22 October 2024- A man (26) who went missing on 28 September 2024, was found in hospital. Simon Quincy Khumalo, who resides at Corner Heights in Adelaide Street, Cashan, Rustenburg, was last seen by his sister, when he left home to visit friends, but never returned.
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh said a search was conducted around Rustenburg and all leads were followed-up, without successful results. Myburgh said at the time of Khumalo’s disappearance, he was wearing grey tracksuit pants, a blue top and red sneakers.
“He is dark in complexion with brown eyes, a slender build body, 1,6m tall with afro hair. Furthermore, his upper teeth are gold and silver plated.
“We are happy that Khumalo was found in a local hospital, where he is recovering well after allegedly being attacked and robbed in Pretoria,” she said.
Myburgh further said the South African Police Service (SAPS), appreciates the communities’ assistance. She added that community members should keep following their social media page to stay informed.
Picture: Protea Women against New Zealand during T20 World Cup Final
By BAKANG MOKOTO
20 October 2024 – The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts and Culture, Joe McGluwa has saluted the valiant effort shown by Protea Women for the duration of the Women T20 World Cup in Dubai. McGluwa congratulated the team on behalf of the committee.
He further said the performances in the 2024 World Cup, have created an opportunity for the Proteas from now on to unlock its potential. McGluwa added that this will show the world the country’s untapped potential to win big in the future.
“South Africa must hold their heads high for the success they have realised in this year’s tournament. With every participation in global events, our women show unbelievable growth.
“Reaching a consecutive final of this tournament was a victory on its own. It is something we should be proud of as a nation. South Africa heroically defeated Australia on Thursday to firmly have a grip on the trophy,” said McGluwa.
He said they played New Zealand in the final, who set us 158, but South Africa fell just short, despite displaying an unbelievable level of maturity. McGluwa said anything was possible in the finals, and South Africans should be proud of what they have in the Protea Women.
“The silver medallists for the second tournament running, Protea women should be proud. This is an achievement and evidence that we have given a very good account of ourselves. The success of the South African women across sporting codes is something to marvel at.
“Banyana Banyana are reigning African Champions, and the Springbok Women had recently hosted a successful five nations women tournament featuring Australia, Scotland, Japan, and Italy,” he said.
McGluwa said from this point, it was upward and onward for these precious ambassadors of the Republic. He said this should serve as an inspiration and spare young women of all races and backgrounds into choosing cricket, from Gugulethu, Eldos, Umlazi, Sandton and even the rural Limpopo.
Meanwhile, New Zealand beat South Africa by 32 runs in a tantalising Women T20 World Cup final.
Picture: The charred body of Omphile Mothusiemang-Legodu and her house that was torched by enraged community members
By OBAKENG MAJ E
22 October 2024- The North West MEC Community Safety and Transport Management, Wessels Morweng calls for calm in Magogong village, near Taung. This follows an incident of murder, torching of property and looting of a tuckshop.
This was allegedly sparked by the disappearance of a girl, Rethabile Molapo (13), on 13 October 2024. It is reported that the community was enraged by the accusations of who could be responsible for the disappearance of Molapo.
“The charred lifeless body of Molapo was discovered in a toilet of an abandoned house in Modutung village. A woman, Omphile Mothusiemang-Legodu was accused of kidnapping and killing Molapo.
“Mothusieman-Legodu was burned and killed, and also her house was torched. I strongly condemn these criminal activities and calls for calm. I plead with the community to allow the police to do their work, apprehend the culprits of this dastardly act,” he said.
Morweng further said he humbly pleaded with the community of Magogong not to take the law into their own hands and urged police to ensure that they leave no stone unturned/ He added that they must get to the bottom of this horrendous incident.
“I also urge those with information to report to the police, so that the perpetrators are speedily brought to book. No arrest has been effected so far and the motive behind the murder remains unknown,” said Morweng.
He said investigations are ongoing and police visibility at the area has been heightened to monitor the situation. Morweng sends his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.
