Picture: Workers at embattled Mahikeng Provincial Hospital in North West embarked on a peaceful march

By OBAKENG MAJE

North West MEC for Health, Madoda Sambatha is expected to brief the media on the progress of the investigation regarding the incident that took place at the embattled Bophelong Provincial Hospital in Mahikeng, where newly-born babies were put in cardboard boxes on Saturday.

The hospital delivered 47 newborn babies and there was a shortage of cribs and incubators. The situation forced the nurses and doctors who were on duty that day to improvise by putting four babies without cribs and incubators in cardboard boxes. 

However, their actions caused an outcry. Amid that, Sambatha lodged an investigation and placed two officials, the nursing supervisor and nursing manager at the neo-natal unit on precautionary suspension. The smooth-running operation of the hospital was affected on Monday, as doctors and nurses down tools with the solidarity of suspended nurses.

This led Sambatha to engage in a consultative meeting with representatives from various unions in a quest to map a way forward.

“I am satisfied with the progress registered, first with the team that is conducting the investigation into the incident that saw nurses at the Mahikeng Provincial Hospital place newly born babies on boxes instead of incubators.

“Secondly, I believe the meeting with union leaders, inclusive of nurses’ unions, DENOSA, and NEHAWU paved the way for implementing key interventions that will improve operations at the hospital. The meeting acknowledged challenges that contributed to the situation as systemic and structural,” he said.

He further said, for example, the issue of limited space in the hospital, which he already highlighted in the Budget Speech, even stating that the hospital will be expanded with additional 100 beds was acknowledged as a contributing factor, and suggestions on other solutions were provided.

Sambatha added that, as part of further increasing space in the facility, the hospital management has already started engaging the provincial infrastructure to procure a park home that will provide enough space for the neonatal unit.

“Such move should not mean delay on additional 100 beds. The hospital had already advanced with the procurement of additional cribs and baby incubators. It was also acknowledged as a sign that the hospital had anticipated the need to address the challenge of space for newborn babies.

“The meeting emphasised the need to find solutions and to stop pointing fingers at individuals. In that spirit, both the union leaders and I agreed that the suspension of the employees directly involved was not meant as a punitive measure but a precautionary suspension,” said Sambatha.

According to Sambatha, he never concluded that the suspended employees are guilty without due process. He said he had been consistent in saying that the suspension was precautionary.

“A precautionary suspension is often given where the employer thinks that the employees may interfere with the investigation because of them being directly implicated but no one can say they are guilty when the investigation is still ongoing.

“The meeting admitted that most of the challenges affecting the hospital even contributing to the incident require the management collective accountability and no individual can be entirely blamed since the challenges are systemic and structural,” said Sambatha.

Meanwhile, the COSATU provincial secretary, Kopano Konopi said: “Workers must not be used as the scapegoat for the failure of the authorities. We have learned with disappointment that Sambatha wants to use workers as sacrificial lambs on the failures of the department to provide quality health care to the people of the province.

“Sambatha and his department should be using this challenge to deal with the issues of shortage of medical equipment in the health facilities in the province and come up with a plan to resource them and not to target workers for being creative.”

Konopi said Sambatha should conduct an audit on the state of the health facilities in the province and this should be done at the same speed, as the investigation against the workers was conducted and the report should be released by next week as this is important to improve the quality of health service in the province.

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Picture: The Naledi Local Municipal Manager, Modisenyane Thompson Segapo/Facebook 

By OBAKENG MAJE

North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), Patrick Nono Maloyi has written a letter to the embattled Naledi Local Municipality regarding the appointment of municipal manager, Modisenyane Thompson Segapo.

Segapo, who previously served as the municipal manager at Naledi Local Municipality, was appointed on 10 March 2023. However, Maloyi said in a letter that is seen by Taung DailyNews that, there were some incongruences on Segapo’s appointment.

“The appointment report as submitted has been evaluated against the requirements of the Local Government Municipal Senior Management Regulations. I confined myself to the procedural and substantive requirements, in so far as relates to the appointment of municipal and senior managers by focusing on the documents submitted as per Reg 17 (4). 

“The appointment report partially comes with the prescribed content requirements. There are issues of non-compliance as the interviews were conducted 44 days after the screening process, which is more than 23 days of the screening process. This is in contravention to Reg 15 (1) on appointment and conditions of employment of senior managers,” he said.

