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Man sentenced to life imprisonment
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed the life imprisonment sentence handed down by the Molopo Regional Court to Mpho Ditaba (48) from Dithakong Village near Mahikeng. Ditaba was convicted of the premeditated murder of Motsamai Bosman (44).
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July 11, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Support and appreciation to the initiation school committee
MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: The Mahikeng Local Municipality commends the Mahikeng Local Municipality Initiation School Committee for its tireless efforts in curbing illegal initiation schools in the area.
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July 11, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Kagiso Apostolic Church youth celebration
Kagiso Apostolic Church hosted a youth celebration event at the Rooigrond Church Premises in Mahikeng, led by Bishop LR Mmulutsi.
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July 11, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Introducing Ukukhanya Gospel Choir
MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: Ukukhanya Gospel Chor is a trailblasing group of young women from Lomanyaneng village who are making waves in the clap and tap music genre.
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July 11, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
MEC Mokua calls for pressure on ensuring service delivery
During her opening address at the Departmental Executive Management Committee meeting held over the weekend, MEC Sempe Elizabeth Mokua emphasised the importance of her being apprised on imperative strategic issues.
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July 11, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
"We know what we need to do to deliver"
MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: Springbok prop Thomas du Toit on Monday acknowledged that the team were far off the standards they had set for themselves in their Castle Lager Incoming Series opener against Italy in Pretoria last week, and said they were determined to deliver a vastly improved performance when the sides meet again at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday. The match will kick off at 17:10 and will be broadcast live on SuperSport.
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July 11, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Special tribute to Mama Pierinkie Tlhoaele
Motlagosebatho Elizabeth \"Pierinkie\" Tlhoaele (nee Loeto) was born on 12 June 1938 in Thaba Nchu, Orange Free State.
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July 11, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
SACP's electoral enterprise: Fatal attraction for the ANC?
The South African Communist Party's (SACP) announcement that it will contest the 2026 local government elections marks a dramatic rupture in the ANC-led alliance that has defined South African politics for decades.
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July 11, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
New digitised SASSA local office
MAHIIKENG MAIL - SEKHING: A new chapter unfolded as SASSA (South African Social Security Agency) celebrated the grand opening of a fully digitised Sekhing Local Office in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, marking a significant milestone in bringing accessible social services closer to the community of Sekhing.
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July 11, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
SANCO taking action against members
MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) has taken a firm stance against James Gadinabokao, a former member who was expelled from the organisation on 25 April.
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July 11, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Supporting youth and local sport development
MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: Mahikeng Local Municipality Executive Mayor, Cllr Tshepiso Mphehlo, officially handed over four brand-new mountain bicycles to the Moshawane Cycling Club at the Moshawane Multi-Purpose Centre, demonstrating the municipality's commitment to supporting local youth development and promoting healthy lifestyles.
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July 11, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Response on allegations against then Acting Premier Mosenogi
The North West Office of the Premier this week responded to statements and media reports regarding allegations of misconduct and perjury against the then Acting Premier, MEC Kenetswe Mosenogi, on the appointment of Heads of Departments.
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July 11, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Lebogang Kgwadi, is our new winner of Sudoku number 816
Mahikeng Mail this week announces Lebogang Kgwadi of 58-5 Imperial Reserve, Mahikeng as the winner of Sudoku No: 817.
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July 11, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
SAPU shocked, but not surprised
MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: The South African Policing Union (SAPU) has called on South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa to intervene in regard to the allegations made about SAPS in the media.
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July 11, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
This, Mr President, is your call!
There is no denying that claims or allegations that surfaced this past weekend, of a broadly-spread weakness in the South African security cluster, exposed by South African Police Service's Kwazulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, urgently needs President Cyril Ramaphosa's intervention.
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July 11, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Banyana begin defense of their WAFCON title on a positive note
MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: Banyana Banyana return to action this Friday (tomorrow) to face Tanzania in their second match of the tournament at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda, Morocco. Kickoff is at 21:00, South African time.
