28 October 2025- Four people aged between 25 and 35 have died in a motor vehicle accident in Wolmaranstad on 26 October 2025, at around 12:30pm in the afternoon. The four, all men and all related, have gathered for a family tombstone when they decided to visit other family members in nearby Makwassie.
The North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Wessels Morweng said they were altogether in a sedan when they met their untimely passing. Morweng said it is alleged the driver was overtaking three other vehicles when he lost control of the vehicle, which then overturned several times on R505 road between Wolmaransstad and Makwassie.
“Three, including the driver who is a teacher at the local school died at the scene of the accident. Two of the passengers were taken to the hospital, where one unfortunately succumbed to the injuries leaving a sole survivor who is still recuperating at the hospital.
“We send our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wish speedy recovery to the injured. A culpable homicide case is being investigated,” he said.
28 Diphalane 2025 – Kgetsi ya petelelo kgatlhanong le motsamaisi wa kwa lebenkeleng la Boxer Liquor Store mono Taung, Romeo Tebogo Mahusi (30), e bolela kgotlhatshekelo mo letsatsing la gompieno. Mahusi o na le dibeke di le pedi a dira kopo ya beile, mme magistrata o solofetswe go ntsha katlholo mabapi le kopo eo.
Mahusi one a tshwarwa mabapi le ditatofatso tsa go betelela modiri wa mosadi wa teng kwa Boxer Liquor Store.
Sebueledi sa sepodisi mono Bokone Bophirima, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone are tiragalo e, ke ya Lamatlhatso motshegare kwa lebenkeleng la Boxer Liquor Store. Mokgwabone are dipatlisiso mo kgetsing e, di tsweletse.
Go begwa fa modiri wa dingwaga di le 20, teng kwa Boxer Liquor Store, a ne a tsweletse ka tiro ya gagwe ya go paka dilo fa motsamaisi a ne a mo biletsa kwa kantorong ya gagwe ka Lamatlhatso motshegare. Go begwa fa go tseneng ga bone kwa kantorong eo, Mahusi o ile a lotlela lebati la kantoro.
Go begwa fa e ne ya re fa modiri o a sentse a maketse gore go diragalang, ke fa Mahusi a mo phamola a mo atla ka nkane. Go begwa fa Mahusi a ile a mo fekeetsa ka maatla, mme a mo apola borokgwe.
Go begwa fa Mahusi a ile a mo rapamisa mo tafoleng le go mo betelela a mo tlhaga kwa morago.
Picture: North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi
By REGINALD KANYANE
27 October 2025- The North West Department of Education said it has issued letters to the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI) Educational Assistants and General Assistants to notify them about the termination of their contracts at the end of November 2025, instead of December 2025. The department said the BEEI project was implemented in June 2025 throughout the country, but the North West province only started in July 2025, due to recruitment challenges experienced.
The North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi said these challenges forced the province to delay the appointment of the EAs and GAs in June and to appoint them at the beginning of July 2025. Motsumi said among the recruitment challenges experienced, were the exclusion of the SGBs in the establishment of interview panels, non-compliance with the radius (5km and 30km) and the selling of the BEEI posts, etc.
“The North West Department of Education made an application through the Department of Basic Education to the Unemployment Insurance Fund for an extension of the programme by one month. The Department of Basic Education indicated that the application for the extension has not yet been responded to by the funder.
“The North West Department of Education was subsequently advised to notify the Educational Assistants and General Assistants of the outcome of the request. The department then issued notices to the affected individuals a month before the actual date of 30th November,” she said.
Motsumi further emphasized that it is extremely unfortunate that the funder has not yet responded to the request of the North West province.
“On behalf of the North West Department of Education, I am extremely disappointed that the funder of the BEEI programme did not approve our request to extend the programme by one month. Our province could not start with the programme in June due to a myriad of challenges experienced in different schools.
“In June, we were forced to clean up all those problems wherein some posts were sold to the youth. We viewed these as serious challenges, and as a result, we could not start the programme in June 2025. I want to inform our youth that this programme is not funded by the department, nor does the budget reside with the department,” she added.
Motsumi said on a monthly basis, it is the funder who transfers the money into the Educational Assistants’ and General Assistants’ accounts. She said when the funder said the programme is closing in November in all provinces, they do not have powers to act contrary to the funder.
