Katlholo mo kgetsing ya petelelo e tla rebolwa kamoso


Setshwantsho: Molatofadiwa wa petelelo, Letlhogonolo Theophilus Motshabi/Facebook

Ka OBAKENG MAJE

7 Diphalane 2026 – Kgotlhatshekelo ya sedika ya Taung, e solofetswe go rebola katlholo mo kgetsing ya petelelo kgatlhanong le Letlhogonolo Theophilus Motshabi yo o itsegeng ka leina la Mafred wa kwa motseng wa Sekhing mono Taung mo letsatsing la kamoso. Se, se tla morago ga gore lekgotlha la bosekisi le mmueledi wa molatofadiwa ba konosetse dinganyisano tsa morago ga tsheko.

Go begwa fa Motshabi a beteletse Rachel Tshabile ka di 29 Mopitlwe 2026, gaufi le ntlo e rekisang nnotagi kwa ga Piet. Go ya ka molatofadiwa, o ne a dutse kwa ntlung eo e rekisang nnotagi a ntse a nwa Heineken ga mmogo le Black Label fa a bona Tshabile a feta. Are o ne a mo latela, mme a mo fitlhela a bua ka mogala wa letheka.

Motshabi o boleletse kgotlhatshekelo gore morago ga gore Tshabile a fetsa go bua ka mogala wa letheka, o ne a mo kopa tikologo e le nngwe ya thobalano. Go ya ka Motshabi, Tshabile ga ka a senyana nako le go bona dipotso, mme ka gangwe fela, ba wela mo tseleng.

Motshabi o boleletse kgotlhatshekelo fa ba ne ba ya kwa ntlung nngwe ya mmu e e seng kgakajana le ntlo e rekisang nnotagi. Are o ile a fitlha a bula, mme ba tsena mo ntlung eo.

Motshabi o boleletse kgotlhatshekelo fa a ile a apola baki, sekipa ga mmogo le go ntsha leoto le le lengwe mo borokgweng le go rola ditlhako. Are o ne a dula mo tafoleng, mme a kopa Tshabile yo o neng a apere borokgwe jo bokhutsane jwa jeans apola.

Motshabi a re Tshabile ga ka a botsa dipotso, mme o le a apola borokgwe jo go fitlha mo mangweleng. Are o ne a kopa Tshabile go itshegeletsa ka lebota fa a motlhaga go tswa kwa morago.

Motshabi are na ne bat sena mo thobalanong e sa sireletsegang le Tshabile, mme e ne ya re fa ba ntse ba tsweletse ka go iphanya, Tshabile o ne a mo kopa gore a emise gonne a mo utlwisa botlhoko. Motshabi a re Tshabile o ne a thubega ka selelo le go tswela kwa ntle.

Go ya ka Motshabi, o ne a sa itse gore Tshabile o lelela eng, mme o ne a leka go mo botsa seo, fela a se bone dikarabo. Go begwa fa ausi wa ga Tshabile a ne a tla morago ga go longwa tsebe ke mongwe wa baagi ka go goeletsa ga monnawe.

Motshabi a re o ne a tlogela sekipa le setlhako kwa ntlung eo. Go begwa fa ausi wa ga Tshabile a ne a botsa Motshabi gore ke ka go reng a rwele setlhako se le nosi. Fela, go begwa fa e ne ya re mo kgakgauthanong eo ya mafoko, Motshabi o ne a ntsha botona jwa gagwe le go bo bontsha ausi wa mongongoregi.

Go begwa fa Tshabile a ne a loma Motshabi mo letsogong, fela molatofadiwa o ganeditse dipego tseo. Motshabi o boleletse lekgotlha fa e ne e se ga ntlha a iphanya ka thobalano le Tshabile.

O tlhalositse fa ntho e e neng ele mo letsogong, a ne a e bona ka motsi wa fa a ne a ile go rwalela dikgong kwa nageng.  

Fela, mosekisi o ne a ganetsa dipego tseo le go botsolotsa Motshabi fa go baneng a sa itsise mmueledi wa gagwe wa Legal Aid ka gore ga se ga ntlha a iphanya ka thobalano le Tshabile. Mosekisi o tlhalositse fa Tshabile a tlhalositse fa a ne a sena dikamano dipe le Motshabi, ntle le go itsane go tloga kwa kerekeng.

