Banyana Banyana ready to face DR Congo WAFCON qualifier

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By OBAKENG MAJE

25 October 2025- Banyana Banyana has picked up the tempo ahead of their return Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against DR Congo at the Dobsonville Stadium in Johannesburg on 28 October 2025. The camp was buzzing with energy yesterday as the team held its first training session with the entire squad present, marking an important moment in the build-up to the second leg WAFCON qualifier against DR Congo.

This was the first full training session with the addition of the team’s overseas-based stars Thembi Kgatlana, Hilda Magaia, Sinoxolo Cesane, and Amogelang Motau, all of whom rejoined the squad after club commitments abroad. Their arrival brings both experience and energy to the camp as South Africa look to secure their place at WAFCON 2026, following a hard-fought 1–1 draw in Kinshasa. With the full group now assembled, two players, Regina Mogolola and Thato Mofolo, have been placed on standby.

The technical team will now focus on fine-tuning tactical details and building cohesion among the returning players and those who featured in the first leg.

Banyana Banyana coach Thinasonke Mbuli expressed her satisfaction with the group’s readiness and outlined the plan for the days leading up to match day.

“We are happy now that everyone is in camp. Today is our start-up with everyone in training, and from tomorrow we’ll start focusing on our tactics. The good thing is we have three days to prepare for the match.

“Having the full team available has boosted morale within the camp. Thembi Kgatlana, one of South Africa’s most decorated players, spoke about her excitement to be back in national colours and her determination to help the team finish the job at home.

“It’s amazing, always an honour to come back and represent the country. I’m in good spirits and I’m healthy,” she said with a smile after training,” she said.

There was also a sense of inspiration from the younger members of the squad, including a rising talent, Bonolo Mokoma (17), who reflected on what it means to be part of Banyana Banyana at such an early stage of her career.

“Making the Banyana Banyana team at the age of 17 is a huge opportunity for me because there are a lot of young girls dreaming to be in my position, and here I am at the age of 17,” she said.

With all focus now shifting toward the second leg, the team will spend the coming days working on tactical organization to ensure they’re at their sharpest on match day. Having secured an away goal in Kinshasa, Banyana Banyana go into the return fixture with confidence but are under no illusions about the challenge ahead against a DRC side that has shown resilience throughout the qualifiers.

The match on 28 October 2025 promises to be a thrilling encounter as South Africa aim to seal qualification for WAFCON 2026 and continue building momentum on home soil.

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A man sentenced to eight years imprisonment for murder

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By BAKANG MOKOTO

24 October 2025- The John Taolo Gaetsewe District Police Management welcomed the conviction and sentencing of  Renhard Jonkers in the Kathu Regional Court recently. On 2 November 2017, Siyathemba Police attended a complaint of murder in Chris Hani Street in Siyathemba.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson Sergeant Molefi Shemane said it was reported that the deceased and accused had an altercation that led to the fatal stabbing of a victim, Emial van Dyk (23). Shemane said the accused who was 18 years-old at the time of the incident was arrested immediately and appeared in court.

“On 21 October 2025, Kathu Regional Court convicted and sentenced Renhard Jonkers to eight years imprisonment, of which two years were suspended for five years,” he said.

Meanwhile, the acting John Taolo Gaetsewe District Police Commissioner, Brigadier Kenneth Baloyi, applauded Detective Warrant Officer George Miles from Kathu Detective for ensuring that the accused is convicted and incarcerated for this heinous act.

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ANC condemns Milnerton High School incident

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Picture: A boy assaulted at Milnerton High School

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

24 October 2025- The ANC said it has noted with grave concern the incidence of violence that took place on 16 October 2025 against a pupil in the Milnerton High School in Cape Town, Western Cape. The party said it has noted the contents of the video that showed pupils of the said school actively involved in this incident.

The ANC national spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu said they welcome the statements made by the Western Cape ANC Women’s League, the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Basic Education and commends the school, education district and the Western Cape Provincial Department of Education for the actions that have been taken thus far. Bhengu said they are awaiting the outcome of these good efforts.

“The ANC is also aware of allegations by some learners that Milnerton High School has on several occasions not acted when incidents of bullying and racism were reported to relevant authorities. These allegations deserve to be investigated by neutral parties and acted upon by the school management, if found to be true.

