NOORDWESTER – MOLOPO - The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomes the 15-year direct imprisonment sentence handed down by the Molopo Regional Court to Petrus Phuthego Gasengake (48), who was convicted of robbery with aggravating circumstances.
The conviction stems from an incident that occurred on 4 April 2021 at the complainant’s home in Ramosadi Village near Mmabatho. Gasengake, who is a pastor at a local church, visited the home of a female congregant.
Child Protection Week in full swing
NOORDWESTER - BIESIESVLEI – Child Protection Week, from 25 May to 1 June, is a collective responsibility of individuals, organisations, and the government in creating a safe and supportive environment for all children.
Murderer sentenced to seven years imprisonment
NOORDWESTER – BIESIESVLEI - The Lichtenburg Regional court handed down a seven years imprisonment sentence, plus a three year suspended sentence to Daniel Modise (25) on Wednesday, 28 May. Modise was sentenced after being found guilty of the murder of his friend, Thabang Setlhodi (24).
Biesiesvlei SAPS arrest seven thieves
NOORDWES – BIESIESVLEI - On Saturday, 31 May the police in Biesiesvlei were busy with regular patrols when they spotted a white Toyota Hilux looking suspicious near Omkyk farm.
The vehicle was stopped immediately and searched and six 50 kg bean bags were found.
Ramaphosa authorises SIU to investigate tender irregularities
NOORDWESTER – LICHTENBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a proclamation authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to probe allegations of serious maladministration within the Department of Defence, specifically linked to the procurement of surgical mask elastic loops. The proclamation, signed into law as Proclamation 260 of 2025, empowers the SIU to investigate whether the tender process was conducted in a manner that was not fair, competitive, transparent, equitable, or cost-effective, and whether it violated any applicable legislation or instructions from the National or Provincial Treasury.
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