7 July 2025 – The police in Mogwase are appealing to the community to assist them in locating a missing man, David Filmone Monese (59), who is residing at Leagajang Section in Mogwase Township, near Rustenburg. It is alleged that Monese was last seen by his colleague at work on 27 June 2025, wearing a black T-shirt, a blue jean and black sandals.
“Furthermore, extensive investigations were done and all leads were followed up with no success. Anyone with information regarding Monese’s whereabouts can contact the Investigating Officer, Captain William Ratsoma at Mogwase Detectives on (014) 555 2258 or 082 569 4887 or their nearest police station.
“Anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via My SAPS App on your smartphone or alternatively call Crime Stop on ‪‪08600 10111,†she said.
19 Seetebosigo 2025- Kgetsi ya polao kgatlhanong le monna wa dingwaga di le 47 wa kwa motseng wa Khibitswane, gaufi le Taung, e buseditswe morago go fitlha Phukwi a tlhola matsatsi a le 23, ke kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung. Kabelo Vincent Mogongwa o latofadiwa ka go bolaya lekgarebe la gagwe, Tsholofelo Nde Emphukile (38).
Go begwa fa Mogongwa a ile a tshwarwa morago ga dipego tsa gore o thuntsitse lekgarebe la gagwe, Emphukile ka tlhobolo e lekwalo-tetla la yone le fedile. Go ya ka lephatha la bosekisi, Mogongwa o rerile loso la kgarebe ya gagwe pele ga a ka mo thuntsha.
Go begwa fa lekawana le, le lekgarebe la gagwe, ba ne ba dula botlhe kwa phaphosing e e hirilweng kwa motseng wa Khibitswane, gaufi le Taung.
Go ya ka sebueledi sa sepodisi mo Bokone Bophirima, Mokaptein Aaftje Botma, yo ga jaana a rotseng tiro, moagisani wa monna o, o ile a tlhalosetsa sepodisi fa baratani ba, ba gorogile ka ura ya bongwe mo mosong, mme go ile ga tsoga kgakgauthano magareng ga bone.
“O kaile fa a utlwile modumo wa sethunya. Sepodisi se ile sa biletswa kwa lefelong la tiragalo, mme se ile sa fitlhela moswi mogare ga bophadiphadi jwa madi.
“Sepodisi se ile sa patelesega go shaga burglars, gore ba kgone go tsena mo ntlung. Molatofadiwa o ile a tshwarwa, mme one a ganelwa ka beile,†Botma wa tlhalosa.
Picture: The former ANCYL Secretary-General, Sindiso Magaqa
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
7 July 2025 – The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development said it welcome the sentence of long-term imprisonment for the man who was found guilty of killing a former ANC Youth League Secretary-General and dedicated public servant, Sindiso Magaqa. The committee said the conviction and 25-year sentence mark a significant moment for the rule of law in South Africa and reinforces our collective belief that justice must be served — regardless of time, influence or status.
The Chairperson of the Committee, Xola Nqola said the accused admitted that he was one of a group of men who were paid R120 000 to kill Magaqa in 2017. Nqola said the accused also implicated the former City Manager of the Umzimkhulu Local Municipality, Zweliphansi Skhosana and the ex-mayor, Mluleki Ndobe, who has since passed on and former journalist and eThekwini Local Municipality Communications Manager, Mdu Ncalane.
“Magaqa was a passionate advocate for youth empowerment and integrity in public service. His untimely death was not only a loss to his family and community but to the nation. The committee commends the investigative and prosecutorial teams for their persistence in pursuing this complex case and hopes that this outcome brings some measure of closure to Magaqa’s loved ones.
“We urge continued support for law enforcement and the judiciary in their efforts to address politically motivated crimes and protect all who serve the public. South Africa’s democracy depends on the assurance that no one is above the law,†he said.
7 Phukwi 2025- Kgetsi ya polao kgatlhanong le molatofadiwa, Motseothata Seoleseng (35) wa kwa motseng wa Majaneng, gaufi le Taung, e buseditswe morago ke kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung go fitlha fa Phukwi a tlhola matsatsi a le 29. Se, se tla morago ga gore mongwe wa dipaki mo kgetsing e, Tshotlego Seoleseng, a se iponatse makgetlhonyana kwa kgotlhatshekelo.
Go begwa fa kgotlhatshekelo e ntshitse lekwalo-tshwaro kgatlhanong le Tshotlhego mabapi le go sa iponatse kwa kgotlhatshekelo fa a tlhokega. Seoleseng one a tshwara le go latofadiwa ka go tlhaba le go bolaya tsala ya gagwe, Mosimanegape Adam van Wyk (31), ka thiba.