“The ANC condemns all forms of violence. In the same breath, it condemns incidents of violence in schools and subsequent demonstrations that disrupt learning and compromise the atmosphere where the doors of learning are open to all,” she said.

Bhengu further said it is unacceptable for anyone to dismiss these incidents or to accept them as bad behaviour that reflects the moral decadence of society today. She added that every community, society or state has a duty to constantly improve itself to become the best.

“The ANC call upon all stakeholders in education, firstly to parents and family members to play their part in the cultivation of a culture of respect and discipline amongst their children, as the family is the most important unit that instils good values into these youth and learners and secondly to the learners, teachers, school governing bodies and all other stakeholders such as teacher unions, to play their part in contributing to the cultivation of a culture where respect, good conduct, punctuality, diligence and maintenance of law and order in schools and educational institutions becomes the norm.

“The ANC calls for a thorough investigation of this incident of violence against a learner, which happened at the Milnerton High School in Cape Town on 16 October 2025. The ANC also calls upon all stakeholders in education to work together to find sustainable solutions that will assist all schools, education districts, provincial departments of education to put in place a simple and effective system that will restore discipline, respect and law and order in schools permanently in schools across the length and breadth of our country, South Africa,” said Bhengu.

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Katlholo mo kopong ya beile mo kgetsing ya petelelo e buseditswe morago

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Setshwantsho: Motsamaisi wa kwa lebenkeleng la Boxer Liquor Store, Tebogo Romeo Mahusi/Facebook

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24 Diphalane 2025- Magistrata mo kgetsing ya petelelo kgatlhanong le motsamaisi wa lebenkeleng la Boxer Liquor Store mono Taung, Tebogo Romeo Mahusi (32), o solofetswe go ntsha katlholo mo kopong ya beile fa kgwedi ya Diphalane e tlhola matsatsi a le 28. Mahusi one a tshwarwa mabapi le ditatofatso tsa go betelela modiri wa mosadi wa teng kwa Boxer Liquor Store.

Sebueledi sa sepodisi mono Bokone Bophirima, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone are tiragalo e, ke ya Lamatlhatso motshegare kwa lebenkeleng la Boxer Liquor Store. Mokgwabone are dipatlisiso mo kgetsing e, di tsweletse.

Go begwa fa modiri wa dingwaga di le 20, teng kwa Boxer Liquor Store, a ne a tsweletse ka tiro ya gagwe ya go paka dilo fa motsamaisi a ne a mo biletsa kwa kantorong ya gagwe ka Lamatlhatso motshegare. Go begwa fa go tseneng ga bone kwa kantorong eo, Mahusi o ile a lotlela lebati la kantoro.

Go begwa fa e ne ya re fa modiri o a sentse a maketse gore go diragalang, ke fa Mahusi a mo phamola a mo atla ka nkane. Go begwa fa Mahusi a ile a mo fekeetsa ka maatla, mme a mo apola borokgwe.

Go begwa fa Mahusi a ile a mo rapamisa mo tafoleng le go mo betelela a mo tlhaga kwa morago.

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Baratani ba kwa Magogong ba thupilwe ka dikgoka

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Setshwantsho: Baratani ba kwa Magogong, Lesego Dorothy Tlhagodi ga mmogo le Phenyo Johannes Mothupi Sere/Facebook

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24 Diphalane 2025- Sepodisi sa Taung se batlisisa kgetsi ya go thupiwa ka dikgoka. Se se tla morago ga gore baratani e leng Lesego Dorothy Tlhagodi ga mmogo le Phenyo Johannes Mothupi Sere, ba thupiwe ka dikgoka kwa motseng wa Magogong, gaufi le Taung mo mesong ya letsatsi la gompieno.

Sebueledi sa sepodisi mono Bokone Bophirima, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone are sepodisi se boloditse dipatlisiso. Mokgwabone are baratani ba, ba ile ba thupiwa ka dikgoka ke babelaelwa ba ba sa itsiweng ka palo mo mesong ya gompieno.

“Mongwe le mongwe o a ka tswang a na le kitso mabapi le tiragalo e, re kopa gore a letsetse sepodisi kgotsa a ye kwa seteisheneng se se gaufi. Tsiboso nngwe le nngwe e tla tsholwa jaaka sephiri,” Mokgwabone wa tlhalosa.

