema District obtained second position in Excellence in Teaching.

“Magaretta Bornman from Laerskool Sannieshof in Ngaka Modiri Molema District obtained position three Excellence in Primary School Teaching. Ronewa Tshikhudu from Noka ya Lorato Primary School in Bojanala District obtained position three in Excellence in Technology Enhanced Teaching,” she said.

Motsumi said Koketso Motaung from Tebogo Special School in Bojanala District obtained position three in Excellence in Special Needs Teaching. She emphasized that the North West is consistent in dominating at the national level.

“On behalf of the entire department, I would like to congratulate Team North West and we are proud of all our candidates. As a province we have now been consistent in dominating at the national level. In two successive years we have been obtaining the top positions consistently.

“This achievement shows that the department is in the correct direction. As we are preparing ourselves for the final examinations, our learners will be inspired to even work hard in the examinations,” said Motsumi.

She said they have taken seven awards in their bag and they are very proud of the province. Motsumi said the province is the overall winner with most trophies compared to other provinces.

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Kgetsi ya petelelo kgatlhanong le Masito e buseditswe morago

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Setshwantsho: Molatofadiwa wa petelelo, Oratile Masito

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10 Diphalane 2025- Kgetsi ya petelelo kgatlhanong le monna wa kwa motseng wa Lokaleng, gaufi le Taung, e buseditswe morago go fitlha di 6 tsa kgwedi ya Ngwanaatsele 2025. Go begwa fa molatofadiwa, Oratile Masito (22) a beteletse lekgarebe lengwe teng kwa Lokaleng.

Go ya ka kgotlhatshekelo, Masito o beteletse lekgarebe le makgetlho a le mararo mo bosigong jwa tiragalo. Go begwa fa Masito a ile a kgorogelwa ke baagi kwa legaeng la gagwe fa kgwedi ya Lwetse e ne e tlhola letsatsi, mme ba mo latofatsa ka petelelo.

Fela Masito ene are o bopelwa kgomo ya mmopa. Lekgotlha le timile Masito beile, mme le tlhalositse fa mabaka a a nelaneng ka one ese a ikgethileng. Gape, Masito o latofadiwa ka go tshosetsa dipaki mo kgetsing e.  

Lekgotlha le tlhalositse fa le rometse dipoelo tsa DNA kwa Forensic Laboratory fa kgwedi ya Lwetse e ne e tlhola matsatsi a le 29. Jaanong lekgotlha le tlhalositse fa le setse le emetse dipoelo tseo.

Kgabagare, Modulasetilo wa Women’s Forum mono Greater Taung, Dineo Motlhetlhi are: “Re dira ka dilo di le dintsi jaaka tshotlakako ya bong ga mmogo le go emela ditshwanelo tsa batho ba ba tshelang ka bogole. Gompieno jaana, re ne re tlile go reetsa kgetsi ya petelelo kgatlhanong le Masito.

“Jaanong, re ikutlwa re itumetse, mme re leboga Modimo gonne kopo ya rona e diragetse. Masito ga neelwa beile, mme kgetsi e buseditswe morago go fitlha di 6 Ngwanaatsele 2025.”

Motlhetlhi are ba ne ba tsweleditse mogwanto wa kagiso jaaka ba ne ba tshwere di placard jaana. Motlhetlhi are ba dira le mekgatlho e farologaneng, mme ba kgatlhanong le dipetelelo tse di kana-kana.

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Two men sentenced for statutory rape and assault in separate cases

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By AGISANANG SCUFF

10 October 2025- The Pixley Ka Seme District Commissioner, Major General Nomana Mtukushe commended the Carnarvon Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit for securing guilty verdicts in two separate child abuse cases. In the first case, the court heard that on 8 October 2024, a girl (14) was at home with her mother and uncle when an argument ensued.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Merapelo Pilane said during the altercation, the suspect assaulted the victim with an electric cord. Pilane said he then continued the attack by kicking and punching her and was only stopped by a nearby community member who intervened.

“The severely assaulted victim was taken to a local clinic for medical treatment, and the matter was promptly reported to the police. The suspect was arrested and charged with assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

“In an unrelated case, the parents of a girl (15) became concerned about her suspicious behaviour during the course of 2024. Upon questioning her, they discovered that she had been involved in a sexual relationship with a man (43).

