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Good Education Makes Good People - And Good People Act Nobly
In a world fraught with uncertainty and rapid change, the value of good education remains a beacon of hope. It is often said that \"Good education makes good people, and good people act nobly.\" This powerful idea reflects the essential role education plays—not just in filling minds with facts, but in shaping hearts, nurturing values, and preparing individuals to contribute positively to society.
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June 13, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Seven suspects in court for fraud and corruption involving over R86 million
The Molopo Magistrates' Court has postponed the case involving seven accused individuals facing charges of fraud, corruption, and contravention of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) to August 25.
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June 13, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Tholo Golf Tournament 5th Anniversary
MAHIKENG MAIL-MAHIKENG: The fairways echoed with excitement and competitive spirit this past weekend when the much-anticipated Tholo Golf Tournament teed off in grandeur on June 6 at Magalies Park before culminating in a spectacular finale at Seasons Golf, Leisure & Spa on June 7.
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June 13, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Tete Dijana triumphs at the 2025 Comrades Marathon
MAHIKENG MAIL-MAHIKENG: The North West Acting Premier Kenetswe Mosenogi this week joined all North West residents and millions across the country who congratulated Tete Dijana on his remarkable victory at the 2025 Comrades Marathon at the weekend.
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June 13, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Committee demands consequence management in GD Montshioa Airport Scandal
The North West Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety and Transport Management, chaired by Freddy Sonakile, and has strongly condemned the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management for 'gross dereliction of duty in its handling of the GD Montshioa Airport, resulting in unauthorized occupation and revenue losses.
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June 13, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
The nature of the recent white diaspora characterizes failure of Reconciliatory and Restorative Justice Laws and Programmes in South Africa
Law operations which governs man and man in their diversity in South Africa tend to show fail in milestone. It shows the negation in teleology of structured laws that regulate the diverse interactions of peoples in South Africa. These laws derive from the constitutional provision in section 3 (1) of the Constitution as regards common South African citizenship for black and white. It further shows on face value, that by virtue of the circumstance of the diaspora by white South Africans, South Africa gets to be seen to have failed to live up to this constitutional provision. In terms of Section 3 (3) thereof, the
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June 13, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
SALGA Calls for strengthened accountability and governance following release of 2023/24 Municipal Audit Outcomes
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has welcomed the release of the Auditor-General's 2023/2024 Municipal Audit Outcomes and commended the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) for its continued efforts in promoting transparency, accountability and good governance within local government.
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June 06, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Banyana crowned #ThreeNations champions
Banyana Banyana wrapped up the #ThreeNations Challenge in style on Tuesday afternoon, defeating Zambia 2-0 at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville in a tightly contested and often physical clash between the two regional neighbours.
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June 06, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Alleged cash in transit robbers arrested
Three cash-in-transit robbery suspects were arrested last week by the crime intelligence-driven operation by Lichtenburg Visible Policing and K9 Unit members.
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June 06, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Get ready for a soul-stirring experience!
The \"Men in Worship\" Live recording is set to take Mahikeng by storm on 7 June at the Mmabatho Convention Centre, featuring an A-list line-up of gospel artists.
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June 06, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
It's a good opportunity for everyone to prove themselves - Bafana Coach Broos
Bafana Bafana Coach, Hugo Broos, says he will not put the new players in the team under pressure and is more interested in seeing how they perform in the international friendly matches against Tanzania and Mozambique.
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June 06, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Mixed reaction to R100 million printing contract
This week, the Department of Education in the North West has been under fire, following reports of the awarding of a contract worth over R100 million, for the printing of exam papers for the next five years.
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June 06, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Mafikeng Netball Association league
MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: Mafikeng Netball Association Committee has established a new netball league that will enhance and sharpen young girls' netball skills and knowledge in Mafikeng from April to September.
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June 06, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Bethlehem man sentenced for sexual grooming of stepdaughter
A 38-year-old man from Bethlehem has been convicted and sentenced in the Bethlehem Magistrate's Court, North West for the sexual grooming of his 14-year-old stepdaughter.