“We further pleaded with the Educational Assistants and General Assistants to understand the position of the department and to work together in sharing this information with the youth in all the schools. I want to thank all the Educational Assistants and General Assistants who have been deployed to our schools.
“Your contribution does not go unnoticed, but it is felt by all teachers, learners, and departmental officials. Our schools will not be the same without you. In this short period of time, your contribution has been so immense, and you have been a great relief to our teachers. I am requesting you to share this information with all other colleagues in different schools,” said Motsumi.
She said the Educational Assistants’ and General Assistants’ last day at school will be on 30 November 2025.
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI 27 October 2025- Small businesses supported by the Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT), showcased their products and services at the Sun City GM’s Kasi Ride 2025 this weekend, an initiative that brought meaningful economic benefits to the local community while promoting inclusive tourism and wellness. Through this partnership with Sun City Resort, DEDECT and other departments created a collaborative platform that promotes market access for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), township economic participation, and local tourism development.
The North West MEC for Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT), Bitsa Lenkopane said for this event represents more than just a cycling experience, it is a platform for economic empowerment and community pride. Lenkopane said they wanted to ensure that MSMEs from across the Bojanala District take centre stage and benefit directly from the opportunities created here.
“It was inspiring to see eight local enterprises proudly exhibiting their North West-made products, from food and pastries to crafts, beauty, and fashion gaining visibility, new customers, and confidence to grow their businesses.
“The Kasi Ride has demonstrated how inclusive events can transform local economies. When we create spaces for small businesses to participate, we not only promote entrepreneurship but also stimulate local spending across guest houses, shops, filling stations, and entertainment establishments,” said Lenkopane.
She further said their role as the department is to ensure that township and rural-based enterprises are not spectators, but active contributors to the provincial economy. Lenkopane added that the Kasi Ride, a lifestyle and tourism-driven initiative, celebrates township culture, entrepreneurship, and creativity through cycling, entertainment, and exhibitions.
“It bridges township and mainstream tourism by linking local MSMEs to established destinations and broader markets. This partnership aligns with the department’s Access to Market Programme, a strategic initiative aimed at creating an enabling environment for the growth and long-term sustainability of small enterprises.
“Through the programme, MSMEs are linked to major tourism platforms such as the Kasi Ride, to drive job creation, encourage local procurement, and foster inclusive economic growth across the North West,” she said.
Lenkopane said beyond economic empowerment, the department also used the event to promote its Responsible Drinking and Responsible Gambling campaigns, critical components of the department’s consumer education and social responsibility mandate. She said participants were cautioned to be vigilant during festive season by acting responsibly, avoiding excessive alcohol consumption to ensure safety.
“The Kasi Ride 2025 attracted thousands of fitness and tourism enthusiasts who participated in cycling, running, and walking activities around the Sun City Resort. The event provided a unique experience that blended health, wellness, and local tourism while showcasing the scenic beauty of the Bojanala region and its vibrant hospitality offerings,” said Lenkopane.
Picture: A man arrested in connection of murder in Vryburg/Generic
By AGISANANG SCUFF
27 October 2025- With the aim of ensuring safety and security of all citizens, the North West police said operations conducted under the Safer Festive Season Operation Shanela II between 20 and 27 October 2025 across the province, resulted in the arrest of 1139 suspects. The police said through the execution of actions such as Vehicle Check Points (VCPs), stops and searches, foot and vehicle patrols, compliance inspections at second hand dealers, scrapyards, recyclers, private security, firearm dealers, formal and informal businesses, and farms copper cables, explosives, tobacco products, liquor and a variety of drugs were seized.
The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said in addition, the operations led to the apprehension of 33 illegal migrants. Mokgwabone said 480 out of the 1139 arrests were for circulated wanted suspects, who were linked to the committed crimes through forensic DNA leads.
“The suspects, among others, included those arrested for rape and attempted rape, assault with the intent to do Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) and common, burglary business and residential, murder and attempted murder, driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, for possession of drugs and illegal dealing in liquor.
“In Bojanala Platinum Sub-District 2, members of K9 Unit followed up on information regarding an assault GBH suspect who was successfully traced and found in possession of unlicensed 9mm firearm at Boitekong Extension 2. He was immediately arrested,” he said.
