Go Rulagantswe Tlhapiso Ya Ditsela Mabapi Le Dikotsi    


Ka OBAKENG MAJE

23 Phukwi 2025- Dingaka mono Taung di solofetswe go ka tshwara tlhapiso ya ditsela mabapi le dikotsi tse di farologaneng tse di diragetseng. Se, se tla morago ga gore batho ba amege mo dikotsing tsa ditsela fa ba bangwe ba latlhegetswe ke matshelo.  

Batho ba le babedi ba ile ba tlhokafala kwa tseleng ya R372 magareng ga Taung le motse wa Mokgareng, fa ba le bane ba ile ba tlhokafala mo tsela-kgolo ya N18 magareng ga Magogong le Hartswater. Mo kotsing e nngwe, mopagami o latlhegetswe ke botshelo mo kotsing ya sejanaga magareng ga Dryharts le Vryburg.

Ka Lamatlhatso o fetileng, Onkgomotse Pona Matlhaku (32), o ile a latlhegelwa ke botshelo mo kotsing ya sejanaga gaufi le circle mo tsela-kgolo ya N18, mono Taung.

Jaanong, modulasetilo wa Traditional Health Practitioner mo kgaolong ya Taung, Mpelegang Magano are: “Mo malobeng re ile ra tsaya matsapa a go kopana le kantorong ya ga majoro wa masepala o mogolwane wa Taung, Tumisang Gaoraelwe. Maitlhomo ele go rulaganya tlhapiso ya ditsela mabapi le dikotsi tse di diragalang mo ditseleng tsa rona go ralala Taung. Re tshwenyegile thata mabapi le dikotsi tse, mme re bone go le botlhokwa gore re ikopanye go ka tlhapisa ditsela.  

“Seo se tla dira gore dikotsi di fokotsege, mme o tla gopola gore re tlile ra dira jalo mo nakong e fetileng kwa tsela-kgolo ya N18, gaufi le motsesetoropong wa Pudimoe. Go tlile ga nna le dikotsi tse di etegelang koo, mme dingaka tse di neng di le teng ka nako eo, ba ile ba tsaya tshwetso ya go tlhapisa tsela eo.”

Magano are ba tlile go nna le kopano le kantorong ya ga majoro go akaretsa le ba tsaya karolo ba ba farologaneng.

Maloko a le mane, Mothusiemang Marks Matlhaku (63), Nozimanga Emily Matlhaku (56), Keemetswe Elinah Matlhaku (18) ga mmogo le Mpho Mitchelle Matlhaku (4) ba fitlhilwe ka Lamatlhatso kwa dirapeng tsa baswi tsa kwa motseng wa Mokgareng.

Kgabagare, mogokaganyi kwa kantorong ya ga Gaoraelwe eleng Tebogo Morweng, are ba tlile go nna karolo ya tlhapiso eo ya ditsela, mme ba memile ba tsaya karolo ba ba farologaneng. Morweng are ba solofetse go etela mafelo otlhe a dikotsi di diragetseng go one, mme ba ikuela go baagi go nna karolo ya seo.

“Gape, re tlile go mema le ba masika a otlhe a bashwelwa gore le bone e nne karolo ya ditiragalo,” Morweng wa tlhalosa.  

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Netball Youth World Cup squad announced


By REGINALD KANYANE 

23 July 2025- Netball South Africa has officially announced the under-21 national squad, the SPAR Baby Proteas, for the upcoming 2025 Netball Youth World Cup, which will take place in Gibraltar from 19 until 28 September 2025. The announcement was made by the acting President, Mami Diale, highlighting the team’s preparations and previous successes leading up to this prestigious event.

The Baby Proteas led by coach Precious Mthembu, have shown strong performance in recent competitions, including a flawless record in the Africa World Youth Cup qualifiers and a dominant international series against Jamaica’s Under-21 team. The squad was narrowed down from a larger pool of players through evaluations in various tournaments, including the Telkom Netball League (TNL).

The SPAR Group congratulated the selected players and coaching staff. 

SPAR’s National PR, Communications & Sponsorships Manager, Mpudi Maubane said: “The Baby Proteas are key to NSA’s development programme for the future national team, a cause that SPAR is proud to support.”

In Pool D, South Africa will face tough competition from Barbados, Malawi, Fiji & Trinidad and Tobago. The selection process, which began three years ago, aimed to find players who exemplified dedication and teamwork, ensuring a competitive edge in the tournament. Support for the team extends beyond the sport itself, with Renault providing a vehicle for Mthembu as part of their commitment to supporting netball in South Africa.

Renault South Africa CEO, Shumani Tshifularo said: “As Renault, we feel privileged to be able to support the growth of netball in SA, in partnership with NSA. We wish Precious Mthembu safe travels in her Renault Captur.”

The selected squad comprises 15 promising players, including captain Phophi Nematangari and aims to continue South Africa’s legacy in netball on the world stage.

