1 August 2025- A man (37) was sentenced to 25 years imprisonment by the Victoria West Regional Court for murder. This comes after Jan Jonkers brutal murdered his girlfriend, Charlene Tieties (31).
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Sergio Kock said the incident occurred on 30 January 2025, at approximately 00:30. Kock said Jonkers viciously assaulted and stabbed Tieties with a knife at their residence.
“Despite being rushed to hospital for urgent medical care, Tieties succumbed to her injuries at approximately 1:30am. Jonkers fled the scene, but was arrested later that same day. His bail application was denied.
“On 31 July 2025, he was convicted and sentenced to 25 years direct imprisonment for murder,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Pixley Ka Seme District Police Commissioner, Major General Nomana Mtukushe, commended Detective Sergeant Basil Abrahams of the Victoria West Detectives and prosecutor, Caswell Joseph for their outstanding collaborative efforts, which led to the successful conviction and sentencing.
Picture: Newly-appointed Deputy Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa, Justice Dunstan Mlambo
By BAKANG MOKOTO
1 August 2025 – The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, Xola Nqola said he welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s appointment of Justice Dunstan Mlambo as Deputy Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa. Xola said Mlambo brings with him a wealth of experience and a distinguished track record in the judiciary.
Nqola further said he served as Judge President of the Gauteng Division of the High Court for over a decade. He added that Mlambo has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to the independence of the judiciary, access to justice, and the transformation of the legal system.
“His appointment is another positive step in the transformation of the judiciary and ensuring that it remains the protectors of our constitutional democracy and the rule of law.
“The portfolio committee extends its congratulations to Mlambo on his appointment and wishes him success in this new role of national importance. We are confident that he will serve with integrity, wisdom, distinction and dedication to the Constitution,” emphasised the Chairperson,” said Nqola.
1 Phatwe 2025- Monna o neetswe kotlhao ya dingwaga di thataro kwa kgolegelong mabapi le go teketa ka maikaelelo a go ntsha dikgobalo. Go begwa fa mmagwe mosimanyana wa dingwaga di le 10, a ne a fitlhela morwae a tlhapile ka dikeledi, mme a mo botsa gore matsapa di a tsaya kae.
Go begwa fa mosimanyana o, a ile a tlhalosetsa mmagwe fa malomagwe a mo jele ka samboko morago ga go mo latofatsa ka go teketa morwae, o monnye ka dingwaga. Go ya ka mosimanyana o, one a leka go thibela ntsalae go ya go tshamekela kwa letamong le le kgotlhelegileng.
Sebueledi sa sepodisi mo Kapa Bokone, Sergeant Molefi Shemane are go begwa fa malomagwe mosimanyana o, a sa rata kgang eo. Shemane are, malomagwe one a mo tshela thupa go utlwala ka maikaelelo a go ntsha dikgobalo.
“Go ile ga tsoga kgakgauthano magareng ga mmagwe mosimanyana o, le malomagwe. Go begwa fa molatofadiwa a ile a tlala tshakgalo le go tshepisa mmagwe mosimanyana o, o eleng kgaitsadie go mo tlhaba ka thipa.
“Mmagwe mosimanayana o, one a le botsa phokoje le go ya go kopa thuso kwa sepodisi. Monna o, one a tshwarwa le go atlholelwa dingwaga di le 6 kwa kgolegelong ke kgotlhatshekelo ya sedika ya De Aar,” Shemane wa tlhalosa.
Fela Shemane are, katlholo e, ene ya beelwa thoko dingwaga di le tlhano, fela fa molatofadiwa a sa bonwe molato mabapi le ditatofatso tse di tshwananang le tse. Shemane are gape molatofadiwa one a kaiwa fa a sa tshwanelwa ke go tshola sethunya.
Kgabagare, botsamaisi jwa sepodisi kwa sedikeng sa Pixley Ka Seme, bo akgotse mmatlisisi mo kgetsing e, Detective Constable Dineo Potjeng go tswa kwa lephateng le le dirang ka dikgetsi tsa dintwa tsa malapa, tshotlhakako ka thobalo le bana kwa Carnarvon. Botsamaisi bo kaile fa Potjeng a dirile tiro e ntle ka go netefatsa fa ngwana o, a bona bosiamisi.
1 August 2025- The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) said it is outraged and deeply disappointed by the Constitutional Court’s decision to set aside the ruling that would have finally delivered long-overdue justice to Nkosana Makate, the rightful inventor of the revolutionary “Please Call Me” service.
The ANCYL said the latest development is not just a legal technicality, but a blow to black innovation, a betrayal of justice and a stark reminder of how corporate power continues to undermine the rights of the working class and black professionals in South Africa.
