24 Mopitlwe 2026 – Kgetsi ya polao kgatlhanong le balatofadiwa ba le supa eleng Flora Mogwera (66), Tshwaro Katong (53), Mosimanegape Gabonewe (55), Victor Maphasane (63), Tekoetsile Katong (63), Losilatau Charles Sakiele (58) ga mmogo le Mompati Mocumi (62), e buseditswe morago go fitlha 11 Motsheganong 2026, ke kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung mo letsatsing la maabane. Balatofadiwa ba, ba ile ba tshwarwa kwa motseng wa Manthe, gaufi le Taung, mabapi le ditatofatso tsa go bolaya monna wa kwa motseng wa Mothanthanyaneng, Robert Rapelang Molale morago ga go molatotsa ka go bogodu jwa leruo.
Go begwa fa Molale a ile a teketwa le go tsenngwa mo metsing kwa molapong ka kgwedi ya Sedimonthole 2025. Go begwa fa Molale a ile a tlhokafala morago ga moo.
Go dumela fa dinkue tse di utswitsweng ele tsa molatofadiwa, Flora Mogwera (66). Balatofadiwa ba bangwe jaaka Tshwaro Katong (53), Mosimanegape Gabonewe (55), Victor Maphasane (63), Tekoetsile Katong (63), Losilatau Charles Sakiele (58) ga mmogo le Mompati Mocumi (62), ba lebagane le ditatofatso tsa polao.
Kgabagare, balatofadiwa botlhe ba neetswe beile ya R500 mongwe le mongwe.
Setshwantsho: Bangwe ba balatofadiwa mo kgetsing ya polao/Facebook
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23 Mopitlwe 2026 – Kgetsi ya polao kgatlhanong le balatofadiwa ba le supa eleng Flora Mogwera (66), Tshwaro Katong (53), Mosimanegape Gabonewe (55), Victor Maphasane (63), Tekoetsile Katong (63), Losilatau Charles Sakiele (58) ga mmogo le Mompati Mocumi (62), e solofetse go tswelela kwa kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung mo letsatsing la gompieno. Balatofadiwa ba, ba ile ba tshwarwa kwa motseng wa Manthe, gaufi le Taung, mabapi le ditatofatso tsa go bolaya monna wa kwa motseng wa Mothanthanyaneng, Robert Rapelang Molale morago ga go molatotsa ka go bogodu jwa leruo.
Go begwa fa Molale a ile a teketwa le go tsenngwa mo metsing kwa molapong ka kgwedi ya Sedimonthole 2025. Go begwa fa Molale a ile a tlhokafala morago ga moo.
Molatofadiwa, Flora Mogwera (66), o go dumelwang fa dipudi e ne e le tsa gagwe, one a tshwarwa ka Labone le go latofadiwa ka go thopa ka dikgoka. Balatofadiwa ba bangwe jaaka Tshwaro Katong (53), Mosimanegape Gabonewe (55), Victor Maphasane (63), Tekoetsile Katong (63), Losilatau Charles Sakiele (58) ga mmogo le Mompati Mocumi (62) ba lebagane le ditatofatso tsa polao.
Kgabagare, balatofadiwa botlhe ba solofetswe go dira kopo ya beile mo letsatsing la gompieno, mme go utlwa fa ba bosekisi ba se kitla ba nna kgatlhanong le kopo eo.
Setshwantsho: Kotapini Maphasane, Charles Sakiele le Mompati Mocumi/Facebook
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19 Mopitlwe 2026- Kgetsi ya polao kgatlhanong le banna ba le bane ba kwa motseng wa Manthe, gaufi le Taung, e buseditswe morago go fitlha 23 Mopitlwe 2026, ke kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung. Se, ke go neela balatofadiwa tshono ya go dira kopo ya semmuso ya beile.
Balatofadiwa eleng, Kotapini Maphasane, Charles Sakiele, Mashome Katong ga mmogo le Mompati Mocumi, ba ne ba tshwarwa le go latofadiwa ka go bolaya monna wa kwa motseng wa Mothanthanyaneng, gone mono Taung, eleng Robert Rapelang Molale, morago ga go mo latofatsa ka bogodu jwa leruo.
