27 October 2025- A stock-theft case against two men, Moagi Motlhabane (27) and Sipho Tobi (27), has been postponed until 25 November 2025. Motlhabane and Tobi were arrested on 20 and 21 October 2025, by the members of Lehurutshe Stock Theft and Endangered Species (STES) Unit at Brakkuil and Koffiekraal villages, in Madikwe on 17 October 2025.
The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said the pair was arrested following the theft of 11 cattle worth R254 000, on 16 October 2025. Mokgwabone said after becoming aware of the incident, the farmer searched around the farm and found one of the cattle and a calf, but bearing new brand marks.
“Ensuing police investigations identified the registered owner of the brand mark. Information was later received and followed up regarding a speculator who was about to auction cattle, including the one with a new brand mark. The questioning of the speculator at the Zeerust Auction culminated in the impounding of the cattle and the recovery of the farmer’s five cattle.
“Motlhabane granted a R3000 bail upon appearance before the Zeerust Magistrate’s Court, while Tobi, who is from Lesotho, abandoned the bail application. He is also facing a further charge of contravention of the Immigration Act, 2002. Investigations into the matter continue,” he said.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo welcomed the arrest.
27 October 2025- The organisers of the North West Media Awards (NWMA) said they are pleased to announce that the North West University (NWU) will serve as the headline sponsor for the 2025 edition of the awards. The organisers said the partnership marks an important step in building stronger ties between the university and the media sector in the North West.
The founder of the North West Media Awards, Ananias Ndlovu said it will create more opportunities for collaboration between journalism and communication students, media houses, government departments and the private sector. Ndlovu said through this partnership, media practitioners will also benefit from expert insights and analysis provided by NWU academics across various fields, enriching the quality of media reporting and public discourse in the province.
“This is a major milestone to partner with the university to uplift the struggling media in the province, especially community media. This partnership will see the university, together with the awards and the winners, engage in media and communication workshops to uplift the standard of media in the province.
“The North West Media Awards 2025 will take place on 5 December 2025 at the Rustenburg Civic Centre, where the university’s top management led by the North West University’s principal and vice-chancellor, Professor Bismark Tyobeka, will present awards to some of the winners who will also walk away with cash prizes in recognition of their excellence in journalism and communication,” he said.
27 October 2025 – A man (40) who was arrested for killing a woman and buried her in a shallow grave was remanded in custody by the Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court on 24 October 2025. The accused, Lebogang Molutsi is facing the charges of murder and defeating the ends of justice.
The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said Molutsi’s case was postponed until 31 October 2025. Mokgwabone said Molutsi was arrested by members of Tactical Response Team (TRT) on 22 October 2025, for allegedly killing and burying Rachel Manone (49) in a shallow grave.
“The members initially questioned a person of interest in connection with a missing woman. Consequent to the questioning, the team proceeded to a house at Extension 7, where Molutsi was found. He led the police to his place at Sunnyside Informal Settlement in Jouberton Township, near Klerksdorp, where Manone’s body was found buried in a shallow grave inside a shack.
“Molutsi was then placed under arrest and the motive of the incident is still unknown,” he said.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, applauded the police for their swift reaction that led to the arrest. Naidoo stated that the police will continue to act decisively against perpetrators of heinous and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) related crimes.
27 October 2025- The accused, Karabo Mooketsi (34) is expected to appear in the Madikwe Magistrate’s Court on 27 October 2025, on charges of house robbery and theft of a motor vehicle. Mooketsi was arrested in Delareyville on 21 October 2025, in possession of a motor vehicle and other goods robbed during a house robbery at Kgosing Section, Molatedi village, near Madikwe.
The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said it is alleged that a homeowner arrived at his place on Monday evening, 20 October 2025, parked his Ford Ranger car outside and entered the house. Mokgwabone said according to information, the victim was accosted by an unknown man while going outside to fetch something from the car.
“The man allegedly threatened him with a knife, tied his hands and feet, then ransacked the house. Following this, the suspect fled from the scene with the victim’s car after taking a laptop, cell phone, and various other household goods.
“The suspect was arrested in Delareyville on 21 October 2025, and appeared before the Delareyville Magistrate’s Court the following day,” he said.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, indicated that the arrest demonstrates intensified and coordinated efforts in addressing the threat of serious and violent crimes in line with the Safer Festive Season Operations under Operation Shanela II.
Picture: The deceased, Constable Boikanyo Molale/Facebook
By AGISANANG SCUFF
27 October 2025- Two suspects aged 22 and 27, are expected to appear at Ganyesa Magistrate’s Court today for allegedly killing a policeman, Constable Boikanyo Molale (30). This comes after the lifeless body of an off-duty policeman was found at approximately 5:30am at Thokoza Section in Ganyesa, near Vryburg.
The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said the preliminary investigation revealed that Molale, who was attached to Ganyesa Visible Policing, was allegedly assaulted by an unconfirmed number of suspects. Mokgwabone said Molale was declared dead at the scene and thus far, two suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder.
“The suspects are expected to appear in court soon. The motive of the incident is unclear at this stage,” he said.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo said he is saddened by the murder of Molale. Naidoo has instructed the investigation team to track and bring the remaining suspects to book to face the full might of the law.
“We convey our heartfelt condolences to the Molale family, relatives, and colleagues,” he said.
Picture: A light aircraft crashes into school tuck shop
By REGINALD KANYANE
26 October 2025- The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) said it can confirm that a light aircraft reportedly crashed into a tuck shop at Hoërskool Alberton in Ekurhuleni earlier this morning on 26 October 2025. The department said the circumstances around the incident are under investigation by relevant authorities.
