Crime & safety
Detached trailer crash into car
Northam – The Northam Police are investigating a case of reckless driving after people were hurt in an accident which occurred on Wednesday 8 July at about 13:45 along the R510.
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R1.2M CHROME BUST
Mogwase – A 29-year old man suspected of illegal mining activities was arrested in Witrantjie village on Thursday 2 July.
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Thandi Modise's animal cruelty case on the court roll again
Potchefstroom – The Speaker of the House of Parliament, Thandi Modise, failed to appear before the Potchefstroom Regional Court in March where her trial was expected to begin following the gruesome discovery of starving animals on her farm in 2014. On 1 July 2020, the Potchefstroom Magistrates’ Court held an inquiry to establish whether or not the accused should be held in contempt of court.
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Illegal dagga cultivated Threat to forfeit farm to the state
Boshof – Two suspects aged 24 and 26 appeared before the Christiana Magistrates’ Court on Friday 26 June on charges of cultivating and illegal possession of dagga with the intent to distribute.
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Sjambok vs knives and pangas in farm attack
Brits – A couple was left traumatised on Thursday 25 June after five suspects attempted to enter their home on their smallholding Roodekopjes, near Brits, in the early hours of the morning.
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Staying warm comes at a price
Thabazimbi – A hot cup of coffee, a heater and an electric blanket all bring comfort during the cold winter months. Unfortunately, these comforts also accompany an increase in electricity usage.
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Enforcing a law that many people don't believe in Police seize 50 boxes of illicit cigarettes
Northam/ Thabazimbi – Weekly arrests of people in towns and cities across the country transporting and selling cigarettes has dramatically increased the price of cigarettes. The SAPS were given the difficult task of enforcing a law – which obviously – many people don't believe in. Three suspects were arrested on Tuesday 2 June during two separate incidents in Northam and Thabazimbi, as police in Limpopo continue their operations against illicit cigarettes.
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Warmbad road covered in smoke
Thabazimbi – A cloud of black smoke covered the Warmbad road near the showgrounds on Wednesday 10 June.
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Four die in head-on collision
Rust de Winter – Police in Rust de Winter under the Bela Bela Cluster have opened a case of culpable homicide after four people died in a head-on collision. The accident occurred on Saturday 6 June along the Moloto and Rust de Winter crossroads.
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Soldier arrested for illicit cigarettes, released on warning
Polokwane – A non-commissioned South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldier, who was arrested on Sunday 31 May for possession of illicit cigarettes, has been released on a warning.
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Will he confess to poisoning his sons?
Brits - The plea of a man accused of murdering his two sons by allegedly poisoning them will come under the spotlight when his trial at the Magistrates’ Court eventually begins. The murder accused, Dannyboy Fitsos Khumalo, will appear before the court on Wednesday 10 June for his bail hearing.
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And up goes the price of cigarettes Multiple offenders in court for illicit cigarettes
Polokwane – Three suspects, arrested for the possession of illicit cigarettes, appeared before the Modimolle Magistrates’ Court on Monday 25 May. Alemayenu Leta, Pieter Venter and Amandul Biru were remanded in custody until 4 June for a formal bail application
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