Go begwa fa Seoleseng ga mmogo le moswi, ba ne ba le mmogo, mme ba ile ba ya kwa gabo molatofadiwa ko ba fitlhetseng morwa rragwe molatofadiwa, Tshotlhego, a na le lekgarebe la gagwe.
Mongwe wa bo maratahelele wa tlhalosa: “Go begwa fa go ile ga runya kgakgauthano ya mafoko ma gareng ga molatofadiwa le monnawe. Sebakwa sa kgakgauthano ke gore, molatofadiwa one a botsa monnawe gore goreng a tlisa lekgarebe kwa gagabo.
“Ene ya re fa e ya matsogong, tsala ya molatofadiwa, van Wyk a leka go tsiriganya. Fela go begwa fa molatofadiwa a ne a mo tsogela kgatlhanong, mme a mo tsatsanka ka thipa. Go ya ka dipego, moswi one a rwalelwa kwa bookelong jwa sedika jwa Taung, fela one a balelelwa le badimo mo letsatsing la Tshipi.â€
Go begwa fa kgetsi ya polao ene ya bulwa, mme mmelaelwa one a tshwarwa.
Kgabagare, sebueledi sa sepodisi mo sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen are kgetsi ya polao e butswe.
7 Phukwi 2025- Monna wa dingwaga di le 28 wa kwa motseng wa Rooiwal, gaufi le Taung, o ikgwageditse. Go begwa fa sepodisi sa kwa Taung se ile sa bilediwa kwa lefelong la tiragalo ka letsatsi la Tshipi.
Sebueledi sa sepodisi mo sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen are moswi, Xolani Raaf o fitlhetswe a ikgwageditse. Van Rooyen are ga ba belaele fa go ka tswa gona le letsogo la tshwene mo kgannyeng e.
Picture: Two suspects nabbed for possession of electric cables/Supplied
By BAKANG MOKOTO
7 July 2025 – Two men aged 35 and 36 respectively, were arrested for possession of suspected stolen goods in the Kimberley. This comes after crime prevention members who were patrolling on 6 July 2025 at approximately 4pm inChurch Street, in the Utility area in Kimberley, conducted a stop and search on two suspects.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Dikeledi Gopane said two suspects were found in possession of suspected stolen electrical cables valued at approximately R3000. Gopane said both suspects were arrested and are expected to appear in the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court soon.
“The damage to essential infrastructure remains a priority for SAPS and efforts will be intensified to address the illegal activity involving these related crimes,†she said.
7 July 2025- The South African Union Council of Independent Churches (SAUCIC) on Monday appealed for calm as it reflected on the damning interference allegations levelled by the Kwazulu Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi against Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu, the National Deputy Commissioner for Crime Intelligence, Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya, the National Prosecution Agency (NPA), Members of Parliament (MPs) and other officials.
SANCIC has expressed confidence that the Republic of South Africa (RSA) president, Cyril Ramaphosa will immediately on his return from the BRICS Summit in Brazil, expedite the establishment of an independent judicial body to speedily investigate the allegations.
SAUCIC President Cardinal Archbishop Dr Modiri Patrick Shole said, while they respect and appreciate the work that Mkhwanazi has been doing to combat violent crime in KwaZulu-Natal, they are convinced that he should have followed prescribed South African Police Service (SAPS) processes, protocols and procedures laid down in the Criminal Procedure Act, as well adhered to the SAPS Code of Conduct in dealing with the issues at hand. Shole further pointed out that the ‘court of public opinion’ that Mkhwanazi chose, undermined fundamental principles that underpin the rule of law such as the right of accused persons to be assumed innocent until proven guilty in a properly constituted court of law.
“The court of public opinion is like a kangaroo court, which does not afford the accused persons the dignity as well as their right to adequately respond to allegations levelled against them in the spirit of Audi alterum partem.
“Whatever provincial dynamics should not supersede accountability nor compromise law enforcement that must guarantee the safety and protection of citizens. This is not a moment for populism, cheap politicking and grandstanding,†he said.
Shole added that escalating this issue to Parliament will not serve the course of justice, but simply provide political parties with yet another item to jostle for relevance in order to play to the public gallery while matters of national security are at stake. He said whatever preliminary investigation to be instituted should not exceed a month.
“The country cannot afford to be destabilised by those who wish to plunge it into chaos for the benefit of criminal syndicates and political opportunists that are working tirelessly to spark civil unrest for another July insurrection,†Shole underscored.