Go begwa fa Tshabile kaile fa a ne a kopiwa ke Motshabi go tsamaya le ene kwa ntlung eo go ya go mo thusa go ga metsi a hubbly bubbly. Fela o ne a makadiwa ke maitsholo a ga Motshabi fa ba fitlha kwa ntlung eo. Tshabile are Motshabi o ne a mo tshosetsa ka garawe, le go mo kaela fa tlile go mo itaya ka garawe, mme a mmetelela.

Go begwa fa Tshabile a ne a ikgotha mo go Motshabi, le go tswela kwa ntle kwa a ileng a tswelela ka go lela le go goeletsa.

Kgabagare, magistrata Buti Zulu are o tla neelana ka katlholo mo letsatsing la kamoso.

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Kgetsi ya polao e buseditswe morago


Ka OBAKENG MAJE

7 Diphalane 2026 – Kgetsi ya polao kgatlhanong le banna ba le babedi, Phemelo Patrick Maine (46) ga mmogo le Onkemetse Phatlhanyane (28) e buseditswe morago mo letsatsing la gompieno ke kgotlhatshekelo ya sedika ya Taung. Se, se tla morago ga gore mmueledi wa ga Maine a se iponagatse kwa kgotlhatshekelo mabapi le go robega ga sejanaga sa gagwe.

Kgotlhatshekelo e utlwile fa mmueledi o, a ne a tsenetse kgotlhatshekelo kwa Kgomotso, mme a kopana le mathata mabapi le go robega ga sejanaga sa gagwe fa a ne a ipaakanyanetsa go leba kwa kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung.

Maine le Phatlhanyane ba kwa motseng wa Matlhako 2, gaufi le Pudimoe, ba latofadiwa ka go thopa ka dikgoka le go bolaya Boingotlo Makaota (16). Go begwa fa setopo sa ga Makaota, se bonwe kwa lebitleng le le seng boteng kwa nageng kwa motseng wa Matlhako 2, moragonyana.

Go ya ka moagisani, one a utlwa segajaja sa lekgarebe mo bosigong jwa Labone kwa ntlung ya ga Maine. Go begwa fa moagisani o, gape a tlhalositse fa a ne a bona Maine ga mmogo le ditsala tsa gagwe ba kgorometsa kereibaye e go bontshang fa ene e pegile sengwe mo teng mo mosong wa Labotlhano.

Sebueledi sa maloba sa sepodisi mo Bokone Bophirima, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone are: “Sepodisi se ile sa tswa letsholo, mme seo se ile sa lebisa kwa go epololweng ga setopo sa ga Makaota. Go begwa fa setopo seo, sene se thatilwe ka kobo, mme moswi one a supiwa ke ba lelapa la gagwe.

“Dipatlisiso di shupa fa setopo sa ga Makaota, se ne se na le dintho mo tlhogong, mo diropeng ga mmogo le mo maotong. Dipatlisiso di ile tsa bolodiwa kwa lelapeng la ga Maine, mme diaparo tsa moswi di ile tsa fitlhelwa teng.”

Mokgwabone are, Maine o ne a tshwarwa morago ga go ineele kwa sepodising. Are monna o, o ile a isiwa kwa sepodisi ke morwa rragwe, mme one a tshwarwa.

“Sepodisi se ile sa botsolotsa Phatlhanyane o bonweng a tsamaya le Maine fa a ne a kgorometsa kereibaye, mme le ene o ile a lelelwa ke ditshipi,” Mokgwabone wa tlhalosa.

Mokomishinara wa Sepodisi wa nama o sa tshwere wa nako eo mo Bokone Bophirima, Major General Patrick Asaneng, o kgadile ka bogale tiragalo e. Asaneng are polao eo ya go tlhorontshiwa ga bong e kabo e efogilwe fa baagi ba ne ba le malala-a-laotswe.

Kgabagare, kgetsi e buseditswe morago go fitlha di 20 Diphalane 2026, mme e tla nnelwa disanyana pele ga tsheko.

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Breaking News: Multimillion rand Mandrax Laboratory raided in Hartbeespoort Dam


By OBAKENG MAJE

6 October 2026 – The South African Police Service (SAPS) is conducting an operation at a plot in the Hartbeespoort Dam area after uncovering what is believed to be a multimillion-rand Mandrax manufacturing laboratory. The North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Arthur Adams is currently at the scene overseeing the operation.