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SA football well represented in the nominations for the 2025 CAF Awards men’s categories

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By REGINALD KANYANE

24 October 2025- South African football was well represented when the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the nominees in the Men’s Categories for the 2025 CAF Awards. The 2026 FIFA World Cup-bound Bafana Bafana have been named in the men’s national team of the year category and coach Hugo Broos’ charges will be competing against Algeria, Cape Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana, the Morocco U-20 team, the Morocco senior side, Senegal and Tunisia.

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has been nominated in the men’s goalkeeper of the year category and he will fight it out with Andre Onana, Vozinha, Ahmed El Shenawy, Munir Mohamedi, Yassine Bonou, Stanley Nwabali, Edouard Mendy, Marc Diouf and Aymen Dahmen. Rising stars Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Tylon Smith, have been named in the men’s young player of the year category and they will be up against Asharaf Tapsoba, Alynho Haidara, Noah Sadiki, Abdellah Ouazane, Houssam Essadak, Othmane Maamma, Daniel Bameyi and Momoh Kamara.

The South African flag is flying high in the men’s club of the year category as Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch are on the list. They will be up against CR Belouizdad, CS Constantine, ASEC Mimosas, Pyramids, RS Berkane, Al Hilal and Simba.

According to CAF, the impact of players and coaches on the African and global game has been immense for the period under consideration of 6 January to 15 October 2025, and these nominations reflect those who have made major contributions to football on the continent. A panel of experts made up of CAF Technical & Development Committee members, experienced coaches, CAF Legends and selected media representatives decided on 10 nominees for each category considering the performance in all competitions.

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Kgetsi ya petelelo le polao e buseditswe morago

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Setshwantsho: Moswi, Motlalepula Kau

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24 Diphalane 2025- Kgetsi ya go thopa ka dikgoka, kgothoso e tseneletseng, petelelo ga mmogo le polao kgatlhanong le banna ba le babedi ba kwa kgaolong ya ga Manyai kwa motseng wa Tlakgameng, gaufi le Ganyesa, e buseditswe morago ke kgotlhatshekelo ya Ganyesa go fitlha ngwedi ya Ngwanatsele e tlhola matsatsi a 4.

Se, se tla morago ga gore mongwe wa balatofadiwa, Tshepiso Montswane (33), a tsenye kopo ya beile. Montswane ga mmogo le Gaonapotso Rantsho (33), ba latofadiwa ka go thopa ka dikgoka, kgothoso e tseneletseng, petelelo ga mmogo le go bolaya Motlalepula Kau (43), wa kwa motsesetoropong wa Montshioa kwa Mahikeng. Go begwa fa Montswane ga mmogo le Rantsho, ba ne ba itira dingaka tsa setso, mme ba tsietsa Kau ka leleme gore a lebe kwa motseng wa Tlakgameng gore ba mo thuse.

Sebueledi sa sepodisi mono Bokone Bophirima, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone are lelapa la ga Kau le ne la itsise sepodisi fa a timetse. Mokgwabone are kgetsi ya motho o timetseng ene ya bulwa kwa seteisheneng sa sepodisi sa Mahikeng ka di 23 Moranang 2025, mme sepodisi sa bolotsa dipatlisiso.

“Go begwa fa setopo sa ga Kau se ile sa bonwa kwa lebitleng le le seng boteng kwa nageng magareng ga motse wa Tlakgameng le Kudunkgwane fa Moranang a ne a tlhola matsatsi a le 24.

“Setopo seo, se ile sa shupiwa ke mongwe wa leloko la lelapa fa ele sa ga Kau. Sepodisi se ile sa bolotsa dipatlisiso mabapi le go bolawa ga ga Kau, mme seo sa ba lebisa kwa go tshwarweng ga ga Rantsho le Motswane. Banna ba, ba ile ba tlhagelela kwa kgotlhatshekelo ya Ganyesa, mme ba bolelela lekgotlha fa ba na le kgetsi e nngwe gape ya petelelo kgatlhanong le bone,” Mokgwabone wa tlhalosa.

