29 November 2025- The Moretele Local Municipality said 1 December has been declared by the National Department of Health as World Aids Day. The municipality said many households continue to experience food insecurity with some community members going to bed on an empty stomach.
Moretele Local Municipality mayor, Masango George Manyike said they have partnered with the Gift of the Givers Foundation on various humanitarian initiatives, disaster relief efforts and community development projects. Manyike said the Foundation remains highly regarded for its swift and impactful response during crises.
“Earlier this year, the municipality was affected by heavy rains that resulted in widespread flooding. As always, Gift of the Givers responded promptly by donating thousands of food parcels and detergents to the communities of Carousel View , Mmotla, Moeka, Mathibestad, Makapanstad and Tlholoe.
“The municipality and the Gift of the Givers will donate 200 food parcels consisting of maize meal, spice packs and detergent packs to the needy and child-headed household. The local clinic will also receive 50 packs of nappies, detergents, wheelchairs and breakfast packs,” he said.
Meanwhile, the event will take place at Ruigtesloot Clinic at 10am.
28 November 2025- Former ANC councillor, Tebogo Sepale (45) was brutally killed in Kanana Township, near Orkney. It is alleged that Sepale’s body was discovered this morning at around 3am lying on the sidewalk in Matsi Street, near the stadium.
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh said Sepale had a gunshot wound to the head and was declared dead by Emergency Rescue Service (EMRS) on the scene.
“Anyone with information that can assist the police, are requested to contact the Investigating Officer, Sergeant Vusi Gadebe on 018 476-4650 or Kanana Police on 060 997 3145. No arrest was made. Investigation continues,” said Myburgh.
In 2023, Sepale was arrested in May 2023, following the circulation of videos allegedly showing him engaged in sexual acts with minors. He faced multiple charges, including rape, statutory rape and manufacturing pornographic material.
However, Sepale was acquitted of sexual offence charges. He left the ANC and joined Umkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP).
26 Ngwanatsele 2025- Sepodisi kwa Lichtenburg se ikuela go baagi go ba thusa go batlana le balosika la mosadi o sa itsiweng. Se, se tla morago ga gore setopo sa mosadi o, se se neng se setse se senyegile, se bonwe kwa mmileng wa Lichtenburg/Mahikeng gaufi le mmila wa Kapsteel.
Sebueledi sa sepodisi mono Bokone Bophirima, Colonel Adéle Myburgh are go begwa fa moswi a ne a apere sekipa se sentsho ga mmogo le borokgwe jwa masole. Myburgh are setopo seo, se bonwe ka ura ya bobedi mo motshegareng ka Labobedi.
“Re ikuela go mongwe le mongwe o a ka tswang a na le tshedimosetso ya gore moswi e ka tswa e le mang a letsetse mmatlisisi wa kgetsi eleng Constable Selina Olifant mo dinomoreng tsa mogala tsa 061 102 9246 kgotsa a ka letsetsa seteishene se se gaufi sa sepodisi. Gape a ka letsetsa dinomoro tsa sepodisi tse di thibelang bosinyi tsa 08600 10111,” Myburgh wa tlhalosa.
Picture: A sitting Judge of the North Gauteng High Court, Portia Phahlane
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
26 November 2025- A sitting Judge of the North Gauteng High Court, Portia Phahlane (57), the leader of the International Pentecost Holiness Church, Mike Sandlana (64), the current spokesperson for the church, Vusi Ndala (49) and Kagiso Phahlane (32), briefly appeared in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court today following an operation conducted last night, 25 November 2025 by the Serious Corruption Investigation assisted by the National Intervention unit of the SAPS, which resulted in their arrest on charges of corruption and money laundering. The court additionally charged the four with the doctrine of common purpose.
The Hawks spokesperson, Colonel Katlego Mogale said the takedown operation stems from serious allegations of corruption involving attempts to influence a civil case currently before the Pretoria High Court. Mogale said the matter relates to a well-known South African church embroiled in a long-standing succession dispute.