The national police spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said SAPS members discovered what is believed to be a facility used for the illicit manufacture of Mandrax. Mathe said quantity of drugs seized and the estimated street value are still being determined as the operation continues.

“Further details are expected to be released once the operation has been concluded,” she said.

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Mogaila pleads guilty over fatal Tembisa crash


Picture: Former Sekhukhune United footballer, Mokete Sean Mogaila

By STAFF REPORTER

6 October 2026 – Former Sekhukhune United footballer, Mokete Sean Mogaila, 29, has pleaded guilty to culpable homicide and failure to render assistance following a fatal motor vehicle collision in Tembisa that claimed the life of a nine-year-old girl. Mogaila, who played in the Betway Premiership for Sekhukhune United before leaving the club, appeared before the Tembisa Magistrate’s Court and entered into a guilty plea in terms of Section 112(2) of the Criminal Procedure Act.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson, Magaboke Mohlatlole said Mogaila “admitted to all the elements of the offences” and accepted the facts and allegations presented by the state. Mohlatlole said the charges stem from a collision on Andrew Mapheto Road during the early hours of 30 October 2024.

“Mogaila admitted that the vehicle he was driving “veered into oncoming traffic and collided with another vehicle” occupied by a woman and her two children. The crash claimed the life of nine-year-old Gomolemo Mavimbela, while her mother and 13-year-old brother sustained serious injuries.

“Mohlatlole further said Mogaila fled the scene after the collision but later “handed himself over to law enforcement authorities on the same day”. He added that during the investigation, the police discovered alcohol bottles and drugs inside the vehicle.

“The court subsequently convicted Mogaila on all three charges following his guilty plea. Mogaila was a professional footballer with Sekhukhune United, competing in South Africa’s top-flight Betway Premiership.

“The club announced his departure in July 2026, as part of its squad changes ahead of the new season, leaving him a free agent. The matter has been postponed to 17 November 2026, for sentencing. The guilty plea and conviction not only hold the accused accountable for his unlawful conduct but also spare the victims and their family the emotional burden of a lengthy trial,” said Mohlatlole.

He said the prosecution authority described the conviction as “an important step towards justice for the deceased child and her family”.

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Five North West learners awarded with tertiary bursaries


Picture: Some of five North West learners awarded with tertiary bursaries/Supplied

By OBAKENG MAJE

6 October 2026 – Five high school learners were awarded bursaries by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) through its Learning Academy, following their participation at the Water and Sanitation Education and Awareness Programme (WSEP) competitions held on 27 September – 1 October 2026 in Benoni, Gauteng. WSEP is a school-based initiative by the DWS designed to build water literacy, encourage resource conservation, and promote careers in the water sector.

The Department of Water and Sanitation spokesperson, Wisane Mavasa said through this initiative, learners are also motivated to become young water ambassadors, sharing key messages on water conservation, responsible water use, river and dam protection and the importance of good sanitation practices within their schools, homes, and communities. Mavasa said high school learners from North West participated in Aqua Enduro category, which targets Grade 10 and 11 learners, demonstrating their innovation to solve water and sanitation challenges in their communities.

She further said they have also participated in Public Speaking category which aims to build public-speaking skills and awareness of water and sanitation issues. Mavasa said under the theme: “Towards Sustainable Water and Sanitation Security in South Africa”, school learners from different provinces converged at the National Adjudications to participate and demonstrate their talent, knowledge and dedication to water and sanitation in different categories of the Programme.

“Two Public Speaking participants, Laone Mochwening from Tigerkloof Combined School and Palesa Mofokeng from Molebatsi Secondary School, received bursaries to study at any tertiary institution of their choice within the country.

“Aqua Enduro participants, Kaone Moeng from Obusitse Intermediate School, Koki Orateng from Tigerkloof Combined School and Thatoyaone Mmusi from Z.M Seatlholo Secondary School also received bursaries. Moreover, Thatoyaone Mmusi was awarded a fully licensed laptop for being one of the 23 exceptional Aqua Enduro participants,” she said.