Go begwa fa Molale a ile a teketiwa le go tsenngwa mo metsing kwa molapong. Go begwa fa Molale a ile a tlhokafala morago ga moo.
Tiragalo e, ke ya ngwaga o o fetileng. Balatofadiwa ba tshwerwe mo letsatsing la maabane ke lephata la matseka la sepodisi kwa motseng wa Manthe.
Sebueledi sa sepodisi mono porofenseng ya Bokone Bophirima, mokaptein Majang Skalkie are babelaelwa ba, ba lebagane le kgetsi ya polao.
Kgabagare, go begwa fa go sentse go tlile go tshwarwa babelaelwa ba bangwe gape mabapi le tiragalo e.
Picture: The North West MEC for DEDECT, Bitsa Lenkopane with Head of Department, Relebohile Mofokane/Supplied
By REGINALD KANYANE
8 March 2026- The North West MEC for Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT), Bitsa Lenkopane said consumers across the province continue to face challenges, particularly with second-hand motor vehicles that are sold with hidden mechanical defects, undisclosed histories or faults that only become apparent shortly after purchase. Lenkopane said these practices leave many consumers with unexpected repair costs, ongoing financial burdens and unnecessary hardship.
She further said as a government, it is their responsibility to ensure that businesses operate fairly and that consumers are protected from unfair and unjust trade practices. Lenkopane added that the North West Provincial Consumer Affairs Court continues to play a critical role, which continues to provide relief to consumers through dispute resolution, mediation and the enforcement of consumer protection legislation.
“There was a recent case where the court ruled in favour of a consumer, who had purchased a defective motor vehicle. Following an investigation and mediation process by the Consumer Affairs Office, the court ordered that the sale agreement be cancelled and that the consumer be refunded the purchase price.
“This case demonstrates that the Consumer Affairs Court remains a vital platform for justice, ensuring that suppliers are held accountable and that consumers receive redress when their rights are violated,” she said.
Lenkopane said her department will intensify compliance inspections in the motor industry through collaborative efforts with stakeholders, including SAPS, MIOSA and other national regulators, to ensure that dealerships comply with consumer protection legislation and that unsafe or defective vehicles are not sold to communities. She said in addition to enforcement efforts, DEDECT will continue to expand consumer education and awareness campaigns across the province, particularly targeting vulnerable and rural communities, to ensure that consumers are informed about their rights and the mechanisms available to report unfair practices.
“Consumers are also urged to exercise responsible consumer behaviour by reading and understanding contractual agreements before signing and by reporting defective goods within the six-month statutory period provided for in the Consumer Protection Act.
“A progress made in advancing consumer rights, promoting consumer confidence and fostering a culture of responsible consumer behaviour. This year’s celebration is held
under the theme: “Consumers’ Right to Receive Goods that are Free from Defects,” said Lenkopane.
She said the province is placing particular focus on challenges faced by consumers in motor vehicle transactions, especially in the purchase of second-hand vehicles. Lenkopane said it is important to educate consumers about their rights and responsibilities when purchasing goods or entering into contractual agreements.
8 March 2026- The former ANC Member of Parliament (MP), Vincent Smith was sentenced to seven years imprisonment by the Johannesburg High Court after reaching a plea and sentence agreement with the state. Judge Mohamed Ismail presided over the matter and accepted the plea and sentence agreement in terms of Sec 105A of the Criminal Procedure Act, as presented by the state and confirmed by Smith on record.
The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) spokesperson, Henry Mamothame said Ismail remarked on the considerations he had to make, especially that the accused was a lawmaker entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring that the laws of the country are upheld. Mamothame said he described corruption as a scourge that has reached alarming levels, and needs to be addressed decisively.
“Smith pleaded guilty to charges that include the Contravening Section 7 of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act 12 of 2004 (PRECCA), fraud, money laundering and the Contravention of the Tax Act.
“He was subsequently sentenced to 12 years on each of the counts, with each suspended for five years on condition that he does not commit similar offences during the suspension period. Smith will effectively spend seven years in prison for his actions,” he said.
