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06/10/2025

TWO ARRESTED FOR ASSAULTING FEMALE POLICE OFFICER

KIMBERLEY - The Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, has strongly condemned the assault of a female police constable who was attacked while performing crime prevention duties in the Kimberley CBD.

A video of the incident has since gone viral, showing a man physically attacking the officer as she carried out her duties.

According to police, two men were swiftly arrested on the scene by other SAPS members who were part of the same crime prevention operation. The suspects face multiple charges, including assaulting a police official, resisting arrest, defeating the ends of justice, and malicious damage to property.

A police statement confirmed that the female officer sustained minor injuries and has since received medical attention. She is also undergoing counselling and debriefing sessions provided by the SAPS Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) unit.

Lieutenant General Otola issued a stern warning that attacks on police officers will not be tolerated. “No one is above the law. Those who attack our officers will face the full might of the law. An attack on police officials is a direct attack on the State,” she said.

Police investigations into the incident are continuing.

MONNA O BOLAILE MMAAGWE SETLHOGOMAHIKENG - Setshwantsho sa motsikinyego se se bontshang monna wa dingwaga di le 25, a ra...
05/10/2025

MONNA O BOLAILE MMAAGWE SETLHOGO

MAHIKENG - Setshwantsho sa motsikinyego se se bontshang monna wa dingwaga di le 25, a ratha mmaagwe ka garawe le go mo bolaya, se tletletletse mo maranyane a tlhaeletsano.

Go ya ka mapodise a North West, tiragalo ke ya ka Lamatlhatso mo mosong (11h00), ka di-4 Diphalane 2025 kwa Mosiane View, Mahikeng.

Go ya ka pego ya mapodise, monna yo o ne a le manganga, a sa laolege ebile ale dikgoka.

Moagisanyi o ne a leka go mo kgobofatsa ka tlhobolo mme ka bomadimabe, a mo thuntsha mme a tlhokafala ka ntlha ya kgobalo ya lerumo la tlhobolo.

Ga go itsiwe gore ke eng se se tlhotlheleditseng monna yo gore a bolaye mmaagwe bosetlhogo jaana.
Mapodise a tsweletse ka dipatliiso.
Re sa le foo, mokomishinara wa namaosatshwere wa sepodise mo North West, Mogenerala-Mogolo Patrick Asaneng, o kgadile ka bogale tiragalo e.

Mogenerala mogolo Asaneng o rile, tiragalo e supa mathata aa leng gone mo setshabeng jaaka ditiro tsa bo satane, diritibatsi mo basheng.
Mapodise a ikuetse go setshaba go emisa ka phasalatso le go aroganya setshwantsho seo sa motsikinyego.

HORROR IN MAHIKENG: SON HACKS MOTHER TO DEATHMAHIKENG - A chilling video circulating on social media has left the commun...
05/10/2025

HORROR IN MAHIKENG: SON HACKS MOTHER TO DEATH

MAHIKENG - A chilling video circulating on social media has left the community of Mosiane View village in Mahikeng reeling after a 25-year-old man brutally hacked his 48-year-old mother to death with a shovel on Saturday morning.
The gruesome incident, which occurred around 11:00 on 04 October 2025, has sparked outrage and raised urgent questions about underlying societal issues.

According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) in North West Province, the young man, described as aggressive and uncontrollable, was fatally wounded when a neighbor fired shots in an attempt to intervene and stop the attack. The motive behind the horrific act remains unclear, and police investigations are ongoing to uncover the circumstances that led to this tragedy.

The Acting Provincial Commissioner of Police in North West, Major General Patrick Asaneng, condemned the incident, calling it a “sadistic, gruesome, and senseless” act. In a strongly worded statement, he suggested that the killing may point to deeper societal problems, including the influence of “satanistic ritual practices” or drug addiction among young people. “There is no way that it can be said that there were no warning signs with the life of the suspect given the gratuitous demonic killing of his own mother,” Asaneng said. He emphasized that the SAPS Occult Related Crimes Unit would thoroughly investigate the case to determine the root causes of what he described as a “heinous social fabric internecine tragedy.”

The incident has reignited debates about the growing prevalence of violent behavior among youth and the role of parents and society in addressing warning signs. Community members in Mosiane View expressed shock and disbelief, with many calling for greater awareness and intervention to prevent such tragedies in the future.

SAPS has urged the public to refrain from sharing the disturbing video to respect the dignity of the deceased and her family. The police have also appealed for anyone with information about the incident to come forward to assist with the investigation.