Mavasa further said other North West participants at the WSEP national adjudications are Anesu Kweetsane – Milner High School, Neo Nteo – Stilfontein Hoerskool, Boikhutso Dikole – Pinagare High School, Zandile Mabuza -Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School, Laone Mochweneng and Oarabile Mooketsi – Tigerkloof Combined School. She added that Molebogeng Mogola – ZM Seatlholo Secondary School also took part.

“Concluding the WSEP weeklong National Adjudications, the Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Hon David Mahlobo awarded deserving learners with 54 tertiary bursaries to pursue careers in the water and sanitation sector, cash prizes, laptops and certificates. Mahlobo said investing in young people is a response to a call on their own survival as a nation, the work done here today, they are planting a seed.

“We are not trying to produce workers, but we are trying to produce leaders. We call on young people to consider careers in the water and sanitation sector.

“With the country facing climate change, one drop of water is required to produce more and the youth must be able to bring innovations through science and technology. We would like to congratulate these learners and express strong support in improving their full potential,” he said.

One of the partners, mentioned the commitment they made through the School Adoption Initiative earlier this year when they adopted Ntsweletsoku Primary School located in Lehurutshe, Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality. The school learners and educators were able to be provided with an improved clean and safe drinking water.

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More than seven million trees planted across all provinces


Picture: RSA president, Cyril Ramaphosa

By REGINALD KANYANE

6 October 2026 – The Republic of South Africa (RSA) president, Cyril Ramaphosa said in communities, public spaces and landscapes across the country, millions of new trees are taking root. Ramaphosa said since April 2026, more than seven million trees have been planted across all provinces under the Presidential One Billion Trees Campaign.

He further said more than two million trees have been planted in the Western Cape alone, with more than one million trees in each of Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. Ramaphosa added that it is particularly impressive that more than half a million trees have been planted in the country’s driest province, the Northern Cape.

“The Presidential One Billion Trees Campaign is part of the existing National Greening Programme. We aim to plant one billion trees over the next five years, working in partnership with communities, traditional leaders and the private sector.

“Trees and green spaces provide recreation and shade. They help to mitigate the impact of climate change and biodiversity loss. But more than that, this greening campaign is a response to the spatial inequality created by apartheid-era urban planning that saw historically white suburbs lined with trees and green spaces, whereas there was sparse vegetation in the townships,” he said.

Addressing and overcoming the geography of inequality, Ramaphosa said they inherited necessitates those greening programmes must also substantively contribute to advancing food security, rural development and the economic empowerment of women. He said the trees that are being planted are mainly indigenous and have been chosen for their suitability to local conditions.

“Importantly, a number of varieties of fruit trees have been planted, including citrus, avocado trees and grapes. These fruit trees will add to food security at a household level and support the expansion of community and school food gardens. The surplus from these trees could generate income.

“The goal of this intervention would be that a subsistence farmer can then reinvest that income in purchasing additional trees and inputs, and gradually expand into an income-generating enterprise,” said Ramaphosa.

He said the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Human Settlements to help ensure that a fruit tree is planted with every new subsidised house. Ramaphosa said there are already a number of successful projects where tree planting has helped to empower women with livelihood support.

“One such example is the She Evolves project in the Tswelopele Local Municipality in the Free State where women have been leading tree planting in the community to provide income. Another such successful project is the Innesfree Park urban garden in the Sandton CBD in Gauteng.

“With the support of a local hospitality chain, a mother and daughter team are growing fruit, vegetables and herbs to support local feeding schemes and create employment for women. Greening programmes are a pathway for skills development that leads to job creation as well as supporting self-employment,” he said.

Ramaphosa said workers from the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) are playing a key role in the campaign, assisting with land preparation, transporting trees to planting sites, planting and horticultural maintenance. He said the environmental sector is one of the most successful contributors to the EPWP, providing unemployed South Africans with work opportunities and skills in conservation, water, waste and fire management.

“With these skills, young South Africans will be able to use what they have learned to seek employment at nurseries and farms, and start their own businesses in landscaping, tree maintenance, plant production and sale.

“The seemingly simple act of planting a tree has the potential to generate many opportunities into the future, especially for young people who have considered a future in farming but did not know where or how to start. Another important aspect of this campaign is the deliberate focus on planting indigenous trees,” said Ramaphosa.

