Crime & safety
Suspected poacher shot and killed
Northam – A 30-year old man, suspected of illegal hunting activities, was shot and killed on a farm outside Lephalale on Sunday 26 April at around 12:30.
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Elderly couple brutally attacked on farm, 79-year old murdered
Naboomspruit – Three suspects were rounded up and arrested on Friday 20 March after an elderly couple was attacked on their farm near Naboomspruit during the early hours of the morning.
Crime & safety
Missing girl’s DISMEMBERED body discovered in dam
Northam – The dismembered body of an 11-year old girl was found dumped in Klein Letaba Dam near Giyani on Tuesday 17 March.
Crime & safety
Fidelity ADT warns of scam in wake of Covid-19 pandemic
South Africa – Fidelity ADT has issued a warning to residents after reports about impersonators trying to access residential homes claiming to be government officials or medical practitioners doing COVID-19 home testing.
Crime & safety
Teach kids to be safety savvy!
South Africa – Never underestimate the importance of teaching children how to stay safe. We must take care of our children. It only takes a few seconds for tragedy to strike. Here are a few tips to keep child predators at bay:
Crime & safety
Zero tolerance FOR drinking and driving
South Africa – The South African Police Service (SAPS), combined with other state and provincial authorities, are committed to reducing crime, particularly over festive periods. No one is trying to stop you from having a good time – just be responsible about doing it!
Crime & safety
Illegal Wildlife Traders Arrested
Sun City – A joint operation with the National Council of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA), the North West Department of Economic Development, Environments and Tourism (NW DEDECT), the South African Police Services (SAPS) stock theft unit, the North West Parks Board, and the Royal Bafokeng Reaction Force was carried out on Sunday, 8 March, to combat the illegal trade of wildlife along the R556 Sun City Road.
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Suspected baby killer infuriates community
Levubu – Police rescued a 21-year old woman from Mutsha Tshirangadzi just as she was about to be physically assaulted by community members for allegedly killing her baby and attempting to conceal the incident.
Crime & safety
Netcare warns the public to be vigilant
South Africa – Netcare has been made aware that criminals are going to homes in various areas, claiming to be from Netcare or Netcare 911, and saying that they are assisting the Department of Health with door-to-door screening for COVID-19 (coronavirus).
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Student protest action continues at ORBIT TVET Mankwe campus
Mankwe – ORBIT TVET Mankwe Campus has been faced with a student protest since the reopening of the college in January 2020, due to concerns raised by student representative council (SRC) members. The college has, from the onset, deemed these concerns in a very serious light. The protest which saw SRC members barricading the campus gate daily has resulted in the campus being non-operational and thus affecting teaching and learning.
Crime & safety
Alarmingly low returns for south african million dollar pigeon race
South Africa – The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) is again concerned by the low number of pigeons that have returned to their loft after the South African Million Dollar Pigeon Race (SAMDPR) which took place on Saturday 1 February.
Crime & safety
An informative auction
Thabazimbi - Thabazimbi Wildlife Services together with CDP Auctioneers held a farmer’s day and sheep auction at the Trollope Hall in Thabazimbi on Saturday 15 February.
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