24 September 2025- A man (49) was sentenced to eight years imprisonment for attempted murder and robbery. The police said the accused, Ebatsamang Morubisi’s conviction underscores the South African Police Service’s commitment to prioritising the combatting of contact crimes.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Sergio Kock said on 29 January 2024, Morubisi was involved in an altercation with a man (55). Kock said during the confrontation, he assaulted the victim with an iron rod and stabbed him in the ribs and hands with a knife.
“The incident took place in the yard of their local church in Tsineng. Morubisi fled the scene with the victim’s cell phone, but was arrested on 1 February 2024. Bail was denied and the accused remained in custody until his sentencing on 16 September 2025, in the Kuruman Regional Court.
“He received an eight year prison sentence for attempted murder and robbery and was also declared unfit to possess a firearm,” he said.
Meanwhile, the acting John Taolo Gaetsewe District Police Commissioner, Brigadier Kenneth Baloyi, has welcomed the sentence. Baloyi said the SAPS Management in the Northern Cape commended Detective Sergeant Mojaki Mogaswe of Tsineng Detectives for his meticulous investigation, which secured this significant conviction and sentence.
Picture: North West MEC for Health, Sello Lehari during oversight visit/Supplied
By AGISANANG SCUFF
24 September 2025- The North West MEC for Health, Sello Lehari has commended the standard of primary healthcare services provided at Tsholofelo Clinic and Jouberton Community Health Centre (CHC) in Klerksdorp. Lehari’s remarks followed oversight visits to the two facilities during the ongoing Thuntsha Lerole Integrated Service Delivery Programme in Jouberton Township, in Klerksdorp.
He further said Tsholofelo Clinic, located in Jouberton, has been serving the community for 33 years. Lehari added that it is an 8-hour facility that refers patients to Jouberton CHC.
“During our visit, we inspected key areas, including the waiting area, pharmacy, consulting rooms, and youth-friendly services. We expressed satisfaction with the state of the facility, praising management and staff for their dedication.
“I am pleased that the operational manager here is knowledgeable and hands-on. The clinic is clean, medicine supply is sufficient, and security measures are in place,” he said.
Lehari said patients expressed general satisfaction with services, though some raised concerns about waiting times. He said it was noted that most patients arrive simultaneously around 7am, causing delays.
“During the visit, one patient was assessed on the spot and referred to Klerksdorp Hospital for further ENT (ear, nose, and throat) investigation—an example of responsive care. I applauded the staff for that and urged nurses not to become complacent.
“Nurses should attend to patients as early as possible. People should not be kept waiting the entire day without being helped,” said Lehari.
He said the visit also highlighted areas for improvement, including the need to erect a security guardhouse, install security gates, and trim trees leaning against the perimeter fence. Lehari said the clinic reported 95% medicine availability and an ambulance response time of 45 minutes, both within acceptable norms.
“Staffing currently includes six professional nurses, one enrolled nursing assistant, one doctor, and two cleaners. We stressed the importance of filling two vacant professional nurse posts to strengthen service delivery.
“At Jouberton CHC, which officially opened in 2023, we noted several areas of excellence. The facility reported 95% medicine availability, a TB cure rate of 95%, and Platinum status for performance against National Core Standards,” he said.
Lehari said the CHC was established as part of the government’s commitment to restore and uphold communities’ constitutional right to healthcare. He said, however, challenges remain.
“We raised concerns about gangsterism around the facility, calling for a multi-stakeholder approach involving the South African Police Service (SAPS) and security partners to address the problem.
“The centre also faces pressure from patients outside its catchment area who prefer to use Jouberton CHC, further straining resources. We concluded by encouraging the clinic committee to continue serving as a vital link between communities and management,” said Lehari.
He said clinic committees must listen to community concerns and work with management to ensure these issues are addressed.
