Pilanesberg National Park among Southern Africa’s fascinating game reserves


Picture: Pilanesberg National Park

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

10 October 2026 – Among Southern Africa’s fascinating game reserves, Pilanesberg National Park is possibly the most accessible. Situated in the ecologically rich transition zone between the Kalahari and the Lowveld, this vast area promises thrilling big game viewing in a malaria free environment.

A wide variety of accommodation is available to suit your needs. Some of the most beautiful scenery within the entire park can be viewed in the Mankwe Dam region.

The dam is the largest body of water in the game reserve. This makes it the perfect place to spot a wide variety of animals such as water-buck, wildebeest, zebra and impala are among the animals that make a stopover on the grassland bordering the dam.

For bird lovers, there is a bird hide very close to the water’s edge. Make sure you take note of the fish eagles, kingfishers and cormorants circling the dam.

All of these places provide many a fantastic opportunity to photograph the plentiful array of fauna and flora. Pilanesberg National Park or Pilanesberg Game Reserve as it is often called, is located in the Bojanala Region, within the North West Province and relatively near Johannesburg.

With an area of 550km², it is the fourth largest park in South Africa. The volcano crater in which the park is situated erupted 1300 million years ago.

Pilanesberg was originally owned by 3 of the local tribes. Many of the Stone Age and Iron Age sites around the reserve show proof of the presence of man.

In 1979, Operation Genesis was launched. Operation Genesis was designed to reinforce the homegrown game population in the area. As part of the initiative, 110 kilometres of game fence was put up, as well as the 188 kilometres of roads that were established.

Another plan of action put into place involved 6000 animals being introduced to the area.  In the years that followed, Operation Genesis has been expanded on.

Today, there are over 7 000 animals, 360 bird species, and more than 200 kilometres of roads. You may be wondering what sets Pilanesberg Game Reserve apart from other National Parks.

What makes it so unique? Here are some of the best reasons to visit Pilanesberg:

Accessible

Only three hours’ drive away from South Africa’s largest city (Johannesburg), Pilanesberg National Park offers the perfect opportunity to leave the city lights behind, and discover another world. Celebrate the public holidays, or enjoy a romantic getaway in the unspoiled wilderness.

Variety of Accommodation

The diversity of Pilanesberg’s accommodation options means that there is an offering to suit every taste. Whether you enjoy “roughing it” in a Safari tent in the bush, or savouring a glass of fine wine in a big bubble-bath as you gaze out the window of your luxury lodge, Pilanesberg has something just for you.

Ecological Richness

Pilanesberg National Park exists in a transition zone between the dryness of the Kalahari and the wet Lowveld vegetation. This rich transitional zone attracts an incredible variety of game animals, flora and fauna that are not often found living side by side. Virtually all of the animal species native to southern Africa can be found here, including the Big 5, wild dog, Roan, Tsessebe, Sable antelope and more than 360 species of bird.

Bursting with Wildlife

The relatively small size of the park, and its unusual ecological richness, dramatically increase your chance of encountering the Big 5 in their natural environment. Enjoy a leisurely Safari experience, or a surprise weekend escape: Pilanesberg allows you to choose your own adventure.

Ancient History

Pilanesberg National Park is set within the crater of an ancient volcano, formed 1.2 billion years ago by overflowing magma. The landscape and rock formations we see today are the enduring reminders of this magnificent occurrence.

Photographic Hides

Immerse yourself in the natural world, in one of Pilanesberg’s concealed photographic hides. Hidden within the park, these well-built hides provide a comfortable place to wait for that perfect shot. A rare opportunity to view the wildlife and birds in their natural habitat, safely out of sight.

Pilanesberg Day Tour

If you are short on time or perhaps you would like a quick insight into what Pilanesberg National Park can offer, the one-day tour is a great option. Due to the limited time, you will have to explore this Big 5 reserve, your day will be busy, but not rushed! Pilanesberg National Park is only a quick 2-hour drive from Johannesburg, which makes it the perfect destination for a 1 day safari tour.

You will have the opportunity to see fantastic wildlife and soak in the incredible scenery in this Big 5 Game Reserve.

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Klerksdorp Train Station is a historic sandstone landmark


Picture: Klerksdorp Train Station

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

10 October 2026 – The Klerksdorp Railway Station is a historic sandstone landmark located on Margaretha Prinsloo Street in Klerksdorp Central, North West. Erected by the Netherlands–South African Railway Company (NZASM) and officially opened by President Paul Kruger on 3 August 1897.

Noted as a fine example of late Victorian and NZASM two-tone banded and articulated sandstone design with an imposing front gable. It can be reached via Margaretha Prinsloo Street off the N12/CBD intersection, though local roads feature severe potholes and require careful driving.

Periodically hosts the Phelophepa healthcare train providing community medical, eye care, and psychological services. Primarily utilised for freight and heritage recognition, with regular long-distance passenger rail services experiencing disruptions or limited availability compared to historical schedules.

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Kraaipan Museum focus heavily on Anglo-Boer War military history


Picture: Kraaipan Museum

By REGINALD KANYANE

10 October 2026 – The Kraaipan Museum is a local history museum located in New Kraaipan / Mahukubung within the Ratlou Local Municipality in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District of the North West Province, South Africa. The museum opens from Monday to Sunday at 7am until 5pm.

Primarily commemorates the historical events surrounding the area, notably the Battle of Kraaipan—where the first shots of the Second Anglo-Boer War were fired on 12 October 1899 with the derailment of a British armored train. The museum features local heritage displays and maps, though critics and visitors note that its exhibits focus heavily on Anglo-Boer War military history rather than the pre-colonial history of the local Barolong boo Ratlou and Batswana communities who inhabited the region.

