Setshwantsho: Maloko a ANC a tlhatswetsa bagodi kwa Itireleng
Ka OBAKENG MAJE
26 Phatwe 2025- Ba lelapa la ga Motlogelwa kwa motseng wa Itireleng, gaufi le Taung, ba lebogile maloko otlhe a lekoko la ANC ba ba ileng ba tsaya karolo mo go ba rekeleng dilwana tsa mo ntlung le go ba phephafaletsa. Se se tla morago ga gore maloko a ANC ga mmogo le baagi, ba tsweletse letsema le go thusa lelapa le.
Mosadimogolo Maria ga mmogo le monna wa gagwe, Benny Motlogelwa ba ba dingwaga tse di kwa godimo ga 70, mme ba sa itsholela, ba dula mo mokhukhung wa phaphosi e le nngwe. Maloko a lekoko la ANC ga mmogo le baagi, ba ile ba ipopa ngatana e le nngwe, mme ba reka setofo, diaparo, bolao le disamente tsa go tshela mokhukhung wa bone mo fatshe.
Mongwe wa baeteledipele wa baagi, Witness Jakwe are ba lebogela kemo-nokeng e ba e boneng go tswa go maloko a ANC le baagi. Jakwe are ba lelapa le, kgale ba tshelela mo tshotlegong, mme o solofela fa dithuso tse ba di boneng di tla tlisa pharologanyo le go tokafatsa matshelo a bone.
“Re tlhotse re semeletse ka letsema morago ga gore re bone seemo se se sa itekanelang kwa lelapeng la ga Motlogelwa. Re ile ra bua le mmusa-kgotlha kwa kgorwaneng ya rona ka seemo seo, mme o ile a fetisetsa kgang eo kwa pele.
“Re ne re na le mokhuduthamaga wa Lefapha la Katlatlelo-Loago mono Bokone Bophirima, Sussana Dantjie. Go botsha fa lefapha leo le ile la tsiboga ka bonako. Jaanong, re leboga gape le baagi ba ba ileng ba tsaya karolo mo letsemeng le,” Jakwe wa tlhalosa.
Jakwe are ba ile ba phephafatsa le go tlhatswetsa bagodi ba. Jakwe are ba lebogela matsapa a baagi le maloko a lekoko la ANC a ba a tshotseng go dira pharologano.
“Se, se bontsha gore ra ba kgathalela. Bagolo ba neetswe dilwana jaaka setofo sa go apaya, diaparo, bolao le television. Re leboga matsapa otlhe, mme re rotloetsa baagi go tshwaragana le go tsweletsa letsema le kwa mafelong a mangwe.
Picture: The North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), Oageng Molapisi
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
26 August 2025- The North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), Oageng Molapisi said his department will launch a forum called MUNIMEC in Rustenburg. Molapisi said this will address intergovernmental programmes and how the department and municipalities will work in a more integrated manner.
He further said the forum is constituted by Members of Mayoral Council of all municipalities responsible for Human Settlements, across the province. Molapisi added that MUNIMEC is an intergovernmental relations forum, where he interacts with municipal leaders to improve service delivery and governance at municipal level.
“It is a consultative platform involving the MEC, Mayors, Municipal Managers and other stakeholders within the Human Settlements value chain to foster cooperation and coordination between the provincial department and the municipalities to ensure effective service delivery to communities.
“The forum will deliberate on the progress report in addressing the housing backlog as well as the status of housing delivery across the province. The forum will ensure that there will be alignment between planning and budget processes in identifying needs by communities,” he said.
Molapisi said this will allow him to share with municipalities, the Minister and MEC’s meetings and Executive Council resolutions, regarding issues relating to Human Settlements. He said among others, the forum will monitor and evaluate projects in local municipalities and further advise the department on relevant issues to be attended to.
“The forum will also assist in curbing the sporadic community protest and keep communities informed about departmental programmes and plans for individual municipalities.
“The forum will further assist in coordinating other critical issues of Human Settlements Developments, such as water, electricity and sanitation, and also keep community leaders updated on plans and challenges relating to the department,” said Molapisi.
He said the forum will meet quarterly and assist in coordinating service delivery in local municipalities. Molapisi said the department will use the MUNIMEC platform to explain housing policies, programmes and qualifying criteria.
“Through this platform, the department will also guide municipalities to develop and approve township layouts that meet the housing code standards, and help to avoid costly designs.
“This forms part of our effort to strengthen the District Development Model (DDM) and improve planning at local level. The department has from time to time appealed to municipalities to work closely with it,” he said.
Molapisi indicated that it’s critical for both spheres of government to discuss service delivery and also the special needs of communities. He also called on both municipalities and his department’s officials to work beyond the call of duty in making sure that delivery is realized at the local level.