Mokgwabone further said in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District, the Provincial Anti-Gang Unit in conjunction with Provincial Proactive Drug Operations Unit, Potchefstroom POP, Ventersdorp Visible Policing and Community In Blue patrollers, arrested five suspects aged between 30 and 40 in Ventersdorp for possession of illegal substances on 23 October 2025. He added that during the arrests, the police confiscated drugs such as crystal meth, khat and mandrax, all with an estimated street value of R21 000.
“In another arrest in the district, six suspects were on Friday evening, 24 October 2025, arrested in Jouberton Location for possession of explosives. The suspects were arrested after the District Economic and Infrastructure Task Team (EITT) members conducted a search at Extension 21, where they also found suspects in possession of material and equipment used for illegal mining. All arrested suspects are illegal migrants from Zimbabwe.
“In Ngaka Modri Molema, the Mahikeng SAPS in collaboration with the Community Police Forum (CPF), the National heliport, Ramatlabama Port of Entry, (Public Order Police (POP), Stock theft and Endangered Species (STES) Unit, Tactical Response Team (TRT), K9 Unit, and Immigration Officials conducted a Rural Safety Operation around Ramatlabama, Miga and Jagersfontein farms on Thursday morning, 23 October 2025, to enforce the Stock theft Act, 1959 and the Immigration Act, 2002,” said Mokgwabone.
He said during the operation, two fines were issued for contravention of the Animal Identification Act, 2002. Mokgwabone said in addition, 11 illegal migrants aged between 22 and 55, were arrested.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, thanked all law enforcement officials for their collaborative efforts in the fight against crime during this period to safeguard communities.
27 October 2025- The police said the law enforcement agencies took decisive action against criminality through the implementation of Operation Phakisa across the coastal areas of the Namakwa District from 22 until 26 October 2025. The police said the focused disruptive actions were conducted in Port Nolloth, Kleinzee, Hondeklip Bay, Groenrivier, and Alexander Bay.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said several South African Police Service Specialised Units, in collaboration with officials from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, the Department of Home Affairs, Customs, the South African National Defence Force and San Parks, initiated a collaborative intervention to address criminal activities affecting the marine environment.
Ehlers said this multi-disciplinary operation resulted in the arrest of nine individuals for the contravention of the Immigration Act and fines, totalling R6750, were issued for violations of the Road Traffic Act 93 of 1996.
“Disruptive actions carried out during the operation included the searching of vessels, stop and search actions, high-visibility foot and vehicle patrols and Vehicle Check Points (VCPs). In total, 354 individuals and 183 vehicles were thoroughly searched.
“Compliance inspections were also conducted at harbours, launching sites, fish processing establishments, restaurants and campgrounds to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations. Seizures included hydro dagga with an estimated value of R36 000 and illicit cigarettes valued at about R69 693.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, reaffirmed that the continued success of such operations relies on sustained collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the community. Otola assured the public that decisive action will remain focused on combating priority crimes as well as protecting the fauna and flora of the Namakwa region, specifically and thereby strengthening the safety and security within affected communities.
“Information can be shared anonymously via the MySAPS app or by contacting the Crime Stop hotline at 08600 10111,” she said.
Picture: The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, Khusela Sangoni
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
27 October 2025 – The Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies will tomorrow be briefed by the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies on progress in appointing the members of the evaluation panel tasked with monitoring and evaluating the performance of the chairperson and councillors of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA). The committee said the briefing will take place 28 October 2025.
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, Khusela Sangoni said in addition, the committee will receive an update from the B-BBEE ICT Sector Council on its efforts toward advancing black economic empowerment within the ICT sector. Sangoni said the council, appointed by the Minister of the former Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services – now the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies – is responsible for the development, monitoring and implementation of the B-BBEE ICT Sector Code.
“This includes ensuring compliance with the B-BBEE codes and playing a key role in shaping the B-BBEE scorecard specifically for the ICT industry. Meeting will be virtually on Tuesday from 9am until 1pm,” she said.