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It’s Carnival time, visit Rio Hotel Casino and Convention Resort for amazing experience


By REGINALD KANYANE

10 October 2026 – Come and experience the vibrant energy of Rio de Janeiro at Rio Hotel Casino and Convention Resort located along the N12 road in Klerksdorp, North West. The glitzy resort offers a captivating escape, inspired by the passion and colour of the world-famous Carnival.

The Rio Casino Resort (originally opened as Tusk Rio Casino Resort) was established in May 2002 in Klerksdorp, North West Province, South Africa. In May 2002, the hotel was opened.

In August 2006, acquired by Peermont Global and renamed Rio Casino Resort. Expanded shortly after the acquisition to include the adjacent Peermont Metcourt Rio Hotel (a 3-star hotel with 70 rooms) and a convention center.

Come and discover the most extravagant casino in Klerksdorp, boasting 274 ultra-modern slot machines and 12 table games, including Blackjack, Roulette, and Poker. Indulge in the ultimate gaming experience at the exclusive Salon Privé.

You can also join the winners circle loyalty program and enjoy exclusive rewards and promotions. Visit Rio Casino today and let the excitement begin.

This is a 3-star select-service hotel offers a stylish and comfortable stay, inspired by the colours and excitement of the Brazilian Carnival. So, do not waste any time and come to experience the vibrant spirit of Rio de Janeiro.

You will enjoy modern rooms featuring a clean, contemporary design with Brazilian-inspired accents. Whether travelling for business or leisure, guests will find 70 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, access to the F.L.A.G.

Cafe restaurant, a swimming pool with a relaxing terrace, a business centre with free Wi-Fi, and secure parking, all just off the N12 in Klerksdorp. The Beef Baron Grillhouse is an absolute treat for meat lovers, serving the most superior cuts of prime beef and wine selections.

The operation hours from Monday to Sunday is between 8am and 10pm. You can conveniently access our menus online.

Meanwhile, there are attraction sites nearby such as horse riding, game drives, the Klerksdorp Air Show, Matlosana Mall, Faan Meintjies Nature Reserve, Klerksdorp Museum and golf.

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Taung Agricultural College ke yone fela mo nageng e e neelanang ka dithuto tsa Diploma in Agriculture in Irrigation


Setshwantsho: Dialogane kwa Taung Agricultural College

Ka OBAKENG MAJE

10 Diphalane 2026 – Kholetšhe ya Temothuo ya Taung (Taung Agricultural College) ke setheo sa katiso se se kgethegileng, se e leng sa puso, se se mono Taung, mo porofenseng ya Bokone Bophirima. Kholetšhe e, e tlhomilwe ka 1965 go kgotsofatsa ditlhokego tsa katiso ya temothuo mo kgaolong.

Kholetšhe e ne ya itemogela dikgoreletsi tsa nakwana, mme ya latlhegelwa ke kamogelo ya semmuso ka 2002 ka ntlha ya mathata a mafaratlhatlha. Fela Lefapha la Temothuo, Pabalelo ya Tikologo le Tlhabololo ya Metsemagae mono porofense ya Bokone Bophirima, le ne la tokafatsa mafaratlhatlha a kholetšhe, mme seo sa dira gore e bulwe gape le go tswelela ka mananeo a thuto e e kwa godimo.

TAC ke yone fela setheo mo Aforika Borwa se se nang le kamogelo ya semmuso ya go ruta Dipoloma e e Kgethegileng ya Temothuo mo go Nosetseng ka Metsi (Diploma in Agriculture in Irrigation), mo Maemong a 6 a Ntlha ya Bosetšhaba ya Ditshwanelego (NQF). E dira ka fa tlase ga Lefapha la Temothuo le Tlhabololo ya Metsemagae (DARD) la porofense, mme e tsepamisitse mogopolo mo tirisong e e nang le bokgoni jwa metsi, tlhagiso ya dijalo le furu, saense ya mmu le temothuo e e tlhakaneng e e tshwanetseng dikgaolo tse di omeletseng le tse di nang le tlhaelo ya metsi.

Fa e sena go latlhegelwa ke kamogelo ya setheo go tswa kwa Lekgotleng la Setifikeiti sa Thuto ya Dithekenikhone (Certification Council for Technikon Education) ka 2002, Kholetšhe ya Temothuo ya Taung (TAC), ene ya ntshafatsa e ipaakanyo go simolola go ruta Dipoloma ya Temothuo go simolola ka Ferikgong 2010.

Go tloga ka 2003, kholetšhe e ntse e ruta mananeo a thuto ya tiro ya diatla a N3 go fitlha go N6 mo Tsamaisong ya Temo, gammogo le mananeo a Thuto le Katiso e e Tsweletseng (FET) a a diretsweng balemirui. Le fa go ntse jalo, lenaneo la thuto ya tiro ya diatla le fedisitswe ka gonne kholetšhe e ne e rulagangwa sesha gore e kgone go ruta mananeo a dipoloma le a FET ka bobedi. Dikholetšhe tsotlhe tse 12 tsa temothuo mo Aforika Borwa, go akaretsa le Kholetšhe ya Temothuo ya Taung, di ne di le mo thulaganyong ya go rulaganngwa sesha gore di tsamaisane le melawana le maemo a a beilweng.