Maloyi further said, the screening report was attached, but incomplete. He added that, there was also no letter from the national COGTA or evidence from the municipality that, the request for screening was sent to the National COGTA.

“MIE screening result is dated 1 July 2021, which is prior to the vacancy date (31 October 2022). Minutes of the interviews are non-compliant, not mentioning the top three candidates and those recommended for competency assessment.

“No written confirmation attached by the successful candidate that does not hold political office. The term of the contract as reflected on the letter of appointment is non-compliant as it exceeds the term of the council by four months,” said Maloyi.

He said, according to the information at his disposal, the recruitment process partially complies with the prescribed requirements of the regulations on appointment and conditions of employment of senior managers, therefore it is not supported.

During his portfolio’s budget speech tabling for the 2023/24 financial year at the North West Provincial Legislature (NWPL) in Mahikeng yesterday, Maloyi said there are strategic measures in place to address the dysfunctional municipalities and building a brighter future with collaborative efforts for municipal reform.

“The state of local government in our province calls for our urgent intervention. The general performance of municipalities in the province has over the years been on a downward slope. One of the key enablers of this unpalatable state of affairs is the high vacancy rate in senior management positions, which undermines the effective and efficient execution of the local government mandate.

“On 1 March 2023, we issued a directive that all vacant senior management positions in municipalities must be filled before the end of April 2023. Currently, only 50% of the positions of municipal managers and 45% of senior managers have been filled. During the 2022/23 financial year, we conducted empowerment workshops to strengthen municipalities to comply with the anti-corruption measures,” he said.

Maloyi said, unfortunately, the compliance continues to be unsatisfactory. He said in collaboration with key stakeholders, they will continue to strengthen the capacity of municipalities to fully comply with the anti-corruption policy scheme.

“The department will further strengthen targeted training support to councillors to enable them to meaningfully execute their political oversight role and we will also ensure that ward committees are capacitated for them to be fully functional and effective. 

“In our radar for the current financial year, we have 15 training projects which are meant to benefit 740 councillors, municipal officials, and ward committee members. The projected budget for this intervention is set at R6 million,” said Maloyi.

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Picture: North West MEC for Social Development, Boitumelo Moiloa and the Head of Department, Relebohile Mofokane/Google   

By OBAKENG MAJE

North West Premier, Bushy Maape has placed the North West MEC for Social Development, Boitumelo Moiloa and Head of Department, Relebohile Mofokane on special leave for a month. This comes after a recent squabble between Moiloa and Mofokane over the ‘irregular’ awarding of R133 million security tender.

Almost a month ago, Moiloa suspended three employees. She said her department has established prima-face information that led to the suspension of these employees. It is alleged that, Mofokane signed off R133 million security tender, even though the Provincial Internal Audit warned about some discrepancies in bid documents.

Maape said, over the past months, he has been coordinating the implementation of directives on professionalisation of the public service, which includes amongst other things, a system of delegations between Executive Authorities (MECs) and Accounting Officers (HOD’s).

“Unfortunately, this has not been successful in the North West Department of Social Development leading to a near administrative paralysis, which risked finalisation of the Annual Performance Plan (APP), Departmental Budget for the 2023/24 financial year, and potentially the submission of the Annual Financial Statement (AFS) as well as the Annual Performance Information (API) for 2022/23 financial year.

“This discord has the potential if not managed to paralyse service delivery and harm the poor and vulnerable persons who are serviced by the department. I am compelled and required by the constitution as the person vested with the Executive Authority of the province to intervene on behalf of good governance and for the sake of the poor and the marginalised, whose livelihoods are dependent on the services offered by the department,” he said.

Maape further said, the North West MEC for Arts, Culture, Sport & Recreation, Kenetswe Mosenogi has been appointed as acting MEC for Social Development, while Obakeng Mongale will be acting Head of Department. He added that, they have constituted a team of experienced senior public servants led by the Office of the Premier to assist Mosenogi and Mongale during their acting, with a particular mandate being on managing the very important audit process, which resumes from 1 June 2023.

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Setshwantsho: Reoikantse Shuping ga mmogo le moeteledipele wa gagwe (supervisor), Eileen Pooe

Ka OBAKENG MAJE

Reoikantse Shuping ke motlhatlheledi wa Setswana mo Yunivesithi ya Bokone Bophirima, mme o dumela gore mekgwa ya ga jaana ya tshwanafatso kgotsa tolamiso ya mokwalo wa Setswana e tlhoka go lejwa sešwa. Ka la 17 Motsheganong, 2023, ke fa Shuping a aloga, a rwala kola ya M.A. (Setswana) gone mo Yunibesiting ya Bokone Bophirima.