SPAR Baby Proteas Under-21 Squad:

Jade Atkins, Renezia Andrews, Ametise Bandu, Kyla Dames, Mbali Diphoko, Lisa Ingwersen, Luca Keun, Bianca Lubbe, Nonkcubeko Mjaliswa, Phophi Nematangari (captain), Zahrah Noah, Giada Prinsloo, Luane Smith, Karla Victor and Kiara Van Eeden.

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Nigeria beat Banyana Banyana in WAFCON semi-final  


By OBAKENG MAJE 

23 July 2025- Banyana Banyana were beaten 2-1 by long-time rivals Nigeria in a dramatic and incident-filled Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semi-final match played at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco on Tuesday night. The game was marred by a serious injury to Gabriela Salgado in the 83rd minute in an incident that visibly traumatised the Banyana Banyana players and the entire South African bench. 

Salgado was eventually stretchered off the pitch following the horror injury and the defending WAFCON champions never recovered after the incident. 

SAFA Chief Medical Officer Dr Thulani Ngwenya spoke to www.safa.net after the game on Tuesday night and gave an update on Salgado’s injury.

“Gabby had a serious injury during the game and was rushed to hospital immediately after the incident for further assessment and management. The extent of the injury is unknown at this stage and we will give an update once all the facts are known,” said Ngwenya.

The Nigerians scored their winning goal through Michelle Alozie moments after Salgado was stretchered off the pitch four minutes into the referee’s optional time. The two teams had been level at 1-1 at this stage of the match after Nigeria scored the opening goal of the contest from the penalty spot through captain Rasheedat Ajibade in the 45th minute. 

But coach Dr Desiree Ellis’ charges clawed their way back into the match and also equalised from the penalty spot through Linda Motlhalo in the 60th minute. The match seemed to be heading to extra time until the horror injury to Salgado and Nigeria’s winning goal. 

An update on the extent of Salgado’s injury will be given after she has been given a full assessment at the Morocco hospital. 

Meanwhile, SAFA President, Dr Danny Jordaan wished Salgado a speedy recovery.

“First of all, we would like to wish a speedy recovery to Gabriela Salgado. We are all waiting to hear what the doctors have to say either tonight or tomorrow. Banyana Banyana fought very well, and it was a brave performance from the WAFCON defending champions. 

“You have established yourselves as one of the best teams on the continent. We fought bravely and we are proud of your performance. Well done to the whole team, the team’s Head of Delegation Thabile Msomi, the coach Dr Desiree Ellis, the captain Refiloe Jane and all players. We are proud of your efforts,” he said.

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A recall of 253 additional Volkswagen Polo Sedan  


By AGISANANG SCUFF

22 July 2025- The National Consumer Commission (NCC) hereby notifies all affected consumers of a recall of 253 additional Volkswagen Polo Sedan vehicles, made available for sale from 11 August 2022 to date, as notified by the supplier. The NCC said Volkswagen of South Africa (VWSA) informed them that the recall is due to incorrectly fitted seat belts on the driver and passenger sides.

The NCC spokesperson, Phetho Ntaba said they announced a recall of 18 vehicles on 17 July 2025, affected by a vehicle manufacturing issue, which was caused by a mix-up of belt webbing. Ntaba said they received another recall affecting an additional 253 vehicles.

“According to the supplier, the recall is due to a rear right seat belt fault; both rear seat belts (left and right) require inspection. As a result of the defect, the seat belts’ restraint function may be severely limited in the event of an accident. This could lead to serious or fatal injuries for the driver. Consumers are advised to contact any VWSA-approved dealership for a check and, if necessary, a replacement of the affected component,” she said.

Ntaba further said the success of these recalls is dependent on the response by the motorists of these affected vehicles. He added that they remind consumers that the recalls are safety critical.

“Therefore, consumers must respond to any recall with urgency. The National Consumer Commission continues to monitor all the ongoing recalls,” said Ntaba.

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A new joint oversight model to address underperformance in municipalities


By BAKANG MOKOTO

22 July 2025 – In response to the concerning findings in the 2023/24 municipal audit outcomes, the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), will this week pilot a new joint oversight model in the Free State to address persistent governance and financial underperformance in municipalities. The committee will be joined by some members from Parliament’s standing committees on Public Accounts (SCOPA) and the Auditor-General.

Led by the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on COGTA, Dr Zweli Mkhize, the delegation will embark on a two-day oversight visit in collaboration with the Free State Legislature, the Office of the Premier and the provincial MEC for COGTA. Mkhize said this intervention follows a sharp regression in municipal performance.

“The Auditor-General identified the Free State as one of the worst-performing provinces, with 16 municipalities with unfunded budgets, over R4.2 billion in unauthorised expenditure, repeated disclaimer audit opinions, and widespread failure to submit financial statements on time.

“The Mangaung Metro, for example, faces going concern risks and returned R194 million in unspent grants for the 2023/24 financial year. Other issues include poor consequence management, ineffective oversight structures, uninvestigated irregular expenditure, and a decline in the quality of basic services and infrastructure,” he said.