Picture: the missing Ramokgoro Samuel Tladi/Supplied
By REGINALD KANYANE
27 October 2025 – The police in Orkney are requesting community assistance in locating a man (37), who is a Lesotho national and a traditional healer. According to the police, Ramokgoro Samuel Tladi was last seen by his wife on 28 August 2025, when he left Lesotho heading to Orkney.
The North West police spokesperson, Constable Thuto Bobelo said after arriving in Orkney later in the evening at around 6:05pm, he confirmed telephonically with his wife that he arrived in Orkney. Bobelo said, however, he has not communicated with anyone since then.
“A search was conducted around Orkney without any success and nobody has seen him. Extensive investigations were done and all leads were followed up with no positive results. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a red t-shirt, brown trouser with Timberland sneakers and a red and grey blanket. He is brown in complexion, weighs about 120kg and is 1.7m tall.
“He is bald with a black beard and moustache. The police request anyone who may have information that can assist in tracing Tladi, to contact the Investigating Officer, Captain Johan Pretorius on 082 374 1072 or your nearest police station. Alternatively, the South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Stop can be called at 08600 10111 or anonymous tip-offs can be communicated via the My SAPS App from your smartphone,” he said.
Setshwantsho: Moithuti o tlhokafetse mo kotsing ya sejanaga
Ka OBAKENG MAJE
27 Diphalane 2025- Moithuti wa dingwaga di le 19 wa kwa sekolong se segolwane sa Mamutla kwa Kameelpuits, gaufi le Taung, o tlhakafetse mo kotsing ya sejanaga. Go begwa fa moithuti o, Gaopalelwe Seitshiro, a ne a tsamaya ka maoto go ya sekolong fa a ne a ka thulwa ke tekesi e eneng e pegile baithuti ba bangwe go ya sekolong mo letsatsing la gompieno.
Sebueledi sa sepodisi mo sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen are, go begwa fa mokgweetsi wa tekesi e neng e kgweetsa magareng ga motse wa Losasaneng le Madithamaga, a ne a sega sejanaga se sengwe tsebe fa a ne a ka thula moithuti o. Van Rooyen are moithuti o, o ile a bona dikgobalo tse di masisi.
“Go begwa fa moithuti o, a ile a tlhokafala. Ga gona bapagami bape ba ba itemogetseng dikgobalo, fela ba ile ba isiwa kwa kliniking ya kwa Sekhing go ka retibadiwa maikutlo (trauma counselling). Dipatlisiso di tsweletse mabapi le kotsi e,” van Rooyen wa tlhalosa.
Kgabagare, molekgotlha wa kgorwana e, Itumeleng Maribe yo o neng a le kwa lefelong la tiragalo, are tsela e ya D201, e tsweletse go ka aparelwa ke dikotsi. Maribe are dikotsi tse, dibakiwa ke ditlhare tse dintsi-ntsi tse di tletseng mo tseleng.
“Jaanong, ke maikarabelo a Lefapha la Dithoto Tsa Setshaba ga mmogo le Ditsela mono Bokone Bophirima go ntsha ditlhare tseo. Re ile ra buisana le lefapha, mme re kopile gore le fokotse ditlhare tse dintsi-tsi tse di tletseng mo tseleng.
“Se sengwe ke gore tsela e e tswang kwa motseng wa Madithamaga go ya Kgomotso, ga ena dihampa (speed humps) tse di rebang lebelo. Jaanong, ke maikarabelo a Lefapha la Dithoto tsa Setshaba le Ditsela mono Bokone Bophirima go netefatsa fa go nna le dihampa tse di fokotsang lobelo mo tseleng e,” Maribe wa tlhalosa.
Maribe are a go tshwanetswe gore go nne le dikotsi, mme batho ba latlhegelwe ke matshelo pele ga lefapha le ka tsiboga? Maribe are baagi ba ile ba buisana le ene gore ba ithaope go fokotsa ditlhare tse di mo tseleng, gonne di sira bakgweetsi.
“Fela ka mokgwa o ditlhare tse di leng dintsi ka teng, di tla tlhoka Lefapha la Dithoto Tsa Setshaba Le Ditsela gore le lone le tsenye letsogo. Go bontsha fa mokgweetsi wa tekesi a ile a latlhegelwa ke taolo, mme a feleletsa a thula moithuti o. Re ile ra letsetsa ba thuso ya potlako, mme ba ile ba goroga thari.