The ANCYL Secretary General, Mntuwoxolo Ngudle said Makate’s intellectual property was exploited by Vodacom and instead of being fairly compensated, he has spent more than two decades in courtrooms fighting for the recognition and reward that is rightfully his. Ngudle said that is not justice, that is cruelty disguised as legal process.
“The ANCYL stands firmly and unapologetically with Makate. We believe his victory is not just personal, but a symbol of a broader struggle for black creators, whose ideas are stolen or undervalued by powerful corporations that benefit from apartheid-era economic structures,” he said.
Ngudle further said they demand immediate and fair settlement with Makate that reflects the billions in revenue generated by his idea. He added that they demand parliamentary oversight on how Vodacom and other telecom companies treat intellectual property claims by workers and innovators.
“We demand urgent transformation of South Africa’s corporate and legal culture to protect black innovation from theft, exploitation and delay tactics. We also call on the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition to review legislative gaps in intellectual property law that allow such blatant injustice to persist under the guise of litigation.
“Makate’s fight is our fight and we will not rest until corporate South Africa understands that black brilliance cannot be stolen with impunity. The time for Vodacom to do the right thing is now. History will not be kind to those who side with power over principle,” said Ngudle.
Meanwhile, the ConCourt referred the matter back to the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA).
1 Phatwe 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 tla boela kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung fa kgwedi ya Phatwe e tlhola matsatsi a le 5. Ka letsatsi leo, Modise o solofetswe go dira kopo ya beile.
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 ga bedi 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.
1 August 2025- The North West MEC for Social Development, Sussana Dantjie has condemned in the strongest terms the reported rape and murder of Bokao Gaseimelwe (6) at Tseoge village, near Ganyesa. Dantjie applauded law enforcement agencies for the swift arrest of a suspect (26).
She further said according to the preliminary report at their disposal, the mother and the deceased went to Gamonchonyane village to watch a horse-riding competition. Dantjie added that, on their way back home, the mother alighted from a motor vehicle (van) and went to Hlokoloza tavern and her daughter followed her.
“The mother came back alone after a few minutes and entered the vehicle, which drove off. The driver stopped to pee and the mother went to the back of the van to check if her child was asleep.
“Other children who were at the back of the van told her that Bokao followed her. She then realised that the child was missing. Although the car drove back to the tavern, where the mother and other passengers searched for the child, that did not yield positive results,” she said.
Dantjie said the local police were called on Sunday morning, 27 July 2025, to a residence after the girl’s half-naked body was found at the entrance of a pit latrine and a case of rape and murder was opened.
“The death of one child is one too many. We condemn the abuse of those that are vulnerable among us, especially children and women. We appeal to parents to take care of children and never neglect them. Children should not be allowed to enter liquor outlets. It is against the law.
“We bemoan the incident and call for a concerted effort of community members in protecting children and women against perpetrators. Since the sad story broke out, we have assigned social workers to provide ongoing psychological support in the form of trauma counselling to the family,” she said.
Meanwhile, the rape and murder case against the accused was postponed to 4 August 2025, for formal bail application.
Picture: North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi/Supplied
By REGINALD KANYANE
31 July 2025- The North West MEC for Education has conducted a monitoring visit to the construction site of Batho Batho Primary School in Mareetsane village, near Mahikeng today. In November 2023, Motsumi conducted a site handover for the project and officially transferred responsibilities to Kgosi Motshegare, along with his council and the Mareetsane community to initiate the construction of a school.
She further said this project was scheduled for construction duration of 18 months. Motsumi added that she conducted an onsite assessment to evaluate progress and identify potential challenges encountered during the construction phase as the project is nearing the end.
“I am impressed with the progress registered to date and the quality of work advanced at the site. I am happy to observe that the building of the school is at a highly advanced stage. The quality of work that has been demonstrated by the contractor gives one courage to announce that the contractor has so far done wonderful work.
“I also want to commend the community of Mareetsane for not having disturbed the project through any protest like we sometimes encounter in other communities. The recruitment and sub-constructing process was also reported fair and transparent to the community members who qualified to do some work during the construction process,” she said.
Motsumi said as a result, it is clear that the relationship between Motshegare and all stakeholders was very conducive. She said she is also delighted to observe that most of the sub-contractors for the project were women from the community.
“I want to take this opportunity to thank not only the contractor, but the whole community of Barolong Baga Kgosi Motshegare. The allocated amount of more than R59 million was therefore used profitably to benefit the children of the people of Mareetsane.
“The contractor reported that the community has demonstrated strong support and has been cooperating effectively with the project team. Recent torrential rainfall events resulted in minor delays; however, the project remains ongoing without any human related impediments,” said Motsumi.
She said the current scope of work for the construction project encompasses the erection of a Grade R block comprising three classrooms, a science laboratory facility, an administrative block, four classroom blocks, each containing four classrooms, four Heads of Department (HOD) office spaces, a multipurpose center incorporating a computer laboratory and library, an NSNP kitchen with two dining areas, a water storage tank, pump houses and fire protection infrastructure.