Thulaganyo eno e ne e eteletswe pele ke Lefapha la Temothuo, Dikgwa le Bodirelatlhapi. Go sale gale, kholetšhe e ngoketse barutwana ba Grade 9 go fitlha ka Grade 12 ba le sekete le makgolo a mabedi le masome a matlhano ka letsatsing la yone la Pulo le Tlhagiso ya Menyetla ya Ditiro ka di 7 Diphalane 2026.

Palo eno e feta gararo palo ya barutwana ba le 400 ba kholetšhe e neng e ba solofetse go tsenela tiragalong eo. Tiragalo eno ya ngwaga le ngwaga e ne e ikaelela go itsise barutwana ka ditshono tse di leng teng mo temothuong le go ba naya tshedimosetso ka ga mokgwa wa go dira kopo kwa kolecheng.

Mogokgo wa kholetšhe, Dr Karabo Mabe, a re palo e kgolo eo ya barutwana e bontsha kgatlhego e e tsweletseng go gola ya basha mo lekaleng la temothuo.

“Re ne re solofetse barutwana ba le 400. Palo e e tlileng e feta se re neng re se solofetse. Gompieno re fitlhile kwa palong ya barutwana ba le sekete le makgolo a mabedi le masome a matlhano ba ba tlileng,” Mabe o boleletse The Guardian Newspaper jalo.

Mabe a re kholetšhe e dirisitse tiragalo eno go rotloetsa baithuti go tsaya temothuo jaaka tiro, fa gape ba newa tshedimosetso ka ditshono tse di kgethegileng tse di leng teng kwa setheong seo.

Taung Agricultural College ke nngwe ya dikoleche di le pedi tsa temothuo mo Bokone Bophirima, mme e nngwe e kwa Potchefstroom. Mabe a re thuto eno e botlhokwa segolobogolo ka ntlha ya tlhokego ya metsi mo nageng.

“Jaaka naga, re tlhoka dijo go netefatsa gore re tswelela re na le tshireletsego ya dijo le go lwantsha khumanego,” ga rialo Mabe.

A re lenaneo leno le ruta baithuti ka selekanyo sa metsi se se tlhokwang ke dijalo tse di farologaneng, mmogo le ka fa tiriso ya metsi e tshwanetseng go laolwa ka teng go ya ka dinako le dipaka tse di farologaneng, gore tlhagiso e tokafale.

Botlhokwa jwa temothuo bo gateletswe gape ke Sarah Makhoba wa Lefapha la Bosetšhaba la Temothuo, yo a reng tiragalo eno e ikaelela go gogela baithuti ba le bantsi kwa Taung Agricultural College, fa gape e ba thusa go tlhaloganya botegeniki le bophara jwa lekala la temothuo. Makhoba a re tiragalo eno e ne e ikaeletse gape go bontsha botlhokwa jwa temothuo le kafa lekala leno le amang matshelo a batho ka teng letsatsi le letsatsi.

Thembile Keohitlhetse, yo e kileng ya bo e le moithuti wa koleche eo mme jaanong a direla Lefapha la Temothuo la Kapa Bokone, o re go boela kwa kolecheng eno go ya go bua ka yone e ne e le sengwe se se botlhokwa mo go ene. A re dingwaga tse tharo tse a di feditseng kwa kolecheng eno e ne e le tse di molemo thata mo botshelong jwa gagwe, mme tsotlhe tse a di fitlheletseng morago ga moo di agilwe mo motheong wa koleche.

“Ke tshetse dingwaga tse tharo tse di monate thata mo botshelong jwa me mo kolecheng eno. Sengwe le sengwe se ke se fitlheletseng morago ga moo se bakilwe ke motheo o ke o neilweng ke koleche eno,” o buile jalo Keohitlhetse.

Mabe o rotloeditse barutwana ba ba sa kgonang go nna teng mo tiragalong ya Laboraro gore le bone ba akanye ka go dira kopo kwa kolecheng, a re Letsatsi la Pulo le Tlhagiso ya Menyetla ya Ditiro le tshwarwa ngwaga le ngwaga.

Dikopo tsa barutwana ba ba batlang go tsena mo kolecheng di tswalwa kwa bokhutlong jwa kgwedi ya Diphalane. Bakopi ba tshwanetse go bo ba falotse serutwa sa English ka Level 4, Mathematics ka Level 3 kgotsa Mathematical Literacy ka Level 4.

“Batsadi mmogo le lona boorradikgang, tsweetswee abelanang ka tshedimosetso e lo e bonang fa, go netefatsa gore barutwana bano ba tla go dira dikopo kwa kolecheng ya rona.”

Mabe a re molaetsa wa koleche mo basheng o tlhamaletse: “Tshwetso e e siameng e ba tshwanetseng go e tsaya jaanong ke go ithuta temothuo.”

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Tigerkloof Combined School has immense potential as a niche tourism destination


Picture: Tigerkloof Combined School

By REGINALD KANYANE

10 October 2026 – The Tiger Kloof Educational Institution (historically the Tierkloof Missionary Station), located just outside Vryburg in North West, has immense potential as a niche tourism destination. The school functions primarily as a living, breathing historic school, its approach to tourism relies on structured cultural, historical, and adventure-based excursions.

Tiger Kloof was established in 1904 by the London Missionary Society (LMS) and later declared a black spot and forcibly shut down under the Apartheid regime’s Group Areas Act before its triumphant reopening in 1995. The property is highly regarded for its hand-dressed dolomite stone architecture.

Tourists can visit the iconic Arthington Memorial Church—completed in 1933 and described as a “symphony in stone” —and the historic cemetery. The institution holds monumental regional history.