“The suspect was arrested and charged with statutory rape. Both accused were convicted by the Carnarvon Magistrate’s Court and received suspended sentences,” she said.

Meanwhile, Mtukushe praised Detective Constable Dineo Potjeng and Detective Warrant Officer Jacobus Fritz, for their dedication and the swift finalization of both cases. She emphasized the importance of protecting children from all forms of abuse and ensuring they grow up in a safe and nurturing environment.

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Drugs recovered in Carnarvon

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Picture: Drugs recovered in Carnarvon/Supplied

By BAKANG MOKOTO

10 October 2025- The intelligence-driven operations conducted in the Pixley Ka Seme District on 8 October 2025, resulted in several arrests and the recovery of drugs in Carnarvon and De Aar. In Carnarvon, police members acted on intelligence indicating that drugs were being sold at specific premises.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Molefi Shemane said the identified house was searched, leading to the confiscation of dagga and tik with an estimated combined street value of R5000, as well as cash believed to be the proceeds of crime. Shemane said two suspects aged 23 and 26, were arrested for possession of drugs.

“In a separate incident in De Aar, police pounced on a foreign national male and found drugs and cash in his possession. The suspect (39) was subsequently arrested and charged with possession of drugs and resisting arrest,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Pixley Ka Seme District Commissioner, Major General Nomana Mtukushe, commended the police for their swift action and dedication in responding to information that led to the removal of drugs from the streets. Mtukushe said the South African Police Service (SAPS) continues to encourage the public to report any criminal activity to their nearest police station, or anonymously via the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or by using the MySAPS App.

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A man sentenced to five years imprisonment for statutory rape

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By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

10 October 2025- A man (19), who impregnated a girl (15), was sentenced to five years imprisonment for statutory rape by the Victoria West Regional Court on Wednesday. However, the sentence was wholly suspended for five years.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Molefi Shemane said in June 2025, a social worker from the Northern Cape Department of Social Development in Victoria West, received a tip-off from a community member regarding a girl in Loxton, who was reportedly pregnant. Shemane said acting on the information, the social worker visited the mother of the victim and confirmed the pregnancy.

“During the investigation, the victim disclosed that she was in a relationship with the accused. The victim’s mother subsequently opened a case against him. The case was assigned to the Carnarvon Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit.

“The accused was arrested and later released on bail. He was sentenced to five years imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to the charge. He was also declared unfit to possess a firearm,” he said.

Shemane further said the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape remains committed to thoroughly investigating crimes committed against women and children, as these offences affect all sectors of society.

Meanwhile, he added that the Pixley Ka Seme District Police Management commended Detective Constable Bedwell of the Carnarvon FCS Unit for her dedication and commitment in ensuring that justice was served for one of the most vulnerable members of society.

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North West businessman, Ben Gumbi’s killers jailed

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Picture: North West businessman, Ben Gumbi

By REGINALD KANYANE

10 October 2025- Two men sentenced to life imprisonment by the North West High Court sitting in Mogwase. The accused, Sibongiseni Ngubane (33) and Thabani Lethukuthula Gwala (30), were convicted of murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm following the brutal killing of Rustenburg businessman, Ben Gumbi (50) in August 2023.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson in the North West, Sivenathi Gunya said the conviction stems from a tragic incident on 23 August 2023, when Gumbi and his wife stopped at a local coffee shop. Gumbi went inside to order coffee while his wife remained in the locked vehicle. Gunya said while waiting for his order, he stepped outside to take a phone call.

“Moments later, a car pulled up and two men got out and opened fire on him, fatally wounding him before fleeing the scene. The suspects later abandoned the getaway vehicle and switched to another car.

“The police investigations, aided by surveillance footage from the coffee shop and fingerprints found on the abandoned vehicle, led to the arrest of Ngubane and Gwala in September and December 2023, respectively,” he said.

Gunya further said in court, both accused pleaded not guilty, but were convicted based on the overwhelming evidence presented by the prosecution. He added that during sentencing, the state prosecutor advocate Dibuseng Ntsala, argued that violent crime has reached alarming levels in South Africa, leaving many families in grief.