Picture: Hildah Magaia of South Africa celebrates with teammates after scoring her team’s second goal during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group G match between South Africa and Italy at Wellington Regional Stadium on August 02, 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
22 October 2024– South African senior women’s national team will get their 2024 COSAFA Women’s Championship campaign underway when they face Namibia at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, on Tuesday afternoon at 5pm. Banyana Banyana will be looking to regain their title in this year’s tournament after three years without success and add to their record seven victories in the regional event.
Banyana Banyana interim coach, Maud Khumalo said she understood the importance of winning the first game.
“To be honest with you, we are in a relaxed mood. In the right set of mind, in a sense that we know it is match day minus one. We know that we have a few hours to play our first game of the tournament, which is very crucial.
“In this camp, everybody is ready, everybody is relaxed and focused. We are hopeful that this year’s title will remain at home. Definitely, we have to lift the hopes of South Africans, and also it is going to give us the right direction in terms of next year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco,” she said.
Khumalo further said, everyone who plays against them, is going to come strong. She added that they are ready mentally and physically.
“The girls are ready to go out there to represent the country,” said Khumalo.
Meanwhile, COSAFA Banyana Banyana captain, Thalea Smidt said while they have not had much time together ahead of the tournament, they will take advantage of the opportunities presented to them tomorrow.
“The preparation so far, I think it has been good. We have not really had as much time as we would have desired, but I think we must just make use of the time that we had. I think we did what was important and what would be important for us during the game and what would be needed from us during the game.
“Obviously, the main focus for us these past few days was on the preparations for Namibia because that is our first game. It is currently the most important game because it is the game that is going to set the tone for us in the tournament,” she said.
22 October 2024- Three people were sentenced to life imprisonment each by the North West High Court sitting in Klerksdorp for murder and attempted murder. This comes after the accused, Clementinah Kokama (64), was in a relationship with Dingaan Dlamini, which ended poorly, leading to their separation.
Shortly after, Dlamini became romantically involved with Nonzame Hondwana, which Kokama did not take well. Driven by jealousy and anger, she orchestrated a hit on Hondwana. On 1 April 2022, while Hondwana was having dinner at home with Dlamini in Kanana Township, near Orkney, there was a knock at the door.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson, Sivenathi Gunya said when Dlamini opened it, accused, Monokwa Malewu (26), indicated he was there to see Hondwana, then shot her multiple times, killing her instantly. Gunya said Dlamini was also injured in the attack.
“The court heard that the murder was premeditated and that Kokama had paid R20,000 to have the hit carried out. Malewu and Kokama were arrested on 8 April 2022 and have been in custody since.
“Following his arrest, Malewu voluntarily confessed to his involvement in the crime in a statement to Captain Olihile Mokae. The third accused, Moeketsi Petrus Lesuhlo (47), a Lesotho citizen, was apprehended on 17 February 2023,” he said.
In court, state advocate Kokeletso Phetlhu emphasized the rise of violent crimes, particularly those against women, urging the court to impose the harshest sentence. Judge President Hendricks denounced contract killings as among the most egregious crimes.
“Malewu was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder and seven years for attempted murder. Kokama received a life sentence for murder and fifteen years for conspiracy to commit a crime, in violation of section 18 (2) (a) and (b) of the Riotous Assemblies Act 17 of 1956.
“Lesuhlo was also sentenced to life imprisonment for murder and fifteen years for conspiracy to commit a crime under the same Act. The court ruled that all sentences would run concurrently with the life sentences imposed on each accused,” said Gunya.
Meanwhile, in response, the Director of Public Prosecutions in the North West, Dr Rachel Makhari, welcomed the sentences and praised the efforts of the police, state prosecutors, and all involved in securing the convictions.
“We stand united in our resolve to ensure justice is served, and we reiterate that violent crimes will not be tolerated,” said Makhari.
