Amajita eyeing Angola scalp in the COSAFA Cup

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Picture: Amajita players

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

21 September 2026 – The South African U20 Men’s National team looks to continue with the winning momentum when they take on Angola in the second match of Group B in the CAF U20 Men’s Africa Cup of Nations COSAFA qualifiers currently underway in Mozambique. The two nations face off on 21 September 2026, at the ABB 1 Stadium in Matola with a 3pm kick-off.

Both countries came into the fixture on the back of convincing victories in their opening games of the tournament. South Africa brushed aside a spirited Lesotho 3-0 while Angola emerged triumphant in a 4-0 win over Eswatini.

Angola is top of the group due to goal difference.

Amajita Head Coach Raymond Mdaka said from what they have observed, Angola is the strongest team in their group. Mdaka said as today is Match Day-1, they went back to view the match against Lesotho and see where they could improve and judging from the few minutes of today’s training session, the boys look sharp.

“If we take our chances against Angola we will do better. This is a game we must win to progress to the semi-finals. However, we know they are a good team and we need to brace ourselves for a tough match.

“Amajita has been further boosted by the arrival of the duo of Emile Witbooi and Cayden Fortune, who were unavailable against the Mountain Kingdom side due to club commitments. Their arrival brings the squad number to 23,” he said.

This means that Mdaka and his technical team have a full complement of players to choose from for the rest of the tournament. He further said they all know they have been part of the team from the word go, but just a few logistics they had to sort out and hopefully they will give him a plus in terms of the balance of the team.

“We know what Witbooi can do and just a little worry about the travelling, the rest after playing (for his club), but I think the few minutes that they will give us hopefully will be something different or added value to what we did against Lesotho,” added Mdaka.

Eswatini will face Lesotho in the other Group B match.

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Babelaelwa ba le robedi ba tshwerwe

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Setshwantsho: Babelaelwa ba tshwerwe ka dithunya

Ka REGINALD KANYANE

21 Lwetse 2026 – Sepodisi mono Bokone Bophirima se tshwere babelaelwa ba le babedi ba dingwaga di le 26 le 38, mabapi le bogodu jwa kgwebo kwa Rustenburg. Go begwa fa sepodisi se amogetse tshedimosetso mo mosong wa Labone, 17 Lwetse 2026, gore setlhopha sa babelaelwa ba ba neng ba tsamaya ka Volkswagen Polo e e mmala wa boronse le Chevrolet e e mmala wa selefera, se ne se rulaganya go dira bogodu jwa kgwebo ka dibetsa kwa Rustenburg East.

Sebueledi sa sepodisi mono porofenseng ya Bokone Bophirima, Constable Thuto Bobelo are morago ga gore tshedimosetso e amogelwe, maloko a sepodisi a thibeleng bosenyi jwa digongwana (Provincial Anti-Gang Unit), Uniti ya sepodisi sa babatlisisi mo porofenseneg (Provincial Tracking Team), Lephata la botlhodi kwa Rustenburg (Rustenburg Crime Intelligence), ga mmogo le Rustenburg Visible Policing le Provincial Crime Intelligence Overt Operations, ba ne ba phuthega, mme ba romelwa kwa lefelong le le supilweng.

Bobelo are dijanaga di le pedi tse di neng di tsamaisana le tlhaloso e e neilweng ke motswedi wa tshedimosetso, di ne tsa bonwa ke mapodisi.

“Batlhankela ba sepodisi ba ne ba atamela babelaelwa le go ikitsise. Fela, go begwa fa babelaelwa ba, ba ne ba ntsha dithunya, mme ba tsimolola go thunya mapodisi. Mapodisi le one a ne a ntsha dithunya go arabela kotsi e e neng e le teng, mme a kgona go laola seemo.

“Babelaelwa ba le robedi ba ne ba tshwarwa. Ba le bararo ba ne ba gobala, mme ba isiwa kwa bookelong jwa selegae. Babelaelwa bao, ba mo tlhokomelong ya sepodisi go fitlha ga jaana. Dijanaga di le pedi tsa mapodisi tse di sa tshwaiwang di ne tsa senyega mo tiragalong eo,” Bobelo wa tlhalosa.