“Ntsala told the court that Gumbi’s life was taken in an extremely brutal, violent and callous manner. He was shot in cold blood and in full public view. The state urged the court to impose the prescribed minimum sentence of life imprisonment for the murder.

“The court agreed with the prosecution and sentenced both men to life imprisonment for murder and 15 years each for possession of an unlicensed firearm. The sentences will run concurrently,” said Gunya.

Meanwhile, welcoming the outcome, Dr Rachel Makhari, Director of Public Prosecutions in the North West, commended Ntsala for her diligence in bringing the matter to a successful conclusion. Makhari emphasised that the sentence serves as a strong deterrent to perpetrators of violent crime.

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Broos: “We will fight like lions”

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Picture: Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos/Supplied 

By OBAKENG MAJE

10 October 2025- Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has promised that his charges will fight like lions when they meet Zimbabwe in a highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday.

Kick-off is on Friday at 6pm.

Broos said this is the penultimate match of the South African senior men’s national team’s qualifying campaign and it will be all hands on deck at the Durban stadium today. He said the team remains committed to the task at hand and they are the same group of players that have worked tirelessly to keep South Africa in the race for qualification for two years.

“Nothing has changed. I feel that the group, the boys, the players, know that they are the same players from two months ago. They are the same team with the same quality and with a fantastic mentality.

“Today at 6pm, the game starts. We will fight for it like lions because we want to win that game today. You can be sure of it,” said Broos.

Bafana Bafana captain, Ronwen Williams said the team would work very hard and ensure that they get the required number of points from these last two matches against Zimbabwe and Rwanda in Mbombela, Mpumalanga next Tuesday.

“We know what is at stake. This is the business end of the qualifiers, but nothing has changed and we need to be the same team we have been for the last two or three years.

“We have been growing, and we have been so good, but we need to finish it on a positive note. We have set ourselves high standards. When we started the World Cup campaign, we said we wanted to qualify and it is close now,” he said.

Bafana Bafana arrived in Durban on Thursday morning and was given a rousing welcome by fans at the King Shaka International Airport and at the team hotel in North Beach. Broos said he hopes to see the same passion in the stands at the Moses Mabhida on Friday.

Meanwhile, KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Sports arts and Culture, Mntomuhle Khawula, SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan, KwaZulu-Natal Sport Confederation President Thami Mchunu, and SAFA NEC member and SAFA KZN, Chairperson Kwenzakwakhe Ngwenya, paid the team a visit on Thursday to wish them well.

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Kgetsi ya petelelo kgatlhanong le motsamaisi wa kwa Boxer Liquor Store, Romeo Tebogo Mahusi e buseditswe morago

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Setshwantsho: Motsamaisi wa kwa lebenkeleng la Boxer Liquor Store, Tebogo Romeo Mahusi/Facebook

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9 Diphalane 2025- Kgetsi ya petelelo kgatlhanong le motsamaisi wa lebenkele la Boxer Liquor Store, Tebogo Romeo Mahusi (32), e buseditswe morago ke kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung mo letsatsing la gompieno. Mahusi o tlhotse a tlhageletse ka boripana kwa kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung mabapi le ditatofatso tsa go betelela modiri wa mosadi wa teng kwa Boxer Liquor Store.

Sebueedi sa sepodisi mono Bokone Bophirima, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone are tiragalo e, ke ka Lamatlhatsho motshegare kwa lenekeleng la Boxer Liquor Store. Mokgwabone are diplatisiso mo kgetsing e, di tsweletse.

Go begwa fa modiri wa dingwaga di le 20, teng kwa Boxer Liquor Store, a ne a tsweletse ka tiro ya gagwe ya go paka dilo fa motsamaisi a ne a mo biletsa kwa kantorong ya gagwe ka Lamatlhatso motshegare. Go begwa fa go tseneng ga bone kwa kantorong eo, Mahusi o ile a lotlela lebati la kantoro. Go begwa fa e ne ya re fa modiri o a sentse a maketse gore go diragalang, ke fa Mahusi a mo phamola a mo atla ka nkane.