“It is alleged that a presiding judge received gratification from the main accused in exchange for delivering a favourable judgment in the succession matter. This prosecution led investigation has further uncovered the involvement of three additional suspects in the alleged corruption and money laundering scheme. As a result, warrants of arrest were authorised for the identified individuals.
“The investigation revealed a money trail amounting to millions which allegedly exchanged hands amongst the accused. The four have appeared in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on 26 November 2025, where Portia Phahlane was granted R50 000 on seven counts, Kagiso Phahlane R10 000 on two counts and five counts on Vusi Ndala with R10 000. The trio’s case was postponed to 6 March 2026,” she said.
Mogale further said the accused persons were given strict bail conditions such as to attend court at the set date. She added that they were also instructed not to interfere with police investigation or witnesses directly or indirectly.
“The accused persons should hand over their passports and all other travel documents no later than 4pm on 28 November 2025 to the Investigating Officer (IO). They are prohibited from applying for travel documents. Accused are cautioned not to commit similar offences whilst on bail.
“Additionally, the judge is prohibited from entering the High court premises of both new and old buildings. Breach of bail conditions without cause, the accused’s bail will be revoked and a warrant for their arrests authorised for execution. An application for postponement was put forward by the State, wherein the presiding officer, found in favour of the postponement,” said Mogale.
She said the case against Mike Sandlana was postponed for seven days for formal bail application. Mogale said his case will continue on 3 December 2025, for further investigation.
Meanwhile, the acting National Head of the DPCI, Lieutenant General Siphosihle Nkosi, welcomed the arrests and commended the collaborative effort between the Hawks and the NPA. Nkosi said this demonstrates the DPCI’s unwavering commitment to tackling corruption at all levels.
“The meticulous work by the Serious Corruption Investigation team, supported by our partners in the National Prosecuting Authority, reflects the strength of our collective resolve. We will continue to pursue all those who abuse positions of trust and undermine the rule of law,” he said.
26 November 2025- The SAPS management in the ZF Mgcawu District welcomed the sentence handed to a man (48) for murder by the Keimoes Regional Court. The incident occurred on 10 August 2024, when the deceased, Cedric Pretoors (25) had a braai with his family at home, and the accused Denzil Bosman arrived and entered the yard.
The ZF Mgcawu District police spokesperson, Sergeant Omphile Masegela said the deceased reprimanded the accused as there was a protection order, restricting him to enter the premises. Masegela said an argument ensued between the deceased and the accused.
“The accused took out a knife and stabbed the deceased on his head, and the blade of the knife broke and remained lodged on the head of the deceased. The deceased was hospitalised and ultimately succumbed to his injuries. The case was assigned to Warrant Officer Abraham Johnson for further investigation. He reconstructed the scene and retraced the steps as the incident was not reported prior to death.
“The suspect was traced and arrested by Warrant Officer Schalk Oberholster and Sergeant Victor Katz. His bail was successfully opposed and later granted after an appeal. The trial was heard in the Keimoes Regional Court and the accused was found guilty of murder and was sentenced to 15 years of imprisonment,” she said.
Masegela further said the commendable work by the members was acknowledged by the District Commissioner of ZF Mgcawu, Major General Monica Sebili, recognising the investigating officer who continuously produces excellent convictions.
Setshwantsho: Baithuti ba gorogile go tswa sekolong sa setso
Ka OBAKENG MAJE
26 Ngwanatsele 2025- Lefapha la Pusoselegae le Merero ya Setso le neelane ka ditlankana (permits) tsa go tlhatlhela mophato go botlhe ba ba neng ba dirile dikopo, mme le ikuela gore bana ba ye ba tshela, ebile ba boe ba heletse.