O falotse dikerii eno ka dinaledi mo hisetoring ya Lefapha la Setswana la NWU, Khemphase ya Mafikeng. Ke ene motho wa ntlha go rwala kola ya M.A. ka maemo a dinaledi. Go ya ka dipalopalo, Shuping ke Motswana wa boraro go dira jalo. O gatile mo motlhaleng wa ga Mme Theriso Tsambo (Motlhatlheledi wa maloba) le Ngaka Queen Motsepe (Motlhatlheledi wa ga jaana). Le bone ba ile ba falola ka dinaledi mo serutweng se kwa Yunibesiting ya UNISA.

Shuping are, le fa Setswana e le puo e e sa bolong go kwalwa dingwaga di le dintsi tse di fetileng, mokwalo le mopeleto wa sona ga o ise o tsepame mo go kgotsofatsang.

“Bothata bo tsalwa ke mekgwa e e farologaneng e ka yona batho ba tsayang taolelo le teseletso ya mokwalo le mopeleto ka teng. Fa go tla mo taolelong, go na le bothata mabapi le mokgwa o ka ona go fitlhelelwang ditshwetso tse di feletsang. Dilo tseno, ke tsona di bakang diketsaetsego le dikganetsano tse di sa tlhokegeng mabapi le mokwalo le mopeleto wa mafoko.

“Bontsi jwa batho ga bo ganane le gore, go nne le thulaganyo e e tlhomameng ya mokwalo wa Setswana e e ka fokotsang diketsaetsego le dikganetsano tse di bakwang ke teseletso. Ke ka moo patlisiso ya me e atlanegisang mokgwa wa go tsaya ditshwetso ka molebo wa tumalano o o tserweng mo go tiori ya tumalano (Consensus Theory) ya masosioloji,” Shuping wa tlhalosa.

Shuping are, setlhogo sa tlhotlhomisi ya gagwe ke kanoko ya teseletso le taolelo mo mokwalong le mopeleto wa Setswana mo Aforika Borwa. Are ka tiori ya tumalano, mme o dumela gore ke patlisiso e e tla tshwaelang go utlwala mo maitekong a go samagana le dikgwetlho tse di itemogelwang mo tolamisong ya mokwalo le mopeleto wa Setswana.

“E tlaa nna gape motheo o o tsepameng o baithuti ba Setswana, badirakapuo le setšhaba se se buang Setswana ka kakaretso, ba ka agelelang mo go ona go rarabolola mathata a mokwalo le mopeleto mo Setswaneng. Ke patlisiso e e tlhalosang le go atlanegisa mokgwa o o botoka wa go rerisana ka mathata le go fitlhelela tumalano e e tsepameng pele go tsewa ditshwetso, kgotsa go tlhongwa melao.

“E tla nna mosola thata mo batlhaming ba dipholisi tsa puo le ba ditheo tse di jaaka Yuniti ya Bosetšhaba ya Dithanodi tsa Setswana (Sefala), Komiti ya Dipuo ya Porofense ya Bokone Bophirima le Lekgotla la Bosetšhaba la Puo ya Setswana. Tse tsotlhe, mmogo di na le seabe sa botlhokwa mo tsweletsong le tolamiso ya dipuo mo Aforika Borwa,” Shuping wa tlhalosa.

O kaile gape fa loeto lwa go kgonana le phitlhelelo eno, lo ne lo se bonolo kaa ile a kampana le dikgwetlho di le mmalwa mo tseleng. Shuping are, mongwe wa mepakwana e a neng a tshwanelwa ke go e tlolakaka ke leroborobo la COVID-19 le le neng la wa fela fa a sena go ikwadisetsa dikerii ya MA ka 2020.

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By OBAKENG MAJE

North West MEC for Health, Madoda Sambatha said the province has registered two cases of cholera. Sambatha said the laboratory cases are of two men aged 38 and 68 respectively.

“These cases were confirmed at Madibeng and Moretele Local Municipalities. Both patients presented with vomiting and diarrhoea, which are symptoms of cholera. The department urges the public not to panic as cholera is preventable and curable. All people who experience cholera symptoms, with or without local or international travel history are advised to visit their nearest health facility.