Mamothame further said the conviction relates to the corruption and fraud charges in his personal capacity, as well as in his capacity as a sole director and shareholder of Euroblitz 48, to which he failed to disclosed to the Registrar of parliamentary members’ interest, the gratification that he received from BOSASA, pursuant to the corrupt activities with which he, Euroblitz 48 and Agrizzi were charged for. He added that Smith further failed to disclose the taxable income of Euroblitz between March 2009 and July 2018, totalling to approximately R28 million.
“Charges against Euroblitz were however withdrawn. The NPA’s IDAC remains committed to ensuring that state capture matters are dealt with and that the courts hold those accountable for their alleged criminality,” said Mamothame.
Meanwhile, the National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Andy Mothibi said: “In as much as the trial took longer than anticipated to be finalized, the wheels of justice finally got in motion and the rule of law upheld.
“I commend the prosecution team involved in the matter.”
Setshwantsho: Monna o nyeletseng, Selaotswe Modisagaarekwe/Facebook
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29 Ferikgong 2026- Baagi ba kwa motseng wa Mokgareng, gaufi le Taung, ba boloditse letsholo-patlo. Se, se tla morago ga go nyelela ga monna mongwe wa teng kwa motseng o.
Go ya ka dipego, Selaotswe Modisagaarekwe (45), one a nyelela fa kgwedi ya Ferikgong e tlhola matsatsi a le 23, mono ngwaga.
Sebueledi sa sepodisi mono Bokone Bophirima, Constable Thuto Bobelo are sepodisi se a itse ka go nyelela ga ga Modisagaarekwe. Bobelo are go begwa fa Modisagaarekwe a ne a le kwa legaeng la gagwe, fela moragonyana, ba lelapa la gagabo ba ile ba lemoga fa a seo.
“Go ne go sena matshwao ape a shupang gore Modisagarekwe o ka tswa a ile kae. Go begwa fa a sa itekanela sentle mo tlhaloganyong, mme one a apere borokgwe jo bo pududu, sekipa se se botala jo bo tseneletseng le bontsho, ga mmogo le diteki tsa modiro wa Puma fa a ne a nyelela.
“Go ile ga bolodiwa letsholo-patlo gone ka Labotlhano o. Gape letsholo-patlo le ile la bolodiwa ka Labobedi, fela maiteko ao a ile a itaya sefololetsa. Go na le thulaganyo e e dirilweng go ka tlisa sepodisi sa dipitsi ga mmogo le dintja go ka thusa mo letsholo-patlong leo,” Bobelo wa tlhalosa.
Go begwa fa bangwe ba baagi ba ile ba bona motho mongwe o kgale a batliwa fa ba ne ba boloditse letsholo-patlo. Fela Bobelo o ganeditse magatwe ao.
Bobelo are bone jaaka sepodisi, tshedimosetso e ga ya ba fitlhelela.
Kgabagare, baagi ba rulagantse kopano ya thapelo kwa lelapeng la ga Modisagaarekwe mo letsatsing la kamoso. Baagi ba re kopano eo, e tla tshwarwa ka ura ya borataro maitseboa, mme go memilwe baeteledipele ba ba farologaneng jaaka baruti ba di kereke ga mmogo le dingaka.
Setshwantsho: Balatofadiwa ba polao, Bakang, Phenyo Katong le Katlego Mosimege
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20 Ferikgong 2026- Kgetsi ya polao kgatlhanong le banna ba le bane ba kwa motseng wa Manthe, gaufi le Taung, e tla boela kwa kgotlhatshekelo ya sedika ya Taung fa kgwedi ya Ferikgong e tlhola matsatsi a le 22. Bakang Katong (32), yo o atlholetsweng dingwaga di le robedi kwa kgolegelong mo kgetsing ya petelelo, ga mmogo le balatofadiwa nae mo kgetsing ya polao, Thabang Lenyai (23), Katlego Mosimege (31) le Phenyo Katong (34), ba ne ba tshwarwa dingwaga di le nne tse di fetileng morago ga go latofadiwa ka go bolaya Thabiso Mothibedi (35), setlhogo.