He said large parts of urban and rural South Africa are covered by dense canopies of non-indigenous trees that were planted by former colonial authorities, among other things, to meet the growing demand for timber. Ramaphosa said many of these trees, including Pretoria’s fabled jacarandas, are classified as invasive species.

“Invasive alien trees put a strain on already scarce surface water, threaten indigenous vegetation and are costly to eradicate. Invasive alien tree species also increase the risk and severity of wildfires, as communities in parts of the Garden Route have experienced over many years.

“As government, our environmental policies have been consistent on the need for both the preservation and transfer of indigenous knowledge in the cause of conservation. The removal of invasive species itself is an economic activity with the potential to generate income,” he said.

Ramaphosa said there are already several companies turning alien invasive plants and trees into biomass that is being used in a variety of industrial applications, including green fuel. He said the DFFE and South African National Parks have a successful Eco-Furniture Programme that trains EPWP workers to produce school desks, benches and other wood products from cleared invasive alien trees.

“Indigenous tree planting, nurturing and cultivation provide opportunities for young people to be trained in seed collection and indigenous horticulture, supporting local ownership of environmental assets and giving them skills and knowledge that they could use to start their own businesses.

“Ultimately, the Presidential One Billion Trees Campaign is aligned with our commitment to the sustainable use of our natural resources and to sustainable development. Conservation and socio-economic development are not mutually exclusive. This initiative has the potential to catalyse both small- and large-scale economic activity and job creation,” said Ramaphosa.

He said the momentum that this campaign has gathered is a testament to the power of collective action, with private citizens, businesses, schools and community organisations joining the effort. Ramaphosa called on those who have not already done so to join the campaign by planting or donating a tree.

“Together, we can achieve our goal of planting one billion trees across South Africa over the next five years,” he concluded.

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Driver killed, passenger wounded in R21 shooting


By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

6 October 2026 – The police in Gauteng are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder following a shooting incident on the R21 road towards OR Tambo International Airport on Monday evening, 5 October 2026. According to the preliminary information, a driver travelling in a Fiat reportedly experienced a breakdown and contacted a friend for assistance.

The Gauteng police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said a friend arrived at the scene accompanied by two other people. Nevhuhulwi said while they were attending to the vehicle, shots were fired at them.

“The driver attempted to evade the gunfire, but lost control of the vehicle, which collided with a jersey barrier. He sustained fatal injuries and was declared dead at the scene.

“One of the passengers sustained a gunshot wound and was transported to hospital for medical treatment, while the third occupant managed to escape unharmed,” she said.

Nevhuhulwi further said the motive for the shooting is currently unknown. She added that no arrests have been made at this stage.

“The police investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify those responsible.

“The police are appealing to anyone with information that could assist the investigation to come forward,” said Nevhuhulwi.

Meanwhile, the reports suggest that, the deceased is Preggy Padayachee, who is former police, Feroz Khan’s uncle.

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Sibiya’s disciplinary hearing postponed


Picture: Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya

By BAKANG MOKOTO

6 October 2026 – The disciplinary proceedings against senior police Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya are continuing, with the South African Police Service (SAPS) confirming that the hearing has not been halted. SAPS said the disciplinary hearing and the Labour Court proceedings are “separate matters” that have been running in parallel.

The national police spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said a disciplinary hearing was heard today, but the applicant’s request for a postponement was granted. Mathe said the matter has been postponed to 12 October 2026, to allow him an opportunity to consult with his legal representatives in preparation for the hearing.

“The urgent application before the Labour Court was also heard on Monday. However, the matter was adjourned to allow SAPS to file its opposing papers and the applicant to file his replying affidavit before the case can be heard by the court.

“The Labour Court proceedings “remain sub judice” and we will therefore refrain from commenting on the merits of the matter. We would like to reiterate that the disciplinary process against Sibiya is proceeding despite the separate Labour Court proceedings,” she said.

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Teen Star Makinana Brings Gqeberha Festival To A Thrilling Close


Picture: SA elite women’s league’s youngest player, Imanathi Makinana/Supplied  

By STAFF REPORTER

6 October 2026 – The South African elite women’s league’s youngest player, Imanathi Makinana (14), brought down the curtain in grand style at the Hollywoodbets Super League Amplified Festival in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, at the weekend. Buoyed by a sizeable home crowd at Westbourne Oval on Sunday, Makinana’s brace helped City Lads Ladies to a 2 – 1 win over First Touch Ladies.

