Picture: A light aircraft crashes into school tuck shop
By REGINALD KANYANE
26 October 2025- The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) said it can confirm that a light aircraft reportedly crashed into a tuck shop at Hoërskool Alberton in Ekurhuleni earlier this morning on 26 October 2025. The department said the circumstances around the incident are under investigation by relevant authorities.
The Gauteng Department of Education spokesperson, Steve Mabona said the pilot and the instructor, who were on board the aircraft, reportedly sustained no injuries. Mabona said the department can confirm that this incident will not disrupt schooling activities or the ongoing National Senior Certificate (NSC) final examinations.
“Parents have been advised to ensure that learners bring their own food to school while repairs are being arranged. The GDE commends the school’s management, emergency services and aviation authorities for their prompt response to this sudden incident,” he said.
26 October 2025- The aggrieved students at Taung Agricultural College (TAC) call on the North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi to ascend to their college and listen to their plea. The students embarked on a peaceful protest that turned violent on Friday, demanding answers from the TAC management regarding the dilapidating hostels, lack of water, ill-treatment and alleged sexual harassment.
According to the students, the hostels that they are staying in are in an appalling condition, including ablution facilities. They also alleged that there is only one washing machine working and that makes it difficult for them to do their laundry timeously.
Students also complained about lack of internet, while female students alleged that some male lecturers would make sexual advances to them, but ill-treat them when rejected.
The Student Representative Council (SRC) president, Obakeng Modise said they have been requesting the college management including the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to address their pleas as they are essential amenities, but nothing has been done thus far. Modise said the lack of water is likely a violation of human rights and the only thing that was fixed thus far was the generator.
The North West MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Madoda Sambatha said: “The Head of Department (HOD) and other departmental officials working with SRC president of the college, have convened a management and SRC meeting with me today at 6pm. The aim of the meeting is to get a sense of what has happened in the past few days at the campus.”
“Management must prepare a report including progress on issues raised by the students. This should include the report on the matter of complaints that were supposed to be sent to the HOD office through email. The SRC must bring its members with their own submission of what has happened and what are the pending matters from their side.”
Sambatha further said communication must be done properly and urgently.
On Friday, the police were allegedly seen on videos that have since gone viral on various social media platforms shooting at the students with rubber bullets. It is alleged that some of the students were hospitalised due to injuries, while others locked themselves in their rooms.
The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said the police dispersed students, who had blocked the college entrance and Taung main road to maintain order. Mokgwabone added that was after the students allegedly pelted the police with stones.
Meanwhile, the SRC president, Obakeng Modise said: “We are not going to be part of that meeting because we have been complaining to the same management and MEC. So, we need North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi to come and listen to our grievances. We have submitted our report, which was not handled promptly.
“Now, we want to escalate the complaint to a higher authority, which is Mokgosi. The management does not take us seriously and takes its time to attend to our complaints. Remember, some situations may require immediate action, which is foreign to the college management.”
25 October 2025- A policeman was killed in Ganyesa, outside Vryburg on 25 October 2025. It is alleged that an off-duty policeman, Constable Boikanyo Molale’s lifeless body was found at approximately 5:30am on 25 October 2025, at Thokoza Section, Ganyesa.
The North West spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said the preliminary investigation has revealed that Molale, who was attached to Ganyesa Visible Policing, was allegedly assaulted by an unconfirmed number of suspects. Mokgwabone said Molale was declared dead at the scene and thus far, two suspects aged 22 and 27, have been arrested in connection with the murder.
“The suspects are expected to appear in court soon. The motive of the incident is unclear at this stage, and the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Naidoo has instructed the investigation team to track and bring the remaining suspects to book to face the full might of the law.
“Naidoo has also conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the Molale family, relatives, and colleagues,” he said.
Meanwhile, Naidoo is saddened by the murder of Molale.
Setshwantsho: Baratani ba kwa Magogong, Lesego Dorothy Tlhagodi ga mmogo le Phenyo Johannes Mothupi Sere/Facebook
Ka OBAKENG MAJE
25 Diphalane 2025- Baratani ba go begwang fa ba ne ba thopilwe ka dikgoka, ba bonwe. Go begwa fa baratani ba, e leng Lesego Dorothy Tlhagodi ga mmogo le Phenyo Johannes Mothupi Sere, ba ile ba thopiwa ka dikgoka kwa motseng wa Magogong, gaufi le Taung mo mesong ya letsatsi la maabane.