21 Diphalane 2024- Go begwa fa seemo se tlhotse se tswile mo taolong, mme dithuto di batlile di kgorelesege kwa sekolong se segolwane sa Marubising le kwa sekolong se se potlana sa Keikanamang kwa motseng wa Cokonyane, gaufi le Taung, mo letsatsing la gompieno.
Go belaelwe fa baithuti ba le mmalwa ba ile ba tshwarwa ke moya wa matimone mo mosong. Se se tla morago ga gore moruti Moses Motlhale a rapelele baithuti pele ga ba tla tshimolola ka go kwala ditlhatlhobo tsa bone tsa mafelo a ngwaga.
Go begwa fa Motlhale, a ile a biletswa kwa dikolong tse pedi tse go ya go rapelela baithuti. Fela go ya ka bo maratahelele, baithuti bangwe ba ile ba aparelwa ke moya wa matimone, mme ba ile ba lela le go gowa.
Go begwa fa baithuti bao, ba ile ba tlhalosa fa ba bona dilo dingwe jaaka dinoga le tse dingwe.
Sebueledi sa Lefapha la Thuto mo Bokone Bophirima, Mphata Molokwane are, bagokgo ba dikolo tse pedi tseo, ba tlhalositse fa gone go tsweletswe ka thapelo jaaka go ke go dirwe ngwaga le ngwaga pele ga baithuti ba kwala ditlhatlhobo tsa bone tsa mafelo a ngwaga.
“Fela, go ile ga tlhalosiwa fa baithuti ba le supa ba mephato e kwa tlase ba ile ba bontsha fa ba na le kgatelelo ya maikutlo, mme ba simolola go lela le go gowa. Baithuti bao, ba ile ba rwalelwa kwa kliniking ya selegae go ka leka go ba neela thobo ya maikutlo.
“Jaaka re bua le wena jaana, baithuti bao ba siame. Ga gwa nna le di kgoreletsi mo go kwaleng ga ditlhatlhobo tsa marematlou kwa sekolong sa Marubising,” Molokwane wa tlhalosa.
Kgabagare, moruti o a neng a rapelela baithuti ba, Moses Motlhale are: “Ke ne ke ile go rapelela baithuti kwa sekolong se segolwane sa Marubising le se se potlana sa Keikanyamang. Se se diragetseng ke gore, baithuti ba ile ba nna mo seemong se sengwe.
“O tla fitlhela ba na le matsapa a farologaneng go tswa kwa malapeng a bone. Jaanong, erile fa dilo tseo di kopana le thapelo, di be di ba dira gore ba nne mo seemong se ba neng ba le mo go sone.”
Motlhale are go bua nnete, ene ga a rapele mong wa leina thapelo fa a rapela. Motlhale are o tsaya matsatsi a le supa pele ga a ya kwa go tshwanetsweng gore a ye go rapela teng.
“Se ke se buang ka leganong la ka, ke se se tlileng go ntsha dilo tse di maswe. Baithuti ba ne ba sa ngatege, mme ba ne ba wa le go gowa ekete ba bona dilo tsa boloi. Ke tswa go katolola dineo tsa bana, mme bangwe ba tlhalositse fa ba bona digaga le diphala. Ba bangwe ba tlhalosisitse fa ba bone bannabagolo ba tshwere dithobane.
“Ke selo se kgale se direga kwa Marubising. Jaanong, ke ile ka bilediwa le kwa Keikanamang. Ke utlwile gotwe bana ba wa. Fela, ga se ke utlwe sepe kwa sekolong se se potlana sa Lekang. Mme fa go ka nna le mokgwasa le gone, re tlile go ya,” Motlhale wa tlhalosa.
Motlhale are kwa Marubising ga are gatwe, mme o tswa teng. Are baithuti ba bangwe ba buseditswe magaeng, gonne barutabana ba ne ba tlhalosa fa ba kgoreletsa ditlhatlhobo tsa baithuti ba marematlou.
