27 Phukwi 2025- Sepodisi se se batlisisang dikgetsi tsa tiriso-dikgoka tse di tseneletseng ga mmogo le polao, se batlisisa kgetsi ya morago ga loso. Se, se tla morago ga gore setopo sa monna o a sa itsiweng se bonwe fa thoko ga tsela ya R31 gaufi le Kimberley/Griekwastad circle. Go begwa fa setopo se, se bonwe ke mokgweetsi wa serori (truck) ka Labotlhano, mme a begela sepodisi.
Sebueledi sa sepodisi mono Kapa Bokone, Sergio Kock, are go begwa fa setopo seo se bonwe ka ura ya borobedi mo mantsiboweng. Kock are moswi o botelele jwa 1.7m, o montsho ka selebo, mme one a apere baki e pududu ga mmogo le borokgwe jo bontsho.
“Go kopiwa gore mongwe le mongwe o a nang le tshedimosetso a letsetse Detective Sergeant Kelaegile Mosala mo mogaleng wa 082 302 0407 kgotsa a leletse nomoro ya sepodisi ya 08600 10111. Gape, fa o na le tshedimosetso o ka dirisa MySAPS app.
“Tshedimosetso yotlhe e tla tshwarwa mo sephiring fa dipatlisiso di tswelela,” Kock wa tlhalosa.
27 July 2025- The Speaker of North West Provincial Legislature (NWPL), Dr Desbo Mohono said the budget speech that she tabled is a commitment and a demonstration of a pact that they have with the people. Mohono said the budget speech outlines the state of the Legislature since the day they were sworn into office on 14 June 2024.
She further said it also outlines the plans ahead as they position themselves as a leading people-centric Legislature, upholding good governance, transparency, inclusiveness for an empowered and prosperous society. Mohono added that they are therefore returning with renewed commitment to building an inclusive and sustainable economy amidst challenging regional and global conditions.
“The South African economy is in a precarious position, characterized by slow growth and the persistent triple challenge of inequality, unemployment and poverty.
“There is a glimmer of hope that our economy will improve, although the growth is expected to be modest, with inflation also expected to reduce moderately. The world trade uncertainties may exacerbate the challenges,” she said.
Mohono said although the journey ahead will be difficult, she is confident that they will conquer, for they are a nation founded on resilience. She said, therefore, we have to work together and form partnerships with the private sector, civil society and the world community that is willing to work with them.
“The year 2025 is significant because it is the 70th anniversary of the Freedom Charter. Whilst celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Freedom Charter, we must ensure that all our Programs are geared towards the progressive realisation of the undertakings that have been made in this important document.
“We must therefore focus on improving public trust and focus on building ethical leadership. We must develop a culture of intolerance for criminality, corruption and wastage,” she said.
Mohono said the budget allocation for the North West Provincial Legislature for the financial year
2025/26 is R552 583 000, which declined by 3% compared to the previous financial years’ allocation. She said although with the economic climate of the country, the budget cuts are inevitable, the major struggle will be that of achieving all the activities as planned in the Annual Performance Plans (APP) against the diminishing budget.
“However, for the legislature, the impact of the budget cuts come with the high costs of potentially affecting the quality of the oversight work that it (the legislature) is expected to play over the Executive.
“The budget will be utilized for the compensation of employees, the remuneration for Public Office Bearers, operational expenses, infrastructural upgrades, capital expenditure and support to represented parties,” said Mohono.
She said despite the decline in the budget, they have an increase in the number of Members of the Legislature (MPLs) from 33 to 38 and have also seen an increase in the number of represented parties. Mohono said they have also identified a lot of work that must be accomplished with extreme urgency by the 7th Legislature.
Picture: Initiates during sacred tradition ceremony
By BAKANG MOKOTO
27 July 2025- The North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), Oageng Molapisi, applauded the Provincial Initiation Committee (PICC) for clamping down on illegal initiation schools in the province, which mushroomed during the winter initiation season. The initiation season concluded last weekend.
Molapisi further said the final group of initiates descended the mountains on 19 July 2025, marking the end of a sacred cultural journey for many young boys across the province. He added that, the PICC led by its Chairperson, Kgosi Godfrey Gasebone, has shut down over 18 illegal initiation schools and rescued over 100 initiates for being exposed to unhygienic conditions and some of the initiates were underage.