Bobelo are go ne ga gapiwa dilo tse di farologaneng tse di akaretsang Volkswagen Polo, dipistolo di le tharo, sethunya se le sengwe sa rifle, dikulo tsa mefuta e e farologaneng, Chevrolet le megala ya letheka. Bobelo are babelaelwa ba, ba lebagane le melato e e akaretsang go rulaganya go dira bogodu jwa kgwebo, melato e le robedi ya go leka go bolaya morago ga go thuntsana le mapodisi, go nna le dithunya le dikulo tse di se nang laesense, go senya dithoto ka bomo le go kgoreletsa tsamaiso ya bosiamisi.

“Babelaelwa ba solofetswe go tlhagelela kwa kgotlhatshekelo ya Rustenburg ka 21 Lwetse 2026,” Bobelo wa tlhalosa.

Kgabagare, mokomishinara wa sepodisi mono porofensneg ya Bokone Bophirima, Lieutenant General Arthur Adams, o akgotse bopelokgale, tirisanommogo le kgolagano ya ditlhopha tsotlhe tse di nnileng le seabe mo tirong eno, go akaretsa Rustenburg Visible Policing, Detective Branch, Local Criminal Record Centre, Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit, Provincial Investigation Unit le Emergency and Medical Rescue Services.

Adams are lebaka la gore maloko a bona a ne a thuntshiwa ka nako ya kgwedi ya tshireletsego ya mapodisi fa ba ntse ba dira tiro ya bone, ke kgopotso e e masisi ya dikotsi tse mapodisi a lebanang le tsone fa ba sireletsa baagi. Adams are ga ba kitla ba letla disenyi go tshosetsa kgotsa go tlhasela maloko a bone.

“Tsibogo e e bonako le e e rulagantsweng sentle ya ditlhopha tsa rona, e thibetse se se neng se ka nna bogodu jo bogolo jwa kgwebo, mme ya felela ka go tshwarwa ga babelaelwa botlhe ba le robedi,” ga rialo Adams.

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Sepodisi ga se se ntshe ditshwantsho tsa babelaelwa ba kwa Ekurhuleni

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Setshwantsho: Basadi ba le robongwe ba bolailwe kwa Ekurhuleni

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21 Lwetse 2026 – Sepodisi sa Afrika Borwa se ikuela go setšhaba go se phatlhalatse kgotsa go abelana ka ditshwantsho tsa batho ba ba belaelwang gore ba amana le dipolao tsa basadi kwa Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. Sepodisi se tlhalositse fa se ise se ntshe setshwantsho kgotsa ditshwantsho tsa batho ba ba belaelwang.   

Sebueledi sa sepodisi sa bosetshaba, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe are sepodisi se ikuela go baagi go se phasalatse tshedimosetso e e sa netefadiwang ka gonne seno se ka dira gore batho ba ba senang molato ba shupiwe ka phoso, mme ba feleletse ba bogisiwa kgotsa ba tlhasetswe.

“Baagi ba tsibosiwa kgatlhanong le seo, gonne seno se ka feleletsa se tsentse matshelo a batho ba ba senang molato mo kotsing. Sepodisi se tla dira kitsiso ya semmuso fa mmelaelwa kgotsa babelaelwa ba tlhomamisiwa le fa thuso ya setšhaba e tlhokega.

“Sepodisi se netefaletsa setšhaba gore se tsweletse ka dipatlisiso tsa dikgetsi tseno, mme se latela tshedimosetso nngwe le nngwe e e ka thusang babatlisisi go tlhomamisa maemo a a dikologileng dipolao le go shupa ba ba molato le go ba rwesa maikarabelo,” ga rialo Mathe.

Mathe o kopile baagi gore ba ikaege fela ka tshedimosetso e e ntshiwang ke metswedi ya semmuso ya sepodisi, mme ba bege tshedimosetso nngwe le nngwe e e ka thusang dipatlisiso kwa sepodiseng.

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Moithuti o latofadiwa ka go tlhaba motlatsa-mogokgo ka thiba kwa sekolong se segolwane sa Mammutla

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Setshwantsho-papiso: Motlatsa-mogokgo, Kagiso Dintwe

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17 Lwetse 2026 – Motlatsa-mogokgo kwa sekolong se segolwane sa Mammutla kwa motseng wa Kameelputs, o tlogetswe a phokga-phokga madi morago ga dipego tsa go tlhabiwa ke morutabana. Go begwa fa moithuti wa dingwaga di le 17, a tlhabile motlatsa-mogoko, Kagiso Dintwe ka thipa mo letsogong mo letsatsing la Labobedi kwa sekolong morago ga kgakgauthano.