Go ya ka dipego, batswasetlhabelo ba, ba itse babelaelwa ba ba ileng ba ba thopa ka dikgoka, fela ga gona ope o tshwereng go fitlha ga jaana. Go begwa fa Sere a ile a bona matsebe-tsebe a madi a Road Accident Fund (RAF).
Go begwa fa babelaelwa ba ile ba ba thopa ka dikgoka le go ba isa kwa sekgweng sengwe sa kwa motseng wa Maphoitsile. Go begwa fa babelaelwa ba ile ba tseela Sere madi a fetang R10 000 mo karateng ya gagwe ya banka ga mmogo le go mo amoga mogala wa letheka.
Sebueledi sa sepodisi mono Bokone Bophirima, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone are: “Ga gona ope o tshwereng go fitlha ga jaana.”
25 October 2025- The African National Congress (ANC) said it welcomes the announcement that South Africa has officially been removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. The ANC said South Africa’s removal from the grey list is a direct outcome of decisive and coordinated action taken across the Government of Unity (GNU), law enforcement, regulatory bodies and the financial sector.
The ANC national spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu said over the past two years, the country has implemented comprehensive reforms to address the deficiencies identified by the FATF. Bhengu said this development is a vote of confidence in the country’s reform agenda and in their determination to ensure accountability, transparency and ethical governance.
“The ANC commends the leadership of the South African government, under President Cyril Ramaphosa, for driving this turnaround and for demonstrating that South Africa is serious about restoring confidence in its institutions and financial systems. The fight against corruption, financial crime, and illicit financial flows must remain a national priority, not only to meet international standards but to safeguard the integrity of our democracy and ensure that public resources are used for the benefit of the people,” she said.
25 October 2025- The Activists and Citizens Forum said the explosive testimony of witnesses A, B and C at the Madlanga Commission must not be taken lightly. The forum said they have made very serious allegations against senior police officers and produced evidence.
The Chairperson of Activists and Citizens Forum, Dennis Bloem said wWhilst they are aware that it is still allegations, the country cannot afford to have senior police officers linked to criminal syndicates and with dark clouds hanging over their heads. Bloem alleged that they are a danger to the safety and security of the country.
He further said it will be grossly irresponsible of the acting Minister of Police Feroz Chachalia and President Cyril Ramaphosa, to treat these allegations lightly and not remove these implicated officers from the system. Bloem added that Ramaphosa cannot wait for the finalisation of the commission.
“These officers will do more damage to the already badly damaged image of the police. If these senior officers stay on in their offices, the lives of the Political Killings Task Team investigators will be in danger. Anything can happen to them anytime. These investigators are already in hiding.
“We believe that the scary revelations before the Madlanga Commission and the Parliamentary Ad-Hoc Committee, clearly show not only infiltration of the criminal justice system but it is the capture of the Criminal Justice System by sophisticated criminal gangs and politicians,” he said.
Bloem said they call for the removal of these police officers.
25 October 2025- Banyana Banyana has picked up the tempo ahead of their return Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against DR Congo at the Dobsonville Stadium in Johannesburg on 28 October 2025. The camp was buzzing with energy yesterday as the team held its first training session with the entire squad present, marking an important moment in the build-up to the second leg WAFCON qualifier against DR Congo.
This was the first full training session with the addition of the team’s overseas-based stars Thembi Kgatlana, Hilda Magaia, Sinoxolo Cesane, and Amogelang Motau, all of whom rejoined the squad after club commitments abroad. Their arrival brings both experience and energy to the camp as South Africa look to secure their place at WAFCON 2026, following a hard-fought 1–1 draw in Kinshasa. With the full group now assembled, two players, Regina Mogolola and Thato Mofolo, have been placed on standby.
The technical team will now focus on fine-tuning tactical details and building cohesion among the returning players and those who featured in the first leg.
Banyana Banyana coach Thinasonke Mbuli expressed her satisfaction with the group’s readiness and outlined the plan for the days leading up to match day.
“We are happy now that everyone is in camp. Today is our start-up with everyone in training, and from tomorrow we’ll start focusing on our tactics. The good thing is we have three days to prepare for the match.
“Having the full team available has boosted morale within the camp. Thembi Kgatlana, one of South Africa’s most decorated players, spoke about her excitement to be back in national colours and her determination to help the team finish the job at home.
