Setshwantsho: Kgoro ya ofisi e e robilweng kwa setheong sa Lokgabeng Disability Centre
Ka OBAKENG MAJE
24 Mopitlwe 2025- Sepodisi sa Taung se batlisisa kgetsi ya go kgothosa o tlhometse. Se se tla morago ga gore banna ba ba sa itsiweng ba feta robedi ba go begwang fa ba ne ba apere uniform ya sepodisi, ebile ba tlhometse go utlwala, ba kgorogele batlhankedi ba tshireletso kwa lefelong le go dulang bagodi le batho ba ba tselang ka bogole kwa Lokgabeng Disability Centre kwa motseng wa Lokgabeng, gaufi le Taung, mo letsatsing la maabane mo gare ga bosigo.
Go begwa fa banna ba, ba ile ba tshosetsa badiri ba setheo, pele ga ba ka tsaya di laptop, USBs ga mmogo le megala ya letheka.
Mong wa setheo, Agnes Mokgobo, o kaile fa go sena ope o a ileng a tswa dikgobalo mo tiragalong e. Mokgobo are o makaditswe ke tiragalo e, gonne kwa setheong sa gagabo go dula bagodi, ga mmogo le batho ba ba tshelang ka bogole.
“Re maketse ebile re ipotsa gore go baneng batho bao ba ne ba dira dilo tse. Mo setheo sa rona ga gona madi, mme re tshela fela ka dithuso. Re itumelela gore ga gona ope wa bagodi kgotsa wa batho ba rona ba re ba tlhokomelang ba ba tswileng dikgobalo, gonne batho bao, ba tsene fela kwa ofising ya rona.
“Re ikuela go mongwe le mongwe o a ka tswang a na le tshedimosetso ka tiragalo e setlhogo e, go ka letsetsa sepodisi,” Mokgobo wa tlhalosa.
Sebueledi sa Lefapha la Katlatlelo-Loago mono Bokone Bophirima, Petrus Siko are ba kgala tiragalo e ba sa kgale mathe ganong. Siko are ba setse ba buile le motsamaisi wa diporojeke (Project Manager), mme ba tlile go romela batlhankedi ba katlatlelo-loago (social workers) go ya go thoba badiri ga mmogo le badudi kwa setheong maikutlo.
“Go maswe go bona se se diragala matsatsinyana fela Afrika Borwa e fetsa go keteka letsatsi la ditshwanelo tsa botho. Re ikuela go sepodisi go ka tshwarwa badiri ba tiro e maswe e ka bonako,” Siko wa tlhalosa.
Kgabagare, sebueledi sa sepodisi mono Bokone Bophirima, mokaptein Mpho Manyoba, are o sentse a kokwanya ditlha, mme o ka boela go Taung DailyNews ka ditlha tse di feletseng.
24 March 2025- Seven murder accused were remanded in custody. This comes after their brief appearance in the Brits Magistrate’s Court on 17 March 2025.
The accused, Katlego Maila, 30, Tebogo Morale, 25, Kopano Makwela, 24, Kgomotso Koma, 30, Tshepang Makwela, 25, Tumelo Sengwani, 27, and Joseph Chauke, 26, were remanded in custody until 24 March 2025, for bail application and legal representation. The accused were arrested on 13 March 2025, in Letlhabile, outside Brits, in connection with the murder of John Mashile (30) on 12 March 2025.
The North West police spokesperson, Captain Mpho Manyoba said it is alleged that police in Letlhabile were summoned to the local clinic, where they were shown Mashile’s lifeless body. Manyoba said the reports suggested that the victim escaped from a church premises where he and other people were seemingly treated for mental illness and doing drugs.
“Although initial reports indicated that the man was killed by the public, it transpired during the questioning that the accused allegedly assaulted and killed him after he attempted to escape from the centre.
“The accused were as a result, arrested for murder,” she said.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, welcomed the arrest and commended the members for the breakthrough.
Picture: Mourners during MmaKgosi Rosemary Mangope’s funeral/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
24 March 2025- The North West MEC for Public Works and Roads, Elizabeth Mokua urged those who are left behind to continue the work started by Mmakgosi Rosemary Mangope, who was laid to rest in Motswedi village, near Zeerust on Saturday. Mokua said this will happen by striving to support local artists, promoting cultural diversity and investing in the cultural and artistic education of children and youth in the province.