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June 06, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
CSA hosts Women in Cricket Dialogue
MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: In a landmark moment for women's cricket in South Africa, Cricket South Africa (CSA) hosted the inaugural Women in Cricket Dialogue on Friday, a gathering aimed at reflecting on the sport's journey, celebrating its present, and forging a visionary path forward.
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June 06, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
MEC Morweng accused of interfering with recruitment of traffic officers
The MEC for Community safety and Transport Management in the North West province, Wessels Morweng, has been accused of interfering with the recruitment process of traffic officers.
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June 06, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Assessing readiness of processing NPO funding applications
MEC for Department of Social Development, Basetsana Sussana Dantjie, embarked on an office walkabout to assess the readiness of the department in ensuring that Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) application for funding are being processed on time.
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June 06, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
MEC Mosenogi to setup Growth Fund to activate investments
The North West province is set to decisively deal with the economic development challenges that has been limiting its potential for years. This is part of the exciting pronouncements made by the Treasury MEC, Kenetswe Mosenogi during the re-tabling of the Provincial Budget for the year 2025/26.
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June 06, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
The lamentation of a grieving sister-in-law
\"My name is Bianca Carmichael, and I stand before you today with a heart full of sorrow, gratitude, and respect. I speak on behalf of Charlaine, Presley's beloved wife, and the entire Kirk family.
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June 06, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Mokgosi's "loud silence" agitates SANCO
MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) has messages of concern raised by different stakeholders regarding the constant involvement of the MEC for Education in North West, Viola Motsumi, in a number of corruption allegations.
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June 06, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Devolving policing powers: A local solution to a national crisis
As communities across the North West province continue to endure the fallout from a centralised policing system that doesn't fit our local realities, it's time to face an uncomfortable truth: national control over policing has left provinces powerless to respond to their own safety needs.
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June 06, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Ratlou commits to "put hands on deck"
Ratlou Local Municipality Executive Mayor, Cllr Matlhomola Jafta, has promised to continue spending on major projects and urged the accounting office to apply consequence management against individuals responsible for failure in spending on their initial plans.
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June 06, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
NWU Eagles qualify for nation championships
Kaoleboga Motshabi MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: The North-West University (NWU) Eagles Aerobics team has qualified for the national championships of the South African Sport Aerobics Fitness and Hip-hop Federation (SASAFF).
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June 06, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Fear not, no one is going to be dismissed due to Affirmative Action - Labour department
Niresh Singh, Deputy Director of Employment Equity in the Department of Employment and Labour, told a full-house EE Roadshow workshop that they were misinformed and made to be scared of the Amended Employment Equity Act.
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June 06, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Mmabana project to be unvitalised, Mosenogi
The original plan, idea, intention and programme which the founder of the arts, sports and culture foundation, the late Kgosi Lucas Mangope had in mind when he established the foundation must be revitalised and or revisited.
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June 06, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
National Senior and Senior Certificate candidates decrease
This year, there are 22 014 candidates, a decrease from 27 010 in 2024. The examinations are being written in 73 Senior Certificate and 403 National Senior Certificate centres across the province. The number of candidates has decreased by 4 997 compared to last year.
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May 30, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Solar project adds power to parking areas and rooftops in energy overhaul
Rows of parked cars on the rooftops of the North-West University's (NWU's) Mahikeng Campus now share space with banks of solar panels, as part of a campus-wide plan to reshape how electricity is sourced, used and sustained.
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May 30, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Do not fall for this scam!
Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality has alerted all service providers and contractors against continuous, fraudulent tender appointment letters, supposedly issued by the municipality, as individuals are impersonating municipal officials in order to solicit/extort money from service providers.
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May 30, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Labour leads construction industry in Health and Safety seminar
Various stakeholders, including clients, contractors, architects, subcontractors, project employees, suppliers, government authorities, and regulatory bodies will come together to map strategic cooperation to promote decent work and achieve vision zero in occupational injuries and disease at the national construction Health and Safety conference.
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May 30, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
The cruel side of gang violence in South Africa
The growth of gang violence in townships has reached alarming levels, instilling fear in residents and perpetuating a cycle of brutality.
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