North West

James Jairos (26) appeared before the Brits Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 02 October 2023, on charges of possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition. He was remanded in custody until his next court appearance before the same court on Tuesday, 10 October 2023. Jairos was arrested on Thursday, 28 September 2023, during an intelligence led operation [...]

Police would like to sensitise the community about the escalating cases of fraud in various parts of the Province. Taking into consideration the approaching festive season period, which is normally characterised by criminality, it is vital that consumers and the general public exercise caution to safeguard themselves and their property including their hard earned cash. [...]

As part of intensifying the fight against damaging of critical infrastructure, the Provincial Organised Crime arrested David Mathebula (54) in Delareyville and linked him with several cases. The accused was nabbed on Sunday, 01 October 2023, after information was received regarding men who were roaming around farms in the vicinity of Delareyville. Upon being confronted, [...]

The South African Police Service (SAPS) management in the province noted with concern a pamphlet doing the rounds on social media platforms titled “Optog Teen Plaasmoorde.” The distributor of the pamphlet is apparently organising a march scheduled for Monday, 10 October 2023, in Brits. The Provincial Chairperson of the Rural Safety Priority Committee, Major General [...]

The Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena reiterated that police across the province will continue to squeeze the space for criminals when responding to serious and violent crime through Operation Shanela which is focused on enhanced crime prevention and combatting. Police visibility was heightened over the past weekend through spontaneous roadblocks and [...]

In an effort to bring perpetrators of serious crimes to book, operations conducted by all the units under the Provincial Serious and Violent Crime Investigations between 27 and 28 September 2023, led to the arrest of 27 suspects and recovery of 54 suspected stolen livestock in various parts of the province. The suspects were arrested [...]

A 44-year-old truck driver is expected to appear before the Brits Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 02 October 2023, for the alleged kidnapping of a 24-year-old woman. According to information, a man and his wife hitch hiked on a truck from Bela-Bela en-route to Klerksdorp on Wednesday evening, 27 September 2023. That is after the driver [...]

Three Mmatshepe villagers, Ontlametse Masibi (24), Itumeleng Lehulere (37) and Mokgatle Sejake (40) were remanded in custody upon appearance before the Molopo Magistrates' Court in Mmabatho on Thursday, 28 September 2023, facing charges of kidnapping, murder, arson and malicious damage to property. The accused were arrested by the Provincial Detectives on Wednesday, 27 September 2023, [...]

A multi-disciplinary team comprising of the Rustenburg Tactical Response Team (TRT), Phokeng Crime Prevention and detectives conducted a tactical operation, which resulted in the arrest of four men in connection with a spate of crimes committed around Freedom Park in Phokeng near Rustenburg. The team received and operationalised information on Tuesday, 26 September 2023, about [...]

Operation Shanela, remains steadfast in stabilising crime in the province. The multi-disciplinary high density operations conducted between 21 and 24 September 2023, with emphasis on the reduction of contact crimes and property related crimes in hotspot areas. Actions executed over the weekend culminated in the arrest of 664 suspects for different offences. The arrested suspects [...]

The North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena commended the Anti-Corruption Investigation Unit (ACIU) for the arrest of Sergeant Tshepang Magodielo, aged 44. The accused who is attached to the Rustenburg Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit was arrested on Wednesday, 20 September 2023. Reportedly, Magodielo claimed R12 000.00 on behalf [...]

The police in Madikwe request the community to assist in locating 63-year-old Ranthuteng Abius Matlou, who is residing in Matlou Section Mokgalwaneng Village. He was last seen by his wife, Kgomotso on Sunday, 20 August 2023. A search was conducted around the village and surrounding areas without any success. At the time of his disappearance, [...]