Go begwa fa ba ile ba mo teketa le go mo golegelela mo generateng. Seno se tla morago ga gore ba mo latofatse ka go ba utswetsa madi a seatleng a lekanyediwang go R20 000 le motsoko wa R600.
Sebueledi sa sepodisi mo Bokone Bophirima, Lieutenant Colonel, Sam Tselanyane, o ile a tlhalosetsa ba lekwalo-dikgang la The Guardian Newspaper gore dipatlisiso di shupa fa tiragalo e, ele ya di 29 Moranang 2022. Tselanyane are go ile ga begwa fa moswi a ile a siela kwa motseng wa Longaneng.
“Fela, go begwa fa balatofadiwa ba ile ba tswa letsholo le go mo latela. Go begwa fa go gorogeng ga bone kwa motseng wa Manthe, ba ile ba mo gokelela mo generateng, mme ba mo teketa go fitlhelela a tlhokafala.
“Go begwa fa balatofadiwa ba ile ba tabogisetsa moswi kwa kliniking ya selegae fa ba bona a neela mowa. Baoki ba ne ba ba tlhalosa fa go se sepe se ba ka se dirang go boloka moswi, gonne one a setse a balelelwa le badimo,” Tselanyane wa tlhalosa.
Kgabagare, ka di 1 Motsheganong 2022, baagi ba ile ba bolotsa mogwanto kgatlhanong le balatofadiwa, mme ba ile ba fisa matlo a bone a le mararo le sejanaga mo tiragalong e. Gape, baagi ba ile thuba le go senya ntlo-maitiso ya balatofadiwa, mme ba itseela le nnotagi.
Go begwa fa Katong a boleletse lekgotlha ka mokgwa wa tiriso ya lekwalo gore o ipona molato mo ditatofatso tsotlhe kgatlhanong le ene. Lenyai le ene go ne ga begwa fa a ipone molato mo ditatofatsong tsotlhe kgatlhanong le ene, fela one a fetoga mme a kopa lekgotlha fa a batla go fetola mmueledi wa gagwe.
Go begwa fa Katong o tlhaloseditse lekgotlha fa Mosimege le mogoloe, Phenyo, ba ne ba sena seabe mo tiragalong e.
Kgabagare, bosekisi le bone bo tlhalositse fa boitekanetse go ka tswelela ka tsheko, mme bo shupa fa bona le kgetsi e kwenneng kgatlhanong le banna ba, ba le bane. Tsheko mo kgetsing e, ene ya bosediwa morago mo letsatsing la maabane gonne balatofadiwa ba bangwe ba ne bas a iponagatsa kwa kgotlhatshekelo ntle le Bakang Katong.
15 Sedimonthole 2025- Banna ba le babedi ba solofetswe go tlhagelela kwa kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung mabapi le polao ya rra ditekesi, Mpho Monchonyane ga mmogo le modisa wa gagwe. Go begwa fa monna wa dingwaga di le 59, wa kwa motseng wa Modimong, gaufi le Taung, ele morulaganyi wa polao ya baswi.
Sebueledi sa sepodisi mo sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen, o tlhalosistse fa banna ba, ba solofetswe go tlhagelela kwa kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung mo letsatsing la gompieno mabapi le polao.
Mokgatlho wa ditekesi mono Taung wa Greater Taung United Taxi Association (GTUTA) o tlhalositse fa loso la ga Monchonyane le ba tlogetse ba iphotlhere. Go begwa fa Monchonyane ga mmogo le modisa wa gagwe ba ile a thuntsiwa ke batho ba ba sa itsiweng kwa morakeng wa gagwe kwa motseng wa Letlhapong.
Go begwa fa ditopo tsa banna ba, di bonwe mo letsatsing la Tshipi mo mosong, mme di na le dintho tsa go thuntsiwa.
Sebueledi sa mokgatlho wa GTUTA, Oarabeng Plaatjie are loso la ga Monchonyane le ba robile dipelo. Plaatjie are ga ba kgone le go amogela loso la modiri ka bone, mme ba ipotsa gore go rileng.
