Setshwantsho: Mmelaelwa o latofadiwang ka maiteko a polao
Ka OBAKENG MAJE
5 Motsheganong 2026 – Monna wa dingwaga di le 34 o solofetswe go tlhagelela kwa kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung mo letsatsing la kamoso mabapi le maiteko a kgothoso e tseneletseng kwa motseng wa Dryharts, gaufi le Taung. Go begwa fa banna ba le bararo ba ba neng ba tlhometse go utlwala, ba ile ba itatlhela ka lebenkele lengwe teng kwa motseng o, mme ba leka go tshwara poo.
Go begwa fa banna ba, ba ne ba tlhometse ka sethunya ga mmogo le dithipa. Go begwa fa maletamotse a ne a tsiboga le go ba kgatlhantsa.
Go begwa fa banna ba le babedi ba ile ba le botsa phokoje, fa maletamotse a ile a tsenya a le mongwe dinala. Go begwa fa maletamotse ba ile ba nna le puisano e e seng monate e tshesanyane le mmelaelwa mabapi le tiragalo e.
Sebueledi sa sepodisi mo sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen are sepodisi se butse kgetsi ya maiteko a kgothoso e tsheneletseng, gonne banna ba ga ba tsaya sepe ka motsi wa tiragalo. Van Rooyen are mmelaelwa o tla tlhagelela kwa kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung mo letsatsing la kamoso.
“Dipalatlisiso di a tswelela mo kgetsing e,” van Rooyen wa tlhalosa.
5 Motsheganong 2026 – Sepodisi sa Taung se batlisisa kgetsi ya polao. Se, se tla morago ga gore monna wa dingwaga di le 33 a tlhabiwe le go bolawa maabane bosigo kwa renkeng ya ditekesi ya Taung. Go begwa fa moswi o a itsegeng ka Resego Archibold Jahman Malepe a ne a tsena mo nganyisanong ga mmogo le monna mongwe, mme seo sa lebisa kwa ntweng.
Sebueledi sa sepodisi mo sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen are go begwa fa mmelaelwa a ile a tlhaba moswi ka sengwe se se motswi mo mmeleng. Van Rooyen are ba thuso ya potlako ba ile ba bilediwa kwa lefelong la tiragalo.
“Fela, ba ile ba shupa fa motswasetlhabelo a setse a balelelwa le badimo. Kgetsi ya polao e butswe, fela ga go ope o a tshwerweng go fitlha ga jaana. Dipatlisiso mo kgetsing e, ditsweletse,” van Rooyen wa tlhalosa.
Kgabagare, go begwa fa sepodisi se itse mmelaelwa, mme se mmeile maroa.
4 May 2026- The Pokwane Local Municipality said the Kolong Bridge in Pampierstad will be temporarily closed overnight due to poor visibility and high water levels. The municipality said closure will commence from 8pm until 6am on Tuesday.
Phokwane Local Municipality spokesperson, Kgalalelo Letshabo said this closure has been implemented by traffic officials for public safety. Letshabo said they thank motorists for their understanding and their cooperation.
4 Monday 2026 – The Republic of South Africa (RSA) president, Cyril Ramaphosa said every May, they observe Africa Month to commemorate the founding of the Organisation of African Unity in 1963. Ramaphosa said celebrating and affirming their identity as Africans is as integral to their national character as the ideals that anchor democracy.
He further said they are one people. Ramaphosa added that, despite Africa’s many languages and cultures, they take pride in a common identity, in their shared values and in a belonging that transcends geographical boundaries.
“Even as we celebrate our continent’s vibrancy and dynamism, we are mindful of the legacy of Africa’s colonial past and how it continues to shape our continent’s fortunes. While most African countries achieved independence many decades ago, the effects of the colonial era are still evident in much of the inequality, economic exclusion, political instability and conflicts that persist in parts of Africa.
“The most extreme form of dehumanisation was the transcontinental slave trade perpetrated by European empires and slave-trading networks across the Sahara and North Africa. For more than a hundred years, millions of African men, women and children were hunted down, captured and traded as if they were not people, but possessions,” he said.
Ramaphosa said the reality is that much of the wealth of former colonial powers today is the result of the deprivation of Africa’s people. He said not only were millions of Africans enslaved, but colonial powers grew wealthy from the vast tracts of African land they forcibly occupied and the valuable resources they extracted.
“Across Africa, our people were taken, both dead and alive, as human specimens to be displayed and studied in faraway capitals. African historical artefacts were looted and taken to European museums. The colonial powers have largely avoided a deeper reckoning with the consequences of these acts.
“Some have apologised for specific atrocities, but in the main they have fallen short of full unqualified apologies for colonialism. Reparations for Africa, which was the site of some of the worst forms of brutality in human history, has been a contested issue for decades. Opponents of reparations argue that modern states differ from those of the colonial period. It has been argued that too much time has passed, that those directly harmed are no longer alive and that it would be unjust to hold to account individuals or governments for actions committed decades or centuries ago,” said Ramaphosa.