It served as the academic home for Botswana’s founding elite. Tourists can explore buildings named after iconic alumni, including Botswana’s first president, Sir Seretse Khama, Sir Ketumile Masire and Dr Gaositwe Chiepe. Tiger Kloof does not market itself as a conventional resort, but rather as an active community hub that thrives on internationalism.

As a member of the global Round Square network, Tiger Kloof frequently hosts international school groups (from countries like the UK, US, and Ireland). Visitors often couple their stays with volunteer programs, participating in local pre-school support, local soup kitchens, and centers for disabled youth.

The institution spans 1200 hectares of farmland, which opens up opportunities for outdoor recreation. The school runs a specialised adventure program designed for team building and leadership development.

Visitors can utilise the grounds for bush paintball, raft building, and inflatable boat water activities. The expansive grounds offer three dedicated hiking trails (ranging from 3km to 7km) and three mountain biking loops totaling 25km of bush trails.

Guests can experience the school’s unique self-sustaining model, touring its active cattle herd, chicken farms, and organic vegetable gardens. Rather than a standalone stop, Tiger Kloof serves as an excellent anchor point for a broader regional tour through the Bophirima district.

It is frequently paired with nearby big-game destinations like the Bona Bona Game Reserve.

Travelers often group a historical tour of Tiger Kloof with a trip down the Harts River to visit the internationally recognised Taung Skull Heritage Site, located roughly 140km away.

Tiger Kloof had its origins in the Moffat Institute at Kuruman, part of the educational endeavours of the London Missionary Society in that part of South Africa. When the Moffat Institute closed it was reincarnated, in 1905.

Tiger Kloof was a high school, teachers’ training college, Bible college and trade school all rolled into one. Clergyman W.C. Willoughby led the efforts to build a school together with the Batswana chiefs in the area.

Economic developments and the construction of a railroad from Victoria Falls to Kimberley led the London Missionary Society to open the school. Arthington Memorial Church was built from 1925 to 1933.

The introduction of Bantu Education Act and the Group Areas Act under Apartheid during the 1950s, however, sounded the death knell for the London Missionary Society’s educational efforts here and in the Northern Cape. The London Missionary Society left the school in 1956, in protest against the Bantu Education Act, which they found to be discriminatory against black South Africans.

Tiger Kloof continued to function as a public school, but some buildings burned and the school was eventually closed in 1963. Tiger Kloof was closed down, but not before its pupils had risen in protest at the new legislation.

In the late 1980s provincial heritage site status was given to the empty shell of the abandoned Tiger Kloof Institute. In 1991 a meeting of Old Tigers was initiated by Joe Wing, a missionary. They formed a board of directors and started working toward reopening Tiger Kloof.

They celebrated its re-opening in October 1995. The remainder of Tiger Kloof’s original property was returned through the land restitution process in 2004.

Another phase of development began; they opened a primary school. The Kgosi of the Bangwaketse, Bathoen II also studied here. Nakatindi Yeta Nganga, one of the first female MPs in Zambia, also attended the school.

Recently, the school has appointed Onkabetse Mohitlhi as its new principal.

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Lotlamoreng Dam serves as an important ecological, recreational and cultural landmark


Picture: Lotlamoreng Dam

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

10 October 2026 – Many residents call for the refurbishment of Lotlamoreng Dam, which is located on the Molopo River in Mahikeng, North West. According to them, the area serves as an important ecological, recreational and cultural landmark.

One of the residents, Nnunu Gaserekwe said: “The surrounding area holds historical significance as a site tied to the South African War, including use as a burial place for soldiers who fought in the conflict. The area was once home to the renowned Zulu Sanusi, historian, sculptor, and traditional healer Credo Mutwa, who lived in a cave near the dam where people travelled to seek his teachings.

“Over three decades ago, Mutwa and his wife were evicted from their home at the site by the authorities of the former Bophuthatswana homeland government. He later made an emotional return to the site to advocate for the preservation of its deep African history.”

Another resident, Thembisile Mabunda shared the same sentiments. She said Lotlamoreng Dam has public art murals depicting prominent local figures and history, including Dr Modiri Molema, Sol Plaatje, and historical Tswana publications (Koranta ea Becoana).

“The North West Provincial Government (NWPG) once launched multi-phase investments valued at around R45 million to refurbish the Lotlamoreng Dam Cultural Reserve and promised to restore dilapidated structures, building a modern hall and restock wildlife like zebras, wildebeest, and ostriches to boost eco-tourism.

“However, the situation remains the same. Recently, the area hosted the 25th Silver Jubilee Heritage Celebration and we hope those government officials who attended the event saw the state of array the area is in. Lotlamoreng Dam forms part of the key heritage sites linked to the history and cultural identity of the Barolong Boora Tshidi. However, it seems something went horribly wrong,” she said.

According to information, Lotlamoreng Dam was built in August 1950 by the local Barolong people through voluntary community labour under the leadership of Kgosi Lotlamoreng Montshioa I. The construction began on 28 August 1950, across the Molopo River.

The Barolong community built the dam using traditional letsema (voluntary cooperative labour) without expecting payment. The Native Affairs Department supplied an engineer, basic equipment, and food for the workers. The earthen wall (lebota la mmu) was built 1 200 feet long, 80 feet wide and 23 feet high, creating a water reservoir stretching about a mile.

Today, the dam is part of the Lotlamoreng Dam Nature Reserve, valued for public recreation, tourism development, and local public art murals celebrating African history.

