Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Operation Shanela high density operations conducted in the province yielded successes when 597 suspects were arrested for numerous crimes from October 23 to 29.
The police made four arrests for drug related offences, 11 for dealing in liquor, 21 for driving under the influence of liquor, three for possession of firearms and ammunition and 66 were undocumented persons, who were handed over to the Department of Home Affairs for further processing.
Two caught with AK47, ammo
Lentswe, Ventersdorp - The police management in the Province welcomed the arrest of two men for illegal possession of an AK 47 rifle and ammunition in Ventersdorp.
The suspects were arrested on Wednesday October 25, by a team comprising of Crime Intelligence and the Tactical Response Team (TRT).
“The operation was conducted following the receiving of information regarding two males, who were seen sitting outside a restaurant in Van Riebeeck Street. Subsequent to the operation, the men were arrested and an AK 47 rifle and ammunition confiscated,” said Col Adéle Myburgh, police spokesperson.
Congregant sues her church
Lentswe, Wolmaransstad - A member of the Uniting Reformed Church took the church and its pastor to court because she claims “injustice and oppression”. Kakanyo Sewedi lodged an objection in terms of church order against procedure followed to nominate deacons, an objection that was squarely ignored.
Cheaper car license renewals
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - For a discounted fee of only R185 - “the lowest offered by a South African retailer” - motorists can renew their vehicle license online and pay either online or in-person at the Money Market counter in any of the 1 350 Shoprite, Checkers and Usave stores nationwide. This special offer is available from November 1 until January 31 2024 and is in response to the millions of South African vehicle licenses that expired in September and October 2023.
Free family wellness days
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Department of Health and Rotary will present three family wellness days next week. The good news is that the services are free! The events will take place on November 8 at Living Waters, 24700, Ext 15 Kanana; November 9 at 7148 Sothomela Street, Khuma and November 10 at Seventh Day Adventist Church, Ext 20, Jouberton.