“We want to issue a stern warning to the initiation school principals and traditional surgeons that we will unleash all the resources at our disposal to clamp down on bogus initiation schools.
“This winter season saw scores of initiation schools legally approved and monitored across the province by the PICC in collaboration with House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders, Health Department as well as South African Police Services,” said Molapisi.
He said his department has reaffirmed its commitment to uphold the application of health standards and enforcing the regulations of initiation school as per the Traditional Circumcision Act – 2001 and Customary Initiation Act of 2021. Molapisi said his department will strengthen its educational and awareness initiatives to ensure communities are well-informed about the legal requirements and cultural protocols of running an initiation school ahead of the summer season initiation in December 2025.
“The safety and dignity of every initiate remains a top priority, and the department calls on communities, parents, and traditional leaders to continue working together to protect this sacred tradition from abuse and criminal exploitation,” he said.
27 July 2025- The North West Department of Education said it is pleased to announce that all Education Assistants and General School Assistants appointed through the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI) Phase V have reported for duty at their respective schools on Tuesday. The department said this significant milestone marks the beginning of a new era in supporting teaching and learning in our schools.
The North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi said her department is set to benefit from the services of 13 687 assistants, strategically deployed to support learners and educators. Motsumi said the number of assistants allocated to each school is determined by the school’s quintile ranking, with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 12 assistants per school.
“The Basic Education Initiative Phase V Provincial Project Manager, Dr Carol Letshabo, informed the assistants that to ensure their success, the department will provide comprehensive training programs, categorized into eight distinct areas such as Education Assistants, Laboratory Assistants and Workshop Assistants.
“This includes Reading Champions, Curriculum Assistants, Care and Support Assistants, ICT Assistants, General School Assistants, Sports Enrichment Assistants and Handyperson. We welcome them for responding positively to the call,” she said.
Motsumi further said she would like to extend her warm welcome to all the newly-appointed assistants and wish them a fruitful journey in their schools. She added that their participation in the programme will give them first-hand work experience.
“These assistants will play a vital role in supporting our educators and learners, enhancing the overall quality of education in our province. The department looks forward to working with them to achieve our goals and improve the quality of education for our learners.
“There will be training per focus area that is intended to empower them to do well in their respective roles. Schools will be notified on time to release the assistants,” said Motsumi.
26 July 2025- Pakistani (30) was arrested for Contravention of the Northern Cape Gambling and Liquor Act 6/2024 and Dealing in illicit tobacco products. This comes after the police received a tip-off from community members regarding illicit liquor and tobacco products.
The Namakwa District police spokesperson, Captain Ivan Magerman said the police in Alexander Bay successfully executed an operation, which led to the seizure of illicit liquor and tobacco products. Magerman said the police received a tip-off regarding the alleged illicit activities at a Plot in Sanddrift.
“A search warrant was obtained and executed. During search of the identified premises, alcohol and illicit cigarettes with an estimated value of R47 000 were seized. The suspect was released on a SAPS 496 pending further investigation,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Namakwa District Police Commissioner, Brigadier Schalk Andrews, commended and appreciated the local community for their assistance in reporting criminal activities. Adrews also indicated that this was a clear indication of the partnership between the police and the community.
27 July 2025- The police said the robust and relentless Operation Shanela ll is continuing to tighten its grip on crime in the province by securing the arrest of 293 suspects throughout the five districts from 21 until 27 July 2025. The police said multi-disciplinary teams inspected numerous liquor outlets for compliance pertaining to their license conditions and closed down 13 unlicensed liquor premises.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Sergio Kock said through high visibility vehicle patrols and stop and search actions, 3088 vehicles and 6868 persons were stopped and searched at various Vehicle Check Points (VCPs) and roadblocks conducted across the province.
Kock said suspects were arrested for an array of crimes, including illegal dealing in liquor, burglaries at residential and business premises, malicious damage to property, stock theft, assaults, robberies, dealing in drugs and possession of dangerous weapons.
“The police executed numerous actions, which also included the tracing of 29 wanted suspects by detectives, compliance inspections conducted at second-hand dealers, liquor premises, as well as formal and informal businesses, farms, scrapyards.
