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COURT NO-SHOW: ACCUSED STILL AT LARGE
Crime & safety

COURT NO-SHOW: ACCUSED STILL AT LARGE

Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – A man accused of inappropriately touching a primary school child remains at large after failing to attend court. A warrant has been issued for his arrest, but no arrest has yet been made, as on 4

Mall rape case: wait for justice continues
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Mall rape case: wait for justice continues

Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – The case against Lazurus Mabotsane (54), who is accused of raping a 15-year-old girl at a local mall, has been postponed again, this time to 27 January 2027. The matter was previously schedule

Farm robbery trio due back in court
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Farm robbery trio due back in court

Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – The case against three men accused of an armed robbery at a farm outside Thabazimbi has been postponed to Thursday, 5 November 2026. Jerry Nkosi, Simphiwe Ndlovu and Manuel Langa face charges

COPPER CABLE THIEVES’ PLANS CUT SHORT
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COPPER CABLE THIEVES’ PLANS CUT SHORT

Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Northam – Two men convicted of tampering with essential infrastructure and stealing copper cables at a mine in Northam have been sentenced to effective prison terms of 15 and 12 years. The Thabazimbi Regional

Copper cut, freedom lost: 12 YEARS EACH
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Copper cut, freedom lost: 12 YEARS EACH

Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – Two men who cut overhead copper cables supplying electricity for railway operations have each been sentenced to an effective 12 years behind bars. According to Limpopo SAPS spokesperson colone

Diesel spill leaves a clean-up trail
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Diesel spill leaves a clean-up trail

Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – A diesel trailer overturned on the railway bridge near Thabazimbi Golf Club on Tuesday 27 October 2026, prompting an emergency response and an environmental clean-up. The trailer was being tow

Firefighters hold the line
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Firefighters hold the line

Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – Firefighters and volunteers worked late into the night on Monday, 26 October 2026, to bring a veld fire under control and prevent it from reaching homes in Thabazimbi. The fire broke out at ar

Flames doused, no lives lost on R511
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Flames doused, no lives lost on R511

Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – A vehicle fire on the R511 Thabazimbi Road brought Hartbeespoort Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) ambulance, fire and rescue crews to the scene on Sunday, 25 October 2026. The vehicle was alre

Vehicle destroyed in fire
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Vehicle destroyed in fire

Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – A vehicle was completely destroyed by fire on Thursday, 22 October 2026, after it began smoking shortly after 12:30. What started as smoke soon turned into a vehicle owner’s nightmare as flames e

Scammers targeting property buyers
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Scammers targeting property buyers

Platinum Bushvelder newspaper – SA | The South African Institute of Auctioneers (SAIA) is urging prospective property buyers to verify the credentials of auctioneers and property professionals before committing to a purchase or transferring

Court no-show: arrest warrant issued, R5,000 bail forfeited
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Court no-show: arrest warrant issued, R5,000 bail forfeited

Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – A warrant of arrest has been issued for a man accused of inappropriately touching a primary school child after he failed to attend his scheduled court appearance on 19 October 2026. His R5,000 bail money was also forfeited. The accused had previously missed a court appearance on 29 September, after which the matter was postponed to 19 October.