A man sentenced to 24 years for assaulting and killing multiple victims  

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By REGINALD KANYANE

11 February 2025- A man (26) sentenced to 24 years imprisonment by the Victoria West Regional Court for assaulting and killing multiple victims in and around Victoria West back in 2017 and 2019. On 13 July 2019, two cases of attempted murder were reported against the accused, Ruwayne Duimpies, who at that stage went into hiding and was on the run.

Duimpies was traced and arrested in Beaufort West in the Western Cape by the Investigating Officer.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Timothy Sam said the resilience and determination of the Investigating Officer, led him to uncover a murder case committed in 2017. Sam said he successfully investigated and brought before court with the two other cases for trial.

“The accused was found guilty on all three counts and was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment for murder, 6 years for attempted murder on count two and additional 6 years for count three, attempted murder.

“The court ordered counts 2 and 3 to run concurrently and the accused was declared unfit to possess a firearm,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, said they welcome the sentence handed to the accused.  Otola also praised the Investigating Officer, Detective Sergeant Mojalefa Mokitimi, for his resilience and meticulous investigation of the cases that ensured that the accused was incarcerated.

“The police are encouraging the public to rate the police efforts in fighting crime by participating in the RATE OUR SERVICE online survey to assist the police in improving services and to report criminal behaviour via the MySAPS App and 08600 10111.

“All information will be handled confidentially,” she said.

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Teaching and learning affected in 15 schools in Northern Cape

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By BAKANG MOKOTO

11 February 2025- Teaching and learning continue to be affected in various schools within the Vaalharts cluster. It is alleged that 15 schools were affected on Tuesday.

According to information, close to 33 schools in Vaalharts cluster such as Kgomotso High School, Olehile Technical Secondary, Pampierstad Secondary, Reitlamile Secondary, Bankdrift Secondary, Tlhwahalang Secondary among others, are at the brink of shutting down due to insufficient funding.

This allegedly irked Vaalharts SGB Forum and prompted them to write numerous letters to the Northern Cape Premier, Zamani Saul and Northern Cape MEC for Education, to address the matter. They allegedly gave them until 6 February 2025, or they threatened to shut down some schools in protest.

The forum alleged that affected schools are in a state of array due to lack of funding.

Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Department of Education spokesperson, Geoffrey van der Merwe said in a statement that, indeed 15 schools were affected today, resulting in no teaching or learning taking place. Van der Merwe said although educators reported for duty, no learners were present.

“The district office has instructed principals to issue notices to parents, requesting that they send their children to school starting tomorrow. The department does not condone these negative actions, hence we are in the process of finalizing a court order to obtain an interdict against the SGB Forum and steps are being taken to withdraw the functions of certain SGBs in line with legislation.

“We further appeal to parents and the school community to ensure their children have access to education. The department emphasises that there is no justifiable reason for this disruption,” he said.

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More than 1000 suspects nabbed for various crimes during Operation Shanela

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By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

11 February 2025- More than 1051 suspects were arrested for various crimes around the North West province during the high density Operation Shanela that was conducted between 3 and 9 February 2025. The operations conducted by police and other law enforcement agencies, led to the arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, rape, murder, assault GBH, malicious damage to property, burglary residential and business premises.

The North West police spokesperson, Captain Mpho Manyoba said this includes possession of drugs and theft out of/from motor vehicles, among others. Manyoba said of the 1051 arrests, 430 were affected during detectives’ suspect raiding operations. 

“Additionally, 65 suspected undocumented foreign nationals were taken in for processing by immigration officials after failing to prove their legal status in the country.

“In Ikageng Township, near Potchefstroom, the operation by the provincial office and Ikageng Police Station personnel, as well as BIU Security on 7 February 2025, resulted in the arrest of five suspects and confiscation of drugs that included mandrax and crystal meth,” she said.

Manyoba further said, liquor was confiscated after two illegal liquor outlets were shut down at Sonderwater and Extension 9. She added that, all operational arrests were effected through the execution of several actions, which included stop and searches, roadblocks, patrols, vehicle check points (VCPs), visiting and inspecting of licensed liquor premises.