“During the weekly execution of the operation police confiscated counterfeit goods, dangerous weapons, firearms and ammunition, alcoholic beverages, drugs and cash,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, applauded all the force levels in conjunction with other departments in the execution of multiple actions during the past week. Otola also thanked the public for their continuous efforts in the fight against crime.
“During Operation Shanela ll and beyond, the SAPS will leave no one behind in its collective efforts to curb and eradicate crime,” he said.
Picture: North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi
By AGISANANG SCUFF
27 July 2025- The North West Department of Education said it is deeply concerned about ongoing community protests in Tshunyane village, outside Mahikeng, that have blocked access to Seshupo Primary School and nearby schools. The department said it strongly condemns any actions that stop learners from attending school and interfere with their right to education.
The North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi said for months, her department has been working with the Tshunyane community to address urgent repairs at Seshupo Primary School, which was badly damaged in recent storms. Motsumi said a contractor has been appointed to carry out the repairs.
“The renovation update is that the appointed contractor has completed the assessment and inspections of the buildings to be renovated. Major renovations are expected to begin within two weeks.
“The contractor has already built an ablution block at the school. Additionally, the department has provided a borehole to ensure the school does not face water shortages, as the village has limited water supply,” she said.
Motsumi further said, however, disagreements within the community have made the situation difficult. She added that some groups want a new school built instead of the approved repairs, causing tensions and unrest.
“Due to increasing violence from protesters outside the school, the school was temporarily closed from the opening of the third quarter to keep learners and teachers safe. We call for calm and unity. There is a need for stability for the whole community’s well being and progress.
“It’s unacceptable for any group to use intimidation or violence to push their own agenda at the expense of children’s education. We urge everyone to come back to the negotiation table and work together for the benefit of our learners,” said Motsumi.
She said the department remains committed to improving education and school facilities in Tshunyane and asks community leaders to help restore peace so schools can reopen immediately.
27 July 2025- The North West MEC for Health, Sello Lehari said they have concluded a successful two-day rollout of the Tshela Ka Itekanelo Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Campaign and the 1.1 Million Close the Gap Treatment Campaign in Dinokana village, Zeerust. Lehari said these initiatives form part of the province’s wide drive to promote healthy living, responsible behaviour among the youth, safe sexual practices and the fight against substance and alcohol abuse—while encouraging all citizens to know their HIV status.
Lehari led the 5km fun walk alongside councillors from the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality and Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality, traditional leaders from Bogosi boo-Rra Moiloa, the acting Deputy Director-General Mosela Mokhutswane-Kaudi, executive management teams, district managers, hospital boards and CEOs, as well as hundreds of community members from across the district.
The event kicked off with a 5km fun walk, followed by health education sessions and on-site services at the local sports ground. These included HIV testing and counselling, screenings for non-communicable diseases and general health consultations.
“The day also featured engaging physical activities such as aerobics, netball, and soccer matches. These campaigns are a collaborative effort involving various departments, municipalities, civil society organisations, key partners and communities.
“Part of the department’s flagship programmes, Tshela Ka Itekanelo, was launched in Moretele on 17 April 2025. It seeks to embed healthy lifestyle practices across communities and supports the national agenda to improve public health outcomes through five pillars such as promotion of good nutrition, regular physical activity, tobacco control, combating alcohol and substance abuse, including promotion of safe sexual practices,” he said.
Lehari said the campaign also focuses on reducing obesity and encouraging physical activity, especially among youth. He said the department aims to close the treatment gap by ensuring that 1.1 million people across the country are initiated or re-initiated on HIV treatment by December 2025.
“It also promotes testing and awareness of TB, hypertension, and diabetes. As a province, we are on the right track—we currently rank third in the country, and we are intensifying our efforts to close the treatment gap.
“I am pleased with the turnout and how people are embracing this important programme. Alcohol and substance abuse, excessive smoking, poor dietary habits, and unsafe sexual practices are behaviours we are urging communities to abandon,” said Lehari.
He further commended the participation of local residents, saying they have been to every district and they will intensify this campaign to ensure meaningful impact. Lehari added that they are grateful for the collaboration from their traditional leaders.
Chief Director for Strategic Health Programmes, Grace Tsele, who oversees both campaigns, expressed optimism about the province’s progress. Tsele said they are encouraged by the positive response from communities.
“Our goal is to find and support over 11,000 individuals who either do not know their status or have defaulted on treatment. These campaigns will continue to be rolled out across the province, with each district scaling up efforts to maximise reach and impact,” she said.