21 October 2024- More than 1000 suspects were arrested for various crimes during Operation Shanela. A total of 5 416 actions were executed between 14 and 20 October 2024, and that led to the arrest of 1 020 suspects.
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh said 5 416 actions, including amongst others, 10 roadblocks, searching of 164 premises, 2 464 persons, 1 087 vehicles, closing of 9 unlicensed liquor premises and inspection of 94. Myburgh further said 41 Second-hand-dealers were inspected, as well as 156 farms and seven informal businesses involved in hospitality and retail (to ensure Labour Law compliance).
“In addition, 906 patrols and 231 stop and search actions were also conducted. The suspects were among others, arrested for crimes that include robbery, murder, rape, assault with intent to do Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH), common assault and malicious damage to property.
“This includes burglary at residential and business premises, possession of drugs, illegal possession of firearms, illicit mining, dealing in drugs, illegal dealing in liquor, theft out of/from motor vehicle, theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle,” she said.
Myburgh added that 31 people were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. She said 60 suspected undocumented persons were taken in for processing by Immigration Officials.
“Of the 1 020 suspects, 476 were apprehended during detectives’ suspect raiding operations. During the operations, a variety of drugs, 15 cell phones, 8 firearms, 640kg of copper, 309 rounds of ammunition, explosives, liquor, tobacco products, 4 vehicles and other items were confiscated,” said Myburgh.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, thanked all role players for their continuous daily support and operationalizing of proper planning to ensure safer communities.
21 October 2024- The president of Republic of South Africa (RSA), Cyril Ramaphosa said he wishes all Grade 12 learners well at this challenging and exciting time. Ramphosa said today was the start of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams.
He further said just over 880 000 candidates sat for this year’s matric exams. Ramaphosa added that these exams are the culmination of many years of hard work, perseverance and resilience, often in the face of difficult odds.
“The Class of 2024 entered Grade 8 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and have had to receive considerable learning support to overcome the resultant gaps in their learning. As a nation, we are proud of the learners who will be rewriting the matric exam this year, having taken advantage of the Department of Basic Education’s Second Chance Programme.
“Your determination to improve your academic prospects does you credit. It is a life lesson on the importance of not giving up.
Over the past few weeks, learners have been engrossed in study,” he said.
Ramaphosa said they have taken up opportunities for extra lessons, doing revision with their educators and attending the many learner support programmes being run by the provincial departments of education. He said providing learners with the necessary resources to enable them to achieve quality pass rates is a collaborative effort between the Department of Basic Education, provincial education authorities, school governing bodies and families of learners.
“I commend our nation’s educators for their commitment to our matriculants as they reach the end of their secondary school journey. At the annual National Teaching Awards ceremony earlier this month, I spoke of teachers as being like devoted gardeners, whose attention, guidance and encouragement nurtures our nation.
“The successes that the Class of 2024 will undoubtedly achieve will be in no small part due to the efforts of our country’s devoted teachers. All the necessary systems are in place to ensure the exam period goes smoothly,” said Ramaphosa.
He said the Department of Basic Education and the qualification standards authority Umalusi, have been hard at work auditing the more than 9,200 exam centres, appointing and vetting exam markers and approving question papers. Ramaphosa said these include adapted question papers for learners with special needs.
“The department has put stringent conditions in place to minimise the potential for question paper leaks, fraud and cheating. Additional invigilators have been appointed, some examination centres will employ CCTV and security has been stepped up at exam venues to minimise disruptions.
“I want to thank all the matric exam candidates across the country who have signed the NSC Examination Code of Conduct. This commits them to academic honesty during the exam. The annual matric exam period is a period to reflect on the scale of the efforts to absorb these young people into economic activity once they have attained the results they have worked so hard for,” he said.
Picture: The North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi during her visit at Tlamelang Special School in Gelukspan/Supplied
By BAKANG MOKOTO
21 October 2024- The North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi said the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) final examinations kicked-off to a good start today. Motsumi said there are no major disruptions recorded across the province.