Go ya ka dipego, baithuti ba le bararo ba baneng ba beetswe-thoko nakwana kwa sekolong, ba ile ba itelekela ka dikago tsa sekolo, le go ya kwa diphaphosing tsa bone tsa borutelo. Fela, go begwa fa motlatsa-mogokgo a ile a ba latela le go ba kopa gore ba tswe ka dikago tsa sekolo.

Go begwa fa go ile ga tsoga tlhatlharuane, mme mongwe wa baithuti wa dingwaga di le 17, one a tlala bogale le go kgorogela motlatsa-mogokgo o. Go begwa fa a ile a ntsha thiba le go mo tlhaba mo letsogong.

Sebueledi sa sepodisi mo sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen o tlhalositse fa go butswe kgetsi ya go teketa ka maikaelelo a go ntsha dikgobalo kwa seteisheneng sa sepodisi sa Kgomotso. Van Rooyen are ga go ise go tshwarwe ope go fitlha ga jaana.

“Dipatlisiso di tsweletse, mme mmelaelwa o tla tlhagelela kwa kgotlhatsekelo fa dipatlisiso di konoseditswe le fa go setse go buisanwe le motlhankedi wa tsa kgopololo,” van Rooyen wa tlhalosa.

Go begwa fa sekolo se kuile kopano ya batsadi le baithuti mo letsatsing la Labotlhano go ya go buisanelwa ka maitsholo a baithuti bangwe a a makgasa.

Kgabagare, Lefapha la Thuto mono Bokone Bophirima, ga ise le tsiboge mabapi le kgang e.   

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Municipal Legal Manager facing suspension for gross dishonesty 

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Picture: Embattled GTLM Legal Manager, Lindokuhle Perseverance Shiba/Twitter

By OBAKENG MAJE 

17 September 2026 – The Greater Taung Local Municipality (GTLM) has sent out a notice of an intention to place its legal manager, Lindokuhle Perseverance Shiba on a precautionary suspension. This comes after the startling revelation by The Guardian Newspaper, that Shiba who was appointed by the municipality two months ago, was actually struck off the roll as the legal practitioner by the Legal Practice Council. 

The embattled Shiba is accused of stealing Road Accident Fund (RAF) money estimated to the tune of R3 million from his clients. This allegedly prompted his clients to file a formal complaint of professional misconduct and trust account theft with the Legal Practice Council. On 23 July 2026, the Free State High Court ordered that Shiba be struck from the roll of legal practitioners. 

“The respondent shall immediately surrender and deliver to the Director/ acting Director/ nominee of the applicant of the Free State Provincial Legal Council his certificate of enrolment as a legal practitioner of the Honourable Court.

“In the event of the respondent failing to comply with the previous paragraph of this order, the sheriff be and authorised and directed to take possession of the certificate and to hand it to the registrar of this Honourable Court,” the court said. 

The court further said the respondent is prohibited from handling or operating on his/her accounts as detailed in paragraph 6 thereof. It said the Director/acting Director/ Nominee of the applicant Free State Provincial Legal Council is appointed as the Curator Bonis to administer and control the trust accounts of the respondent and any accounts relating to insolvent and deceased estates and any deceased estate and any estate under Curatorship connected with the respondent’s practice as attorney. The court added that this includes also the separate banking accounts opened and kept by the respondent at a bank in the Republic of South Africa in terms of Section 86 (1) of the LPA and/or any separate savings or interest-bearing accounts as contemplated by Section 86 (3) and/or Section 86 (4) of the LPA in which monies from such trust banking accounts have been hereafter referred to as “the trust accounts”), with the powers and duties. 

Meanwhile, the Greater Taung Local Municipality (GTLM) spokesperson, Ricky Oliphant said: “Shiba has not yet been suspended. The municipality has issued a letter of intention to suspend, which the manager in question has responded to. The process to suspend is being finalised.

