Two pangolins rescued, 5 suspects arrested, Themba
An integrated intelligence-led operation was conducted on 30 October 2019, after police received information about a planned deal where pangolins would be sold illegally....
Animal cruelty: Private prosecution of Thandi Modise to commence
Thandi Modise, former Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces and current Speaker of the National Assembly, appeared in the Potchefstroom Regional Court on...
Illegal gambling: 59 Machines, equipment and cash seized, Mahikeng
Zehao Zehong (29) was granted R3000 bail by the Mmabatho Magistrate’s court on Tuesday 28 October 2019, following his arrest on 25 August 2019...
344 Suspects nabbed through weekend operations, North West
Police in the province arrested 344 suspects between Friday 25 and Sunday 27 October 2019, for different crimes through various operations. Of the 344...
Business robbery, customer knocks down suspect with his car, Mahikeng
On Friday 25 October 2019, two suspects who pretended to be customers, allegedly entered a bakery in Mahikeng and threatened employees with firearms. They...
Business robbery, suspect tracked down, Delareyville
In Madibogo, a supermarket was robbed at about 20:00, on Wednesday 23 October 2019, by a group of suspects. That was after the suspects...
Business robbery, 3 arrested, Hartbeesfontein
As the festive season approaches, police in the province would like to urge business owners to be vigilant and proactive in a bid to...
DNA analysis reveals that discovered body was that of missing girl...
The police, through DNA analysis evidence, identified the body of a 7 year old Kgothatso Molefe, who was reported missing on Wednesday, 24 July...
Bloemhof public violence, nine suspects in court
Nine public violence suspects aged between 19 and 41 will reappear in the Bloemhof Magistrates’ Court on 25 October 2019, after being remanded in...
Fraud and corruption: Ventersdorp pair arrested by Hawks
A joint operation by the Serious Corruption unit of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, Crime Intelligence and the Road Traffic Management Corporation led...
Farm attack, elderly female (83) assaulted, robbed, Broederstroom
A farm attack took place on 19 October 2019, in Broederstroom area, North West province. A male suspect knocked on elderly female victims (83)...
Illegal mining: Policeman injured in shootout, 31 suspects arrested, Orkney mine
The Illicit Mining Task Team arrested 31 suspects in the evening on Tuesday, 22 October 2019, for illicit mining, attempted murder and possession of...