She visited Tlamelang Special School in Gelukspan and Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School in Mmabatho, near Mahikeng, to oversee the administration of the first NSC paper. Motsumi further said NSC candidates across the country began their exams today with the morning session dedicated to English Paper III.
“Tlamelang Special School, which caters to learners with special needs, has 13 candidates sitting for the NSC exams at three different centres. These learners are provided with accommodations and concessions, including among others, an additional 20 minutes per hour, as well as a scribe and a reader, depending on the severity of their needs.
“These provisions are in line with the South African Schools Act of 1996, the National Education Policy Act of 1996 and SAIS policy. In 2023, Tlamelang Special School achieved a commendable 77% pass rate, and the department hopes to see similar success this year,” she said.
Motsumi added that, at Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary, 149 candidates across four centres also began their exams without any disruptions. She expressed her satisfaction with the smooth start of the examination process at both schools.
“It is encouraging to see that our learners, especially those with special needs, are receiving the support they need to succeed in their exams.
“We wish them continued success as they progress and we remain committed to ensuring that every learner has a fair and equal opportunity to achieve their academic goals,” said Motsumi.
This afternoon, candidates sit for a three-hour Afrikaans Paper III from 2pm.
Meanwhile, the provincial Convenor of the Moral Regeneration Movement (MRM), Pastor Lesiba Kgwele said: “In appealing for support and no disruption, MRM wished all learners who started with their examinations the very best and urged them to stay focused and not to be distracted from the task at hand.
“We urge communities to allow learners the opportunity to write their final exams in a peaceful and conducive environment. The sacrifices and extra effort they have had to put as part of preparing for the exams throughout the year, must be safeguarded so that they achieve their objective to pursue their dreams.”
Setshwantsho: Ntlo ya ga Omphile Mothusiemang-Legodu ga mmogo le setopo sa gagwe di jelwe ka molelo
Ka OBAKENG MAJE
21 Diphalane 2024- Baagi ba ba shakgetseng ba kwa motseng wa Modutung, gaufi le Taung, ba letse ba fisitse le go bolaya mme mongwe, Omphile Mothusiemang-Legodu (40), morago ga gore ba mo latofatsang ka boloi le go nna le seabe mo go bolaweng ga ga Rethabile Molapo (11).
Molapo o ile a timele ka di 13 Diphalane 2024, fa a ne a romilwe go ya go tsaya seaparo sa kereke kwa gagabo. Go begwa fa a ile a thopiwa ke batho bangwe ba ba sa itsiweng.
Setopo se se neng se senyegile sa ga Molapo, se ne sa fitlhelwa se fisitswe kwa ntlwaneng-boithusetso kwa ntlung nngwe e go sa duleng batho kwa go yone. Seo, se ile sa shakgatsa baagi, mme ene ya re morago ga phitlho ya ga Molapo mo letsatsing la maabane, ba ile ba ya go fisa Mothusiemang-Legodu le go mo bolaya.
Go ya ka sebueledi sa sepodisi mono Bokone Bophirima, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone, are go begwa fa baagi ba fisitse ntlo ya ga Mothusiemang-Legodu. Gape Mokgwabone are, baagi ba ile ba tsaya dilwana kwa lebenkeleng lengwe la motswa-kwa.
“Molapo o ile a timela ka di 13 Diphalane 2024. Fela, sepodisi se ile sa itsiswe morago ga matsatsi a le mararo. Ba lelapa ga ba ka ba itsise sepodisi, gonne ba ne ba setse ba ikopantsha le dingaka tse di farologaneng.
“Sepodisi se ile sa bidiwa, mme go fitlha ga jaana seemo se retibetse. Sepodisi se butse kgetsi ya polao, ya go fisa le bogodu, fela ga go ope o tshwerweng go fitlha ga jaana. Dipatlisiso di tsweletse, mme sepodisi se ikuela go baagi go se itseele molao mo matsogong,” Mokgwabone wa tlahosa.
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