27 July 2025- Action SA has gazetted its Notice to introduce the Constitution Twenty-Second Amendment Bill which, if passed, would represent the most significant overhaul of the bloated Executive of 32 Ministers and 43 Deputy Ministers since the dawn of democracy in 1994.
Action SA said this Amendment follows a series of governance failures.
Action SA Parliamentary Leader and Member of Parliament (MP), Athol Trollip said the latest being President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to place the Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu on “special leave” amid allegations of interference in police investigations and ties to criminal elements. Trollip said in response, Ramaphosa announced that Prof Firoz Cachalia, currently a non-MP and non-Minister, would be appointed as acting Minister of Police.
“Thus surpassing the two current police Deputy Ministers. However, until Cachalia is formally sworn in under Sections 91(3) and 95 of the Constitution, Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe is presiding over the police portfolio in an acting capacity.
“This is in addition to other questionable ministerial appointments, such as that of Thembi Simelane, who was implicated in the VBS corruption scandal and yet was appointed as Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development before a late-night portfolio swap with Mmamoloko Kubayi, then Minister of Human Settlements,” said he said.
Trollip said they have called lid criminal charges against Simelane. He said this exposes serious structural flaws in the current constitutional framework.
“Firstly, Deputy Ministers are not constitutionally empowered to act in the absence of their Ministers, rendering them useless in moments of executive disruption. If Deputy Ministers cannot step in during a crisis, what purpose do they serve beyond being instruments of cadre deployment and financial waste?
“Secondly, the President’s unfettered prerogative to appoint and dismiss ministers without any form of parliamentary oversight results in questionable appointments that escape proper scrutiny,” said Trollip.
He said given that Ministers occupy positions of significant power and influence within the Republic, a higher standard of accountability and transparency must necessarily be applied to their selection with the ability of parliament to also dismiss them.
27 July 2025- The Democratic Alliance (DA) said innocent lives in Johannesburg’s suburbs, including Rosebank, Fourways, and Midrand, are put at risk due to the reckless and illegal practice of street racing. DA said these dangerous races often occur in the early morning, transforming quiet suburban streets into hazardous racetracks.
DA Gauteng spokesperson for Community Safety and Member of Provincial Legislature (MPL), Michael Sun said they have been inundated with complaints from concerned residents and they demand that Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, urgently intervene and halt this alarming trend. Sun said a tragic incident recently occurred at approximately 5:30am on 12 July 2025 on Jan Smuts Avenue in Rosebank.
“Reports indicate that three vehicles were racing on the wrong side of the road when they collided. One of the racers died at the scene. Tragically, an innocent Uber driver was also struck head-on and lost his life.
“The occupants of the other two racing vehicles fled the scene, leaving behind a devastating aftermath. This is not an isolated incident. Every weekend morning, residents along Cedar Road in Fourways are jolted awake by the deafening roar of modified engines and motorbikes speeding through their neighbourhood,” he said.
Sun further said on 13 July 2025, yet another incident was reported on Allandale Road in Midrand. He added that at approximately 8:50am, ward councillor Annette Deppe, witnessed a group of six or seven high-powered vehicles racing down the public road as if it were a private speedway.
“Despite ongoing incidents, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) and the South African Police Service (SAPS), appear unable to apprehend illegal racers. This sheer lack of service delivery is particularly concerning, as reckless driving is a criminal offence under the National Road Traffic Act.
“Penalties for this offence can range from fines and imprisonment to the suspension or revocation of a driver’s license in severe cases. The DA Gauteng has engaged the Chief of JMPD and relevant SAPS Station Commanders to demand urgent intervention,” said Sun.
He said the communities cannot become battlegrounds for ego-fuelled speed chases. Sun said they will be tabling questions to Lesufi in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) to ascertain how many illegal racing incidents were reported in the past five years, how many people were killed, and whether gangs or drugs were involved.
“A DA-led Gauteng provincial government would ensure that both the JMPD and SAPS fully exercise their constitutionally guaranteed powers to curb the scourge of illegal racing.
“We would also explore the creation or support of safe, regulated facilities where motor enthusiasts can enjoy their sport without endangering the lives of others. The DA will continue to fight against this deadly trend and ensure it is halted before more lives are lost,” he said.
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