Mkhize further said this joint oversight initiative aims to hold political and administrative leadership accountable, monitor the implementation of financial recovery plans and ensure consequences for persistent non-compliance. He added that members of the public are welcome to attend and observe the proceedings.

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A man sentenced to three years imprisonment for hugging a woman without her consent


By REGINALD KANYANE

22 July 2025- A man (37) was sentenced to three years imprisonment by the Postmasburg Regional Court for touching a woman (19) in a sexual manner without her consent. However, the sentenced against the accused, Shahabudinn Halder, was wholly suspended for five years in condition that he is not convicted of sexual assault during the period of suspension.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Timothy Sam said the victim went to buy electricity at a tuck shop, whereby she was assisted by the accused. Sam said that Halder requested a hug from the victim for which she refused and that resulted in the accused stretching his body over the counter and forcing a hug that made the victim uncomfortable as she pushed him away.

“The victim immediately reported the matter to the police, who registered a case docket. The accused was found guilty of sexual assault. The court further declared him unfit to possess a firearm,” he said.

Meanwhile, the ZF Mgcawu District Police Commissioner, Major General Monica Sebili, applauded the Investigating Officer, Sergeant Gaolatlhe Mongake from the Postmasburg FCS Unit for thorough investigation and presentation of the case. Mongake said the police encourage the public to support crime-fighting efforts by participating in the “Rate Our Service” online survey.

“Community members are also urged to report any criminal activity via the MySAPS App or by contacting Crime Stop on 08600 10111,” he said.

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NA adopts 2025 Revenue Bill


By OBAKENG MAJE

22 July 2025 – The National Assembly (NA) today approved the Revenue Laws Amendment Bill, which marks a significant step in the country’s retirement reform agenda. The Bill proposes changes to several tax laws.

It is categorised as a Money Bill, processed under Section 77 of the Constitution and follows extensive consultations led by the Standing Committee on Finance. The Bill is part of necessary legislative reforms to support the implementation of the two-pot retirement system, which aims to give individuals limited early access to a portion of their retirement savings while preserving the remainder for retirement.

Parliament spokesperson, Moloto Mothapo said: “The system was implemented in September 2024, and the amendments will provide much-needed clarity for retirement fund members and administrators. The Bill, among other things, clarifies terms like retirement annuity fund within the broader legislative context, although some terminology issues will need to be addressed in future updates.

“The National Treasury published the draft bill in December 2024. This was followed by extensive public participation in Parliament’s Standing Committee on Finance, where public input was received from June 2025 onwards.”

Mothapo said with the National Assembly’s approval, the Bill will now be sent to the National Council of Provinces for further consideration. He added that the full committee report (dated July 16, 2025) can be accessed using this link: https://url.za.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/2cjnCMjglxskq97Kswfqi8Fnun?domain=tinyurl.com

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A 100 years-old woman receives RDP house


By AGISANANG SCUFF

22 July 2025- In celebrating the International Nelson Mandela Day, the North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), Oageng Molapisi, led a successful handover of a newly-built house with furniture to Bele Martha Nkatiso (100) from Vrischgewaagt village, Atamelang.

Molapisi further said the handover marked a special tribute to the struggle icon Nelson Mandela and highlights the government’s commitment to improving the lives of its most vulnerable citizens. He added that the fully furnished house is as a result of a successful government and private sector partnership aimed at addressing housing backlogs, as well as strengthening relations between the two sectors to deliver affordable housing and enhance social change.

“The gesture is inspired by the call Tata Mandela made, which is for everyone to take action in addressing the world’s social injustices. Today is a day of giving back and making a difference in the lives of our communities, this is exactly what Nelson Mandela stood for, which is to give back in a way which changes the lives of our people.

“It is for that reason that as the government we saw it fit to bring joy in the face of Nkatiso and her family. We are happy to see that she’s lived up to a 100 years, we are happy to have used this day with the people we’ve collaborated with to give you a house where you can live comfortably, safely and without worry,” said Molapisi.

In receiving keys to the house, Nkatiso gave gratitude to the department and stakeholders for building her family a house, she said this will mark a significant improvement in their living conditions as they have lived in a dilapidated shack divided into two sleeping areas, living space and kitchen.

“I thank the Lord for answering my prayers. I have longed for a proper home, and today, my dream has come true,” she said. 

In addition to the furnished house, Nkatiso also received food parcels, blankets and toiletries courtesy of various stakeholders, who responded to the call and played their part in honour of Nelson Mandela.

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Police looking for a missing man


By BAKANG MOKOTO

22 July 2025- The police in Paballelo are requesting the public to assist in finding missing Hans Pienaar (67). The police said Pienaar was last seen by a family member on 5 June 2025.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Mashay Gamieldien said he was wearing black track pants and a grey top. Gamieldien said Pienaar left without informing anyone about where he was going and his family had been looking for him since.

“Anyone with information that can assist in finding him can contact the investigating officer, Sergeant Innocentia Sethwala, on 082 469 5824/ 054 338 5450. The public is reminded that there is no waiting period to report a missing person,” she said.

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