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July 11, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
DA demands job creation as unemployment rate increases
MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the North West last week Friday submitted a memorandum of demands to the Office of Premier Lazarus Mokgosi regarding the ongoing challenges and high unemployment rate in the province.
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July 11, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Questions on appointment of CFO at Parks and Tourism
The Department of Economic Development Environment Conservation and Tourism refutes claims that MEC Bitsa Lenkopane was involved in the appointment of the new Chief Financial Officer at the North-West Parks and Tourism.
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July 11, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Where are the residents of our beloved Mahikeng?
Do we still have children of the soil in this town or is it just visitors who come to take what they need and then leave?
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July 11, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
PSA to intensify strike action against OHSC
The Public Servants Association (PSA), as the majority union at the Office of Health Standards and Compliance (OHSC), previously warned that protest action against the unilateral and unfair decision to relocate the office to Centurion will be escalated and intensified with a disruption of services on 4 July.
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July 11, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
SCOPA directs MEC Molapisi to intervene in the non-election of Kagisano Mayor
The North West Provincial Legislature Standing Committee on Provincial Public Accounts chaired by Hon Smuts Matshe has resolved to direct the MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Hon Gaoage Molapisi, to urgently restore the rule of law at Kagisano-Molopo Local Municipality where there has not been a permanent Mayor since December 2024.
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July 04, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Schools should be 'cool zones' in hotspot communities
In hotspot communities where children are often victims of crime, schools should be \"cool zones\" away from the flames of violence. FEDSAS therefore welcomes the Safe Schools Protocol, launched this week by Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube. This agreement between SAPS and the Department of Basic Education aims to address increasing school-based violence through stronger police visibility and coordinated safety measures at high-risk schools.
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July 04, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Historic launch of MALFA U17 Stream League
As a befitting tribute to the enduring legacy of Nelson Mandela, the Mahikeng Local Football Association (MALFA) will host a historic launch of the Under-17 Stream League for Ward 2 at Lekung Community Hall on 11 July, from 09:00 to 13:00.
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July 04, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
SANCO calls for immediate removal of NWPTB CFO
The South African National Civics Organisation (SANCO) has called for the immediate suspension and removal of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the North West Provincial Tourism Board (NWPTB) following recent revelations about their alleged involvement in corruption charges.
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July 04, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
NTI lose 23 buses engulfed by fire
MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: North West Transport Investment (NTI) lost a total of 23 buses in a blazing fire which was reported to have broken out at a Batswana gare depot on 17 Junethe fire brigade was immediately activated to quell the fire at the depot.
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July 04, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
SARS releases the preliminary trade statistics for May
South Africa recorded a preliminary trade balance surplus of R21.7 billion in May 2025. This surplus was attributable to exports of R175.7 billion and imports of R154.1 billion, inclusive of trade with Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and Namibia (BELN).
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July 04, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
New netball court up for grabs
MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: As part of PEP's ongoing commitment to uplifting communities and empowering young girls through the PEP mini Netball programme, the brand reached out to Netball legend Dumisani Chauke, to give one lucky school the opportunity to win a new netball court worth R200 000!
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July 04, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
NEHAWU demands reversal appointment of CFO
MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: The National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (NEHAWU) in the North West has expressed outrage at what they dubbed \"the reckless and scandalous appointment of a Chief Financial Officer at the North West Parks and Tourism Board facing serious allegations of financial misconduct at Madibeng Local Municipality\".
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July 04, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
Face of North West finalist
Dithakong's very own young pageant contender, Kopo Letlonkane, is thrilled and exicted to be a semi-finalist for Face of North West.
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July 04, 2025
Mafikeng Mail
SAUCIC consoles Madonsela family
MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: The South African Union Council of Independent Churches (SAUCIC) on Tuesday conveyed its condolences to former Public Protector, Professor Thuli Madonsela, who is mourning the recent passing of her 82-year-old husband and life-partner Richard Edward Foxton.
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