He said this would be to wilfully ignore the intergenerational trauma wrought by slavery that continues to hold back the development of entire societies in Africa. Ramaphosa said as the Guyanese political activist and academic Walter Rodney writes in his seminal 1972 work ‘How Europe underdeveloped Africa’, “when one tries to measure the effect of European slave trading on the African continent, it is essential to realise that one is measuring the effect of social violence rather than trade in any normal sense of the word.”
“This issue has now been given renewed momentum. In March this year, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans and the racialised enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime against humanity.
“The resolution is anchored in acknowledgement of harm, reparatory justice and restitution. It calls for looted cultural property to be returned and for compensation and other forms of reparation to be considered. The former colonial powers derived financial benefit from the display of our looted historical and cultural artefacts in their museums and institutions,” he said.
Ramaphosa said enslaved labour from Africa built farms, industries and infrastructure to enrich colonial powers, as the countries from which the slaves were taken remain underdeveloped even today. He said the colonial enterprise was not merely about the deprivation of human rights.
“It was motivated by profit. As Walter Rodney writes, “it was economics that determined that Europe should invest in Africa and control the continent’s raw materials and labour”.
“Whatever form reparations ultimately take, they should be aligned with our continent’s developmental objectives and assist African countries to tackle debt challenges, poverty alleviation, inequality and unemployment. Just as the exploitation of Africa and the enslavement of millions of her people made the former colonial powers wealthy, redress must take the form of sustained, direct, material investment in Africa’s development,” said Ramaphosa.
He said this should include increased foreign direct investment and market access for the African countries affected by slavery. Ramaphosa said it should include skills and technology transfer.
“And it should include the return of historical artefacts to their countries of origin. South Africa supports a unified, collaborative approach to the issue of reparations for Africa. This must include concrete measures to redress the lingering effects of the slave trade and colonialism that are forward looking.
“Just as truth and reconciliation has been an integral part of our own journey towards nationhood, so too must the former colonial powers confront the historical injustice of colonialism with honesty and integrity. Beyond that, they must make a clear commitment to tangible measures of redress that support Africa’s growth and development,” said Ramaphosa.
Picture: A bridge at R57 road closed due to heavy rains/Facebook
By REGINALD KANYANE
4 May 2026- The Greater Taung Local Municipality mayor, Itumeleng Maribe said following heavy rains across many parts of the country, including Taung, a number of bridges have been submerged by water. Maribe said they wish to state that Taung is low-lying area compared to some neighbouring towns/areas.
“This situation makes Taung prone to flooding, which could spell danger for our citizens. We therefore would like to advise our citizens not to attempt crossing submerged bridges as well as running rivers.
“We encourage them to cooperate with law enforcement agencies who have been on the ground since the beginning of the heavy rains. We are aware that a number of our internal roads will be accessible due to erosion,” he said.
Maribe further said they are also mindful of the fact that some mud houses will have been affected. He added that, they are in contact with relevant responsible departments as well as the district municipality in the spirit of IGR to ensure that they assist affected communities.
“We will also be intensifying our blading efforts within limited resources that we have,” said Maribe.
Residents in Mokgareng were stuck after the bridge on R57 road was submerged. Other areas such as Tamasikwa, Takaneng, Madipelesa and Vaaltyn were also affected.
Meanwhile, the North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi said they have collaborated with the district disaster management team. Motsumi said the road between Reivilo and Taung is closed, and Taung – Vryburg was temporarily closed.
“We have learners at weekend camps in Taung and are trapped at the camps. There are alternative routes, though distance is challenging.
“In the majority of schools, learners will be trapped between home and schools because of the damaged bridges in the villages. We anticipate low attendance in the majority on Monday,” she said.
Motsumi further said they commemorated with principals not to force matters where it is risky. She added that a recovery plan will be put in place.
“Learners at the incubation camps be kept in those host schools until the waters have subsided and when closed roads are opened. Extension of those camps for the safety of learners,” said Motsumi.
Picture: Water interruption in Lekwa-Teemane Local Municipality/Facebook
By OBAKENG MAJE
4 May 2026- The residents of Bloemhof, Coverdale, Salamat and Boitumelong are hereby informed that there is a burst water pipe currently affecting water supply in these areas. The Lekwa-Teemane Local municipality said is aware of the outage and the inconvenience caused.
The Lekwa-Teemane Local Municipality mayor, Sebang MotlhBi said: “Our technical team is on-site and actively working to repair the damaged pipe. Water supply will be restored as soon as the repairs are completed.
“We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience during this time.”
4 May 2026 – Zero tolerance policing in the Northern Cape resulted in the arrest of 163 individuals during a week-long operation that commenced from 27 April until 3 May 2026. Disruptive actions and coordinated interventions aimed at combating crime in identified hotspots were executed in all five districts in the province.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said during the operation, numerous premises were searched, while a total of 2 950 individuals and 1 365 vehicles were also searched. Ehlers said operational actions included stop-and-search actions, high-visibility patrols, Vehicle Check Points (VCPs) and roadblocks.
