8 Illegal miners arrested, Wolwerand mine, Klerksdorp

8 Illegal miners arrested, Wolwerand mine, Klerksdorp

A joint operation by the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation, Klerksdorp District Illegal Mining Task Team, Tactical Response Team, SAPS Mounted Unit, Visible Policing,...
Nile crocodile, stolen from a Hartbeesfontein farm, recovered, 3 arrested

Nile crocodile, stolen from a Hartbeesfontein farm, recovered, 3 arrested

Three male suspects between the ages of 20 and 35, are expected to appear before the Klerksdorp Magistrates’ Court on 24 April 2023, for...
Farmers mobilise, arrest cattle thief, Khuma

Farmers mobilise, arrest cattle thief, Khuma

Stilfontein Stock Theft and Endangered Species (STES) Unit, arrested 30-year-old Thatho Nhlapo who appeared before the Stilfontein Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 19 April 2023,...
Girl (8) and her brother (12) repeatedly raped and sexually abused by their father

Girl (8) and her brother (12) repeatedly raped and sexually abused...

The Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, welcomed two sentences handed down this week to two accused in separate cases. In the...
Suspect arrested with 14 hand grenades, Khuma

Suspect arrested with 14 hand grenades, Khuma

On Saturday, 22 April 2023 at about 06:00, a police officer, working at Public Order Policing (POP) in Klerksdorp, received information of a male...
Murder of retired Warrant Officer, police offer R100k reward

Murder of retired Warrant Officer, police offer R100k reward

Police offer a reward of up to R100 000.00 for any information which can lead to the arrest of alleged perpetrators in the murder...
8 Municipalities in the North West placed under financial administration

8 Municipalities in the North West placed under financial administration

The FF Plus sent an urgent official letter to the North West Premier, Bushy Maape on 19 April 2023, demanding that a stringent legislature-oversight...
Marikana business robbery – Cop killer handed life sentence

Marikana business robbery – Cop killer handed life sentence

Thabo Motaung (40) was sentenced to life imprisonment when he appeared before Rustenburg Regional Court on 17 April 2023, following his arrest on 30...
Police Captain sentenced for aggravated robbery and kidnapping

Police Captain sentenced for aggravated robbery and kidnapping

The North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena and the Director for Public Prosecution, Advocate (Dr) Rachel Makhari-Sekhaolelo, welcome the conviction and subsequent...
2 Suspects arrested for possession and dealing in drugs, Khuma

2 Suspects arrested for possession and dealing in drugs, Khuma

Papiki Piet Mofokeng (42) and Ifegbu Chinedu (32) were remanded in custody following their appearance before the Stilfontein Magistrates' Court on Friday, 14 April...
Fraud: Former financial manager for North West Provincial Treasury in court

Fraud: Former financial manager for North West Provincial Treasury in court

Thabang Selemale (53) appeared before Mmabatho Magistrate’s Court on 13 April 2023, following his arrest by the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation on Wednesday,...
N4 ‘road spike’ robberies, suspect arrested, Brits

N4 ‘road spike’ robberies, suspect arrested, Brits

A 23-year-old suspect, who was arrested for armed robbery, attempted murder, possession of unlicensed firearm, ammunition and possession of suspected stolen property is expected...