ACTING POLICE COMMISSIONER SLAMS ROGUE DETECTIVES IN VRYBURG STOCK THEFT CASE VRYBURG - “The South African Police Servic...
02/10/2025

ACTING POLICE COMMISSIONER SLAMS ROGUE DETECTIVES IN VRYBURG STOCK THEFT CASE

VRYBURG - “The South African Police Service (SAPS) is not a place for disgraceful rogue elements such as these members who should languish in jail.”

These were the words of Acting Provincial Commissioner of the North West, Major General Patrick Asaneng, following the arrest of three police officers from Vryburg Detectives who are accused of stock theft.

Sergeants Difedile Modisaotsile (43), Mosimanegape Mokoena (40) and Constable Lemogang Gaelesiwe (31) appeared in the Vryburg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 2 October 2025. They were each granted R1000 bail and are expected to return to court on Tuesday, 11 November 2025.

The case arose after a farmer at Broedersput farm discovered four of his sheep missing. Suspicious vehicle tracks led him to check CCTV footage, which showed a white Nissan NP300 bakkie entering the farm. Investigations revealed the vehicle was linked to Vryburg Detectives.

A joint operation by Vryburg K9, the Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit (STES), Vryburg Detectives, Crime Intelligence and the Local Criminal Record Centre (LCRC) led officers to an RDP house in Dithakwaneng village, outside Vryburg. Inside, two and a half sheep carcasses were recovered.

The owner of the house, Loeto Moncho (43), was also arrested for possession of suspected stolen property. He was granted R500 bail on Wednesday, 1 October 2025, and will reappear in court alongside the three officers in November.

Police investigations into the incident continue.
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MASS BURIAL OF UNCLAIMED BODIES TO TAKE PLACE IN MAHIKENG MAHIKENG – A mass burial will be conducted this week for uncla...
30/09/2025

MASS BURIAL OF UNCLAIMED BODIES TO TAKE PLACE IN MAHIKENG

MAHIKENG – A mass burial will be conducted this week for unclaimed bodies that have remained at the Mahikeng Provincial Hospital mortuary despite public calls for families to come forward.

The hospital said they had issued pleas for relatives to identify their loved ones, but after all tracing efforts were exhausted, the bodies were still unclaimed.

The mass burial will be carried out on Tuesday, 30 September 2025, at 10h00, starting at Mosiane View (Brown Mosiapoa Offices) before proceeding to Matlalong Cemetery for interment.

Hospital management emphasised that the burial will be done “in a dignified and respectful manner, in accordance with health regulations and cultural considerations.”

Transport arrangements have also been made but are limited. Only 30 people, including members of the public and hospital staff, will be accommodated to attend the service.

In their statement, the hospital’s Communications Office expressed gratitude to the public for their cooperation throughout this process.

FOUR SUSPECTS NABBED IN BLOEMHOF OVER ILLICIT CI******ES AND DRUGS BLOEMHOF – Police in Bloemhof have arrested four susp...
30/09/2025

FOUR SUSPECTS NABBED IN BLOEMHOF OVER ILLICIT CI******ES AND DRUGS

BLOEMHOF – Police in Bloemhof have arrested four suspects in connection with illicit ci******es and drug dealing following an operation carried out in the town’s central business district on Monday, 29 September 2025.

Lieutenant Colonel Sam Tselanyane told MORONGWA that the officers acted on intelligence about suspects allegedly trading in illicit goods. The operation was executed at three separate premises, where various brands of illicit ci******es and drugs were seized.

The suspects, aged between 22 and 46, are expected to appear before the Bloemhof Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 1 October 2025, facing charges of possession of illicit ci******es and dealing in drugs.

Police confirmed that investigations are still under way to determine the extent of the illegal trade.

SOUTH AFRICA'S AMBASSADOR TO FRANCE FOUND DEAD IN PARISPARIS – South Africa is mourning the sudden death of its ambassad...
30/09/2025

SOUTH AFRICA'S AMBASSADOR TO FRANCE FOUND DEAD IN PARIS

PARIS – South Africa is mourning the sudden death of its ambassador to France, Nkosinathi Emmanuel "Nathi" Mthethwa, who was found dead in Paris on Tuesday, 30 September 2025.

International media outlets reported that Mthethwa’s body was discovered near the Hyatt Hotel in Porte Maillot, located in the western part of the French capital. French prosecutors confirmed his death and stated that an investigation has been opened.

International media houses further reported that the ambassador allegedly fell from the 22nd floor of the hotel building. Reuters quoted a prosecutor as saying the investigation is still ongoing, while French newspaper Le Parisien noted that the Brigade for the Suppression of Crimes Against Persons (BRDP) of the Paris judicial police is leading the probe.

