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Illegal mining – R2.6 million chrome bust
Mogwase – Rodney Molotsi (57) was arrested on Saturday 30 May for illegal mining activities and appeared before the Mogwase Magistrates’ Court on Monday where he was granted R2,000 bail.
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Cops searching for deceased's relatives
Groot Marico – Police in Groot Marico are requesting assistance in locating the family or anyone who knows the identity of a man who died on Sunday 15 March.
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Ten things your burglar won't tell you
Sometimes, I carry a clipboard. Sometimes, I dress like a lawn guy and carry a rake. I do my best to never ever look like a crook.
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Two in court for dagga possession
Polokwane – On Thursday 14 May, two men were arrested in Lebowakgomo after police found them in possession of dagga.
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Two in court for dagga possession
Polokwane – On Thursday 14 May, two men were arrested in Lebowakgomo after police found them in possession of dagga.
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Price of cigarettes to increase after R1.4 million illegal cigarettes seized
Polokwane – Every time there is a huge bust in cigarettes, the local price of black-market cigarettes increase. Illicit cigarettes estimated at R1.4 million were seized by police in Musina on Friday 15 May during an operation also involving personnel from the South African National Defence Force (SANDF).
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Father charged for children's murder
Brits – A man from Brits who appeared before the court on 19 May for confession is expected to apply for bail when he makes his second court appearance on Tuesday 2 June.
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Man accused of killing brother with a spade
Brits – A 42-year old man appeared before the Brits Magistrates’ Court, being accused of murdering his brother with a spade.
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LCC working hard to ensure compliance
Thabazimbi – The Thabazimbi Local Municipality (TLM) Local Command Council (LCC) conducted roadblocks on Tuesday 5 May. The roadblocks form part of a COVID-19 awareness campaign and served to monitor compliance regarding level-4 of the lockdown.
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Staying vigilant
Thabazimbi – Traffic officers and Thabazimbi Local Municipality's local command council members were out in full force during Freedom Day on Monday 27 April to enforce lockdown regulations on the roads entering Thabazimbi. Roadblocks were conducted at strategic points.
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Illegal firearm lands two in hot water
Sunrise Park/ Rustenburg – Two suspects arrested in Sunrise Park on Friday 27 March appeared before the Rustenburg Magistrates’ Court on 30 March regarding charges related to possession of an unlicensed firearm.
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Have you seen this man?
Limpopo – Police in Giyani (Limpopo) have appealed for assistance in locating 24-year old Regional Cliff Hlongwane who went missing on Sunday 26 April. Hlongwane, diagnosed with a mental disability, has not returned to his home in Mavalani Village since visiting Nkhensani Hospital to seek treatment.
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