“The forum will be launched at Rustenburg Civic Centre, Rustenburg Local Municipality on 28 August 2025 at 8am,” said Molapisi.
26 August 2025 – More than 898 suspects were arrested for various crimes during a weekly High Density Operation Shanela 2 across the North West. The police also seized items that included 67 rounds of ammunition, 10 cellular phones, liquor and tobacco products.
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Mburgh said the arrested suspects among others, included 66 for possession of drugs, 22 for illegal dealing in liquor, 111 for assault with the intent to do previous bodily harm, 67 for common assault, 32 for burglary and 15 for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Myburgh said the operations were conducted between 18 until 24 August 2025.
“Out of the 898 arrested suspects, 430 were arrested by the Detectives as those on the circulated wanted suspects’ lists, they included five for murder, five for house robbery, 27 for rape and 147 for assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm.
“In addition, 41 illegal immigrants were arrested for being in the country in contravention of the Immigration Act. The Vala Umgodi team arrested a further 46 illegal immigrants, one person for unlawful possession of ammunition,” she said.
Myburgh further said an employer was issued with a fine for employing an illegal immigrant. She added that through joint law enforcement compliance inspections to enforce the provisions of the Liquor and Second-Hand Goods Acts, 21 unlicensed Liquor outlets (shebeens) were closed and more than 4300 litres of liquor were confiscated.
“Disruptive operations conducted in Klerksdorp, Potchefstroom and Ikageng between 18 and 20 August 2025, by the Provincial Commercial Crime Investigation Unit (CCIU) and Crime Intelligence members in conjunction with the South African Revenue (SARS)’s Customs officials, to enforce the Customs and Excise Act, 1964, (Act No. 91 of 1964), with focus on illicit cigarettes and alcohol, yielded positive results.
“The items worth R 236 740 were confiscated. The police confiscated 6 x master cases of cigarettes, 645 x cartons of cigarettes, 185 x packets of cigarettes, 5 x boxes of bubbly, 158 x cartons of hubbly and 266 x packets of hubbly,” said Myburgh.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng said: “These continuous, weekly High Density operations will be intensified in preparation and anticipation of the critical pre-festive season events and festivities, such as end of year examinations, music, cultural and sporting events.
“The public is advised to report crime at their nearest police stations or anonymously through the South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or the MySAPS application. Extortion-related incidents can be reported on the Extortion hotline on 0800 911 011.”
Picture: The embattled ANC LET coordinator in Taung Sub-region, Moreotsile Israel Olifant/Facebook
By OBAKENG MAJE
26 August 2025- The African National Congress (ANC) in North West said it will apply its mind on whether to implement the ‘step aside’ rule against embattled ANC Local Elections Team (LET) coordinator in Taung Sub-region, Moreotsile Israel Olifant (50) or not. Olifant was arrested for alleged fraud alongside the Expanded Public Works Program (EPWP) coordinator in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District, Malane Abraham Letsapa (45) by The Hawks’ Corruption Team in Taung and Vryburg on 16 August 2025.
The Hawks spokesperson in North West, Lieutenant Colonel Tinyiko Mathebula said the reports indicate that in December 2020, Dr Ruth Mompati District Municipality approved the implementation of the Presidential Stimulus Project (PSP) under the Department of Public Works and Roads’ EPWP. Mathebula said the project was allegedly intended to be rolled out in Matsheng and Tlapeng villages in the Greater Taung Municipality, which involved cutting of trees and grass along the main road leading to and from the two villages.
“It is alleged that the Oliphant facilitated the process of head hunting beneficiaries, while Letsapa processed claims for payment of beneficiaries for a period of three months. Investigation revealed that no services were rendered, resulting in the department suffering a loss of over R87 000.
“The accused made an urgent bail application on 17 August 2025, in the North West High Court sitting in Mahikeng and they were granted R2000 bail each. They will appear in Taung Magistrate’s Court on 18 August 2025, on charges of fraud,” he said.
Mathebula further said the case has been postponed and transferred to the Specialised Commercial Crime Unit in Vryburg until 30 September 2025. He added that Olifant and Letsapa were granted R2000 bail each.
The ANC provincial spokesperson, Tumelo Maruping said they are yet to receive a report from the region regarding what Olifant is charged for. He said the step aside rule has different schedules of offences.
“So, it will depend on the schedule of the offense. If indeed the offence warrants immediate redeployment, the ANC will most definitely apply the step aside rule,” he said.
Meanwhile, one of ANC members who refused to be named for fear of reprisal said: “In broad strokes, the guidelines required that ANC members facing allegations or charges of corruption (or other serious crimes) should present themselves to the Integrity Commission and should step aside voluntarily if indicted.