Picture: Democratic Alliance Federal leader, Helen Zille
By BAKANG MOKOTO
24 September 2025- The ANC Women’s League (ANCWL) said it is astounded by the recent announcement by the Democratic Alliance (DA) to nominate Helen Zille (74) as the mayoral candidate for the City of Johannesburg in next year’s local government elections. The structure said the City of Johannesburg is not only the economic hub of the country, but is also a cosmopolitan metropolis of the African continent, where people from everywhere in the continent and elsewhere, converge for better economic opportunities.
The ANCWL Secretary-General, Nokuthula Nqaba said the absolute leader of the DA, Helen Zille in 2012, whilst serving as the Western Cape Premier, referred to the people of Eastern Cape who relocated to the Western Cape as refugees, and demanded their immediate deportation. Nqaba said these utterances not only undermined the compass of their constitutional democracy, but confirmed the DA policy of exclusionism which is characterised by prejudice and collective hatred for black people.
“The deep-seated idiocy in her statement on Eastern Cape refugees was owing to the fact that Zille herself was born in Johannesburg with both her parents of German descent, but still had the impudence to refer to indigenous people with such resentment.
“In her nomination acceptance speech, Zille promised the citizens of Johannesburg, “better delivery of water, electricity, road repair and refuse services”, which is in stark contrast to her legacy of disservice in the vast majority of African and Coloured townships in the City of Cape Town,” she said.
Nqaba further said Zille’s self-proclaimed clean governance during her tenure as mayor of Cape Town is in full display as one drives along the N7 in the densely populated poverty stricken Du Noon near Killarney, her legacy project in Blikkiesdorp in Delft, where temporary structures have been turned into permanent residence since 2007. She added that the only proven track record to be attributed to the DA is its inherent disregard for transformation and their political conviction remains that of the protection of White privilege and supremacy.
“The DA and its Johannesburg mayoral candidate are disingenuous in their promise for service delivery and the only vice that cannot be forgiven is hypocrisy,” said Nqaba.
24 September 2025- The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng said it will conduct a follow-up oversight inspection at the Women’s Living Heritage Monument in Tshwane. The DA said the over R200 million worth monument was completed in 2018, but remains partially operational despite the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation (GDSACR)’s commitment to make it fully functional by specific deadlines, including October 2024.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) spokesperson for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation in Gauteng and Member of provincial Legislature (MPL), Leanne De Jager said as part of our Heritage Month campaign, the DA will reassess the heritage site to determine why its operationalisation continues to be delayed. De Jager said they will also interact with residents and small business owners operating in the area surrounding the monument to assess the impact of the closure.
“The media is invited to attend and there will be an opportunity for interviews and photographs. The meeting point will be at the Women’s Living Heritage Monument in Pretoria Central, Tshwane on Thursday at 10:30am,” she said.
24 September 2025- The United Democratic Students’ Movement (UDESMO) said it is horrified by the continuing violation of children in schools by those who are meant to protect them. UDESMO said the recent flood of cases, from St John’s College in Mthatha (Eastern Cape), to Tiyelelani
Secondary in Soshanguve (Gauteng), from St Bernard High in Bloemfontein (Free State), to Thubalethu Secondary in Pinetown (KwaZulu-Natal), and Sunward Park High in Boksburg (Gauteng), shows that what should be a place of learning has become a hunting ground for predators hiding behind the title of “teacher.”
UDESMO Chairperson in Eastern Cape, Lucia Matomane said they cannot pretend that these are isolated incidents. Matomane said girls as young as 12 and 14, are being preyed upon.
“They are being impregnated, forced into abortions, infected with diseases and threatened into silence. These crimes are ripping futures away from young people before their lives have even begun. The pain and anger of learners are boiling over.
“When pupils are forced to protest and shut down schools just to be heard, it shows the system has failed them. The silence of adults who should act faster is part of the problem.
But there are signs that justice can prevail,” she said.
Matomane further said in one case, a teacher who impregnated a learner, infected her with HIV and then tried to escape responsibility was struck off the roll and ordered by a court to pay maintenance. She added that is what it looks like when the law works — but it should never take this long and it should never be the exception.
“UDESMO demands more than words of sympathy. We demand no bail for accused teachers. Our children’s lives matter more than the freedom of predators. Swift prosecutions and maximum sentences for offenders is necessary.
