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Van der Walt Assault Case Postponed to October  
Crime & safety

Van der Walt Assault Case Postponed to October  

Thabazimbi – The wait for justice continues for Leon and Monique van der Walt as the assault case against Andrew Wynand Hoffman was once again postponed. The matter was scheduled for hearing on Thursday, 28 August 2025, but the court postponed proceedings to 27 October 2025.

Operation Basadi Success  
Crime & safety

Operation Basadi Success  

Waterberg – Police women proved their strength in law enforcement during a two-day Operation Basadi, held on Friday and Saturday, 29–30 August 2025, across Pienaarsrivier, Northam and Thabazimbi.