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Lebitla la molwela kgololosego, Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati ke karolo ya histori


Setshwantsho: Lebitla la molwela kgololosego, Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati

Ka BAKANG MOKOTO

10 Diphalane 2026 – Molwela kgololosego le seaparankwe o hulereng wa lekoko la ANC, Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, o tsetswe ka di 14 Lwetse 1925 kwa motseng wa Ganyesa, gaufi le Vryburg mono porofenseng ya Bokone Bophirima. Mama Ruta jaaka a ne a itsege, e ne e le morwadia Seli Seichoko, mme rraagwe e ne e le Gaonyatse Seichoko.

O ne a nna kwa Vryburg mono porofenseng ya Bokone Bophirima go fitlha a fetsa mophato wa gagw wa 6. Fa a sena go fetsa mophato wa 6, o ne a tshwanelwa ke go bereka ngwaga o le mongwe kwa Vryburg pele ga a ka ya kholetšheng.

Mama Ruta o ne a berekela lelapa la batho basweu, a tlhokomela ngwana wa bone ka gonne rraagwe o ne a tlhokafetse a na le dingwaga di le 14, mme mmaagwe o ne a se na madi a a lekaneng go ka mo romela kwa kholetšheng. Moragonyana, o ne a tsenela kholetšhe ya katiso ya barutabana kwa Tygerkloof.

O ne a aloga ka setlankana sa borutabana sa sekolo se sepotlana ka 1944. Morago ga moo, o ne a ya go ruta kwa motseng wa Dithakwaneng, o o neng o le bokgakala jwa dimaele di ka nna 35 go tswa kwa Vryburg.

Mama Ruta o ne a tlogela Dithakwaneng morago ga dingwaga di le tharo. Ka 1948, mmaagwe o ne a sa itekanela sentle, mme Mma Ruta o ne a swetsa go tsaya tiro ya borutabana kwa sekolong sa Vryburg Higher Primary.

Ene e le leloko la mokgatlho wa baithuti kwa Tygerberg, gammogo le leloko la mokgatlho wa barutabana wa kgaolo ya Bokone Bophirima. Ka nako eo, dikgang tse di neng di le botlhokwa e ne e le maemo a tiro a barutabana, dituelo tsa bone le didirisiwa tsa go ruta tse dikolo di neng di di tlhoka.

Ka Moranang 1952, go begwa fa Mama Ruta a ne a nyalwa. Monna wa gagwe e ne e le setlogolo sa ga Moruti Mogorosi, yo e neng e le moruti wa LMSC kwa Ganyesa.

O ne a tswa kwa Vryburg, mme a ya go nna le matsalaagwe kwa Johannesburg. Gape o ne a tlogela tiro ya borutabana. O ne a ikwadisa kwa sekolong sa poraefete go ithuta go kwala ka mokgwa wa shorthand le go thaepa.

Morago ga moo, moagisani wa gagwe, Mme Njiwa, yo o neng a bereka kwa femeng ya molao ya balwela kgololosego e leng Dr Nelson Mandela le Dr Oliver Tambo, o ne a batla go ya go ithutela bongaka. Fa moagisani wa gagwe a tlogela femeng eo ya molao, Mama Ruta o ne a dira kopo ya tiro, mme a thapiwa.

Monna wa ga Mama Ruta, e ne e le leloko la African National Congress (ANC).

Go tloga ka 1953 go fitlha ka 1961, o ne a bereka e le mokwaledi wa go thaepa ditlankana kwa femeng ya molao ya ga Mandela le Tambo kwa Johannesburg.

Ka 1954, o ne a nna leloko la ANC, mme a tlhophiwa go nna leloko la komiti khuduthamaga ya bosetšhaba ya lekgotla la basadi la ANC. Mompati o ne a nna le seabe mo letsholong la go gana melao e e gatelelang (Defiance Campaign) ka 1952, mme ka 1954 a nna mongwe wa bathei ba Federation of South African Women (FEDSAW), e leng mokgatlho wa basadi wa Aforika Borwa. Moragonyana, o ne a nna mongwe wa baeteledipele ba mogwanto wa basadi wa go ya kwa Pretoria ka la 9 Phatwe 1956.

Ka 1962, o ne a ya botshabelo kwa nageng ya kwa ntle, kwa a neng a ropisetswa sesole gone. O ne a dira tiro ya mokwaledi le go etelela pele karolo ya basadi ya ANC kwa Tanzania. Go tloga ka 1966 go fitlha ka 1973, Mompati o ne a tswelela e le leloko la Lekgotla la Khuduthamaga ya Bosetšhaba la ANC.

Ka nako eo, gape o ne a nna karolo ya ofisi ya moporesidente wa ANC.

Nngwe ya dikarolo tse di botlhokwa tse Mompati a neng a di tshameka e ne e le go etelela pele Boto ya Merero ya Bodumedi ya ANC.

Magareng ga 1981 le 1982, Mompati o ne a direla e le moemedi yo mogolo wa ANC kwa United Kingdom. Gape o ne a nna karolo ya moifo o o neng wa simolola dipuisano le puso ya Aforika Borwa kwa Groote Schuur ka 1990.

Ka la 10 Phatwe 1992, letsatsi morago ga segopotso sa mogwanto wa basadi wa 1956, o ne a bua kwa komiting e e kgethegileng ya ditšhaba tse di kopaneng e e ganetsang tlhaolele kwa New York, kwa a neng a bua ka dikgang tsa basadi. Letsatsi leo le ne la tlhomiwa go nna letsatsi la boditšhabatšhaba la kutlwano le basadi ba Aforika Borwa.