“It’s amazing, always an honour to come back and represent the country. I’m in good spirits and I’m healthy,” she said with a smile after training,” she said.
There was also a sense of inspiration from the younger members of the squad, including a rising talent, Bonolo Mokoma (17), who reflected on what it means to be part of Banyana Banyana at such an early stage of her career.
“Making the Banyana Banyana team at the age of 17 is a huge opportunity for me because there are a lot of young girls dreaming to be in my position, and here I am at the age of 17,” she said.
With all focus now shifting toward the second leg, the team will spend the coming days working on tactical organization to ensure they’re at their sharpest on match day. Having secured an away goal in Kinshasa, Banyana Banyana go into the return fixture with confidence but are under no illusions about the challenge ahead against a DRC side that has shown resilience throughout the qualifiers.
The match on 28 October 2025 promises to be a thrilling encounter as South Africa aim to seal qualification for WAFCON 2026 and continue building momentum on home soil.
24 October 2025- The John Taolo Gaetsewe District Police Management welcomed the conviction and sentencing of Renhard Jonkers in the Kathu Regional Court recently. On 2 November 2017, Siyathemba Police attended a complaint of murder in Chris Hani Street in Siyathemba.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson Sergeant Molefi Shemane said it was reported that the deceased and accused had an altercation that led to the fatal stabbing of a victim, Emial van Dyk (23). Shemane said the accused who was 18 years-old at the time of the incident was arrested immediately and appeared in court.
“On 21 October 2025, Kathu Regional Court convicted and sentenced Renhard Jonkers to eight years imprisonment, of which two years were suspended for five years,” he said.
Meanwhile, the acting John Taolo Gaetsewe District Police Commissioner, Brigadier Kenneth Baloyi, applauded Detective Warrant Officer George Miles from Kathu Detective for ensuring that the accused is convicted and incarcerated for this heinous act.
24 October 2025- The ANC said it has noted with grave concern the incidence of violence that took place on 16 October 2025 against a pupil in the Milnerton High School in Cape Town, Western Cape. The party said it has noted the contents of the video that showed pupils of the said school actively involved in this incident.
The ANC national spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu said they welcome the statements made by the Western Cape ANC Women’s League, the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Basic Education and commends the school, education district and the Western Cape Provincial Department of Education for the actions that have been taken thus far. Bhengu said they are awaiting the outcome of these good efforts.
“The ANC is also aware of allegations by some learners that Milnerton High School has on several occasions not acted when incidents of bullying and racism were reported to relevant authorities. These allegations deserve to be investigated by neutral parties and acted upon by the school management, if found to be true.
“The ANC condemns all forms of violence. In the same breath, it condemns incidents of violence in schools and subsequent demonstrations that disrupt learning and compromise the atmosphere where the doors of learning are open to all,” she said.
Bhengu further said it is unacceptable for anyone to dismiss these incidents or to accept them as bad behaviour that reflects the moral decadence of society today. She added that every community, society or state has a duty to constantly improve itself to become the best.
“The ANC call upon all stakeholders in education, firstly to parents and family members to play their part in the cultivation of a culture of respect and discipline amongst their children, as the family is the most important unit that instils good values into these youth and learners and secondly to the learners, teachers, school governing bodies and all other stakeholders such as teacher unions, to play their part in contributing to the cultivation of a culture where respect, good conduct, punctuality, diligence and maintenance of law and order in schools and educational institutions becomes the norm.
“The ANC calls for a thorough investigation of this incident of violence against a learner, which happened at the Milnerton High School in Cape Town on 16 October 2025. The ANC also calls upon all stakeholders in education to work together to find sustainable solutions that will assist all schools, education districts, provincial departments of education to put in place a simple and effective system that will restore discipline, respect and law and order in schools permanently in schools across the length and breadth of our country, South Africa,” said Bhengu.
Setshwantsho: Motsamaisi wa kwa lebenkeleng la Boxer Liquor Store, Tebogo Romeo Mahusi/Facebook
Ka OBAKENG MAJE
24 Diphalane 2025- Magistrata mo kgetsing ya petelelo kgatlhanong le motsamaisi wa lebenkeleng la Boxer Liquor Store mono Taung, Tebogo Romeo Mahusi (32), o solofetswe go ntsha katlholo mo kopong ya beile fa kgwedi ya Diphalane e tlhola matsatsi a le 28. 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.
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