“Educators found guilty of sexual offences against learners must be struck off the roll and be permanently listed on the National Child Protection Register. Also, real support for survivors in the form of counselling, protection and dignity is needed,” said Matomane.
She said enough is enough and schools must be safer places. Matomane said their teachers must be trustworthy and their generation refuses to accept a future, where classrooms are places of fear.
24 September 2025- As the festive season approaches, the police in the Greater Kimberley remain vigilant in their efforts to address property related crimes. During routine stop and search actions, the police stopped and searched a group of people in Beaconsfield on Tuesday afternoon, 23 September 2025 at approximately 5:10pm.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said several items believed to be the property of a local post office were found in their possession. Ehlers said seven suspects (six men and one woman) aged between 25 and 32, were subsequently arrested on charges of possession of suspected stolen property and business burglary.
“A preliminary investigation indicated that there was a break in at a post office in the Kimberley area. The suspected stolen property, including a variety of stationery items to the approximate value of R16 000 was recovered and confiscated and investigations continue.
“SAPS will continue to address prevalent crimes in the hotspot areas and will reinforce efforts to address these crimes during the Festive Season period,” she said.
23 September 2025- The residents of Kolong village, near Taung said they are happy to finally receive the borehole. It has been years since the residents urged the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality to construct a borehole in the area in order for them to have access to clean, safe drinkable water.
One of the community leaders, Maserame Magare said the newly-built borehole will improve their living standards and address the severe water shortages they have been subjected to for years. Magare said the provision of boreholes also brings joy, relief, and a sense of security to communities who previously relied on contaminated or distant water sources.
“Remember, boreholes supply clean drinking water, reducing illnesses like diarrhea and stomach aches that stem from contaminated water. So, we are excited to finally receive it. We have been fighting for it for years,” she said.
The executive mayor of Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality, Motseokae Maje urged the community to ensure the safety of the borehole and all other developmental assets. Maje, who was accompanied by a Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) responsible for Engineering and Technical Services, Pico Seepamere, Ward 12 councillor, Lerato Babuseng, handed over equipping the existing borehole to the community on Monday.
“The newly-equipped borehole has cost the district municipality over R864 000. The community has been without water for over ten years. They previously embarked on protest actions, in demand of clean drinking water.
“As a temporary relief, the district municipality has now provided the community with a borehole, while still busy with a project of bulk water infrastructure to be completed soon. The municipality’s commitment to ensuring the provision of essential bulk infrastructure services, that include water supply,” he said.
Maje further said they made a commitment to provide short-term solutions to the challenges. He added that it would take them some time because there are processes to be followed, which included the testing of water.
Picture: Police arresting one of the suspects during Operation Shanela/Generic
By AGISANANG SCUFF
23 September 2025- As part of stamping the authority of the state, the weekly High Density Operation Shanela conducted between 15 and 21 September 2025, resulted in the arrest of 1038 suspects for different transgressions across the North West province. The operation, among others, focused on stop and searches, roadblocks, vehicle check points (VCPs), high-visibility patrols including foot patrols, the tracing of wanted suspects as well as visits to liquor outlets, taverns, and second-hand goods premises.
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh said the suspects include 21 for murder, 10 for robbery, 43 for rape, 275 for assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm (GBH), 70 for common assault, 12 for burglary at business and residential premises and 19 for illegal possession of firearms. Myburgh said this includes 30 for driving whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs, 76 for contravention of the Immigration Act, 24 for illegal dealing in liquor and 129 for possession of drugs.
“Out of the 1038 suspects, 489 were circulated wanted suspects and nabbed by the detectives after being linked to the committed crimes through forensic DNA and other leads.
“Furthermore, police confiscated 18 firearms, 82 fireworks, three vehicles, 99 rounds of ammunition, three cellular phones, tablets, laptops, liquor and a variety of drugs and tobacco products,” she said.