Banna ba, ba ne ba ganelwa ka beile, fela Montswane ene are o tswelela ka kopo ya beile fa Rantsho ene a boleletse lekgotlha fa a sa tlhoke beile. Dipoelo tsa forensiki di solofetswe go goroga fa kgwedi ya M=Ngwanatsele e tlhola matsatsi a le 5.

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Dokete mo kgetsing ya ga Modise e utswitswe

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Setshwantsho: Molatofadiwa Korononea Jeremia Modise

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23 Diphalane 2025- Sepodisi mono Bokone Bophirima go begwa fa se batlisisa kgetsi ya go thubiwa ga dikantoro tsa babatlisisi (Detectives) ba dikgetsi tse di farologaneng mono Taung. Se se tla morago ga magatwe a gore dikantoro tsa babatlisi ba sepodisi mono Taung di robiwe mafelo a fetsang go feta a beke.

Go begwa fa go utswitswe dokete (docket) ya ga Korononea Jeremia Modise (34), yo eleng molatofadiwa mo kgetsing ya go teketa le go shupa ka sethunya. Modise, yo eleng monna wa kwa motseng wa Dikhuting, gaufi le Taung, one a tshwarwa le go latofadiwa ka go teketa le go shupa ka sethunya.

Go ya ka dipego, monna wa kwa Picong, Batsile Eric Sebico (43) one a tlhaselwa le go teketwa ke Modise ka kgwedi ya Seetebosigo mono ngwaga. Go begwa fa Sebico a ile a kgorogelwa ke banna ba ba neng ba tsamaya ka sejanaga sa Toyota GD6 ga mmogo le Volkswagen Polo e khibidu kwa legaeng la gagwe.

Ka nako eo, sebueledi sa sepodisi mono Bokone Bophirima, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone are go begwa fa banna bangwe ba ile ba tsena kwa legae la mongongoregi le go mo teketa. Mokgwabone are go begwa fa banna ba, ba ile ba thuntsa dikolo di le pedi mo setswalong sa mongongoregi pele ga ba ka tsamaya.

“Sepodisi se butse dikgetsi di le tharo kgatlhanong le molatofadiwa, eleng kgetsi ya go teketa, tshenyo ya dithoto ga mmogo le go shupa ka sethunya,” Mokgwabone wa tlhalosa.

Ene ya re fa lekwalo-dikgang la rona la The Guardian le botsa Mokgwabone ka magatwe a gore babelaelwa ba, ba latofadiwa ka go ja ga mmogo le batlhankela bangwe ba sepodisi, ebile go kaiwa fa ba tshabiwa, one a araba ka gore bone jaaka sepodisi ga ba itse sepe ka magatwe ao.

“Jaaka sepodisi, ga re na bopaki jwa gore banna ba, ba tshabiwa ke sepodisi, ebile ba amega mo dikgetsing tse dingwe. Jaanong, re ikuela go mongwe le mongwe o a nang le bopaki mabapi le seo go tsenya ngongora gore sepodisi se batlisise ntlha eo,” Mokgwabone wa tlhalosa.

Kgetsi ya go teketa ga mmogo le go shupa ka sethunya kgatlhanong le Modise, e ile ya busediwa morago ke kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung go fitlha fa kgwedi ya Ngwanaatsele e tlhola matsatsi a le 11, fa go sentse go letilwe dipoelo (ballistic test) tsa sethunya.

Lekgotlha le tlhalositse fa dipatlisiso di tsweletse.

Go begwa fa e se ga ntlha dokete e ya ga Modise e utswiwa. Go begwa fa go tlile ga utswiwa foromo ya J88 ya mongongoregi mo go yone.

Go begwa fa gape Modise a buletswe kgetsi ya go teketa Christopher More (70). More one a tlhaselwa gabedi ka dinako tse difarologaneng kwa motseng wa gagabo wa Picong le go fisetswa ntlo ga mmogo le sejanaga.

Gape, go begwa fa a ne a tlhaselwa le go shupiwa ka sethunya kwa legaeng la gagwe kwa Monoto-mosetlha kwa motseng wa Tlapeng.

Kgabagare, Mokgwabone ga tshwaela mabapi le magatwe a gore dokete ya ga Modise e utswitswe kwa dikantorong tsa sepodisi mono Taung.

