Author: Motlhaping Modise

The North-West University (North-West University) has confirmed that it has initiated urgent measures to address allegations of a hostile and abusive working environment raised by one of its employees. The matter comes after a distressed staff member shared her experience on social media, alleging workplace abuse by a director within the institution. In the video, the employee’s identity was concealed as internal procedures are currently underway. She further alleged that she feels targeted and unsupported at work, while also facing pressure to meet marking deadlines despite ongoing health challenges. Speaking on YOU FM Newshour, the university’s Director for Corporate Communication,…

ActionSA has welcomed former prominent ANC councillor in Potchefstroom, David Kham, as part of its ongoing “Green Umbrella” expansion project, which continues to attract political parties and civic formations into its ranks. Through this initiative, the party says it aims to build a united political alternative ahead of the fiercely contested upcoming local government elections. ActionSA Deputy President Dr Mbahare Kekana welcomed new community members, local political leaders, and activists in Potchefstroom, North West. “The welcoming of new members marks another important milestone in the party’s growth and demonstrates the increasing confidence that South Africans are placing in its vision…

The North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi has expressed confidence in the measures employed by his administration to address the growing concern of unemployment amongst the youth, women and people with disabilities across the province. This follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Mokgosi and Oupa Nkoana of Construction SETA at the Mmabatho Palms in Mahikeng on Wednesday. “Over 4,000 young people, women and people with disabilities across the North West are expected to benefit from a three-year programme which will harness their skills to enter the job market,” said the Premier. Mokgosi highlighted that the MoU seeks…

University of South Africa (UNISA) Correctional Management expert Professor Thabiso Matshaba has said that the Department of Correctional Services is sitting on a ticking time bomb by failing to expeditiously resolve the crisis of untraceable parolees and escaped inmates who are roaming the streets unrestricted by the law and remain unaccounted for. Matshaba was speaking on YOU FM’s Newshour following the appearance of the Department’s Minister, Dr Pieter Groenewald, before the Portfolio Committee in Parliament, where he conceded that the department’s latest data does not reflect the number of parolees and inmates who absconded before 1994. The Minister revealed that…

Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Transport has requested a detailed update from the Departments of Transport and National Treasury on the performance of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, known as the Public Transport Network (PTN), following a decision to phase out grant funding for the programme. The committee made the request after Transport Minister Barbara Creecy informed members last week that a decision had been taken “to wind down the grant” because it was underperforming and failing to achieve its intended objectives. According to the Minister, the winding down process will be phased in over the next three years, while…

South Africa will, as part of its efforts to address illegal immigration — a matter of growing concern among many citizens — send envoys to several fellow African countries to outline the measures it is taking to manage the issue within its borders. In an address to the nation on Sunday evening from the Union Buildings in Pretoria, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a series of interventions aimed at addressing illegal immigration and strengthening border management. “As South Africa, we will continue working with our sister countries to build an Africa in which people move by choice and not by desperation.…

The North West Department of Education says an infrastructure team has been dispatched to Matlhare Mokautu Secondary School in Monakato Village, outside Rustenburg, to assess a double-storey classroom block that has been deemed unsafe for learners, teachers and the wider school community. The Department highlighted that the decision was taken after it was discovered that the structure was unstable and posed a serious safety risk to learners. MEC for Education Viola Motsumi announced to the community that seven mobile classrooms have been delivered to the school. “This is a temporary measure that the Department is implementing while we seek a…

It has been a spectacular weekend for North West football enthusiasts! Three soccer teams from the province have successfully secured promotion to the Motsepe Foundation Championship (NFD) – the country’s second-tier professional league – following their impressive performances at the ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs held from 1 June to 7 June 2026 in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape. The North West province will now have three clubs in South Africa’s professional leagues next season, with the NWU Soccer Institute (NWU Eagles) and Lerumo Lions joining Orbit College FC, which was recently relegated from the Betway Premiership after just a…

Build One South Africa (BOSA) has dismissed suggestions that the inclusion of descendants of two of South Africa’s most revered liberation icons on its candidate list for the upcoming local government elections is an attempt to capitalise on their famous surnames. With just 150 days remaining before the municipal elections on 4 November, the party unveiled Ziyeka Sisulu, grandson of anti-apartheid stalwarts Walter and Albertina Sisulu, and Thembela Mandela, great-grandson of former President Nelson Mandela, as candidates for wards in the City of Johannesburg. The announcement was made on Vilakazi Street in Orlando West, Soweto, a location BOSA described as…

The City of Matlosana Local Municipality in Klerksdorp, North West, has dismissed reports that its Fresh Produce Market in the CBD has been taken over by foreign nationals, while also addressing concerns over dysfunctional ablution facilities at the market. The Matlosana Fresh Produce Market, which operates under the municipality’s Local Economic Development (LED) unit, came under scrutiny in 2025 amid allegations of severe disarray, municipal neglect and non-payment. The municipality faced accusations of failing to comply with a 2021 High Court order that required it to transfer 95% of daily sales revenue to market agents within 48 hours. Concerns have…