“He is being charged with gross dishonesty. The dates will be set once the investigating team has been established. The municipality has written to the Head of Department (HoD), Dr Ben Bole to request use of experts in the department for investigation. We are awaiting the response.”

Oliphant said Shiba will be suspended with full pay in line with municipal policies. He said vetting of Shiba was done in accordance with municipal policies and was based on criminal record, qualifications verification and reference checks.

 “The Municipal Manager and Council have not determined that they were misled on the matter,” said Oliphant.

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Police refutes reports that “Kempton Park Serial Killer” relocated to Potchefstroom

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By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

16 September 2026 – The police in the North West has noted a message circulating on social media alleging that a suspect described as the “Kempton Park Serial Killer” has relocated to Potchefstroom and that an extensive police operation has been launched in the city. The police said the public is urged not to treat this circulating message as an official SAPS alert unless and until it is confirmed through SAPS communication channels.

The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh said at this stage, the police in Potchefstroom have not found an official report or complaint confirming the specific claims contained in the circulating message, including the alleged relocation of a suspect to Potchefstroom, the alleged incident near the Bult, the description of the suspect, or claims regarding a mobile command centre, drones and specialised units. Myburgh said the police in the North West is, however, aware of the serious investigations currently taking place in the Kempton Park area.

“Recent official police communication confirms that investigations into the deaths of women in Kempton Park are continuing. This does not, on its own, establish that a suspect connected to those investigations has relocated to Potchefstroom,” she said.

Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Ryno Naidoo, appeals to members of the community to remain calm, vigilant and responsible when sharing information. Naidoo said the police understand the concern that a message of this nature can cause, particularly among residents and students.

“We appeal to the community not to spread unverified information or create unnecessary panic, because any genuine operational development or public safety warning will be communicated through official SAPS channels.

“Members of the public are nevertheless encouraged to observe sensible personal-safety precautions, particularly after dark. SAPS safety guidance includes avoiding walking alone where possible, using well lit areas and remaining aware of one’s surroundings,” he said.

Naidoo further said the residents and businesses who may have information relating to an actual criminal incident should report it to the police rather than attempting to investigate or confront any person themselves. He added that in case of emergency or reporting crime, contact 10111 or your local police station, while Crime Stop 08600 10111 can be used to provide information about criminal activity.

“The public is further reminded that false or misleading information circulated through social media can cause unnecessary fear and divert police resources. SAPS has previously warned communities about the consequences of circulating unverified police related information.

“Members of the public are encouraged to obtain police information directly from official SAPS communication platforms and to verify alarming messages before forwarding them,” he said.

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A man sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for damaging essential infrastructure

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By REGINALD KANYANE

16 September 2026 – A man (24) has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for tampering and damaging essential infrastructure in De Aar, Northern Cape. Justine Van Wyk was sentenced by the De Aar Regional Court on Monday after being found guilty in connection with an incident in which he was allegedly caught tampering with an electrical kiosk box.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Thabo Litabe incident occurred at about 4.35am on 21 June 2026, when police received a complaint about an unknown man allegedly tampering with a kiosk electrical box in Piet Moos Street. Litabe said when police officers arrived, they found Van Wyk near the electrical box and arrested him after he attempted to flee.

“The police recovered equipment allegedly used in the offence, along with a large roll of copper cable. The case was assigned to Detective Sergeant Shawn Moses of the De Aar Organised Crime Investigations, who conducted the investigation and built the case that was presented before court.

“Moses also opposed Van Wyk’s bail application, resulting in him remaining in custody until his conviction and sentencing. The court subsequently sentenced Van Wyk to 10 years direct imprisonment and declared him unfit to possess a firearm,” he said.

The Pixley ka Seme District Polixe Commissioner, Major General Nomana Mtukushe, commended Moses for his dedication, commitment and professionalism throughout the investigation. Mtukushe said tampering with essential infrastructure has become a major concern for them, as these crimes have far-reaching consequences and contribute to the loss of lives, jobs, livelihoods and essential services.

“We would continue targeting those involved in damaging essential infrastructure and stealing copper cable, as part of efforts to safeguard critical services and infrastructure across the province,” he said.

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Police seized drugs worth R74 000

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Picture: Some of the drugs seized by the police/Supplied 

By OBAKENG MAJE

16 September 2026 – Two suspects have been arrested and dagga worth more than R74 000 seized during separate intelligence-driven operations in Vioolsdrift and Pella, Northern Cape. The operations were conducted on 11 September 2026, after police received a tip-off about suspected drug dealing in the two areas.