“Detectives conducted tracing operations that resulted in the arrest of several wanted suspects who had been evading law enforcement for various offences. Compliance inspections were carried out at liquor outlets, second-hand goods dealers, scrapyards, recycling facilities, firearm dealerships, informal businesses, mines and farms to ensure adherence to relevant legislation.
“As a result, several unlicensed liquor outlets were shut down due to non-compliance and violation of various regulations. In total, 163 suspects were arrested for offences including drug-related crimes, illegal liquor trading, property related crimes, attempted murder and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm,” she said.
Ehlers further said large quantities of alcohol and drugs as well as dangerous weapons and copper cables were confiscated during the operations. She added that several events commemorating Freedom Day and Workers’ Day were successfully policed with no serious incidents reported.
“The Provincial and District management, welcomed the successful results of the operation and commended the multi-agency collaboration that ensured that law and order is maintained and communities are safe,” said Ehlers.
4 May 2026 – The police in Olifantshoek are investigating two cases of murder and one case of attempted murder after a shooting incident that occurred during the early hours on Sunday, 3 May 2026. It is alleged that a man (54) and his wife (51) were at a friend’s house when an argument ensued between them.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said their son (26) reportedly arrived and intervened. Ehlers said it is believed that a man fired several shots, leaving his wife and son dead.
“A woman (36) was injured and transported to hospital for treatment. The suspect then reportedly fled to the home of a friend, where he allegedly sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was transported to hospital for treatment, where he was placed under arrest and is currently under police guard.
Picture: A netball team after crowned being champions/Supplied
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
4 May 2026 – In an effort to strengthen community involvement and raise public awareness of youth at risk in crime involvement, a Sport Against Crime mini-tournament was held at the Louisvale dorp Sports Ground in Hou-jou-bek, Louisevale dorp, on Sunday. The initiative, spearheaded by the Northern Cape Provincial Head of Proactive Policing, Brigadier Irene Kopeledi, together with the Chairperson of Provincial Community Police Board, Clement Baai, aimed to unite key stakeholders and the local community through the power of sport.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Constable Rowan Bacela said the event was supported by stakeholders from various government departments, including the Department of Social Development, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the Department of Transport, Safety and Liaison. Bacela said this includes the Northern Cape Provincial and District Community Policing structures.
“The programme was officiated by the Provincial Head for Pro-Active Policing, Brigadier Irene Kopaledi. Proceedings commenced with a devotion, prayer and welcoming by Colonel Seipethlo, the District Visible Policing Coordinator. The purpose of the day was outlined by Mzi Jele, the Provincial Assistant Director for Safety Promotions from the Department Transport Safety and Liaison.
“The messages of support were rendered by Lynn De Wee, the acting District Social Work Manager, from the Department of Social Development and Mr Clement Baai, the Chairperson of the Provincial CPF board,” he said.
Bacela further said exceptional sportsmanship and friendships were displayed among the youth participating in the netball and soccer games that were held on the day. He added that River City FC and Shining Stars netball team were crowned as champions for the soccer and netball games respectively.
Meanwhile, the ZF Mgcawu District Commissioner, Major General Monica Sibili concluded the program by delivering a sincere vote of thanks.
4 Motseganong 2026 – Dipula tse di maatla kwa porofenseng ya Kapa Bokone ka Laboraro, di ile tsa tlogela mafelo a le mantsi a tletse metsi le go sa tsamaege kwa sedikeng sa John Taolo Gaetswe. Go ile ga nna le dipego tsa gore banna bangwe ba le babedi ba ile ba gogolwa ke metsi ka Labone fa ba ne ba leka go kgabaganya borogo jo bo neng bo khurumeditswe ke metsi kwa motseng wa Metswetsaneng.
Setlhopa sa phaloso sa porofense le lekala la sepodisi la K9 go tswa kwa Kuruman, se ile sa thankgolola letsema la phaloso le go batlana le banna ba.
Sebueledi sa sepodisi kwa porofenseng ya Kapa Bokone, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers are setlhopa sa phaloso sa K9 sa kwa Upington, e tla nna karolo ya letsema leno mo letsatsing la gompieno. Ehlers are setlhopa se, se ile sa fitlhelela setopo sa monna wa dingwaga di le 44 ka letsatsi la Tshipi ka ura ya bongwe mo motshegareng.
“Letsholo-patlo la go batlana le setopo se sengwe se go dumelwang fa se nwetse la tswelela mo letsatsing la gompieno. Sepodisi sa kwa Mothibistad se butse kgetsi ya morago ga loso. Sepodisi se boa se ikuela go baagi go dula ba le malala-a-laotswe ka dinako tsotlhe. Re kopa gore ba efoge mafelo a amilweng ke morwalela.
“Re ikuela gore baagi ba efoge marogo ga mmogo le mafelo a amilweng ke morwalela,” Ehlers wa tlhalosa.
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