“Go fitlha ga jaana, ga se re itse gore sebakwa sa gore Monchonyane a thuntsiwe le go bolawa ke eng. Ke fela gore ka boripa, re dula ka letshogo mme re ipotsa gore go latela mang fa ele gore dipalo tse di ka tswa di golaganngwa le ditekesi, fela ga re dumele.
“Ga re dumela thata gore dipolao tse di ka tswa di golaganngwa le ditekesi. Monchonyane ene le motho o boikobo, mme re dira le ene sentle. One a dira tiro ya gagwe ka manontlhotlho ebile a reetsa. Ene e se motho o neng a na le dilo tse dintsitsi, mme a le bonolo. Monchonyane ene ele modulasetilo wa tsela ya Randfontein ga mmogo le Klerksdorp,” Plaatjie.
7 December 2025- The family of Lesego Daniel Sebego (71) from Moretele village, in Taung, said it is concerned regarding his deteriorating health at Taung District Hospital. According to one of the family members who did not want to be named for fear of reprisal, his family member was admitted at Taung District Hospital on 4 November 2025, with a broken hip.
“However, he is still flagging at the hospital bed without any assistance. We do not get a straight explanation on why he has not undergone operation yet. However, we heard some allegations that there are shortages of orthopaedic implants at Klerksdorp/Tshepong Complex Hospital due to unpaid invoices of the suppliers.
“This has left Sebego in a predicament with prolonged pain. Sebego is already losing hope and he is now developing bed sores. We just hope that these delays will not lead to permanent disability due to the progression of his conditions, while awaiting treatment,” he said.
The North West MEC for Health, Sello Lehari said the Taung District Hospital acknowledges receipt of the enquiry regarding a patient who is currently admitted at the facility. Lehari said the hospital is fully aware of his case and continues to monitor his condition closely.
“The patient has not yet been transferred to the Klerksdorp/Tshepong Hospital Complex due to supply-related challenges. At present, the Complex does not have the required orthopaedic implant necessary for his surgical procedure.
“It is important to clarify that this delay is not due to bed shortages or a lack of surgeons, but rather a supply chain issue affecting the availability of the specialised implant. The hospital management is doing everything possible to resolve the supply constraints and to ensure that the patient receives the required surgical intervention as soon as possible,” he said.
Lehari further said the Sebego family has been informed of the situation, and communication channels remain open to provide regular updates and reassurance. He added that they regret the distress caused to the patient and his family and reaffirm their commitment to ensuring that all patients receive timely and appropriate care.
“The challenges are caused largely by exceptionally high demand from orthopaedic intervention. The Klerksdorp/Tshepong Complex Hospital has been receiving a significant influx of patients from outside its jurisdiction including Free State, Northern Cape and Gauteng provinces, as well as foreign nationals from neighbouring countries.
“So, this is the reason why we are having this challenge. However, there are measures in place to ensure that patients receive timely and adequate treatment which includes correct referral pathways through the gatekeeping, adequate budget and proper revenue collection especially on those who can afford according to their financial classification,” said Lehari.
30 Ngwanatsele 2025- Monna wa dingwaga di le 80 o tlhokafetse morago ga go gatiwa ke terekere e ba neng ba e palame kwa tseleng ya D210 kwa Sloja kwa motseng wa Cokonyane, gaufi le Taung, mo letsatsing la maabane. Go begwa fa terekere eo, e ne e pegile batho ba ba neng ba ya kwa mophatong.
Sebueledi sa sepodisi mono sedikeng wa Dr Ruth Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, Warrant Officer, Tryphosa van Rooyen are go begwa fa mokgweetsi wa terekere eo, a ile a emisiwa le go itsisiwa fa a gatile motho. Van Rooyen are go bontsha fa mopalami o wa terekere, a ile a wa mo go yone, mme a gatiwa ke leotwana la kwa morago.
“Go butswe kgetsi ya polao ntle le maikaelelo, mme ga gona ope o tshwerweng. Moswi o ile a netefadiwa ke morwadie gore ke mang,” van Rooyen.
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