“A total of 82 community members are employed through the project, benefiting directly from its initiatives. The Mareetsane community has expressed strong satisfaction and gratitude towards the North West Department of Education for implementing this project, which is expected to enhance the quality of education within Mareetsane,” said Motsumi.
Picture: The North West Provincial Government delegates/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
31 July 2025- The North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi accompanied by the North West MEC for Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT), Bitsa Lenkopane and Executive Mayor of Rustenburg, Sheila Huma, launched the North West Growth Hub today at OR Tambo International Airport in Gauteng.
The Growth Hub, based at Shop No. 17 at OR Tambo International Airport, is a game-changer for local Medium, Small, and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs), providing enhanced visibility in competitive markets, support in accessing digital platforms, and opportunities to collaborate across industries.
Mokgosi further said with a strong focus on showcasing their rich biodiversity, cultural heritage and entrepreneurial spirit, the Growth Hub will unlock fresh economic pathways across agriculture, conservation, manufacturing, and hospitality. He added that this strategic milestone is set to significantly enhance the province’s digital marketing and branding capacity, positioning the North West as a compelling destination for tourism, trade, and investment.
“The North West Growth Hub aims to amplify visibility for the province’s diverse Medium, Small, and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs), promote its rich biodiversity, and unlock growing economic opportunities.
“Through this Growth Hub we aim to amplify the visibility of the province to this lucrative market by exposing it to our rich biodiversity, and unlock growing economic opportunities across various sectors,” said Mokgosi.
He said the Growth Hub programme also aligns with the objectives of the Provincial Growth and Development Strategy, which will be launched in due course. Mokgosi said, however, at the centre of this initiative is to build a digitally enabled, competitive, and inclusive economy, which can help the province address the challenges of unemployment, poverty and inequalities in their communities.
“The Growth Hub is a flagship initiative of the Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT), aligning with the department’s digital transformation priorities as pronounced by Lenkopane during the 2025 Budget Vote.
“It is a core pillar in the province’s broader strategy to build a digitally enabled, competitive, and inclusive economy. Once fully equipped with modern digital infrastructure, the hub will serve as a sustainable platform for marketing the North West as a premier tourism destination,” he said.
Mokgosi said the hub will also accelerate the development of township economies and promote localisation.
Picture: Four people died in a bus accident/Generic
By AGISANANG SCUFF
31 July 2025- The police in Britstown is investigating a case of culpable homicide following a fatal bus accident that occurred on the N12 between Britstown and Victoria West in the early hours of Thursday, 31 July 2025, at approximately 05:20am.The preliminary reports indicate that the driver of an Intercity bus lost control of the vehicle, which subsequently overturned at a bridge.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said the bus was carrying a total of 42 passengers at the time of the incident. Ehlers said tragically, four passengers — two adult males and two adult females — were declared dead at the scene.
“Eight other passengers sustained serious injuries, including one adult male, six adult females, and a female infant. An additional 30 passengers sustained minor injuries. A second Intercity bus was dispatched to transport passengers who were able to continue their journey.
“The cause of the accident is currently under investigation,” she said.
31 July 2025 – The Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests has resolved that the National Assembly should reprimand the Deputy President, Paul Mashatile and impose a R10 000 fine on him for his failure to declare a gift to his wife in the confidential part of his financial and registrable interests register. The committee, through the Office of the Registrar, received a formal complaint against Mashatile on 5 March 2025, for an alleged breach of the Code of Ethical Conduct and Members’ Interests.
The Co-Chairpersons of the Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests, Lusizo Makhubela and Henni Britz said item 13(3)(f) of the code requires Members of Parliament (MPs) to disclose gifts received by their immediate family in the confidential part of the register.
Makhubela said following consideration of the complaint and perusal of the confidential part of Mashatile’s disclosed interests, the committee noted that the gift in question (a diamond from Mr Louis Liebenberg) was not disclosed. Makhubela said while the committee noted the Member’s response, among others, that he was waiting for the appraisal of the diamond to determine its value before a declaration was made and that he has since surrendered the gift to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the committee contended that ethical behaviour required that the gift be declared, with the value disclosed at a later stage.
“The committee found that the Member breached item 13(3)(f) as read with item 16(1)(a)(ii) of the code. As a result, the committee will recommend to the National Assembly to impose a reprimand in the House and a fine of R10 000 for a first offence of a breach of the code.
“The committee remains steadfast in its quest to ensure accountability of all Members of Parliament as demanded by the code. The disclosure process not only facilitates public trust in Parliament but also enhances its credibility,” she said.
Britz shared the same sentiments and said the full committee report will be published on the Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports.
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