Illegal firearms, two policemen appear in court, Rustenburg. Photo: SAPS

Illegal firearms, two policemen appear in court, Rustenburg

On 25 January 2018 two suspects who are police officials aged 30 and 35 are expected to appear in the Rustenburg Magistrates’ Court for...
8 suspects including a police warrant officer arrested for illegal hunting. Photo: SAPS

8 suspects including a police warrant officer arrested for illegal huntig

Eight suspects, amongst them a police Warrant Officer (48) from Mahikeng in the North West Province, were arrested on 21 January 2018 in connection...
Rapist sentenced to 5 life terms, Rustenburg

Rapist sentenced to 5 life terms, Rustenburg

The North West provincial management welcomed 5 life terms and 3 years imprisonment handed down to a 35 year old Kgomotso Justice Molotsi and...
Police condemn violence inciting messages on social media

Police condemn ‘violence inciting messages’ on social media

The North West SAPS provincial management has noted with concern violence inciting message circulating on various social media platforms. Members of the community are urged...
Twelve years imprisonment for a murder accused

Twelve years imprisonment for a murder accused

A 27 year old accused, Lerato Mmusi Moratara will serve 12 years in jail. This is after the Regional Court in Mmabatho sentenced him...
Marine species bust at Kopfontein port of entry. Photo: SAPS

Marine species bust at Kopfontein port of entry

A collaborative effort by the police and Customs officials at Kopfontein Port of Entry led to the arrest of a 28 year old suspect...
13 rapists amongst 224 suspects arrested, NW

13 rapists amongst 224 suspects arrested, NW

As part of providing responsive policing to bring down the level of serious and other crimes, 224 suspects were arrested during provincial suspect raiding...
4 arrested for producing false documents, passports, Rustenburg

4 arrested for producing false documents, passports, Rustenburg

In another crime intelligence driven operation, the police in Rustenburg in conjunction with the Cluster Crime Combating Unit arrested four suspects aged between 32...
Lawlessness and violence during community protests condemned

Lawlessness and violence during community protests condemend

“Lawlessness has no place in our society. No matter how long it takes, we will ensure that the long arm of the law...
Fraudster arrested after swindling community, Rustenburg

Fraudster arrested after swindling community, Rustenburg

A crime intelligence driven operation by the police in Rustenburg and Cluster Crime Combating Task Team led to the arrest of a 52 year...
Ransom paid in kidnapping but victim murdered, Vryburg

Ransom paid in kidnapping but victim murdered, Vryburg

The police in Setlagole are investigating a case of kidnapping and murder following an incident in which a 34 year old Bangladeshi national was...
15 years imprisonment for rape of girl (15), Mmabatho

15 years imprisonment for rape of girl (15), Mmabatho

A 32 year old accused will languish in jail for 15 years. This is after Mmabatho Magistrates’ Court sentenced him on Wednesday, 10 January...