She further said Mangope’s passing is not just a loss to her family, but to all of them. Mokua added that Mangope was a ‘beacon of hope’ and a voice of reason in times of uncertainty.
“MmaKgosi gave her life to something bigger than herself through her numerous community development initiatives especially in this village,” she said.
The Action SA president, Herman Mashaba said the beloved Rosemary Nishebo Mangope, the Queen of Bahurutshe boo Manyane, died after a battle with cancer. Masahaba said Nishebo, as she was affectionately known, was not only a loyal and trusted member of the political party, but also a beacon of hope and progress in community development across South Africa.
“Mmakgosi’s remarkable legacy spans decades of selfless dedication to service and upliftment communities. A highly educated leader, she held multiple degrees including a BA in Social Science, Honours in Sociology, and an MA Social Science from the then University of Bophuthatswana, now the North West University (NWU).
“Her passion for education saw her obtaining a Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development from the Indira Gandhi Open University in New Delhi. Amongst some of her remarkable achievements was founding the Mmabana Arts Cultural Centres that have produced numerous prominent South African artists,” he said.
Mashaba said throughout Nishebo’s career, she held several prestigious positions, including Chief Director at the Department of Sports Arts and Culture, Divisional Executive at the Development Bank of Southern Africa, and CEO of the Arts Council until her retirement in April 2022. He said that, up until her passing, Mmaarona Mmakgosi remained committed to community development projects through her signature initiatives including Ikanye & Moito Projects.
“Her campaigns embodied her philosophy of self-reliance and empowerment, captured in the saying “Mphe mphe o a lapisa, motho o kgonwa ke sa gagwe” (Believe in yourself, believe in your own strength). We have lost several very dear people in Action SA over the relatively short period of our existence as a party.
“All of them are a great loss to us and to South Africa, mindful of their contribution to our political journey. To my family – especially to Connie, my dear wife, Ntshebo was a lot more than a colleague, but a friend,” said Mashaba.
He said they are deeply saddened by her passing and they hold her husband and their dear friend, Kgosi Kwena Mangope, close to their hearts. Mashaba said Nishebo’s passing is another big loss to the country.
“Nishebo is survived by her two children, two grandchildren and her husband, Kgosi Kwena Mangope, the leader of the Bahurutshe Boo Manyana Traditional Community. Action SA calls upon all South Africans to keep Kgosi Kwena Mangope and the entire Mangope family in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
“Her warm personality, infectious energy, and dedication to community service will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Funeral arrangements will be announced in due course,” he said.
Meanwhile, the North West Legislature Speaker, Dr Desbo Mohono said: “We send our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the late Rosemary Nishebo Mangope. We mourn the loss of a remarkable woman, who was not only a pillar of strength to her family, but also a champion of community development and empowerment.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Mangope family, relatives, and friends during this difficult time, and may they find solace in the fond memories of Mangope’s life and legacy.”
Mohono said they also acknowledge the immense contribution that Mangope made to the development of the province and the country. She said her selflessness, compassion, and dedication to the welfare of others will always be remembered.
“As we bid farewell to this remarkable woman, we take comfort in the knowledge that her legacy will continue to inspire future generations. Rest in peace, Mrs. Mangope,” said Mohono.
Meanwhile, also in attendance at the funeral service, was the North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), Oageng Molapisi.
Picture: A house of a murder suspect torched/Screengrab
By BAKANG MOKOTO
24 March 2025- The police in Mmabatho said they condemn in the strongest possible terms an incident wherein unknown suspects allegedly torched a house of a murder suspect in Montshioa Township, near Mmabatho on 22 March 2025. It is alleged that a suspect (44), allegedly assaulted and killed his girlfriend (35), in the early hours of Saturday morning at Sereko Street, in Montshioa.
The North West police spokesperson, Captain Mpho Manyoba said the matter was reported to the police and
the suspect was apprehended. Manyoba said the police were still at the scene when a group of people demanded to be handed the suspect in an attempt to take the law into their own hands, but he (the suspect) was successfully taken to the police station for detention.
“According to information, police received a complainant at around 10:30 that the suspect’s house was on fire at Maiphetlho Street in Montshioa. The scene was visited and a case of arson was registered for investigation.