“Cholera is a diarrhoeal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Individuals generally become ill 12 – 48 hours after exposure. Some of the common symptoms include diarrhoea, cramps, nausea, vomiting and low-grade fever,” he said.

Sambatha further said, among people who develop symptoms, the majority have mild or moderate symptoms, while a minority develop acute watery diarrhoea with severe dehydration. He added that this can lead to death if left untreated.

“The department would further like to urge the public to take extra precautionary measures and maintain proper hand hygiene as the country experience an outbreak of diarrhoea disease or gastrointestinal infection, and the rising number of laboratory-confirmed cases of cholera,” said Sambatha.

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Picture: The acting chairperson for North West Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Social Development and Health Mmoloki Cwaile

By OBAKENG MAJE

The North West Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee for Social Development and Health said, there are structural challenges that need to be addressed at the embattled Bophelong Provincial Hospital in Mahikeng, North West. The committee visited the hospital on Monday after the video of newly-born babies being placed in cardboard boxes was circulated across social media platforms.

The incident took place on Saturday. The acting chairperson of the North West Portfolio Committee on Social Development and Health, Mmoloki Cwaile said, they were equally shocked to see newly-born babies being placed in cardboard boxes due to a shortage of cribs and incubators.

“Of course, we were equally shocked to learn that, the newly-born babies were placed in cardboard boxes, while others were sharing incubators and cribs. We have sought to have a critical meeting with all role players including management, nurses and unions. They have presented to us what are the challenges and is for that reason that we have encouraged the North West MEC for Health, Madoda Sambatha to interaction with his team at a level of management and labour organised unions.

“Importantly, we will have a clear view of what has transpired after our site inspection. Where we are, we have taken note of the multiplicity of problems that relate to the structures, human resources, personnel, and capacity of professional nurses. On the day of the incident, there were almost 57 neonates in the unit that is capacitated to accommodate only 25,” Cwaile said.

He further said, this has been a trend for some time and there were no available cribs and incubators. Cwaile added that, they have also realised that, there were challenges in relation to infrastructure.

“Even if you are getting more of what you need, but you will know that neonates are newly-born atleast up to six days. So, it is not our view that it will be possible to deliver the babies quickly and refer them to another facility without necessary observations.

“What we have realised is that there is a challenge of infrastructure, shortage of professional nurses and midwives, especially those who are well-trained on neonates. So, we believe that the outcome of the investigations should not be punitive, but to deal with all challenges inclusively,” he said.

Meanwhile, the North West MEC for Health, Madoda Sambatha said: “I am satisfied with the progress registered. Firstly, with the team that is conducting the investigation into the incident. Secondly, I believe that my meeting with union leaders yesterday paved the way for implementing key interventions that will improve operations at the hospital.

“The meeting acknowledged challenges that contributed to the situation as systemic and structural. For example, the issue of limited space in the hospital which I have already highlighted in the budget speech.  I stated that, the hospital will be expanded with additional 100 beds and this was also acknowledged as a contributing factor and suggestions on other solutions were provided.”

Sambatha said, as part of further increasing space in the facility, the hospital management has already started engaging the provincial infrastructure to procure a park home, which will provide enough space for the neonatal unit. He said such a move should not mean a delay of additional 100 beds.

“The hospital had already advanced with the procurement of additional cribs and baby incubators. It was also acknowledged as a sign that the hospital had anticipated the need to address the challenge of space for newborn babies. The meeting emphasised the need to find solutions and stop pointing fingers at individuals.

“In that spirit, both the union leaders and I agreed that the suspension of the employees directly involved was not meant as a punitive measure, but a precautionary suspension. Not even I can conclude that the suspended employees are guilty without due process,” said Sambatha.

He said he has been consistent in saying that, the suspension was precautionary. Sambatha said a precautionary suspension is often given when the employer thinks the employees may interfere with an investigation because of them being directly implicated, but no one can say they are guilty when the investigation is still ongoing.

A consolidated hospital improvement plan is expected to be presented when the meeting is re-convene on Wednesday at the hospital.