Ka 1994, o ne a tlhophiwa go nna leloko la Palamente mo Ntlong ya Kokoano ya Bosetšhaba. Ka 1996, o ne a tlhomiwa go nna moemedi wa Aforika Borwa kwa Switzerland, maemo a a neng a a tshwere go fitlha ka 2000.

Fa a boa, o ne a nna matoropo wa Vryburg, kwa masepaleng wa Selegae wa Naledi, mono porofenseng ya Bokone Bophirima. Mama Ruta o tlhokafetse ka la 12 Motsheganong 2015, kwa bookelong kwa Cape Town, kwa a neng a alafiwa morago ga bolwetse jo bokhutsane. O tlhokafetse a le dingwaga di le 89.

Puso ya porofense ya Bokone Bophirima le mafapha a puso ya bosetšhaba a tlotlile boswa jwa ga Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, yo e neng e le mogale wa ntwa kgatlhanong le tlhaolele, ka diporojeke tsa go boloka boswa jwa gagwe kwa Vryburg le Tlapeng. Le fa lefelo la gagwe la phitlho le sa fetolwa go nna lefelo le le ikemetseng la hisitori, le etelwa go isa ditlotlo le go mo gopola.

Lefapha la Botsweletshi, Setso, Metshameko le Boitapoloso (ACSR) mono porofenseng ya Bokone Bophirima, le ne la itsise ka maano a go fetola ntlo ya pele ya ga Mama Ruth kwa Vryburg go nna musiamo o o tla bolokang hisitori ya gagwe le boswa jwa gagwe. Laeborari ya baagi, e e nang le bogolo jwa dimetara tsa disekwere di le 204, e ne ya bulwa ka la 13 Lwetse 2023 kwa sekolong sa pele sa ga Mompati, Raditshane Secondary School, kwa motseng wa Tlapeng, gaufi le Ganyesa.

Laeborari eno, e tlotla boineelo jwa gagwe jwa botshelo jotlhe mo thutong le mo ntweng ya kgololesego. Serapa sa boikhutso se se mo gare ga Vryburg se ne sa reelelwa ka ene, mme sa kgabisiwa ka sefikantswe sa gagwe sa sehuba le setshwantsho, mme se ne sa senolwa ke baeteledipele ba porofense.

Baeteledipele, go akaretsa Moporesidente Cyril Ramaphosa le maloko a khuduthamaga ya porofense (MECs), ba ne ba etela lebitla la gagwe go baya dikgare ka nako ya ditiragalo tsa Letsatsi la Basadi la Bosetšhaba le Kgwedi ya Boswa. Ruth Segomotsi Mompati Foundation, ka tirisanommogo le Lefapha la Bokone Bophirima la Botsweretshi, Setso, Metshameko le Boitapoloso (ACSR), e tshwera loeto lwa ngwaga le ngwaga lwa go gopola mogale wa ntwa ya kgololesego yono. Loeto lono lwa ngwaga le ngwaga, lo lo tshwarwang ka nako ya letsatsi la matsalo la ga Mama Ruth Mompati, lo ikaeletse go tlotla le go keteka boswa jwa gagwe.

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Khuti e kgolo ya thulano kwa Morokweng e gwetlile dikakanyo dingwe tse difarologaneng tsa saense


Setshwantsho: Khuti ya kwa Morokweng

Ka AGISANANG SCUFF

10 Diphalane 2026 – Khuti (Meteorite) ya kwa motseng wa Morokweng, gaufi le Ganyesa ke karolwana ya (ledimo) asteroid le le tswang mo lefelong le legolo la kgale la go thulana ga ledimo (asteroid) le lefatshe. Lefelo le, le fitlhegile ka fa tlase ga sekaka sa Kalahari mo porofenseng ya Bokone Bophirima, gaufi le molelwane wa naga ya Botswana.

Go dumelwa gore tiragalo eno e diragetse dingwaga di ka nna dimilione di le 145 tse di fetileng. Go phopholediwa gore khuti eno e na le bophara jwa magareng ga dikilometara di le 70 le 190. E na le dingwaga di ka nna dimilione di le 145 go ya go 146.

Khuti eno e bakilwe ke ledimo la mofuta wa LL/L chondrite, le le neng le na le bophara jwa dikilometara di ka nna 5 go ya go 10.

Ka kgwedi ya Motsheganong 2006, setlhopha sa babatlisisi ba Yunibesithi ya Witwatersrand, mmogo le balekane ba boditšhabatšhaba, ba ne ba epa sediba sa patlisiso go ya boteng jwa dimetara di ka nna 770 mo lefikeng le le gakologileng le le bakilweng ke thulano eo.

Ba ne ba ribolola karolwana ya meteorite ya bogologolo, e e neng e ise e thubege, e e boleele jwa disentimetara di le 25, mmogo le dikarolwana tse dinnye. Go ribololwa ga karolwana e kgolo ya ledimo le le neng le sa gakologa kgotsa go nyerologa ka ntlha ya mogote kwa teng ga khuti e kgolo ya thulano go ne ga gwetlha dikakanyo dingwe tsa saense.

Dikakanyo tseo di ne di tlhalosa gore dilo tse dikgolo tse di thulanang le lefatshe ka lobelo lo logolo di tshwanetse go nyerologa gotlhelele kgotsa go gakologa ka ntlha ya mogote o mogolo o o tlhagelelang ka nako ya thulano. Fela, karolwana eno ya disentimetara di le 25, e tshwana le lefika la LL6 chondrite breccia.