The pint-sized attacker, nicknamed Neymar after the Brazilian star, converted two penalties – one in each half – to earn her side their second win of the season. She was also named Player of the Match. Makinana arrived at the mini-tournament just a few days after representing the SA Under-15 team at the SAFA Talent Development Scheme Inter-Provincial Tournament in Johannesburg, where she scored a hat-trick against a Mpumalanga team.

The budding star now has four league goals, having also bagged a brace when City Lads picked up their first points and goals of the campaign in a 3 – 2 win over Tshwane University of Technology a fortnight ago.

Even the persistent rain and gloomy weather in Gqeberha at the weekend did not deter Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies, who picked up another set of maximum points to maintain their grip at the top of the Super Era Stream. Banyana Ba Style thrashed Richmond Ladies 8 – 0 on Sunday.

With their 10th win on the trot, Sundowns opened an 11-point gap over second-placed University of Pretoria (Tuks), who edged their direct rivals for second spot, the University of the Western Cape (UWC), 1 – 0 on Saturday. It is the second time this campaign that Sundowns have won by a big margin in the Super Era Stream, following their 6 – 0 demolition of Diepkloof Ladies at the start of the season in May.

While Sundowns are running their own race, the battle for second spot continues between distant chasers Tuks and UWC. The two are tied on 19 points, but Tuks have the edge by virtue of a better goal difference.

The defeat on Saturday ended UWC’s four-match winning run since the resumption of the campaign in August. Tuks goalscorer, Siyamthanda Qashani is now leading the scoring charts with eight goals.

Tuks head coach, Sibusiso Themba said afterwards: “I said it before that we don’t compete with Sundowns – they are on another level.

“So, our people are here (below Sundowns). When you play against your level, it’s going to be pound for pound – ups and downs. It depends on who’s got the legs.”

In the Super Rise Stream, leaders JVW FC remain at the top of the log despite a 1 – 1 draw against Ezemvelo, who equalised in injury time. The Blue Diamonds, as JVW are affectionately known, are also unbeaten in 10 matches.

Behind them are the University of Fort Hare (UFH), who beat Ramatlaohle Ladies 1 – 0 on Saturday. With this win, UFH kept up the pressure on JVW, narrowing the gap at the top to three points.

Ramatlaohle are still chasing an elusive win, having collected just two points from their last two outings, putting their bid for a top-four finish at risk. Stellenbosch Ladies Finally Pick Up First Point Of The Campaign

Astrid Boks struck twice for Stellenbosch Ladies when they registered their first point of the campaign in 10 matches with a 2 – 2 draw against Copperbelt Ladies on the opening day of the festival on Friday. The stalemate also ended Stellies’ scoring drought, with their previous goal coming in June – interestingly, against Copperbelt in their 2 – 1 defeat in the first-round meeting.

For Copperbelt, the result halted a run of two consecutive defeats.

Affected Fixtures

Meanwhile, two fixtures were called off after teams either failed to show up or encountered logistical challenges.

On Friday, TS Galaxy Queens forfeited their match for failing to honour their fixture against Diepkloof Ladies.

According to the rules, Diepkloof Ladies have been awarded the three points and two goals.

Galaxy, on the other hand, are set to face the SAFA Disciplinary Committee.

The game between the University of Johannesburg and Tshwane University of Technology was postponed due to travel-related logistical challenges.

SAFA will confirm the rescheduling of the fixture.

Full Results

Friday, 02 October 2026

TS Galaxy Queens vs Diepkloof Ladies (Diepkloof Ladies win with walkover)

Copperbelt Ladies 2 – 2 Stellenbosch Ladies

Saturday, 03 October 2026

University of the Western Cape 0 – 1 University of Pretoria

Ezemvelo Women’s FC 1 – 1 JVW FC

University of Fort Hare 1 – 0 Ramatlaohle Ladies

Sunday, 04 October 2026

Mamelodi Sundowns 8 – 0 Richmond Ladies

First Touch 1 – 2 City Lads

University of Johannesburg vs Tshwane University of Technology

(Postponed)

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Mokgosi praises North West teachers on World Teachers’ Day


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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