Author: Malebogo Putu
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in KwaZulu-Natal has called on community leaders to play an active role in maintaining peace and stability as authorities prepare for planned marches on June 30 and the upcoming local government elections. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement session held at the Coastlands Hotel in Umhlanga on Wednesday, Acting Provincial Commissioner Major General Phumelele Makoba met with members of the Provincial Community Police Forum (CPF) Board, the Provincial Youth Crime Prevention Desk (YCPD), and district chairpersons from both structures to discuss crime prevention and public safety strategies. The meeting formed part of ongoing efforts by…
Job Shimankana Tabane Hospital in Rustenburg, North West has appealed to pregnant women attending its Maternity High Risk Clinic to strictly adhere to scheduled appointments, warning that missed visits could place both mothers and babies at risk of serious health complications. The hospital said the clinic provides specialised care for women whose pregnancies are considered high risk due to medical conditions or pregnancy related complications. These include hypertension, diabetes, previous pregnancy complications, multiple pregnancies, advanced maternal age, anaemia and other conditions requiring close medical supervision. According to the hospital, regular attendance enables healthcare professionals to monitor pregnancies closely, detect complications…
The Shoprite Group has exceeded its planned store expansion target for the 2026 financial year, opening 268 new stores across its core South African supermarket operations in the first 11 months of the reporting period as consumers continue to seek affordable and accessible shopping options amid mounting pressure on household finances. The retailer had previously announced plans to open 223 new stores within its Supermarkets RSA segment during the 2026 financial year. The latest figures indicate that the company has surpassed that target by 45 stores before the end of the financial year. The accelerated rollout forms part of the…
A 49 year old Zimbabwean national was arrested in Limpopo after police intercepted a truck carrying illicit tobacco valued at approximately R1.5 million, authorities said on Friday. The arrest followed an intelligence-driven operation conducted by the Provincial Tracking Team, with support from Tshimollo Security and Investigations, targeting suspected tobacco smuggling activities between Zimbabwe and South Africa. Police said they received information about a white Nissan truck allegedly transporting illicit tobacco from Zimbabwe to Gauteng Province. Officers subsequently placed the vehicle under surveillance before intercepting it on the R518 road in the Moletlane policing area on Thursday afternoon. During a search…
Police have arrested a 28 year old foreign national in connection with the fatal shooting of five young men in Motherwell, a breakthrough investigators say brings authorities closer to justice in one of the province’s most shocking recent violent crimes. The suspect was apprehended on Friday following an intensive investigation led by the Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit in Gqeberha. Detectives tracked the suspect through a tracing operation conducted between Thursday evening and Friday morning, acting on intelligence gathered during the course of the investigation. The arrest stems from a mass shooting that occurred on May 27 at a…
North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Wessels Morweng, has commended police officers for their swift intervention that led to the safe return of a young boy who had reportedly gone to an initiation school without his parents’ consent. The incident unfolded in Lekubu Village in the Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality after concerned parents sought assistance from the MEC regarding their child’s whereabouts. Following the complaint, police were alerted and responded promptly, locating the boy and ensuring his safe return home. According to the department, the learner had gone to the initiation school of his own accord. However,…
A multi agency law enforcement operation aimed at curbing crime and enforcing municipal regulations has been launched across several Rustenburg communities, local authorities announced today. The initiative, known as Operation Shanela, commenced following a joint parade at Tlhabane Police Station and brings together a range of law enforcement and security agencies, including the South African Police Service (SAPS), Rustenburg Local Municipality’s Municipal Law Enforcement Unit, the Rustenburg Rapid Response Brigade (RBA), and immigration officials. Municipal officials said the operation is designed to strengthen crime prevention efforts and ensure compliance with national legislation and municipal by laws. Authorities will focus on…
Underground water continues to affect residential properties in villages across the Tswapong region, with local authorities investigating the cause as concerns grow over damage to homes and infrastructure following recent flooding in the area. A total of 22 residential yards in Lecheng and 17 in Goo Tau have been impacted by persistent underground water seepage, according to local authorities. The phenomenon has raised alarm among residents who fear further deterioration of their properties if the problem is not resolved. The newly elected council chairperson, David Ikanyeng, recently led a delegation of government officials to inspect the affected areas. The team…
The Limpopo Department of Health has dismissed as false and misleading social media claims alleging that an elderly patient died while waiting for medical treatment at Modimolle Clinic, saying the reports have unfairly damaged the reputation of healthcare workers and caused unnecessary public alarm. The department said preliminary investigations showed that the elderly man, a chronic patient, visited the clinic for routine wound dressing treatment and was attended to by nursing staff before returning home. “There is no truth to allegations that the patient died while waiting for medical attention at the facility,” said Neil Shikwambana, departmental spokesperson, in a…
Municipal operations at the Lekwa Teemane Local Municipality resumed on Wednesday afternoon after police concluded investigations into an overnight burglary that left a security guard wounded and disrupted services for several hours. According to a municipal statement, the burglary occurred at approximately 2 a.m. at the municipality’s offices in Christiana. During the incident, one of the security guards on duty was shot and injured. The guard was immediately transported for medical treatment. The municipality said it wished the injured officer a speedy and full recovery. Following the shooting and burglary, members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) cordoned off…