Author: Malebogo Putu

In a commendable display of swift response, the OR Tambo District Task Team (DTT) successfully apprehended four suspects involved in the robbery of a courier bakkie along the R61 between Mthatha and Baziya A/A over the weekend, Acting OR Tambo District Commissioner Brigadier Vukile Ntandane confirmed. According to Captain Welile Matyolo, spokesperson for the OR Tambo District Police, the operation was bolstered by the cooperation of a tracker company, enabling DTT members to track down the suspects to the Gotyubeni locality. There, law enforcement personnel arrested four individuals, aged between 28 and 30 years old. During the apprehension, police recovered…

In a concerted effort to tackle rising crime rates, Northern Cape police have intensified operations targeting contact crimes, robbery, and housebreaking across the province, resulting in the arrest of more than 200 suspects since Monday, 1 July 2024, stated Colonel Cherelle Ehlers.According to Colonel Ehlers, these high-density operations focused on identified hotspot areas where law enforcement teams executed roadblocks, vehicle checkpoints, and conducted extensive stop-and-search operations. Over the course of the initiative, 2,561 individuals and 1,369 vehicles underwent scrutiny, leading to significant arrests and seizures.”Detectives have been pivotal in tracing and apprehending 112 wanted suspects involved in serious offenses such…

Goodwood, 06 July 2024 – What started as a routine stop-and-search procedure by the Flying Squad last night led to the discovery of an extensive arms cache and a substantial quantity of drugs in Goodwood. The operation marks a significant victory in the ongoing fight against gangsterism in the Western Cape. Flying Squad members, noticing suspicious behavior, stopped a silver Ford double cab bakkie in Athlone. A search of the vehicle and its occupant, a 28-year-old driver, revealed an unlicensed 9mm firearm, drugs, and a large amount of cash. The driver was promptly arrested and, under interrogation, provided information that…

In a significant step towards addressing the chronic water supply issues in Moses Kotane Local Municipality, Liugong Machinery has initiated a water donation project aimed at providing clean and safe water to the rural parts of the municipality. This initiative, launched under the theme “One Village at a Time,” is a collaborative effort between Liugong Machinery and the Moses Kotane Local Municipality. The project kicked off with a geotechnical investigation, an essential step in determining suitable locations for water borehole drilling. Mr. Tim Smith, speaking on behalf of Liugong, explained the importance of this procedure. “We are here to conduct…

KLERKSDORP – Four suspects are set to appear once more in the Klerksdorp Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 17 July 2024, following their initial court appearance on Wednesday, 10 July 2024. Thembinkosi Mbatha (30), Motsaathebe Kopano (51), Gareng Dikgang (35), and Fikile Darala (51) were apprehended by members of the Tactical Response Team (TRT) on Monday, 08 July 2024, for alleged unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition. The arrest unfolded when TRT officers, conducting routine patrol in Klerksdorp, spotted a Toyota Condor suspected to have been involved in a recent business robbery in Ottosdal. The occupants of the vehicle reportedly…

North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Wessels Morweng, has issued a stern call to law enforcement agencies in the province to intensify their efforts against criminal activities along the Trans Kalahari Corridor (TKC). Addressing hundreds of law enforcement officers prior to a four-hour operation by the Trans Kalahari Corridor National Committee (TKCNC) in Rustenburg, MEC Morweng emphasized the importance of maintaining stability and improving trade relations among the three member states. He stated, “Make sure that you deal with any kind of lawlessness that might emerge. It is in our quest to provide stable communities because it…

Brits and Taung, 05 July 2024 – Two suspects, aged 37 and 44, were arrested in separate intelligence-driven operations conducted at Letlhabile and Taung, resulting in significant seizures of illegal firearms and ammunition. In Letlhabile, near Brits, a coordinated effort by a multi-disciplinary team comprising Brits Crime Intelligence, Letlhabile Police, Hartbeesportdam Crime Prevention, and the K9 Unit led to the arrest of a 37-year-old man at a shopping complex in Zone 15 on Friday, 5 July 2024. Acting on intelligence about a man attempting to sell illegal firearms, the team apprehended the suspect who was found in possession of two…

Sempe Elizabeth Mokua has been appointed as the new Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for the Department of Public Works and Roads. Mokua, who hails from the dusty Kalpan village and grew up in Gelukspan in the North West, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this critical role. She is the second female MEC in 30 years to be appointed in this male-dominated department. As the former Provincial Chairperson of NEHAWU and a member of the COSATU, ANC, and South African Communist Party Provincial Executive Committees, Mokua is well-equipped to transform the male-dominated public works sector. She…

In an effort to boost matriculation results, MEC Viola Ntsetsao Motsumi, re-appointed for a second term as the Executive Council of the North West Department of Education, will meet with the principals of all underperforming schools in the province. MEC Motsumi has emphasized a zero-tolerance policy for schools performing below a 70% average this academic year. The primary objective of this meeting is to address the challenges faced by schools with a pass rate of less than 70% in the 2023 academic year. Motsumi will engage with school principals and the senior management team of the department to discuss and…

A 34-year-old African male was arrested during an intelligence-driven disruptive operation conducted by the Hawks based in Secunda Serious Organised Crime Investigation, along with Secunda Crime Intelligence and the Secunda Dog Unit (K9), on Thursday, 4 July 2024, in Embalenhle, Mpumalanga. The operation followed information about a suspect in possession of drugs. The team identified the suspect and found drugs and cell phones in his possession. Drugs valued at R110,000 were confiscated. The suspect was arrested, charged, and detained pending his first court appearance on Friday, 5 July 2024, at the Evander Magistrates Court. Provincial Head Major General Gerber praised…