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Merry Christmas
The Lentswe team wishes you and your loved ones a joyful, peaceful, and safe festive season. May you enjoy a well-deserved rest before we regroup to face the New Year with renewed energy. Please note that our office is closed and will reopen on Monday, January 12, 2026.
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Body found in street
The N12 at the Latham Street fourway crossing was closed for hours on December 17, after the body of a man was found lying in the street. Police confirmed the deceased suffered a fatal gunshot wound. Authorities were on the scene while the road remained closed. The man’s car was later located parked at the Protea Hotel. At the time going to press, the body has not been identified yet. Col Adele Myburgh, police spokesperson, confirmed that detectives were on the crime scene and investigation is ongoing.
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Hijacked and robbed in NW
Lentswe, Potchefstroom - The hijacking of a Botswana national near Mafikeng lead the police throughout the province to the arrest of the suspects in Potchefstroom. The Provincial Police Commissioner of NW, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, welcomed the arrest of three suspects, two men - aged 29 and 30 - and a 17-year-old female, following a hijacking and robbery incident involving a 65-year-old Botswana national.