Go ya ka Kgosi Thato Letlhogile yo e leng Kgosi ya Barolong bo Tlou le Tau kwa motseng wa Ganyesa, kwa ntlenyana ga Vryburg, ba neelane ka ditlankana tse di rebolelang bo rra-mophato le bo mma-mophato tetla ya go ka tsenya mophato. Letlhogile are thebolo eo ya ditlankana tse, e diragetse ka motsi wa fa Lefapha La Pusoselegale le Merero ya Setso e e neng e thankgolola semmuso go tlhatlhelwa ga mophato.
“Ditlankana di le 446 di ntshitswe ke Lefapha la Pusoselegae le Merero ya Setso ga mmogo le Komiti e e tseng tlhoko tsamaiso ya mophato mo porofenseng. Se, ene ele go thusa badira-kopo bao botlhe go ka tshimolola ka dithulaganyo tsa bone tsa go tsenya dikolo tsa setso. Pulo le kamogelo ya baithuti ba ba batlang go tsenela dithuto tsa setso e tshimolotse beke e e fetileng, mme kamogelo ya baithuti e ka tswalelwa fa Sedimonthole a tlhola matsatsi a le 12.
“Dikolo tsa setso di solofetswe go khutlha fa kgwedi ya Ferikgong e tlhola matsatsi a 9 mo ngwageng o o tlang. Re ikuela go botlhe ba ba amogetseng tetla ya go tsenya dikolo tsa setso gore ba netefatse tshireletsego ya baithuti e nne e kwa godimo le go tlotla setso. Re kopa baithuti ba neelwe tlhokomelo e e tseneletseng bagaetsho.
“Re batla gore ngwaga o tlang re be re amogela banna-tiya mo setshabeng sa rona ba ba tswang go ithuta ka tsa setso sa rona jaaka Batswana,” Letlhogile wa tlhalosa.
Go ya ka Ohaletse Matthews Serame, yo eleng mokwaledi wa komiti ya selegae ya tsamaiso ya dikolo tsa setso, baithuti ba feta 2000 ba solofetswe go tsaya karolo kwa sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District mono ngwaga. Serame are le fa seo se sa tlwaelega, komiti e kopa tirisano mmogo go batsaya-karolo botlhe go netefatsa fa dikolo tseo di dira ka fa tlase ga molao.
26 November 2025- The North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi will in his capacity as the Chairperson of the Provincial Council on Aids (PCA), will lead the commemoration of World Aids Day in Tlhabane Township, near Rustenburg on 28 November 2025. Mokgosi will be accompanied by the North West MEC for Health, Sello Lehari, the executive mayor of Bojanala Platinum District Municipality, the Rustenburg Local Municipality mayor and leaders from civil society and provincial council on Aids.
Mokgosi spokesperson, Sello Tatai said the 2025 World Aids Day is commemorated under the theme: “Renewed Efforts and Sustainable Commitments to End Aids”, which is a rallying call highlighting the importance and full potential of community leadership to enable the end of Aids. Tatai said the provincial World Aids Day commemoration event will be combined with the roll out of the Accelerated Service Delivery Thuntsha Lerole Programme and Operation Dignity in Tlhabane.
“This as part of the provincial government’s ongoing efforts to intensify HIV/AIDS awareness, strengthens community engagement, and accelerates the delivery of essential government services. This integrated service delivery programme will bring together government departments, state-owned entities (SOEs), civil society, developmental partners, and community structures to mobilise residents towards HIV prevention, testing, treatment adherence, and the provision of social support.
“The provincial integrated World Aids Day commemoration and Thuntsha Lerole programme will include the rendering of on-site services to be held at Tlhabane Stadium, Rustenburg at 8am.
26 November 2025- A man from Modderrivier in the Northern Cape, was sentenced to three years imprisonment for assaulting a boy (9), at his home on 7 March 2024. The accused, Martiens Modukaneng (58), was found guilty of assault with the intent to cause Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) on 19 November 2025.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Thabo Litabe said on 7 March 2024, the accused arrived at the house of the victim’s mother and attempted to hit her with a beer bottle. Litabe said the mother managed to avoid the glass bottle.
“However, it hit the boy leaving him with injuries on the head, face and ear. The victim was taken to the hospital for a medical examination and a case of assault GBH was subsequently reported.