“We also conducted a search on second-hand goods dealers, tracing of wanted suspects and many others. The operations also culminated in the confiscation of a variety of drugs, liquor, seven dangerous weapons, a hand gun, 150 cell phones, vehicle parts, unwrought precious metals, tobacco products and three vehicles,” said Manyoba.

Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, congratulated members, units and other stakeholders for their continuous support in fighting crime in the province to ascertain that citizens are and feel safe.

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School athletics to continue in Northern Cape

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By REGINALD KANYANE

11 February 2025- The Northern Cape Department of Education said it is pleased to announce that school athletics, specifically track and field events, will continue in the province. The department said the decision follows careful consideration and discussions with the Northern Cape School Athletics structure, which has expressed its commitment to moving forward with the activities.

The Northern Cape Department of Education spokesperson, Geoffrey van der Merwe said this is a clear demonstration that, they have the best interest of learners at heart. Van der Merwe said the department will provide learners with the opportunity to compete at the District, Provincial and National levels.

“We fully recognise the sacrifices made by many learners, parents, educators, and schools in preparing for the athletics championships. The department is grateful for the steadfast commitment shown by Northern Cape School Athletics, schools and educators, in ensuring the successful hosting of these events.

“The new dates will be formally announced by the Northern Cape School Athletics structure to all participating schools. The department wishes all schools and athletes well in their preparation and participation in the School Athletics Championships,” he said.

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Ditheetso tsa beile mo kgetsing ya polao ya kwa Matlhako 2 di a tswelela

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Setshwantsho: Balatofadiwa mo kgetsing ya polao ya kwa Matlhako 2/Morongwa News

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11 Tlhakole 2025- Ditheetso tsa kopo ya beile mo kgetsing ya polao kgatlhanong le banna ba le babedi ba kwa motseng wa Matlhako 2, gaufi le Pudimoe, di solofetswe go tswelela mo letsatsing la gompieno kwa kgotlhatshekelong ya Taung. Balatofadiwa, Phemelo Maine (40) ga mmogo le Okemetse Phatlhanyane (27), ba latofadiwa ka go bolaya Boingotlo Makaota (16).

Go begwa fa setopo sa ga Makaota, se bonwe kwa lebitleng le le seng boteng kwa nageng kwa motseng wa Matlhako 2. Go ya ka moagisani, one a utlwa segajaja sa lekgarebe mo bosigong jwa Labone kwa ntlung ya ga Maine.

Go begwa fa moagisani o, gape a tlhalositse fa a ne a bona Maine ga mmogo le ditsala tsa gagwe ba kgorometsa kereibaye e go bontshang fa ene e pegile sengwe mo teng mo mosong wa Labotlhano.

Sebueledi sa sepodisi mo Bokone Bophirima, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone are: “Sepodisi se ile sa tswa letsholo, mme seo se ile sa lebisa kwa go epololweng ga setopo sa ga Makaota.

“Go begwa fa setopo seo, sene se phuthetswe ka kobo, mme moswi one a supiwa ke ba lelapa la gagwe. Dipatlisiso di shupa fa setopo sa ga Makaota, se ne se na le dintho mo tlhogong, mo diropeng ga mmogo le mo maotong.”

Mokgwabone are dipatlisiso di ile tsa bolodiwa kwa lelapeng la ga Maine, mme diaparo tsa moswi di ile tsa fitlhelwa teng. Mokgwabone are, Maine o tshwerwe ka Lamatlhatso morago ga go ineele kwa sepodising.

“Monna o, o ile a isiwa kwa sepodisi ke morwa rragwe, mme one a tshwarwa. Sepodisi se ile sa botsolotsa Phatlhanyane o bonweng a tsamaya le Maine fa a ne a kgorometsa kereibaye, mme le ene o ile a lelelwa ke ditshipi,” Mokgwabone wa tlhalosa.

Mokomishinara wa Sepodisi wa nama o sa tshwere mo Bokone Bophirima, Major General Patrick Asaneng, o kgadile ka bogale tiragalo e. Asaneng are polao eo ya go tlhorontshiwa ga bong e kabo e efogilwe fa baagi ba ne ba le malala-a-laotswe.