The Gauteng Department of Education spokesperson, Steve Mabona said the pilot and the instructor, who were on board the aircraft, reportedly sustained no injuries. Mabona said the department can confirm that this incident will not disrupt schooling activities or the ongoing National Senior Certificate (NSC) final examinations.
“Parents have been advised to ensure that learners bring their own food to school while repairs are being arranged. The GDE commends the school’s management, emergency services and aviation authorities for their prompt response to this sudden incident,” he said.
26 October 2025- The aggrieved students at Taung Agricultural College (TAC) call on the North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi to ascend to their college and listen to their plea. The students embarked on a peaceful protest that turned violent on Friday, demanding answers from the TAC management regarding the dilapidating hostels, lack of water, ill-treatment and alleged sexual harassment.
According to the students, the hostels that they are staying in are in an appalling condition, including ablution facilities. They also alleged that there is only one washing machine working and that makes it difficult for them to do their laundry timeously.
Students also complained about lack of internet, while female students alleged that some male lecturers would make sexual advances to them, but ill-treat them when rejected.
The Student Representative Council (SRC) president, Obakeng Modise said they have been requesting the college management including the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to address their pleas as they are essential amenities, but nothing has been done thus far. Modise said the lack of water is likely a violation of human rights and the only thing that was fixed thus far was the generator.
The North West MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Madoda Sambatha said: “The Head of Department (HOD) and other departmental officials working with SRC president of the college, have convened a management and SRC meeting with me today at 6pm. The aim of the meeting is to get a sense of what has happened in the past few days at the campus.”
“Management must prepare a report including progress on issues raised by the students. This should include the report on the matter of complaints that were supposed to be sent to the HOD office through email. The SRC must bring its members with their own submission of what has happened and what are the pending matters from their side.”
Sambatha further said communication must be done properly and urgently.
On Friday, the police were allegedly seen on videos that have since gone viral on various social media platforms shooting at the students with rubber bullets. It is alleged that some of the students were hospitalised due to injuries, while others locked themselves in their rooms.
The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said the police dispersed students, who had blocked the college entrance and Taung main road to maintain order. Mokgwabone added that was after the students allegedly pelted the police with stones.
Meanwhile, the SRC president, Obakeng Modise said: “We are not going to be part of that meeting because we have been complaining to the same management and MEC. So, we need North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi to come and listen to our grievances. We have submitted our report, which was not handled promptly.
“Now, we want to escalate the complaint to a higher authority, which is Mokgosi. The management does not take us seriously and takes its time to attend to our complaints. Remember, some situations may require immediate action, which is foreign to the college management.”
25 October 2025- A policeman was killed in Ganyesa, outside Vryburg on 25 October 2025. It is alleged that an off-duty policeman, Constable Boikanyo Molale’s lifeless body was found at approximately 5:30am on 25 October 2025, at Thokoza Section, Ganyesa.
The North West spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said the preliminary investigation has revealed that Molale, who was attached to Ganyesa Visible Policing, was allegedly assaulted by an unconfirmed number of suspects. Mokgwabone said Molale was declared dead at the scene and thus far, two suspects aged 22 and 27, have been arrested in connection with the murder.
“The suspects are expected to appear in court soon. The motive of the incident is unclear at this stage, and the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Naidoo has instructed the investigation team to track and bring the remaining suspects to book to face the full might of the law.
“Naidoo has also conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the Molale family, relatives, and colleagues,” he said.
Meanwhile, Naidoo is saddened by the murder of Molale.
Setshwantsho: Baratani ba kwa Magogong, Lesego Dorothy Tlhagodi ga mmogo le Phenyo Johannes Mothupi Sere/Facebook
Ka OBAKENG MAJE
25 Diphalane 2025- Baratani ba go begwang fa ba ne ba thopilwe ka dikgoka, ba bonwe. Go begwa fa baratani ba, e leng Lesego Dorothy Tlhagodi ga mmogo le Phenyo Johannes Mothupi Sere, ba ile ba thopiwa ka dikgoka kwa motseng wa Magogong, gaufi le Taung mo mesong ya letsatsi la maabane.
Go ya ka dipego, batswasetlhabelo ba, ba itse babelaelwa ba ba ileng ba ba thopa ka dikgoka, fela ga gona ope o tshwereng go fitlha ga jaana. Go begwa fa Sere a ile a bona matsebe-tsebe a madi a Road Accident Fund (RAF).
Go begwa fa babelaelwa ba ile ba ba thopa ka dikgoka le go ba isa kwa sekgweng sengwe sa kwa motseng wa Maphoitsile. Go begwa fa babelaelwa ba ile ba tseela Sere madi a fetang R10 000 mo karateng ya gagwe ya banka ga mmogo le go mo amoga mogala wa letheka.
Sebueledi sa sepodisi mono Bokone Bophirima, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone are: “Ga gona ope o tshwereng go fitlha ga jaana.”
25 October 2025- The African National Congress (ANC) said it welcomes the announcement that South Africa has officially been removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. The ANC said South Africa’s removal from the grey list is a direct outcome of decisive and coordinated action taken across the Government of Unity (GNU), law enforcement, regulatory bodies and the financial sector.
The ANC national spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu said over the past two years, the country has implemented comprehensive reforms to address the deficiencies identified by the FATF. Bhengu said this development is a vote of confidence in the country’s reform agenda and in their determination to ensure accountability, transparency and ethical governance.
“The ANC commends the leadership of the South African government, under President Cyril Ramaphosa, for driving this turnaround and for demonstrating that South Africa is serious about restoring confidence in its institutions and financial systems. The fight against corruption, financial crime, and illicit financial flows must remain a national priority, not only to meet international standards but to safeguard the integrity of our democracy and ensure that public resources are used for the benefit of the people,” she said.
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