Author: Motlhaping Modise
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…
The North-West University Council (NWU) has resolved to reinstate the R150 and R600 administration fees for South African and international prospective students who submit applications to study at the University. The measure is intended to ensure that applicants are committed to accepting offers from the institution. NWU Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Bismarck Tyobeka, said the decision was taken during the Council’s ordinary meeting to encourage greater commitment from prospective students. Speaking on YOU FM’s Newshour, Professor Tyobeka said the University has experienced a growing number of accepted applicants delaying confirmation of their offers, while others fail to accept them altogether.…
The Department of Public Works and Roads has appointed a contractor to undertake short-term emergency repair works valued at approximately R11.9 million on Road P53/1 between Pilanesberg International Airport and Mogwase in the Moses Kotane Local Municipality, North West. The road was temporarily closed following the collapse of a culvert, which posed serious safety risks to motorists earlier in May. The department said it has been conducting extensive technical investigations to assess the extent of the damage and determine the most suitable engineering solution to restore the road safely. “Investigations conducted by engineers revealed that the collapse was caused by…
The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has emerged from its national elective conference optimistic that those responsible for violence and the murder of taxi industry leaders across the country will soon be brought to justice. The conference, held at the Birchwood Hotel, brought together delegates from across South Africa to reflect on the organisation’s progress over the past 25 years, assess challenges facing the industry, and elect leadership to guide the next phase of transformation and growth. Speaking on YOU FM Newshour, SANTACO national spokesperson Rebecca Phala said the conference reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to strengthening unity within the…
International and continental arrivals in South Africa have increased despite ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has led to global flight disruptions and surging ticket prices, as well as recent anti-illegal immigrant sentiment in the country. According to Statistics South Africa’s monthly International Tourism Report, the country recorded 989,329 international tourist arrivals in April 2026, marking a 19.5% increase compared with the same period last year. The total number of arrivals from January to April 2026 increased by 14.1% year-on-year to 3,899,358 — an additional 482,935 international arrivals compared with the same period in 2025. Welcoming the report, Tourism…
The number of South Africans reliant on all forms of social grants has increased, with 39.5% of individuals and 50.6% of households depending on them, while nearly one-quarter (23.4%) rely on grants as their main source of income. This is according to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA)’s General Household Survey, released in Cape Town. The survey also revealed that salaries and wages remained the primary source of income for 54.3% of households, although this varied widely across provinces. Stats SA Acting Deputy Director-General for Population and Social Statistics, Solly Molayi, told YOU FM Newshour that the survey continues to reflect…
Almost a year into office, North West-based water utility Magalies Water Chief Executive Officer Ofentse Nthutang has expressed confidence in the work done since taking over the reins in June 2025. The Magalies Water Board appointed Nthutang as Acting Chief Executive in July 2024 following the departure of his predecessor, before permanently appointing him in June the following year. Reflecting on his first year as CEO, Nthutang, whose substantive position was Chief Operations Officer at the entity from September 2023, initially joined the water utility as General Manager for Engineering Services. “That has assisted me greatly in doing my job,…