Kgabagare, Maine o ile a ipona molato mabapi le ditatofatso tsotlhe kgatlhanong le ene, mme o solofetswe go ka nguna-nguna seo le mmueledi wa puso. Phatlhanyane ene o setse a inkeme fela ka gore a neelwe beile, mme kopo ya gagwe e ka rediwa fa kgetsi e boela kgotlhatshekelo.

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Ba lelapa la ga Senyasamore kwa Dryharts ba itumeletse dithuso go tswa kwa pusong

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11 Tlhakole 2025- Ba lelapa la ga Senyasamore kwa kgaolong ya Lehatlheng kwa motseng wa Dryharts, gaufi le Taung, ba re ba itumeletse dithuso tse ba di amogetseng go tswa go puso. Se setla morago ga gore ntlo ya diphaposi di le tharo ya lelapa, e phepheulwe ke phefo, morago ga dipula tse di maatla.

Seo, se ile sa tlogela ba lelapa ba iphotlhere, ebile ba sena legae. Maloko a le mararo a lelapa, ba ile ba iponela dikgobalo tse dimasisi.

Go ya ka sebueledi sa lelapa, Thabo Senyasamore, dipula tse di maatla, di ile tsa tsaya marulelo a ntlo, ga mmogo le go senya dilwana tsa mo ntlung. Fela, Senyasamore are ba itumeletse kemo-nokeng e ba e boneng go puso.

“Go fitlha ga jaana, re itumeletse dithuso tse re di boneng go tswa kwa lefapheng la katlatlelo-loago mono Bokone Bophirima. Ba tlisitse diphuthelwana tsa dijo, mme ga ke itse gore a e tlile go nna selo sa kgwedi le kgwedi kgotsa jang.

“Re ile ra neelwa le madi a seatleng a lekanang ka R2100. Kwa masepaleng o mogolwane wa Taung, ba ile ba kopa gore re dire tekanyetso-kabo ya gore madi a ka baakanyang ntlo e ka nna bokae. Ke ile ka ba neela tekanyetso-kabo eo, jaanong re setse re emetse go utlwa go tswa mo go bone gore ba ka tla leng go baakanya ntlo,” Senyasamore wa tlhalosa.

Kgabagare, sebueledi sa lefapha la katlatlelo-loago mo Bokone Bophirima, Petrus Siko are, badiri ba bone ba katlatlelo-loago, ba neetse ba lelapa la ga Senyasamore thobo-maikutlo le go ba thusa gore ba amogele seemo sa bone sa botshelo morago ga tiragalo e. Siko are, lelapa le neetswe ditlabakelo tsotlhe tse di tlhokegang.  

“Ba ile ba golagangwa le lefapha la SASSA go ka ikwadisetsa madi a ba a tlhokang (social relief of distress in a form of cash) go ba thusa go ka aga ntlo ya bone gape, ga mmogo le go bona dilo tse di botlhokwa.

“Modiri wa rona wa katlatlelo-loago, o ka tswelela ka go ela seemo tlhoko le go tlisa pharologanyo go ba lelapa. Re ile ra neela lelapa diphuthelwana tsa dijo, mme re ka tswelela go ela tlhoko seemo kwa lelapeng go fitlhelela go nna le botsitso,” Siko wa tlhalosa.

Gape Siko are, ba tlile go tswelela go dirisana le mafapha a farologaneng go netefatsa fa thuso nngwe le nngwe e lelapa le e tlhokang la e bona.

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Teaching and learning affected in 13 schools across Vaalharts cluster   

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By OBAKENG MAJE

10 February 2025- Teaching and learning was affected in various schools in the Vaalharts cluster on Monday. This comes after School Governing Bodies (SGBs) members allegedly prohibited learners from entering school yards in protests.

They accused the Northern Cape Department of Education of underfunding various schools, which led to a possible shutdown of 33 schools in that cluster. 

Now, the Vaalharts SGB Forum, alleged that the North West Premier, Zamani Saul and the Northern Cape Department of Education, failed dismally to address their plea. The forum called on the department to ensure that there is budget allocation, so that schools can run in a proper manner.