“Bontsi jwa baagi le bone ba ile ba itelekela kwa lefelong la tiragalo le fa go ile ga nna le tiego ya di ambulance. Tiego e bakilwe ke gore di ambulance tsa rona re di bitsa go tswa kwa Taung. Fela sepodisi se ile sa tsiboga,” Maribe wa tlhalosa.
Maribe are go botlhokwa gore ba akgole kliniki ya bone ya Kgomotso ka tiro e ba e dirileng go leka go boloka botshelo jwa moithuti o. Maribe kliniki e lekile mo tlase ga keteledipele ya ga mooki Lebo Lekoma.
“Re ile ra letsetsa Lekoma yo o neng a le mo tseleng go ya kwa thutokatiso (workshop) kwa Taung. Fela, o ile a boa mo tseleng go tla kwa lefelong la tiragalo. O lekile thata go ka retibatsa seemo sa moswi. Moswi o ile a rwalelwa kwa bookelong ka ambulance le fa seemo sa gagwe se ne se tlhobaetsa.
“O tla gopola gore ke kotsi ya boraro e diragala mo matsatsing a se mmalwa. Go nnile le kotsi mo gare ga beke e re tswang mo go yone e, gape go nnile le kotsi mo letsatsing la maabane,” Maribe wa tlhalosa.
Setshwantsho: Batho ba le babedi ba latlhegetswe ke matshelo mo kotsing ya sejanaga
Ka OBAKENG MAJE
27 Diphalane 2025- Batho ba le babedi ba tlhokafetse mo kotsing e masisi ya sejanaga mo letsatsing la maabane kwa motseng wa Madithamaga, gaufi le Taung. Se, se tla morago ga gore sejanaga sa bone se amega mo kotsing ya sejanaga.
Go begwa fa sejanaga se, se ne se tswa kwa motseng wa Kgomotso go leba kwa motseng wa Madithamaga fa mokgweetsi a ne a latlhegelwa ke taolo, mme sa menoga.
Sebueledi sa sepodisi mo sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen are monna wa dingwaga di le 34 ga mmogo le lekgarebe la dingwaga di le 19, ba ile ba tlhokafala mo kotsing eo. Van Rooyen are bapagami ba le batlhano ba ile ba rwalelwa kwa bookelong ka dikgobalo tse di masisi.
“Go begwa fa mokgweetsi wa sejanaga seo, a ile a latlhegelwa ke taolo. Go butswe dikgetsi di le pedi tsa polao ntle le maikaelelo,” Van Rooyen wa tlhalosa,” van Rooyen.
Kgabagare, molekgotlha wa kgorwana eo, Itumeleng Maribe are: “Tsela e ya D201, e tsweletse go aparelwa ke dikotsi. Fela dikotsi tse, dibakiwa ke ditlhare tse dintsi-ntsi tse di tletseng mo tseleng. Jaanong, ke maikarabelo a Lefapha la Dithoto Tsa Setshaba ga mmogo le Ditsela mono Bokone Bophirima go ntsha ditlhare tseo. Re ile ra buisana le lefapha, mme re kopile gore le fokotse ditlhare tse dintsi-tsi tse di tletseng mo tseleng.
“Se sengwe ke gore tsela e e tswang kwa motseng wa Madithamaga go ya Kgomotso, ga ena dihampa (speed humps) tse di rebang lebelo. Jaanong, ke maikarabelo a Lefapha la Dithoto tsa Setshaba le Ditsela mono Bokone Bophirima go netefatsa fa go nna le dihampa tse di fokotsang lobelo mo tseleng e.”
Maribe are a go tshwanetswe gore go nne le dikotsi, mme batho ba latlhegelwe ke matshelo pele ga lefapha le ka tsiboga? Maribe are baagi ba ile ba buisana le ene gore ba ithaope go fokotsa ditlhare tse di mo tseleng, gonne di sira bakgweetsi.
“Fela ka mokgwa o ditlhare tse di leng dintsi ka teng, di tla tlhoka Lefapha la Dithoto Tsa Setshaba Le Ditsela gore le lone le tsenye letsogo,” Maribe wa tlhalosa.
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