Go begwa fa Mahusi a ile a mo fekeetsa ka maatla, mme a mo apola borogwe. Go begwa fa Mahusi a ile a mo rapamisa mo tafoleng le go mo betelela a mo tlhaga kwa morago.

Kgabagare, kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung, e buseditse kgetsi e go fitlha ka di 16 Diphalane 2025, go netefatsa bodulo jwa ga Mahusi le theetso ya beile.

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Kgetsi ya go teketa le go shupa ka sethunya e boela kgotlhatshekelo

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Setshwantsho: Molatofadiwa, Korononea Jeremia Modise

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9 Diphalane 2025 – Kgetsi ya go teketa le go shupa ka sethunya kgatlhanong le molatofadiwa, Korononea Jeremia Modise (34) wa kwa motseng wa Dikhuting, gaufi le Taung, e solofetswe go reediwa kwa kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung mo letsatsing la gompieno. 

Modise one a tshwarwa mabapi le ditatofatso tsa go teketa ga mmogo le go shupa ka sethunya. Go ya ka dipego, monna wa kwa Picong, Batsile Eric Sebico (43) one a tlhaselwa le go teketwa ke Modise ka kgwedi ya Seetebosigo mono ngwaga.

Go begwa fa Sebico a ile a kgorogelwa ke banna ba ba neng ba tsamaya ka sejanaga sa Toyota GD6 ga mmogo le Volkswagen Polo e khibidu ka mmala kwa legaeng la gagwe.

Sebueledi sa sepodisi mono Bokone Bophirima, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone are go begwa fa banna bangwe ba ile ba tsena kwa legae la mongongoregi le go mo teketa. Mokgwabone are go begwa fa banna ba, ba ile ba thuntsa dokolo di le pedi mo setswalong sa mongongoregi pele ga ba ka tsamaya.

“Sepodisi se butse dikgetsi di le tharo kgatlhanong le molatofadiwa, eleng kgetsi ya go teketa, tshenyo ya dithoto ga mmogo le go shupa ka sethunya.

“Jaaka sepodisi, ga re na bopaki jwa gore banna ba, ba tshabiwa ke sepodisi, ebile ba amega mo dikgetsing tse dingwe. Jaanong, re ikuela go mongwe le mongwe o a nang le bopaki mabapi le seo go tsenya ngongora gore sepodisi se batlisise ntlha eo,” Mokgwabone wa tlhalosa.

Kgabagare, go begwa fa Modise gape a buletswe kgetsi ya go teketa Christopher More (70). More one a tlhaselwa gabedi ka dinako tse difarologaneng kwa motseng wa gagwe wa Picong le go fitsetswa ntlo ga mmogo le sejanaga.

Gape, go begwa fa a ne a tlhaselwa le go shupiwa ka sethunya kwa legaeng la gagwe kwa Monoto-mosetlha kwa motseng wa Tlapeng.

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A man receives a suspended sentence  for statutory rape

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By AGISANANG SCUFF  

8 October 2025- The Pixley Ka Seme District Police Commissioner, Major General Nomana Mtukushe, commended the Carnarvon Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit for securing guilty verdicts in two separate child abuse cases. Mtukushe said in the first case, the court heard that on 8 October 2024, a girl (14), was at home with her mother and uncle when an argument ensued.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Merapelo Pilane said during the altercation, the suspect assaulted the victim with an electric cord. Pilane said he then continued the attack by kicking and punching her and was only stopped by a nearby community member, who intervened.

“The severely assaulted victim was taken to a local clinic for medical treatment, and the matter was promptly reported to the police. The suspect was arrested and charged with assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

“In an unrelated case, the parents of a girl (15) became concerned about her suspicious behaviour during the course of 2024. Upon questioning her, they discovered that she had been involved in a sexual relationship with a man (43). The suspect was arrested and charged with statutory rape,” she said.

Mtukushe praised Detective Constable Dineo Potjeng and Detective Warrant Officer Jacobus Fritz for their dedication and the swift finalization of both cases. She further emphasized the importance of protecting children from all forms of abuse and ensuring they grow up in a safe and nurturing environment.

Pilane added that both accused were convicted by the Carnarvon Magistrate’s Court and received suspended sentences.

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