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Saturday, May 17, 2025

North West CPF member gunned down while on his way to the police station

Police in North West have condemned the brutal murder of a Community Policing Forum member, Sydney Mboweni.

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Why urgent intervention is crucial for the Rustenburg Home Affairs office

The Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration is alarmed by the dire state of the Rustenburg Home Affairs office, calling for immediate action to address severe service disruptions.

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Operation Vala Umgodi | Police arrest undocumented foreigners and seize illegal mining equipment

Operation Vala Umgodi leads to significant arrests of undocumented foreign nationals involved in illegal mining, showcasing the ongoing efforts to combat crime in the North West.

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

SAPS seizes R4. 5 million worth of illicit cigarettes in Brits

The South African Police Service has seized illicit cigarettes worth R4. 5 million in a recent operation, arresting three Bangladeshi nationals for immigration violations.

Vernon Pillay|Published

North West man awarded R680,000 after arrest for unknowingly violating a protection order

The was in hospital when the protection order was issued. A police officer only told him about the order over the phone.

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Former bank manager sentenced to five years imprisonment after stealing over half a million

The investigation revealed a considerable breach of trust, with the man transferring funds exceeding half a million rand from the bank’s business account into his personal account without any authorisation.

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Police sergeant in court after he allegedly stabbed girlfriend Dikeledi Serake to death

Sergeant Leepile Mtimkulu is set to appear in court for the second time after allegedly murdering his girlfriend, Dikeledi Ingrid Serake, in a brutal stabbing incident.

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

SAHRC launches investigation into unsafe scholar transport in North West

SAHRC investigates the state of scholar transport in North West following complaints about unsafe and inadequate services affecting learners.

Nobantu Cala|Published

Man, 21, caught with numerous explosives after collaborative police effort in North West

The importance of removing illegal explosives from South Africa’s streets cannot be underestimated, as brutal crimes such as cash-in-transit heists become more frequent.

Jason Woosey|Published