Back home, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has expressed "deep sorrow and profound regret" over the ambassador’s passing. "The circumstances of his untimely death are under investigation by the French authorities," the department said in a statement issued on Tuesday.

Minister Ronald Lamola added: "I have no doubt that his passing is not only a national loss but is also felt within the international diplomatic community."

Mthethwa previously served as Minister of Police and later as Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture before being appointed ambassador to France in December 2023.

He is survived by his wife and children.

BREAKING: Reports from Paris indicate that South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, has been found dead.DIRC...
30/09/2025

BREAKING: Reports from Paris indicate that South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, has been found dead.

DIRCO is expected to issue a statement regarding the matter.

ONE DEAD, FIVE INJURED IN N14 ACCIDENT NEAR KURUMANKURUMAN – A tragic accident on the N14 between Kuruman and Vryburg ha...
29/09/2025

ONE DEAD, FIVE INJURED IN N14 ACCIDENT NEAR KURUMAN

KURUMAN – A tragic accident on the N14 between Kuruman and Vryburg has claimed the life of a 30-year-old man, while five others were left seriously injured.

According to information received, the incident occurred on Sunday afternoon, 28 September 2025, when a vehicle carrying six occupants lost control and crashed into a stationary truck parked alongside the road.

Northern Cape police spokesperson Sergeant Timothy Sam told MORONGWA that “preliminary investigations indicate that the driver of a single motor vehicle with five passengers lost control of the vehicle and veered into a stationery truck that was parked next to the road.”

Kuruman Emergency Services declared one passenger dead at the scene, while the five remaining occupants were rushed to Kuruman Hospital for urgent medical treatment.

“The police are investigating the circumstances that led to this tragic accident. We appeal to road users and pedestrians to adhere to road safety rules,” added Sergeant Sam.

Police investigations into the cause of the crash are continuing.

28/09/2025

ONE DEAD IN N14 ACCIDENT

KURUMAN – A tragic accident on the N14 near the Dithakong T-junction, about 40 kilometres outside Kuruman, claimed the life of one person this afternoon.

According to information, the single-vehicle accident occurred shortly before 15h30 on Sunday, 28 September 2025. Several other occupants sustained injuries, though the exact number and their conditions are not yet confirmed. Details surrounding the accident have also not been revealed.

The incident forced a temporary closure of the busy N14 for close to an hour. Traffic was reopened at approximately 16h20, easing the congestion that had built up along the route.

Police and emergency services attended the scene, but no official statement has yet been issued.

Motorists using the N14 are urged to drive with caution as investigations into the cause of the accident continue.

27/09/2025

TRUCK ACCIDENT BLOCKS N14 OUTSIDE KURUMAN

KAGUNG – A truck accident on the N14 in Kagung, just outside Kuruman, has left both lanes completely blocked this afternoon around 15h00.

At this stage, neither the police nor emergency services have reached the site. The truck, with its trailers leaning across the roadway, has made the route impassable. The driver’s condition is still unknown, and the cause of the accident remains unclear.

Motorists travelling on the N14 are urged to avoid the area or find alternative routes while awaiting clearance of the scene.

VOTING LINES CLOSE FOR 3RD WAY-UP AWARDSSCHWEIZER-RENEKE – The countdown to the 3rd Way Up Local Awards Ceremony has rea...
26/09/2025

VOTING LINES CLOSE FOR 3RD WAY-UP AWARDS

SCHWEIZER-RENEKE – The countdown to the 3rd Way Up Local Awards Ceremony has reached a milestone, with organisers confirming that voting lines officially close at midnight tonight, 26 September 2025. This is the final chance for supporters to cast their votes and help determine this year’s winners.

Way Up Management highlighted that the closing of the voting process signals the last step before the highly anticipated awards ceremony, which recognises local talent and dedication across various sectors.

In addition to closing the lines, organisers also revealed an exciting development – the official introduction of five new special categories, which come with custom-designed trophies. These trophies, unveiled for the first time this year, are set to become the permanent symbol of the awards.

“The trophies are a representation of lasting excellence and will remain in use until a dedicated tribute is created in honour of Dr. Ruth Segomotsi Mompati,” Way Up Management said.

The organisers extended their appreciation to every nominee, praising their passion and commitment. “Your hard work continues to inspire the community, and we are honoured to walk this path of recognition together.”

The awards ceremony promises to be a memorable occasion, marking another chapter in celebrating local excellence in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District.

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