“So, the ANC must suspend Olifant in line with the ANC constitution – rule 25.56 that provides for leadership bodies to impose temporary suspension of members prior to the commencement of disciplinary proceedings.”
The ANC member also refers the ANC to a letter sent out to all provincial secretaries on 15 August 2025 with the subject: “Appointment of the 2026 Local Government Elections Candidate Selection Process”.
“The letter serves to request all the provincial secretaries to urgently direct all ANC branches in good standing to each recommend 2 Electoral Officers who shall preside over the nomination of candidates for the 2026 Local Government Elections.
“The Electoral Officers must meet the following minimum requirements: They must be ANC members in good standing, proven experience in presiding over branch nominations processes within the ANC, no criminal record and no disciplinary sanction by the ANC over the past ten years.
“Not facing any pending disciplinary action by the ANC, not facing any criminal charges in the court of law, one of the two Electoral Officers nominated by each branch in good standing must be a female.”
25 August 2025- Five bodies were discovered at an open cast mine in Tlhatlaganyane village, near Rustenburg. The police said they have launched an investigation into an incident and the circumstances that led to the shooting.
The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said a multi-disciplinary team is currently on the scene to gather information and evidence that would not only help unravel the cause of the murders, but also help identify the perpetrators. Mokgwabone said while the area is known for and has been previously visited by three National Parliament Portfolio Committees on Police, Home Affairs and Minerals following complaints of illegal mining including by the local tribal authority, it cannot at this point in time be speculated or even ruled out that the killings are linked to the rival mining operations.
“As such, the police will conduct an extensive investigation that will ensure that those responsible are identified and arrested.
“All clues, leads are going to be investigated including the identity and reasons for the deceased to be on the site before they were shot and killed,” he said.
25 August 2025- The North West Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety and Transport Management (COSATMA), welcomes the judgment delivered on Friday by the North West Division of the High Court, which set aside the interdict obtained by Atamelang Bus Company. The Committee said the interdict had delayed the North West Department of Community Safety and Transport Management from appointing a new service provider to restore commuter bus services in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District.
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee, Freddy Sonakile said this ruling clears the way for thousands of residents, who have endured months without reliable transport, to finally regain access to essential commuter services.
Sonakile, hailed the judgment as a victory for ordinary people: “This ruling is a win for our communities who have been stranded for far too long. Public transport is not a privilege but a necessity for workers, learners, and job seekers.
“We cannot allow endless legal processes to hold commuters hostage while livelihoods suffer.”
He further said the Committee welcomes the assurance by the North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Wessels Morweng that services will resume within seven days, as preparations by the department had already been well advanced before the interdict.
“Importantly, the department has already begun implementing the Committee’s resolution on the absorption of former Atamelang Bus Company workers, ensuring that their jobs and livelihoods are protected as the new operator takes over.
“In a province facing a deep unemployment crisis, every job counts. We are encouraged that the Department has started this process, and we expect it to be carried through without compromise,” he said.
Sonakile added that to strengthen its oversight, the Committee will also formally request a copy of the Service Level Agreement (SLA) of the new service provider, setting out contractual obligations, performance standards, and accountability mechanisms. He said this will enable the Committee to monitor the operator closely and ensure commuters receive safe, reliable, and sustainable transport services.
Sonakile concluded: “Our residents must never again be subjected to unnecessary suffering because of legal disputes without proper alternatives in place.
“This judgment marks a new beginning, but our oversight continues to ensure that promises translate into action.”
25 August 2025- The North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi has joined the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, provincial MECs, Heads of Departments, teacher unions, academia, School Governing Bodies, principals, and quality assurance bodies such as Umalusi at the G20 National Basic Education Indaba held in Cape Town’s Century City Conference Centre on 25 August 2025.
Motsumi said held under the theme: “Taking the G20 to the People”, the Indaba is a critical platform to consolidate actions and intentions that will take the education sector forward and create a lasting impact in shaping foundational learning, professional teacher development, and an inclusive system that serves every learner and teacher.
“Delegates engaged in robust, thought-provoking conversations on revisiting and realigning teacher training and development to empower teachers in the Early Childhood Development, GET, and FET phases with the tools and knowledge required for modern classrooms.
“Redesigning pedagogy for South Africa’s multicultural and multilingual context moving beyond English as the sole language of instruction. Equality in education to address challenges of rural and under-resourced schools where there is an absence and whether or not it translates to cognitive poverty,” she said.
Motsumi further said this includes future-focused education that explores the role of Artificial Intelligence, integration of e-assessment tools, and equipping teachers and learners to respond to climate change and a fast-changing global environment.
She added that she welcomes the platform as an opportunity to strengthen the province’s education priorities.
“I am pleased that we are advancing to conversations that shape both the teacher and learner at a national level. From a provincial level, as the North West province we will continue aligning our strategies to national priorities while ensuring that the unique challenges of learners and teachers in the province are addressed.
