Crime & safety
Strate in Northam omskep in rioolriviere
Thabazimbi/ Northam – Weens die Thabazimbi-plaaslike munisipaliteit se wanbetaling aan Eskom het die kragverskaffer die krag voor die naweek van 15 Maart na Northam se rioolpomp afgeskakel.
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GRANDMOTHER’S LIFE CUT SHORT IN HIKING TRAGEDY
Thabazimbi – On Sunday, 9 March 2025, at approximately 14:15, Thaba Fire and Rescue (TFR) received an urgent call for assistance in a mountain rescue operation, about 165km from Thabazimbi on the way to Marken.
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Van Der Walt family stands strong as assault trial nears
JUSTICE DELAYED, BUT NOT DENIED Thabazimbi – The long-awaited trial of André Hoffman, accused of the brutal assault on 32-year-old Leon van der Walt, has been postponed yet again.
Crime & safety
HOLDING ONTO DRIVER’S LICENCE FOR A R1,500 BRIBE
Thabazimbi – The R510 between Sandfontein, Northam, and Thabazimbi has long been a crucial transport route. A driver regularly using this route shared an unsettling experience.
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TRIO JAILED FOR VIOLENT FARM ATTACK
Thabazimbi/ Koedoeskop – Three foreign nationals will spend a lengthy time behind bars after being convicted of a violent farm attack in Koedoeskop.
Crime & safety
THABAZIMBI CHILD ASSAULT TRIAL POSTPONED AGAIN
Thabazimbi – The long-running case against Ria Oberholzer, Petrus Oelofse, and Jessica Hull has once again been delayed, with the trial now set to continue on 15 April and 29 April 2025. The postponement comes as the court awaits critical testimony from a state witness, reinforcing the complexities surrounding the case.
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DRUG DEALERS CAUGHT, but is Thabazimbi winning the battle?
Thabazimbi – A well-coordinated intelligence-led operation between the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Thabazimbi and local farmers in Koedoeskop resulted in a significant drug bust on Thursday, 13 February 2025, around 10:00.
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Drug smuggling dream crushed: police intercept R15m dagga load
Northam – An intelligence-driven operation led to a breakthrough for law enforcement in Northam resulting in the interception of a truck carrying dagga worth over R15 million on Wednesday, 7 February 2025.
Crime & safety
LOVE TRIANGLE ENDS IN FIRE
Thabazimbi – The Thabazimbi Regional Court has sentenced 26-year-old Mathews Ballantine Chinyaka to 15 years of direct imprisonment for murder, along with an additional 12-month sentence for contravening the Immigration Act. The sentences will run concurrently.
Crime & safety
Prison Break in Northam: HOW?
Northam – The Northam Police have launched an urgent manhunt following the escape of four awaiting trial prisoners from their cells in the early hours of Monday 10 February 2025.
Crime & safety
HAVE YOUR SAY: | Do you think artificial intelligence will improve our everyday lives?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries, from healthcare and education to transportation, offering smarter solutions and efficiency. But concerns about job losses and ethical challenges remain. Is AI a tool for progress or a potential risk?
Crime & safety
STOLEN FIREARM SEIZED
Northam – A high-impact crime-fighting operation led by the Vala Umgodi Waterberg District Task Team has yielded significant arrests and the recovery of a stolen firearm, reinforcing efforts to curb criminal activities in Northam and beyond.
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