“The accused was arrested on 12 March 2024. He was found guilty and sentenced to three years imprisonment, wholly suspended for five years,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Frances Baard District Commissioner, Major General Charlotte Makgari said as the country observes 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children, they commend the Detective Constable Nomathamsanqa Molusi from the Kimberley Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences unit for securing the conviction and ensuring justice for the young victim.
26 November 2025- The Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation team based at the Head Office has arrested four suspects, the Judge, the leader of a well-known church and two others aged between 32 and 64 on charges of corruption and money laundering during an operation conducted last night. The takedown operation stems from serious allegations of corruption involving attempts to influence a civil case currently before the Pretoria High Court.
The Hawks spokesperson, Colonel Katlego Mogale said the matter relates to a well-known South African church embroiled in a long-standing succession dispute. Mogale said it is alleged that a presiding judge received gratification from the main accused in exchange for delivering a favourable judgment in the succession matter.
“This prosecution led investigation has further uncovered the involvement of three additional suspects in the alleged corruption and money laundering scheme. As a result, warrants of arrest were obtained for the identified individuals.
“The investigation revealed a money trail amounting to millions of rand that allegedly exchanged hands among the accused. The four suspects are expected to appear in Pretoria Serious Commercial Crimes Court today,” she said.
Meanwhile, the acting National Head of the DPCI, Lieutenant General (Acting) Siphosihle Nkosi, welcomed the arrests and commended the collaborative effort between the Hawks and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).Nkosi said these arrests demonstrate the DPCI’s unwavering commitment to tackling corruption at all levels.
“The meticulous work by the Serious Corruption Investigation team, supported by our partners in the NPA, reflects the strength of our collective resolve. We will continue to pursue all those who abuse positions of trust and undermine the rule of law,” he said.
26 November 2025- The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education has expressed concern over unresolved allegations of racial profiling and discriminatory practices in school admissions in the Western Cape. The committee on Tuesday received a briefing from the Department of Basic Education (DBE) on its performance in the first and second quarters of this financial year.
The Chairperson of the Committee, Joy Maimela said members stressed that these allegations are neither new nor vague and were formally presented during a previous meeting attended by the department. Maimela said the committee reminded the department that it had been explicitly instructed to investigate the allegations and report back.
“The committee does not accept the department’s response that it cannot proceed without individual cases being provided by the committee. The parents’ complaints were recorded months ago.
“The committee’s directive was aimed at determining whether patterns in school admissions suggest that certain schools are effectively reserved for particular races. With the academic year ending, the committee has been overwhelmed with placement complaints,” she said.
Maimela further said the department must clarify its position unambiguously. She added that, if it is unwilling to investigate, it must state so formally so that the committee can respond in terms of its constitutional oversight mandate.
“In addition, the committee was also concerned about the department’s quarterly reporting and the pace of progress on several key performance indicators. Although some performance indicators are measured annually, we stressed that quarterly milestones are important for monitoring whether the department is on track to achieve targets.
“We flagged several areas where the department had provided no quarterly updates despite the committee’s repeated requests. This includes requests to report on the percentage of learners achieving 60% or above in Mathematics and Physical Sciences,” said Maimela.
She said to assess whether this annual target is realistic, the committee needs term-test performance data and clarity on the baseline number of learners enrolled for these subjects.
“Members also wanted to know how many learners participated in the recent bilingual Grade 4 pilot assessments, the level of preparation across centres and the extent of curriculum support for teachers,” she said.
Maimela said the committee welcomed this milestone, but members stressed that they need to understand whether the initiative was implemented equitably and adequately. She wanted to know why the number of districts monitored for foundation phase teacher training has been reduced.
“We flagged this as contradictory, as the department has issued warnings about weak reading-for-meaning outcomes and yet it decided to reduce monitoring from 40 to 27 districts.
“Monitoring is critical for identifying gaps in teacher capacity and designing appropriate interventions,” said Maimela.
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