Klipgat revolt: Mob loots Somali shop over murder of Ethiopian businessman
In response to the murder of Ethiopian businessman Abdullah Abiso, Klipgat residents looted and burned a Somali shop.
Crime
News
Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa cleared to return to work after car accident
Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has been cleared to return to work following a car accident, on Sunday.
Crime
ATM bomber killed in botched Broederstroom cash heist
A fatal encounter at a Broederstroom fuel station resulted in the death of an ATM bomber during an attempted robbery.
Crime
Zahraa Mohammed and Hafez Mohammed Bataviya kidnapping ordeal ends in relief
Thanks to the stellar work of North West police, Zahraa Mohammed and Hafez Mohammed Bataviya were rescued 20 days after they were brazenly kidnapped outside a Brits primary school.
Crime
Search for 14-year-old Rosina Masego Ditlhase escalates to murder investigation
The investigation into the disappearance of 14-year-old Rosina Masego Ditlhase has turned into a murder case after her body was discovered in Letlhakaneng Village.
News
Hartbeespoort Dam: Search for man who fell overboard continues on Day 2
Day 2 of the search for a man who fell overboard at Hartbeespoort Dam continues with NSRI and police divers leading the operation.
Crime
Police in a race against time to find cousins kidnapped outside Brits primary school [video]
Brits police launch urgent search for two cousins, Zahraa and Bataviya Mohammed, kidnapped outside a primary school, on Wednesday.
Crime
Three North West detectives arrested for R6 000 bribery
Three North West detectives sacrificed their reputation, an honest living and more over a R6 000 bribe split three ways.
News
3.2 magnitude earthquake rattles Johannesburg on Tuesday, 6 February 2024
Recorded at a shallow depth of 5km, the earthquake, though light, was widely felt in Johannesburg.
Crime
North West police probe murder of 10-month-old baby
North West police are investigating the murder of a 10-month-old baby girl who was left in the care of a mother’s friend.
Crime
Boitekong mass shooting kills nine: Here’s everything we know
A devastating mass shooting in Boitekong, a township near Rustenburg, claimed the lives of nine individuals and injured eight others.
Crime
R556 tour bus attack: How 11 travellers survived a harrowing robbery
A tour bus carrying foreign tourists on the R556 in North West was targeted in a brazen robbery this past weekend.
Crime
Charmaine Bila: Alleged insurance killer back in court this week
Charmaine Bila will be back in court on murder and attempted murder charges linked to alleged insurance payout killings of her cousin and father in North West.
News
Impala Platinum miners killed in horror underground accident
A tragic accident at Impala Platinum in Rustenburg claimed the lives of eleven miners, Here’s everything we know.
News
Brits tragedy: Two children die after consuming chicken feet meal
Brits authorities are probing a bizarre case where two children mysteriously died after eating chicken feet.
Crime
Four CIT robbers killed on N4 during shootout with police
The suspects are aged between 30 and 45-years-old.
Crime
Brits man appears in court for allegedly molesting one-month-old daughter
The Malawian national appeared in court for allegedly raping his one-month-old infant.
News
Work underway for better water provision in the North West
The project is one of several mega water projects which are being accelerated by the department and other role players.
Crime
North West prison break: Six suspects on the run after escaping court holding cells
Lieutenant Colonel Funani urged the community to exercise caution and refrain from attempting to re-capture the detainees, owing to the dangerous nature of these individuals.
Podcasts
Unsolved Murders South Africa podcast: Tune in to Episode 015 – ‘Inside the Twisted Mind of the Station Strangler’ [audio]
Today, we invite you to step into that darkness as we explore one of South Africa’s most haunting mysteries – the case of the Station Strangler.
Podcasts
Unsolved Murders South Africa podcast: Tune in to Episode 014 – ‘The Wrath of the Terrible Josters’ [audio]
Step into the shadows of Cape Town’s past with Unsolved Murders SA Episode 014: ‘The Wrath of the Terrible Josters.’ Explore the chilling saga of the notorious gang that left a city in terror.
Crime
Rustenburg man assassinated on Kock Street and it was caught on CCTV [video]
A Rustenburg man was assassinated outside a coffee shop, on Kock Street, on Wednesday morning, and the entire ordeal was caught on CCTV.
Travel
North West travel guide: When to visit, Places to visit, Safety suggestions
This North West travel guide includes information on when to visit, places to visit, and essential safety suggestions for a memorable trip.
Crime
Little Thato Ralesile: Search for missing Pudimoe toddler enters second day
Thato Ralesile was playing outside in her aunt’s yard when she was last seen on Saturday afternoon around 17:00.
Crime
Iran Mathonsi: Marikana woman remanded in custody for allegedly kidnapping teen girl
Iran Mathonsi, a 43-year-old woman, was arrested for her role in the alleged kidnapping of a 17-year-old teen girl.
Crime
Two suspects linked to Deon Nel disappearance to appear in court
Two suspects are due in court in connection with the disappearance of Wolmaransstad local, Deon Nel.
News
Taps run dry in Madibeng village once again
Hundreds of Itireleng village residents depend on one communal tank for water
Crime
Seven suspects in court for alleged R2 million UIF fraud
The suspects face 220 counts of theft, UIF fraud and money laundering while an eighth suspect is still being sought.
Viral
Mahikeng hospital under fire for placing newborn babies in cardboard boxes
Mahikeng Hospital nurses allegedly resorted to using cardboard boxes as makeshift alternatives for the babies’ accommodation.
Crime
Three suspects to appear in Klerksdorp court for stealing crocodile
The 2.5-metre-long Nile crocodile worth R25 000 was returned to its owner.