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Mozambican man sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for murder, attempted murder and armed robbery

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By REGINALD KANYANE

23 October 2025- The Vryburg Regional Court has sentenced Osvaldo Julia Cumbane (32), a Mozambican national, to an effective 25 years’ imprisonment following his conviction on multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit an offence, murder, attempted murder, two counts of robbery with aggravating circumstances, kidnapping, two counts of pointing a firearm, and possession of ammunition.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson in the North West, Sivenathi Gunya said the court heard that on 2 May 2022, Cumbane left Welkom in the Free State, where he was residing, and travelled with a group of men to Ganyesa in the North West. Gunya said upon their arrival, they conspired to commit a robbery.

“The police investigations led by the Warrant Officer Calvin Koope from the Mahikeng Serious Organised Crime Investigation Unit (Hawks), revealed that on 4 May 2022, the group proceeded to Tlaakgameng Trading Store to execute their plan to rob a Fidelity Security Services cash-in-transit vehicle.

“When the vehicle arrived at the store, the robbers ambushed the guards. During the robbery, gunfire was exchanged, and one of the security officers, Lebogang Leager Kakgola, was shot. He was rushed to a nearby clinic, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Following intensive investigations, Cumbane was arrested on 15 January 2024,” he said.

Gunya said he was denied bail and remained in custody throughout the trial. He said during proceedings, Cumbane pleaded guilty to all charges in terms of a plea and sentence agreement with the state.

“Advocate Ayanda Mzamo told the court that the accused was driven by greed when he planned to rob the cash-in-transit vehicle, an act that resulted in the senseless loss of an innocent life performing his duties. The court sentenced Cumbane seven years imprisonment for conspiracy to commit an offence, 25 years’ imprisonment for murder, 7 years imprisonment for attempted murder and 15 years imprisonment for two counts of robbery with aggravating circumstances.

“He was also sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment for kidnapping, 15 years imprisonment for two counts of pointing a firearm and 7 years imprisonment for possession of ammunition. In accordance with Section 280 of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977, some sentences will run concurrently, resulting in an effective 25 year term of imprisonment,” said Gunya.

Welcoming the sentence, Director of Public Prosecutions in the North West, Dr Rachel Makhari, commended both the prosecution and the investigative teams for their diligence and dedication. Makhari reaffirmed the NPA’s commitment to combating violent crime and ensuring justice for victims and their families.

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The Director of Goiutsemedi Trading Enterprise, Tsakani Rhulani Hlongwane found guilty of theft

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By OBAKENG MAJE

23 October 2025- The Specialised Commercial Crimes Court sitting in Mmabatho has sentenced Tsakani Rhulani Hlongwane (37) to a R10 000 fine or 12 months imprisonment, wholly suspended for three years on condition that she is not convicted of theft during the period of suspension. Investigations revealed that on 15 May 2024, the Office of the Premier in the North West Province issued a request for quotation (RFQ) to five potential suppliers registered on the Central Supplier Database.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson in North West, Sivenathi Gunya said Hlongwane, the sole director of Goiutsemedi Trading Enterprise, was not among the companies invited to submit quotations and did not submit one. Gunya said the selection process was finalised by the department’s Supply Chain Management (SCM) unit on 24 May 2024.

“However, on 30 May 2024, a purchase order was erroneously generated in favour of Hlongwane’s company instead of Goitsemedi Trading and Projects, which had been appointed to supply protective clothing. Despite not being awarded the contract, Hlongwane’s company received the purchase order, delivered goods as per the order and submitted an invoice to SCM for payment.

“The department subsequently paid R109 636.20 to Goiutsemedi Trading Enterprise in error. When notified of the mistake, Hlongwane indicated that she had already spent the money. She was arrested on 18 August 2025, and later released on bail,” he said.

Gunya further said in court, Hlongwane pleaded guilty to the charge of theft. He added that by the time of sentencing, she had repaid R63 000 to the department.

“In aggravation of sentence, senior state advocate Theo Moetaesi argued that the accused acted knowingly and unlawfully when she used funds she knew did not belong to her.

“Welcoming the outcome, Director of Public Prosecutions in the North West, Dr Rachel Makhari, commended the prosecution team for their work in bringing the matter to a finality. She reaffirmed the NPA’s commitment to combating commercial crimes and ensuring accountability in public sector transactions,” said Gunya.

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