“No one has been arrested and investigation into the matter continues,” she said.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, expressed his displeasure about the incident, which he said is intolerable and displays a total disregard for the rule of law. Asaneng urged members of the community to refrain from applying mob justice as that is unlawful, but to work with the recognised community structures including Community Police Forum (CPF) in the fight against crime.
24 March 2025- Two men from Dikhuting village, near Taung were arrested for being in possession of suspected stolen cattle on Tuesday. This comes after the police received a tip-off regarding two men who were allegedly transporting cattle to go and cell them at an auction in Bloemhof.
The North West police spokesperson, Captain Mpho Manyoba said the police follow-up on the tip-off and intercepted the suspects. Manyoba said the suspects’s vehicle was spotted and intercepted at around 11am.
“One of the men allegedly claimed upon questioning that he was the owner of the cattle that were newly brand marked for purpose of the sale. The men were subsequently arrested after failing to properly account for the cattle.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the cattle were certainly stolen at Dikhuting village, near Taung, and the owner positively identified them as his. The suspects are expected to appear in the Bloemhof Magistrate’s Court on 24 March 2025,” she said.
Manyoba said the investigation into the matter continues.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, acknowledged the police for their swift response that led to the arrest and recovery of the stolen livestock. Asaneng said stock theft remains one of the problematic crimes in the province and that the police, other relevant stakeholders and communities, will continue to work hard to ensure that alleged thieves are arrested.
Picture: One of the excavators confiscated by the police during Operation Vala Umgodi/Supplied
By REGINALD KANYANE
24 March 2025- Ten individuals were arrested for contravention of Section 49 (1) (a) of the Immigration Act, 2002, in Gèelhoutpark, Rustenburg. The suspects who are Zimbabwe and Malawi foreign nationals, were arrested during Vala Umgodi and expected to appear in the Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
In Freedom Park near Phokeng, the police nabbed 12 undocumented foreign nationals from Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi between 20 and 21 March 2025. All the suspects are due to appear in the Bafokeng Magistrates’ Court in Tlhabane on Monday, 24 March 2025.
The North West police spokesperson, Capatain Mpho Manyoba said in Mogwase policing area, nine undocumented foreign nationals were arrested between 21 and 22 March 2025, in Moruleng near Mogwase. Manyoba said furthermore, the police confiscated illegal mining equipment at Witrandjie illegal mining site.
“In Schamburg, near Hartbeespoortdam, the team confiscated abandoned penduka machines and steel balls. The ongoing Vala Umgodi operations continue to deal effectively with illicit mining and related crimes in the Bojanala Platinum District.
“This comes after the Vala Umgodi deployment confiscated two excavators and several other illegal mining equipment that were found abandoned at Bapong illegal mining site in the policing precinct of Mogwase on 20 March 2025,” she said.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, thanked the police for their continuous efforts in the enforcement of the law.
Picture: A firearm confiscated by police during raid/Generic
By OBAKENG MAJE
24 March 2025- A man (30) was arrested by the Bojanala Platinum Sub-District 2 Detectives and Operational Coordination Centre Unit (OCCU) for business robbery, possession of unlicensed firearm and contravention of the Immigration Act, 2002, while appearing in court. The accused, Malvin Clarity Moyo was arrested during an intelligence-led operation in Brits on 19 March 2025.
The North West police spokesperson, Captain Mpho Manyoba said Moyo is said to be part of a group that is alleged to be committing crime around Rustenburg and was positively linked to several business robbery cases through fingerprints. Manyoba said it was also established that Moyo collaborated with Ernesto Ngoveni (28), who appeared before the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate’s Court on 20 March 2025, for possession of copper cables.
“Further investigations showed that Ngoveni was also linked to a business robbery committed at a retail shop in Rustenburg. The accused are both Zimbabwe foreign nationals and are expected to reappear in court on Tuesday, for a formal bail application,” she said.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, commended the excellent task performed by the police and expressed his delight to see the space for criminality being squeezed.
Picture: Bafana Bafana players during training session/Google
By BAKANG MOKOTO
20 March 2025–Bafana Bafana arrived in Polokwane, Limpopo, on Monday ahead of the crunch FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho on Friday and Benin next Tuesday. Broos’ charges resume the World Cup qualifiers when they host neighbours at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Human Rights Day, 21 March 2025.