Le fa go ntse jalo, e na le diminerale tsa silicate tse di humileng ka tshipi le metswako ya tshipi le nickel e e nang le sebabole, mme ga e na tshipi e e gololesegileng kgotsa troilite. Seno se kaya gore e ka tswa e tswa mo karolong e e sa tlwaelegang ya asteroid, kgotsa mo setlhopheng se se kgethegileng sa di-asteroid tse dikarolwana tsa tsone di sa tlwaelegang go bonwa mo lefatsheng.

Tiragalo eno ya thulano e ntse e batlisisiwa go bona gore a e ne e amana le ditiragalo tse dinnye tsa go nyelela ga ditshedi le diphetogo tse di sa tlwaelegang tsa dikhemikale mo mafikeng a bogologolo. Dikai tsa diphetogo tseo di akaretsa dikarolo tsa mafika tse di nang le iridium e ntsi, e leng elemente e e ka thusang borasaense go lemoga ditiragalo tsa thulano ya dilo tse di tswang kwa lefaufaung.

Direkoto tsa dikhuti tsa thulano ya dilo tsa kwa lefaufaung mo lefatsheng di nna di oketsega fa go ntse go ribololwa mafelo a mangwe a thulano. Go begwa fa go nna teng ga khuti ya Morokweng go ne ga akantshiwa la ntlha ke babatlisisi ka 1995.

Go ya ka David Fleminger ©2026 South Africa Online (Pty) Ltd, ka nako eo, babatlisisi ba ne ba dira dipatlisiso ka go dirisa didirisiwa tsa go lekanya maatla a makenete le maatla a kgogedi ya lefatshe mo lefelong le le itsegeng ka popego ya lone e e sa tlwaelegang ka fa tlase ga lefatshe. Fleminger are jaaka go ntse ka mafelo a mangwe a mantsi a thulano, kwa tshimologong go ne go akanngwa gore popego eno e e kgolokwe e bakilwe ke tiragalo ya go thunya ga seretse se se fisang se se tswang mo teng ga lefatshe.

“Le fa go ntse jalo, disampole tsa mafika tse di neng tsa ntshiwa mo lefelong leo di ne tsa bontsha gore go ne go na le mafika a a fetotsweng ke kgatelelo e kgolo ya thulano, mmogo le mafika a a gakologileng go tswa mo lefikeng le le neng le gakologile ka ntlha ya mogote o mogolo.

“Dipatlisiso tse di neng tsa latela di ne tsa bontsha gore gape mafika ao a ne a na le selekanyo se se kwa godimo sa diminerale tse di tswang mo meteorite. Go ne go bonala sentle gore Morokweng e ne e le lefelo la thulano ya selo se se tswang kwa lefaufaung,” Fleminger wa tlhalosa.

Are go a kgonega gore thulano ya Morokweng e nnile le seabe mo go nyeleleng gono ga ditshedi, le fa seno se ise se netefadiwe. Fleminger are khuti ya Morokweng e mo karolong e e kgakala ya Aforika Borwa, mme ga go motlhofo gore batho botlhe ba kgone go e etela. Are le fa go ntse jalo, dikarolwana di le mmalwa tsa meteorite e e bakileng khuti eno di beilwe mo pontshong kwa Musiamong wa Saense kwa London.

Bangwe ba baagi ba re lefelo leno le ka unngwelwa baagi ka go ngoka Bojanala, segolo bogolo jang ba ba nang le kgatlhego mo go tsa saense. Kagiso Mokolobe are dikgosi tsa kwa Motseng wa bone, ba tshwanelwa ke go nnela kgang e disanyane.

“Ke nagana gore baithuti ba saense ba ka tswelwa molemo thata ke khuti eno ya Morokweng ka gonne e tla ba naya tshono e e sa tshwaneng le epe ya go ithuta ka tshireletso ya dipolanete, thuto ya dinaledi le dilo tsa kwa lefaufaung, mmogo le thuto e e tseneletseng ya dikhemikale mo mafikeng.

“Khuti eno ya thulano, e e fitlhegileng ka fa tlase ga sekaka sa Kalahari mono porofenseng ya Bokone Bophirima, e na le bophara jwa dikilometara tse di fetang 70, mme e na le dingwaga di ka nna dimilione di le 145,” Mokolobe wa tlhalosa.

O mongwe wa baagi, David Leepile le ene are khuti ya kwa Morokweng ke popego ya thulano e e sa tshwaneng le tse dingwe mo lefatsheng lotlhe. Leepile are ke yone fela khuti e kgolo mo lefatsheng e mo go yone go fitlhetsweng dikarolwana tsa ntlha tsa asteroid di sa thubege, di bolokegile ka fa teng ga lefika le le gakologileng ka ntlha ya mogote o mogolo wa thulano.

“Khuti e, e bontsha fa e ikgethile, mme seo ka bosone, se tshwanelwa ke go dirisiwa go ka ngoka bajanala. Baithuti ba ka ithuta gore mafika a a tswang kwa lefaufaung a farologana jang le dilo tse di fitlhelwang mo lefatsheng.

“Diteko di bontsha gore asteroid eno e ne e na le selekanyo se se kwa tlase sa sodium le potassium, mme e humile ka uranium, thorium le lanthanum. Seno se supa gore e ka tswa e simologile mo karolong e e sa itsiweng ya lebanta la di-asteroid mo thulaganyong ya dipolanete le letsatsi, e mo go yone go sa tlhole go nna le di-asteroid tse di romelang di-meteorite mo lefatsheng gompieno.