However, the Northern Cape Department of Education spokesperson, Geoffrey van der Merwe, came out guns blazing and said the department is addressing a serious issue involving an ‘illegitimate’ group known as the SGB Forum, which has been disrupting schooling in the Phokwane and Magareng Municipalities.

Van der Merwe said despite principals and educators reporting for duty, 13 schools were forced to close due to the actions of this group. He further said these actions have been deemed unconstitutional, as they prevent learners from accessing their right to education, even going so far as to lock school gates and remove educators from their school premises.

“In response, the department has sought assistance from the South African Police Service (SAPS) to manage the situation in certain areas. The department is taking immediate legal action to secure an interdict against the SGB Forum and will withdraw the functions of certain School Governing Bodies (SGBs) in accordance with the law.

“This disruption is seen as a violation of education rights, and the department is adopting a zero-tolerance approach to these events. Furthermore, the department has confirmed that the allocation of resources for schools will proceed as scheduled and believes that the disruption has no justifiable cause,” he said.

Van der Merwe added that it is suspected that other, unspoken motives may be behind these actions. He said the department expects normal schooling to resume in the affected areas starting from tomorrow.

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Five accused sentenced to 12 years

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By BAKANG MOKOTO

10 February 2025- Five accused were sentenced to 12 years imprisonment each by the Atamelang Regional Court for robbery and malicious damage to property. Nkakane Tshilo (33), Modise Rabi (47), Kgomotso Jwere (25), Yvonne Monnamme and (33) Goitseone Serache (42), were sentenced in connection with an incident wherein they attacked Andru Mining Company employees on 20 December 2022. 

The North West police spokesperson, Captain Mpho Manyoba said the victims were at a filling station in Setlagole village, near Atamelang, when the accused forced them out of the vehicle. Manyoba said one of the accused, drove the car and stopped it along the N18 road, where they poured it with patrol and set it alight.

“Although the accused fled from the scene after the incident, the meticulous investigation by Detective Sergeant Mbulelo Isake, led to their arrest a few hours after the incident. All five accused were declared unfit to possess firearms in terms of Section (103) 1 of Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000).

“They were sentenced to 10 years imprisonment each for robbery and 5 years each for malicious damage to property, which will run concurrently with the sentence on count 1,” she said.

 Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, thanked all members involved as well as other role players including prosecution for their dedication that ensured that the accused are convicted.

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A man sentenced to 12 years imprisonment for gang-related murder

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By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

February 2025 – A man (24) was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment by the Stilfontein Regional Court for murder. Kamohelo Siko was arrested on 24 May 2023, in connection with the murder committed at Extension 11, Kanana Township, near Orkney.

The North West police spokesperson, Captain Mpho Manyoba said the police in Kanana were on 18 March 2023, called to the scene, where the body of Tebogo Molema, 35, was found with a stab wound on the chest. Manyoba said the victim was declared dead on the scene by Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS).  

“It came out during the trial that the accused was in the company of his friend when they met Molema. On responding negatively after the accused asked him if he was a member of an SVK gang, the victim was stabbed with a knife. The accused has been in detention since his arrest after being denied bail.

“Upon being sentenced, Siko was declared unfit to possess a firearm in terms of Section 103 (1) of the Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000),” she said.

Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, thanked all members involved as well as other role players including prosecution for their dedication that ensured that the accused is convicted.

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The Bosasa linked corruption case against Mathenjwa postponed

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By REGINALD KANYANE

10 February 2025- The High Court of South Africa Gauteng Local Division, Johannesburg, postponed the corruption case against Trevor Mathenjwa to 13 May 2025 for pretrial. The state has provided his new attorney with disclosures.

Mathenjwa is facing corruption charges linked to BOSASA, amounting to approximately R300 000.

The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) spokesperson, Henry Mamothame said this amount was allegedly offered and received as gratification from BOSASA and its subsidiary Sondolo IT, where Mathenjwa is a director, to the late Dudu Myeni for the upgrade of the security systems to her home. Mamothame said he is currently out on R10 000 bail and is expected to be back in court when the matter resumes in May 2025.

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