Setshwantsho-papiso- Serori se se tsamaisang borotho
Ka OBAKENG MAJE
7 Phukwi 2025- Badiri ba bakery ba le babedi ba dingwaga di le 29 le 32 ba tshwerwe poo. Go begwa fa badiri ba, ba ne ba tsamaisa borotho kwa mabenkeleng a farologanong go ralala Taung.
Go ya ka sebueledi sa sepodisi mo sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen are, go begwa fa badiri ba ba ile ba tshwarwa poo kwa motseng wa Modutung, gaufi le Taung mo letsatsing la Lamatlhatso. Van Rooyen are go begwa fa badiri ba, ba ile ba kgorogelwa ke banna ba le bane ba ba neng ba rwele dithiba-matlho.
“Go begwa fa badiri ba, ba ile ba shupiwa ka sethunya, mme ba pateletswa go tsena kwa morago ga serori se. Badiri ba, ba ile ba thopiwa ka dikgoka. Go begwa fa banna ba, ba ile ba kgweetsa serori se sa borotho go leba kwa nageng kwa motseng wa Granspan. Badiri ba, ba bega fa ba ile ba tseelwa madi a seatleng le megala ya letheka pele ga ba ka puagangwa.
“Go begwa fa banna bao, ba ile ba innaya naga, mme ba tlogela badiri ba ba gaeletswe kwa morago ga serori. Go begwa fa badiri ba, ba ile ba thusiwa ke bafeti-ka-tsela. Ga gona ope o tshwerweng go fitlha ga jaana,†van Rooyen wa tlhalosa.
7 Phukwi 2025- Monna wa dingwaga di le 19, wa kwa motseng wa Mokassa 2, gaufi le Taung o nyeletse. Go begwa fa Paballo Chapman a ile a nyelela fa kgwedi ya Phukwi ene e tlhola matsatsi a le 4.
Sebueledi sa sepodisi mo sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Warrant Officer Tryphosa va Rooyen are Chapman one a apere tracksuit ya mmala wa botala jwa legodimo le bosweu, di tekkie tse dintsho tsa Addidas le tlhoro e pududu.
“Ga re belaele fa go ka tswa go na le botsukunape mo kgannyeng e. Re ikuela go mongwe le mongwe o a ka tswang a na le kitso ka go nyelela ga monna o, a ka letsetsa sepodisi go ka neelana ka pegelo,†van Rooyen wa tlhalosa.
Picture: A lack of water and growing mounds of unwashed linen, gowns and scrubs/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
7 July 2025- The Democratic Alliance (DA) said it demands action to restore water to Hester Malan Hospital in Douglas. The DA said as the Hester Malan Hospital in Douglas enters its second month with no water, they demand answers and action from the Northern Cape MEC for Health, Maruping Lekwene.
The DA spokesperson on Health and a Member of Provincial Legislature (MPL) in Northern Cape, Isak Fritz said they conducted an oversight inspection to the hospital on 28 June 2025, after receiving complaints about a lack of water and growing mounds of unwashed linen, gowns and scrubs. Fritz said the hospital has become a health and safety hazard to patients and staff because infection controls measures cannot be fully implemented.
“In addition to the risk posed by contaminated laundry, patients also cannot properly clean themselves, having to rely on containers of cold water as temperatures plummet. Doctors and nurses cannot adequately wash their hands, risking cross contamination.
“Wards, bathrooms and public waiting areas cannot be adequately sanitized. The situation also poses a critical threat to kitchen hygiene and food preparation,†he said.
Fritz further said despite visiting the hospital, he has not managed to establish the underlying cause of the water shortage, as staff at the hospital refused to speak to him. He added that, the direct calls made from the hospital to Northern Cape for Health, Maruping Lekwene, as well as the acting Health Head of Department (HOD), Mxolisi Mlatha, and the Northern Cape Premier, Dr Zamani Saul, also remain unanswered.
“The DA condemns the pitiful response to the water crisis at Hester Malan Hospital by operational management and political leadership. By ignoring this serious failure, they are also neglecting to stand up for the sick people of this province.
“I will make my dissatisfaction known to the HOD, MEC and Premier, in writing. I will also raise my misgivings about the health department’s commitment towards quality health care at next week’s budget meeting, insisting on an explanation and a definite turn-around time for the restoration of water to the facility,†said Fritz.
He said Lekwene, Mlatha and Saul can snub them, but they will not silence them in their fight for better healthcare.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Department of Health spokesperson, Lebogang Mahaja failed to respond to The Guardian Newspaper’s media inquiry even though he promised to do so a week ago.
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