They then fly to Côte d’Ivoire by charter to face Benin in the second qualifier a few days later.
Coach Hugo Broos said both matches will be tough and he expects his charges to dig deep if they are to achieve the target of amassing six points from the two games.
“As everybody knows, we have important games in front of us. It’s a key moment, I said that already before, if we can achieve two victories against Lesotho and Benin, then I think we can make a big step in qualification, certainly also taking account the other games in the group.
“We will try to do it, and on the other side we know that these will be tough and difficult games. First up we have Lesotho on Friday. Lesotho is a team that fights for each other,” he said.
Broos further said they fight for each other, they fight for each meter and every ball, and they are playing against South Africa. He added that, he think they will try to do something more against South Africa and against other teams.
“So again, it will be a tough game. And then we have the game outside of the country against Benin. The only advantage we have here is that Benin are playing in Ivory Coast, so a big crowd and their supporters will not be there. That is a little advantage for us.
“Polokwane City midfielder, Ndamulelo Maphangule has been called up to replace the injured Patrick Maswanganyi. Maphangule has already joined the camp in Polokwane,” said Broos.
Picture: Police confiscated a firearm during raid/Supplied
By BAKANG MOKOTO
20 March 2025- More than 19 suspects arrested for Illicit Mining Act and numerous other crimes during operations that commenced on Friday, 14 March 2025. This comes after the Northern Cape multi-disciplinary teams executing Operation Vala Umgodi in the Frances Baard and Namakwa Districts respectively.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson,
Sergeant Timothy Sam said the police in the Namakwa District, while conducting visual observation duties around Bontakoei and Koeingnaas mining areas, arrested 6 suspects for illicit mining, trespassing and contravention of the immigration statutes. Sam said the police also issued fines to motorists for various traffic violations and inspected numerous firearms for compliance during vehicle check points, and stop and searches.
“In the Frances Baard District, the team executed search warrants at numerous addresses around the Ekapa mine mining area and arrested 12 suspects for possession and dealing in drugs, and recovered 2 cell phones valued at more than R11 000 that were stolen out of a motor vehicle in Kelvin Street, Kimberley.
“The Vala Umgodi police investigation team could also link an arrested suspect with a Kagisho house breaking and theft case reported in 2017. Numerous mining implements, including spades, bags containing suspected diamond bearing gravel, drugs that include mandrax, dagga and crystal meth valued to more than R20 000 was confiscated,” he said.
Sam further said the suspects will appear in the Port Nolloth and Kimberley Magistrate’s Courts respectively soon. He added that, if people see something, they must say something.
“Report illegal mining to the SAPS Crime Stop 08600 10111,” said Sam.
20 March 025- The Pretoria High Court granted the Pretoria Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) a forfeiture order to forfeit to the state cash amount of over R1.8 million, which was fraudulently swindled from Colliery Dust Control (Pty) Ltd and paid into an ABSA bank account belonging to Rodney Mokhabokhi.
On 10 June 2024, the Managing Director of Colliery Dust Control (Pty) Ltd, received a letter purporting to come from one of their service providers, Transvaal Electric Motors requesting the company to make all future payments to an Absa bank account belonging to Rodney Mokhabokhi.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson in Gauteng, Lumka Mahanjana said Colliery Dust Control (Pty) Ltd made a cash payment of over R1.8 million. Mahanjana said, however, it was discovered that the payments were made into the wrong account and in fact, the service provider Transvaal Electric Motors did not issue the letter nor change banking details.
“It was at this stage that Colliery Dust Control (Pty) Ltd reported the matter to the police who informed the Financial Intelligent Centre (FIC) about the crime committed, Rodney Mokhabokhi’s ABSA account was blocked, and the matter was referred to the Pretoria AFU.
“The AFU applied for a preservation order which was granted on 05 August 2024 followed by the forfeiture order, which was granted on 17 March 2025 by Judge Mbongwe,” she said.
Mahanjana further said the next step is that the money forfeited will be paid back to Colliery Dust Control (Pty) Ltd. She added that, this matter not only highlights the effective cooperation and collaboration between various crime-fighting agencies within the NPA, as well as the Financial Intelligence Centre, but also the dogged determination of the AFU to make sure that crime does not pay.
“The criminal case related to this matter is appearing on 15 April 2025 at Springs Magistrate’s Court,” she said.
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