Go fetola dikakanyo tsa fisikisi ya dithulano le dikai tsa mogote

pele ga ditlhotlhomiso tsa Morokweng. Dikai tsa fisikisi ya dipolanete di ne di tsaya gore asteroid nngwe le nngwe e kgolo mo e ka bakang khuti e e bophara jwa dikilometara tse di fetang nne e ne e tla gakologela gotlhelele kgotsa e nyerologe ka ntlha ya mogote o mogolo fa e thulana le lefatshe,” Leepile wa tlhalosa.

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Molopo Game Reserve ke lefelo la Bojanala le le iphitlhileng


Setshwantsho: Molopo Game Reserve

Ka OBAKENG MAJE

10 Diphalane 2026 – Molopo Game Reserve ke lefelo la Bojanala le le iphithileng la Kalahari (hidden Kalahari gem) le le nang le bogolo jwa dihektare tse 24 000. Lefelo le, le ikgethile, mme le tlhamilwe ka ngwaga wa 1987.

Lefelo le, le fitlhelwa kwa karolong e e kgakala ya bophirima jwa porofense ya Bokone Bophirima, mono Afrika Borwa go bapa le molelwane wa naga ya Botswana. Lefelo le, le bokgakala jwa dikilomitara di le 250 go tswa kwa toropong ya Vryburg.

Ko lefelong le, ga gona diphologolo tse di tlhaga jaaka bo tau, ditshukudu le tse dingwe, ke ka moo bajanala ba letleletsweng go tsamaya ka dinao (walking is permitted), mm eke selo se se sa tlwaelesegang kwa mafelong a mangwe a diphologolo. Se, se fana ka boitumediso jo bo iketlileng, ebile bo amana thata le tlhago.

Bajanala ba ka itumelela lefelo le, gonne le tletse ka dithaba tsa mmu o mohibidu wa Kalahari, bojang jwa mofuta wa bushman, le naga e e omileng ya savannah (arid savannah). Gape, o ka fitlhela mofelelo wa noka ya bogologolo e e omileng ya Phepane (fossilised Phepane River bed) e e kgatlhang go e bona.

Gape, go na le diphologolo di tshwana le matshope a magolo a di-eland, gemsbok, blue wildebeest, kudu, ditshepe (springbok), red hartebeest, dikgokong (zebras), le dithutlwa. Diphologolo tse di jang tse dingwe di akaretsa matshwega (cheetah), diphiri tse dinkwe (brown hyena), caracal, le dikatse tsa naga.

Go na le mefuta e e fetang 120 ya dinonyane, mm eke legae le le siameng go bona dinkodi tse di farologaneng (raptors), di-martial eagle, le mefuta ya manong. O ka kgabaganya naga ka maoto go batla dinonyane le go bona diphologolo ka tsela e e babalesegileng.

Le fa go letleletswe go tsamaya ka maoto, go na le ditsela tse di siametseng dijanaga tsa 4×4 kapa 4×2 (tse di nang le diff-lock) go dikologa madiba a metsi a a dirilweng ka diatla. Lefelo le, le na le lebala la go kampa la Phiri Camp le le farologaneng, le le fanang ka boitumediso jwa mofuta wa “bush camping” bo bo kgethegileng.

Lefelo leo le na le mantlwana-boithusetso tse di feletseng. Motse o o gaufi thata le lefelo leno, o o mo pelong ya Kalahari Borwa, ke Vostershoop, o o bokgakala jwa dikilometara di le supa.

Bangwe ba baagi, ba re lefelo le le ka tsosolosa ikonomi ya bone fa lefelo le, le ka rekisiwa (marketing) go ngoka bajanala. Bare ga jaana, bontsi jwa bajanala ba ba etelang lefelo le, ke batho basweu.

Kagiso Mokolobe are: “Go bua nnete fela, mafelo a bojanala ga re unngwelwe go fitlha ga jaana. Botsi jwa bajanala ba ba etelang lefelo le, ke basweu. Ga se gantsi ba etela mafelo a rona a rekisang dijo, mme se ba se dirang ke go tshela lokwane fela mo tulong ya rona.

“Jaanong, re ne re ka itumela fa puso e ne e ka netefatsa gore lefelo leno le rekisiwa sentle go bajanala. Leno ke lefelo le lentle le le ka thusang go godisa ikonomi ya rona le go tlhama ditiro.”

Re sale foo, dipalopalo di supa fa Aforika Borwa e amogetse bajanala ba boditšhabatšhaba ba le 1 005 286 ka Phatwe 2026, mme gape palo ya bone e feta dimilione di le nngwe mo kgweding e le nngwe. Se, se bontshitse koketsego ya 7.4% fa go bapisiwa le Phatwe 2025.

Tona ya Bojanala, Patrica de Lille are: “Palogotlhe ya bajanala ba boditšhabatšhaba ba ba gorogileng mo Aforika Borwa magareng ga Ferikgong le Phatwe 2026 jaanong e eme go 7 581 455, e leng koketsego ya 11.7% fa go bapisiwa le paka e e tshwanang ngogola.

“Dipalopalo tsa Phatwe di bontsha gore Aforika Borwa e santse e gogela bajanala ba bantsi, e bile di gatelela botlhokwa jwa go fetolela koketsego ya bajanala ditshono tse dikgolo tsa ikonomi. Go amogela bajanala ba boditšhabatšhaba ba feta dimilione di le nngwe ka Phatwe go bontsha gore Aforika Borwa e a batliwa.”

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