Myburgh further said in Lomanyaneng village, a security guard at a school was overpowered by three men, wearing balaclavas in the early hours of the morning on Wednesday, 17 September 2025. She added that the men allegedly pointed the victim with a firearm and tied him before gaining entry into the staff room, where they stole tablets and laptops.
“The security guard was only rescued the next morning by cleaners, while reporting for duty. Acting on a tip-off, the police proceeded to a house in Lomanyaneng on 18 September 2025, and arrested the accused, Mogomotsi Bennet Sebolaneng (37), and recovered three laptops, 15 tablets and a gas pistol, believed to have been used during the commission of the crime.
“Sebolaneng appeared before the Molopo Magistrate’s Court on 22 September 2025, on a charge of business robbery. He abandoned his bail application after it was established that he was out on bail for a similar offence and was remanded in custody until 30 October 2025,” said Myburgh.
She said in another separate incident, an intelligence driven operation conducted at Freedom Park, Phase 1, Phokeng on Thursday night, 18 September 2025, by Rustenburg Public Order Police (POP), led to the search, arrest of two men and recovered two firearms, ammunition, explosives as well as dye-stained money. Myburgh said Itu Monjane (33) and Nelson Lahlewe Huahwa (34), appeared before the Bafokeng Magistrate’s Court on 22 September 2025, on charges of possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition, explosives and dye-stained money.
“The pair was remanded in custody and will apply for bail at their next court appearance. Ongoing investigations by the Murder and Robbery Unit in Nietverdiend concerning the Masebudula incident, led to the recovery of a R1 and R5 Rifle with 25 rounds of ammunition on 20 September 2025. Investigations are continuing.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Dintletse Molefe, thanked all police officers and other role players for their continuous efforts to confiscate illegal firearms, which are used to commit violent and serious crimes.
23 September 2025- The deputy principal (53) at Bronkhorstspruit Primary School, who is accused of raping a learner (8), was granted a R5000 bail by the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate’s Court. The deputy principal was instructed to report at Bronkhorstspruit Police Station twice a week (Mondays and Fridays between 6am and 6pm).
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson in Gauteng, Lumka Mahanjana said he was also ordered to refrain from contacting the complainant or her family, inform the investigating officer of any address change, and attend all court appearances. Mahanjana said he is facing three counts of rape for allegedly raping a learner.
“It is alleged that between June 2024 and August 2025, the accused raped the child on three occasions during school hours on school premises. The abuse came to light when the mother noticed the child walking strangely and upon inquiry, the child disclosed the incidents.
“The mother reported the matter to the police, leading to the accused’s arrest on 1 September 2025. In court, rosecutor Mantshadi Tumelo Ledwaba, opposed the accused release on bail and argued that the accused was a flight risk and is facing serious offences against a child,” she said.
Mahanjana further said, however, the magistrate found exceptional circumstances justifying his release on bail. She added that the matter was postponed to 24 October 2025, for regional court.
23 September 2025 – A murderer, Phako Tlape (33) was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Mmabatho Regional Court. This comes after Tlape was found guilty of killing Sebule Isaac Sebule (31).
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh said the evidence presented before court by the investigating officer, Warrant Officer Samuel Matiti of the Trio Task Team in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District, indicated that police were called to a tavern in Dithakong West in Lomanyaneng village, near Mahikeng on 29 July 2023 at around 6:40pm, where the lifeless body of Sebule was found with several stabbing wounds. Myburgh said Sebule was declared dead on the scene by Emergency and Medical Rescue Services (EMRS).
“Following up on information received, eyewitnesses positively identified the suspect, Tlape, who was arrested later the same day. Furthermore, in terms of Section 103(1) of the Firearm Control Act, Act 60 of 2000, Tlape was also declared unfit to possess a firearm by the court,” she said.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Dintletse Molefe, welcomed the sentence and commended the Investigating Officer, Warrant Officer Samuel Matiti, as well as the prosecutor, advocate Nthabiseng Thabeng, for their collaboration and hard work that led to this success. Molefe further remarked that this lengthy sentence will go a long way towards addressing serious and violent crimes and ensure the removal of dangerous, heartless criminals from society.
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