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Mafikeng Revisited: Thoughts on an active citizenry

A functioning society relies on proactive citizens who do more than complain and point fingers at the government, writes Mpho Moshe Matheolane.

The Sexual Offences Act criminalises sex with a person under the age of 16 by a person over the age of 18

The case of Mafikeng High School

Why did the news of a school teacher having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old pass without a glimmer, asks Mpho Moshe Matheolane.

Forty-nine varsity students arrested for arson

Forty-nine students were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly setting fire to one of the residences at the Mafikeng Campus of North West University.

More arson attacks at Mafikeng campus

Two guard houses and a hostel recreation room were damaged in continued arson attacks at the Mafikeng campus of the North West University.

No arrests over Mafikeng campus fires

Nobody has been arrested yet in connection with various arson attacks that damaged several buildings on the Mafikeng campus of North West University.

Mafikeng campus to reopen following protests

The Mafikeng campus of the North West University will reopen on September 15 after violent protests disrupted classes.

Sweet revenge for Pirates coach

New Orlando Pirates coach Rudi Krol hit the jackpot by winning the Telkom Charity Cup against arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday night.

Protests, placards as Skielik accused appears in court

The case of Skielik murder accused Johan Nel has been transferred to the Mmabatho High Court in Mafikeng.

North West budgets for TB lab tests

North West province has set aside R14-million for laboratory tests to diagnose tuberculosis (TB) and get patients on treatment as soon as possible, the provincial health…

Minister: Road accidents affect growth

Ahead of the December festive season, Transport Minister Jeff Radebe on the weekend warned that road accidents not only cost lives but can negatively affect the country’s…

Cases of super TB reported in North West

Ten cases of the extreme drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) have been reported in North West, the provincial department of health said on Friday. Spokesperson Lesiba Molala…

Strike interdicted in Mafikeng

Lectures at the University of the North West’s Mafikeng campus will continue as normal on Wednesday following protests by students. ”A court interdict was served on the South…

Land-reform problems plague Southern Africa

Since the advent of democracy a decade ago in South Africa, efforts have been made to give the country’s majority black population opportunities in the farming sector. During the…

Amakhosi win after tense penalty shootout

In front of a capacity crowd at Mafikeng’s Mmabatho Stadium, Kaizer Chiefs beat defending Vodacom Challenge champions AS Vita of the Democratic Republic of Congo 6-5 in a penalty…

Show us the defectors, challenges DA

The Democratic Alliance in the North West has challenged the African National Congress to show proof that 20 of its members had defected to the ruling party. DA spokesperson…

Equatorial Guinea asks Mbeki for help

President Thabo Mbeki had a midnight meeting with a delegation from Equatorial Guinea regarding the alleged mercenaries arrested in that country, he said on Thursday. Mbeki said…

Staff at North West university on strike

Staff at the University of the North West have stayed away from work following a dispute with campus managers over recruitment and promotion, it emerged on Thursday.

SA first intelligence academy opened

The first national academy for intelligence in South Africa was opened in Mafikeng in the North West on Friday. Deputy President Jacob Zuma said that the establishment of the…

Police say initiate (77) was bludgeoned to death

The death of a 77-year-old-man at a Mafikeng initiation school at the weekend was caused by severe beatings.

77-year-old initiate’s bruised body exhumed

The body of the 77-year-old initiation candidate from the North West who died over the weekend has been exhumed, police said on Tuesday.