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Picture: The former Northern Cape MEC for Public Works, Roads and Transport, John Block/Google

By OBAKENG MAJE

The former Northern Cape MEC for Public Works, Road and Transport, John Block has been arrested by the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation Unit at the Correctional Services facility in Kimberley for fraud and corruption. The imprisoned Block is implicated in a corruption, fraud and money laundering case along with the former Head of Department of the Northern Cape Roads and Public Works, Roads and Transport, Patience Mercia Nokhwezi Mokhali.

It is alleged that the duo awarded a tender to build a mental hospital to Babereki Consulting Engineers (PTY) LTD, even though it did not meet the necessary requirements. The Director of a liquidated company, Babereki Consulting Engineers (PTY) LTD, Tshegolekae Motaung was also arrested for fraud and money laundering.

The Hawks spokesperson in Northern Cape, Nomthandazo Mnisi said, Block will briefly appear at Upington Magistrate’s Court today. Mnisi further said, in 2003, the Northern Cape Department of Health together with the Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport, allegedly embarked on a project to construct a new mental health hospital in Kimberley. She added that, the original contract was to an amount of R290 million.

“It is further alleged that, some of the constructed buildings faced possible demolition after R420 million was paid to a liquidated contractor on a project that was originally budgeted for R290 million. It was discovered that the company that was appointed did not have the capacity to render the service and the contract was terminated, whilst money was already paid.

“Work on the project has since been halted, leaving the facility incomplete and unusable, and at a considerable cost to the Department of Health. Officials did not follow the normal procurement procedures when appointing the consultant,” said Mnisi.

She said the project was marred with maladministration and there was no value for money.

Meanwhile, the Provincial Head of the Directorate, Major General Stephen Mabuela welcomed the arrest.

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The award recipients at the NWU Media and Organisational Citizenship Behavioural Awards.

Living the North-West University (NWU) way means being value-driven and proud. During a prestige event on 25 May, the university rewarded dedicated staff and students for promoting and enhancing its culture and strategy.

The NWU’s first Media and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour (OCB) Recognition Awards ceremony took place at the Roots function venue in Potchefstroom. Eighteen key influencers received recognition for their valued contributions as brand ambassadors, both internally and externally. Each of the recipients received a trophy, accompanied by a cash prize.

Staff and full-time students across the university’s three campuses had nominated their peers who had been quoted in the traditional and digital/social media, as well as those who had consistently promoted and demonstrated the NWU’s values during 2022. A panel of seven members consisting of staff and students adjudicated the nominations.

The university acknowledged nominees in eight categories.

The award recipients were:

Social Media Personality (for exceptional contributions towards the NWU’s public reputation on social media platforms) – Prof Nico Smit (staff) and Kagiso Somngesi (student).

Traditional Media Personality (for exceptional contributions in traditional media, including newspapers, television and radio) – Prof Raymond Parsons (staff) and Ian Thomson (student).

Exceptional Media Coverage (for an upsurge in media exposure during a limited time of seven to 14 days) – Prof Raymond Parsons (staff).

Social Responsibility and Awareness Advocate (for contributions relating to social rights responsibility and awareness, including gender-based violence, social engagement, disability rights, substance abuse, mental health and awareness, and social welfare projects) – shared by staff members Michelle Bownes and Mario Chaque. Obriel Takunda Maposa was the student recipient.

Diversity and Transformation Advocate (for exceptional contributions relating to transformation, and diversity concepts and initiatives relating to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, cultural perspectives and multilingualism, among other things) – shared by staff members Dr Keaobaka Seshoka and Prof Sanette Brits. Thuso Molefi was the student recipient.

NWU Silver Wings Award (a discretionary recognition award to staff and students who have embodied the spirit and character of the university, its culture and identity). Staff and students voted for the recipients of this category.

Mahikeng Campus:

Student: Kgopotso Hope Sekgobela

Staff member: Prof Martin Chanza

Potchefstroom Campus:

Student: Sibongiseni Buthelezi

Staff member: Kelebogile Oompie

Vanderbijlpark Campus:

Student: Sicelo Sibeko

Staff member: Michelle Groenewald

NWU Ambassador of the Year (considered as the overall award, given in addition to one of the recipients of an NWU Media and OCB Recognition Award, excluding the Silver Wings Award) – Prof Sanette Brits (staff) and Kagiso Somngesi (student).

Vice-Chancellor’s Award (awarded by the vice-chancellor to a member of management who, through their work and involvement in the university, has made an exceptional contribution towards achieving the NWU’s strategy and values). From the names put forward, the panel made a decision to award this to Nkosinathi Tom.