The Namakwa District police spokesperson, Captain Ivan Magerman said in Vioolsdrift, members of the SAPS K9 Unit in Springbok and Vioolsdrift SAPS acted on a tip-off about suspected drug dealing at a residence in Rooiwal at about 7.15am. Magerman said the police seized dagga with an estimated street value of R7 000 and an undisclosed amount of cash suspected to be proceeds from illicit drug sales.

“A 38-year-old man was arrested for dealing in dagga and appeared in the local Magistrate’s Court. Later that morning, at about 10:30am, police acted on information from community members regarding suspected drug dealing in Pella. A 33-year-old woman was arrested and dagga worth approximately R67 715.30 was seized, along with identity documents and bank cards.

“The woman faces charges of dealing in dagga and contravening the National Credit Act and has appeared in court. The Namakwa District Management commended the members involved and thanked the community members who provided information that assisted the operations,” he said.

Magerman further said these successes reaffirm the commitment of the police in the Namakwa district to dismantling the drug trade, disrupting the supply of illicit substances and bringing those involved in the distribution of drugs to justice. He added that the district said the operations form part of its efforts to use intelligence, operational capabilities and community information to identify and target people involved in the illicit drug trade.

“The police issued a stern warning to those involved in drug dealing, saying there is no safe haven for the illicit drug trade in the Namakwa District. We will continue to disrupt and dismantle criminal networks through intelligence-driven policing and decisive law enforcement action,” said Magerman.

He said the SAPS also call on communities to continue working with police by providing information that could assist in removing drugs from the streets.

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Sepodisi se boloditse letsholo-patlo morago ga go tshaba ga mogolegwa

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Setshwantsho: Molatofadiwa wa petelelo, Monnapula Madienyane

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15 Lwetse 2026 – Sepodisi sa mono Taung se boloditse letsholo-patlo morago ga go ngwega ga molatofadiwa wa petelelo e leng Monnapula Madienyane (38). Go begwa fa Madienyane a ngwegile morago ga go tlhagelela ka boripana kwa kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung mabapi le petelelo mo letsatsing la maabane.

Go ya ka sebueledi sa sepodisi mo sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen are Madienyane o ne a ntshiwa kwa kgotlhatshekelo ke batlhankela ba sepodisi morago ga go tlhagelela mabapi le petelelo. Van Rooyen are go begwa fa Madienyane a ne a tshaba.

“Batlhankela ba sepodisi ba lephata la VISPOL, ba dipitsi ga mmogo le ba dintsha kwa Vryburg, ba ile ba bolotsa letsholo-patlo. Go fitlha ga jaana, Madienyane o setse a tsene ka lenga la seloko.

“Ga re belaele fa a ka tswa a thusitswe go ngwega,” van Rooyen wa tlhalosa.

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BCM sends its heartfelt condolences after the gruesome death of their Moselakgomo

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Picture: The late Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo

By AGISANANG SCUFF

14 September 2026 – The Bophuthatswana Civil Movement (BCM) conveys its deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo (38), following the identification of her remains by her family at Germiston Mortuary, together with the tragic loss of four other women. The movement said it extends its sincere sympathy to the Moselakgomo family, relatives, friends and all those who knew and loved Elizabeth.

Bophuthatswana Civil Movement president, Kagiso Monyadiwa said may the bereaved families find strength, courage and comfort during this devastating and painful period of grief. Monyadiwa said they strongly condemn the senseless killing of women and children.

“Such acts of violence are barbaric and have no place in a democratic, peaceful and caring society. The continued loss of innocent lives is deeply concerning and demands urgent and decisive action from all relevant authorities.

“We call upon the government and all law-enforcement agencies to intensify their efforts to eradicate violence against women and children from our communities. We further appeal to the law-enforcement authorities to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into this matter and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice without fear, favour or prejudice.

“Every life is precious and every family has the right to live in safety, dignity and peace. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the Moselakgomo family and all the affected families during this difficult and painful time,” he said.

Monyadiwa further said may the soul of Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo, together with the souls of the other women who lost their lives rest in eternal peace.

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