Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Police in Klerksdorp arrested a 21-year-old Zimbabwean for selling explosives. Col Adele Myburgh, police spokesperson, said the suspect, who tried to flee after becoming aware of the police in the sting operation, was arrested in the bushes near Matlosana Mall by members of the National Intervention Unit (NIU). “Inside his vehicle, police found a variety of explosives, including capped fuses, 30 blasting cartridges and 50m of detonating cord.
Parents want justice
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The parents of the murdered Tshegofatso Morotola want justice for their daughter. They were present during the court appearance of their daughter’s alleged killer on March 10. She was stabbed multiple times in August 2023, allegedly to get access to her Sassa card.
Police continue crackdown
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Operation Shanela is keeping SAPS busy with more than 5 000 actions in different parts of the province in a period of six days. The actions included the inspection of licenced liquor premises, second-hand dealers, informal businesses as well as searching of premises, persons and vehicles that resulted in the arrest of 1 115 suspects for different offences. “Of these arrests, 419 were effected during detectives suspect raiding operations.
District MPAC reviews annual report
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) held a crucial public engagement session at the Matlosana Auditorium Hall, providing an opportunity for community members to review and contribute to the Annual District Report for the 2023/2024 financial year. The session was led by the Acting Chairperson of MPAC, Cllr James Tsolela, and was attended by key municipal leadership, including the Dr KK Executive Mayor, Cllr Nikiwe Num, who presented the District Municipality’s achievements for the year. Setting the tone for the day, Speaker of Council, Cllr Xolile Nxozana, delivered the opening remarks, while Single Whip, Cllr Jeffrey Lesie, closed the session with a summary of the discussions.
Crime stats not a pretty picture
Lentswe, Stilfontein - SAPS and the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management announced the latest crime stats for the province at a media briefing session on Wednesday March 5. The period is for the last quarter of 2024.