Author: Motlhaping Modise

The ANC in the North West has expelled two out ten of its councillors who defied its instructions at the troubled Ditsobotla Local municipality in Lichtenburg. The party’s Provincial Executive Committee, PEC, made the announcement in Lichtenburg following a lengthy disciplinary proceeding against the defiant members.The members are accused of undermining the authority of the party and bringing it into disrepute. Speaking on YOU FM Newshour ANC Provincial spokesperson Tumelo Maruping said councillors faced several charges relating to the gravity of their misconduct, with the party arriving at a conclusion suitable for their misconduct following their representations and defence. “There…

The North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Oageng Molapisi has invoked Section 106 of the Municipal Systems Act to investigate allegations of maladministration and malfeasance at the embattled Madibeng Local Municipality in Brits. Molapisi has appointed a law firm to investigate amongst other things, focus on irregular appointment of municipal officials and service providers, failure by council to convene statutory meetings as prescribed by legislation and rules of order of council. The Department’s HOD Dr. Ben Bole told YOU FM Newshour that the MEC informed the municipal council of his decision earlier on Tuesday. “The MEC has invoked that provision…

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC) in the North West has subpoenaed hearings against six municipalities in the province, following sustained non-responsiveness to investigations conducted by the commission. The commission’s Provincial Manager Shirley Mlombo told YOU FM News Hour that the three-day hearings are convened in accordance with the commission’s mandate to promote, protect, and monitor the observance of human rights, as enshrined in the Constitution of the country and the SAHRC Act. The commission emphasized that the primary objective of these hearings is to “obtain clear, substantive responses, and time-bound commitments from each municipality on how they intend…

The South African Defence Union (SANDU) has accused the government of defunding the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) for over two decades and ultimately left it short of meeting the international defence funding standards. The union raised the concern following the presentation of the R57.1 billion budget allocated to the Department of Defence and Military Veterans by the Minister Angie Motshekga. Delivering the budget, Motshekga conceded that the budget is not enough to address the challenges facing the department and the SANDF in general. “In spite of the ongoing financial constraints which affect the planning and operations of the…

The family of slain student activist Caiphus Nyoka has welcomed the 15 years prison sentence imposed on Johan Marais, one of the apartheid-era police officers by the Pretoria High Court sitting in Benoni in Gauteng. Nyoka was brutally killed by members of the South Africa Police (SAP) in his bedroom in August 1987 in Daveyton, after persistent police harassment at his parents’ home. Speaking on YOUFM Newshour, family spokesperson and Caiphus niece, Nation Nyoka said that the family has been left with mixed feelings. “It was quite a strenuous process, but the judgment was received with mixed feelings. We feel…

North West University (NWU) Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor Bismark Tyobeka, has been appointed a member and chairperson of the Ministerial Expert Panel on Nuclear. The appointment was made by the Energy and Electricity Minister Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. Prof Tyobeka is no stranger to the sector, following his stint as the CEO of the National Nuclear Regulator. His appointment comes just two weeks after he was appointed Chairperson of the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), by the Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Parks Tau. Speaking on YOU FM Prof Tyobeka said that he will easily juggle all the two key…

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has recalled two VW models manufactured by Volkswagen SA (VWSA), Volvo Cars South Africa (Volvo South Africa), and Toyota South Africa Motors (Toyota South Africa) respectively for various mechanical and non-mechanical faults identified on them. The NCC’s National spokesperson Pheto Ntaba told YOU FM Newshour listeners that manufacturers furnished the commissions with several reasons behind this recent recall. “These are new vehicles released for the market this year except for the Hino 500 CBU that were made available from 11 May 2017 to 14 December 2023, and from 31 May 2018 to 25 December 2024,…

Eskom senior management has been commended for stabilising the power utility following a series of breakdowns that rocked the entity leading to rolling blackouts in the country. This after Eskom announced that Unit 4 of the Medupi Power Station has been successfully returned to service, adding 800MW to the national grid. The station, located in Lephalale in Limpopo, holds the distinction of being one of the world’s largest dry-cooled, coal-fired power plants. “This milestone strengthens South Africa’s energy security and enhances the stability of its electricity supply,” said Energy analyst Ruse Moleshe, who was speaking on YOU FM Newshour. In…

The North West Provincial Initiation Coordinating Committee (PICC) has rescued a group of 25 boys who were found at an illegal initiation school near Lonely Park village in Mahikeng. The boys were reported missing by their parents two weeks ago. The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Media Relations Officer, Thebeetsile Keameditse, told Newsnote that the boys were found following a deepened overnight search by various stakeholders. “The PICC has roped in the South African Police Service, with the use of a K9 unit and other stakeholders to help track and rescue the young boys who have been missing…

The Department of Water and Sanitation in the North West said there’s a slight marginal drop in water levels at 28 dams in the North West province.According to the department Provincial Head, Luxolo Mditshane, this is because of several reasons including a change in weather patterns although still high and steady.Mditshane was reacting to the latest statement released by the department that the water levels in the North West have slightly decreased this week although most of them are still at a satisfactory full supply capacity.Speaking to Newsnote, Mditshane said that the department is cautiously monitoring the performance of each…