Crime & safety

Northam Rhinos ready to charge into the new season!

Setaria – The Northam Platinum Rhinos Rugby Club has officially kicked off their 2024 season with the start of practice sessions. 

Cable theft CAUSE BLACKOUTS

Thabazimbi – The residents of Ipelegeng, Thabazimbi, awoke to darkness on the morning of 4 January 2024, because of an unplanned power outage. The culprit: cable theft, a persistent and troubling issue for the community.

Geliefde rugbyspeler, Müller Lategan, sterf in motorongeluk

Thabazimbi – In ‘n hartverskeurende tragedie het die Thabazimbi-gemeenskap afskeid geneem van ‘n plaaslike held, Müller Lategan. Gebore op 18 Oktober 1994, is Müller se lewe tragies kortgeknip op 20 Desember 2023.

Recurring power outages due to cable theft

Thabazimbi - On Sunday, 3 December 2023, at approximately 14:48, the Thabazimbi Local Municipality (TLM) reported a power outage in Regorogile Extension 2, Ipelegeng, Transnet Villa Solatine, Heuwelkruin, Oudekraal, and Thabazimbi Extensions 18, 31, 35, and 37.

Littering and illegal dumping of waste

Northam/ Thabazimbi - All residents and businesses are reminded of their responsibility in terms of Section 8(1) (a) and (b) of the Thabazimbi Refuse Removal By-Law No 2126 of 2012, which prohibits the improper handling of waste.

MOTHER AND DAUGHTER SHOT IN COLD BLOOD 

Brits - Paul Prinsloo (61) appeared before the Brits Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 29 November 2023, for the alleged domestic violence-related double murder of his wife, Catherina Magdalena Prinsloo (58), and stepdaughter, 31-year-old Ruzanne Weideman.

Primary school learner seriously injured on school grounds

Thabazimbi – On Wednesday, 22 November, a Grade 3 learner of Laerskool Thabazimbi suffered life-changing injuries when his left hand was mauled by the blades of an industrial lawnmower on the school grounds during break time.

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Stay alert!

SA - Black Friday, 24 November, is notorious for its shopping deals. It is absolutely imperative to stay alert and minimise the risk of falling prey to Black Friday scams. Refrain from getting caught up in the emotional hype, large crowds, and chaotic shopping environments.

Destructive and utterly unenlightened

In the early morning hours of Monday 20 November 2023, around 01:15, residents near the Thabazimbi cemetery were awakened by a loud bang.

Suspected food poisoning claims lives of two children in Brits

Accident on Ellisras road: Car slammed into back of truck

Thabazimbi - An accident occurred on the Ellisras road (R510) last Thursday afternoon, 9 November,  at around 14:00, just before the Alma turnoff in the direction of Ellisras. The accident, involving a car and a truck, led to the hospitalisation of the driver of the vehicle and his three children.