Yusuf Abramjee, social cohesion and anti-crime advocate and media personality was the guest speaker during the event. He said universities play a vital role in shaping not only the minds of their students but also the character of their communities.

“They (universities) serve as microcosms of society, reflecting the diversity that defines our nation. Building a shared institutional culture with this diverse context is both a challenge and an opportunity – a challenge because it requires understanding and embracing our differences, and an opportunity because it allows us to create a truly inclusive and enriching environment for all.”

According to Yusuf there has never been a time in history when so many voices are being heard. “The most important thing is that they are listened to. But, while the right to freedom of expression is enshrined in our Constitution and is an inherent freedom in most countries around the world, it also comes with great responsibility. To express ourselves freely and responsibly, we must embrace diversity.”

He singled out leadership as a key driver for success. “As a vital part of shaping a shared vision, culture and identity, personal leadership development is fundamental to the NWU achieving its goals.”

Explaining five leadership principles (modelling the way; inspiring a shared vision; challenging the process; enabling others to act; and encouraging the heart), he said he hoped it will inspire everyone to unlock their inner leader and together to shape a formidable NWU community that is a force for positive change in South Africa.

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Picture: Orlando Pirates FC player, Monnapule Saleng/Supplied 

By KABELO SELEBOGO

Orlando Pirates virtuoso, Monnapule Saleng scooped two awards during the DSTV Premier Soccer League (Awards) on Sunday evening. The Bloemhof-born player walked away with MTN8 Last Man Standing and DSTV PSL’s Players’ Players of the Season.

Saleng, who was also nominated for the Footballer of the Season and Midfielder of the Season awards, assisted his side to win the Nedbank Cup at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on Saturday after beating Sekhukhune FC in the final. He had made an impressive contribution throughout the season.

One of the memorial moments is when he scored two goals against Mamelodi Sundowns FC in the MTN8 semi-final, where the Buccaneers won by three nil. His performance escalated when he scored a crucial winning goal against Amazulu in the MTN8 final, ending by 1-0.

The MTN8 Last Man Standing or Player of the Tournament award was presented to him for his entire effort in the competition. The 25-year-old midfielder finished the season with 11 goals in the league and 8 assists with 22 appearances. Early this year, he walked away with the main accolade at the North West Sports Awards after winning Sports Star of the Year hosted by the North West Department of Arts Culture Sports and Recreation (ACSR) in partnership with North West Sports Confederation.

Saleng scored 15 goals in all competitions and his contribution played a big role as Pirates completed the season as the runner-up to qualify for CAF Champions League.

Meanwhile, the North West MEC for Arts, Culture, Sport and Recreation, Kenetswe Mosenogi congratulated Saleng for his accomplishment.

“We take pride in our very own and Saleng displayed determination and hard work. He is an inspiration not only to footballers but to the sports fraternity as a whole and he respects his work and takes a God-given talent seriously,” she said.

In his appreciation speech, Saleng acknowledged the support from Bucs teammates, the technical team, players, family, and football fanatics.

“I would like to thank The Almighty God for the strength and talent, teammates for the support, senior players who contributed to my performance and players from other teams who voted for me, and also myself for being dedicated to the game,” said Saleng.

Full list of other winners:

1.         Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns) – Footballer of the season

2.         Rhulani Mokwena (Mamelodi Sundowns) – Coach of the season

3.         Khanyisa Mayo (Cape Town City and Peter Shalulile (Mamelodi Sundowns  – Top goal scorers of the season (12 goals each)

4.         Yusuf Maart (Kaizer Chiefs) – Goal of the season

5.         Cassius Mailula (Mamelodi Sundowns) –Young Player of the Season

6.         Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns) – Midfielder of the season

7.         Khuliso Mudau (Mamelodi Sundowns) – Defender of the Season

8.         Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns) – Goalkeeper of the season

9.         Masixole Bambiso – Referee of the Season

10.       Kamohelo Ramutsindela – Assistant Referee

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Picture: The horrible accident/Generic

By STAFF REPORTER

The North West police said they are investigating reckless driving underway after a government official bumped a pedestrian in Vryburg on Sunday. The accident allegedly took place next to the graveyard.

The North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said: “We are aware of the accident and it was reported and attended to accordingly. According to information at our disposal, the driver of the state motor vehicle stopped after being alerted that he bumped a pedestrian. Investigations into the matter are underway.”

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