“I am pleased that the discourse has also moved toward the robust inclusion of technology in our pedagogy where the gap is bridged between learners in urban and rural areas for both the teacher and the learner in the classroom,” said Motsumi.
She said the 20th Indaba reaffirms the collective commitment of national and provincial education leaders and stakeholders to work collaboratively towards an education system that is resilient, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of the 21st century.
25 August 2025- The South African Union Council of Independent Churches (SAUCIC) on Monday expressed concern regarding the escalating trend of church robberies particularly in Mpumalanga. The latest armed robbery occurred on Sunday around midday in Mkhuhlu, Calcutta.
SAUCIC President Cardinal Archbishop Dr Modiri Patrick Shole representing affiliated Federations of Charismatic, Evangelical Outreach Mission Ministries and Pentecostal Churches, condemned the robbery reportedly carried out by three suspects armed with firearms.
“Brazen robberies and opportunistic violent crimes of this nature targeted at churches viewed as soft targets are despicable acts that defile the sanctity of the house of the LORD.
“The firing of shots in the house of the LORD shows the extent to which the criminals are desperate and will not stop at anything,” he said.
Shole further said according to police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane, the unknown suspects allegedly stormed the church while congregants were worshipping and ordered everyone to lie down and proceeded to rob them of their cell phones, cash and car keys. He added that several shots were reportedly fired inside the church before the suspects fled the scene in a white VW Polo, which belongs to one of the congregants.
“We express gratitude that even though they were shaken, the pastor and congregants were not hurt during the traumatic ordeal. Opportunistic violent crimes targeted at church gatherings and other places of worship are threatening congregants’ constitutional right of freedom of assembly.
“We advise churches to take precautionary measures, minimise cash transactions for tithes as well as offerings and to tighten their security during services,” said Shole.
He said they are appealing to police not to leave any stone unturned until the culprits that defiled the House of the LORD and put the lives of the congregants at risk are behind bars. Shole said none of the communities will be safer with armed heartless criminals responsible for such heinous acts roaming our streets and neighbourhoods.
“Increased police visibility around church neighbourhoods will contribute towards addressing opportunistic crimes that are terrorising churches and communities,” he said.
25 Phatwe 2025- Monna wa dingwaga di le 30 o tlhabilwe le go bolailwa ka thipa kwa motseng wa Mokgareng, gaufi le Taung. Se se tla morago ga gore setopo sa ga Olopeng Obert Serekwane se fitlhetswe mo mogwafatshe kwa gagabo mo letsatsing la gompieno.
Go begwa fa go ile ga tsoga ntwa e matlho-mahibidu mo letsatsing la maabane magareng ga Serekwane le banna bangwe ba ba sa itsiweng. Go begwa fa moswi a ne a tlhabiwa ke banna bao, mme ba inaya naga morago ga moo.
Sebueledi sa sepodisi mo sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen are moswi o ile a supiwa ke mamalomagwe mo letsatsing la gompieno. Van Rooyen are sepodisi se boloditse dipatlisiso, mme ga go ope o tshwerweng go fitlha ga jaana.
Picture: Police in Northern Cape conducting stop and search/Sipplied
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
25 August 2025- The police said Operation Shanela II remains steadfast and intentional in its efforts to combat crime through high-density policing operations conducted across all five districts of the province. The police said the week-long actions, which took place from 18-24 August 2025, focused on priority crimes in identified hotspot areas.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Sergio Kock said during this period, multi-disciplinary teams affected 399 arrests, including several wanted suspects who had been evading the police. Kock said the majority of arrests were linked to possession of dangerous weapons, drug dealing and possession, illegal liquor trading, murder, attempted murder, assault with intent to cause Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH), burglary and malicious damage to property.
“The police conducted numerous actions, which included roadblocks, Vehicle Check Points (VCPs) and high-visibility patrols. A total of 14 442 persons and 7 582 vehicles were stopped and searched.
“Compliance inspections at second-hand goods dealers, firearm dealers, informal businesses, and liquor outlets resulted in the closure of 19 unlicensed liquor outlets,” he said.
Kock further said to enhance rural safety, high-visibility patrols were carried out in farming and mining areas. He added that these disruptive actions led to the confiscation of significant quantities of liquor, drugs, dangerous weapons, and copper cables.
“In addition, several awareness campaigns were hosted, including Women’s Month programmes focusing on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF).
“These engagements highlighted personal safety and awareness initiatives aimed at protecting women, children, and other vulnerable groups,” said Kock.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, commended all SAPS members and stakeholders for their commitment and acknowledged the vital role of communities in supporting these initiatives. Otola encouraged continued collaboration between law enforcement and the public to ensure safer communities across the province.
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