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EIGHT AK-47S FOUND ON R24.Four suspects were arrested in Magaliesburg after police intercepted what appears to be an all...
16/06/2026

EIGHT AK-47S FOUND ON R24.

Four suspects were arrested in Magaliesburg after police intercepted what appears to be an alleged firearm movement operation and discovered eight AK-47 rifles hidden inside a white bag during a routine patrol along the R24.

According to information available at this stage, officers became suspicious after noticing two men transferring a white bag from a Namibian-registered Volvo truck into a nearby parked Mazda 2.

Police approached and searched the bag, where they allegedly uncovered eight AK-47 rifles together with seven empty magazines concealed inside.

The suspects were immediately taken into custody.

Preliminary information indicates that the truck driver, a Namibian national, told police he had received the parcel in Namibia and was instructed to deliver it. Meanwhile, the female owner of the Mazda reportedly informed authorities that she had transported the other suspects to Magaliesburg at the request of her boyfriend.

The circumstances surrounding the origin, intended destination and purpose of the fi****ms remain under investigation.

Police investigations continue as authorities work to determine whether the suspects may be linked to broader criminal activities or cross-border firearm trafficking.

COMMUNITY IN SHOCK AFTER KANANA INCIDENT RAISES QUESTIONS ON YOUTH MENTAL WELLBEING.A tragic incident that claimed the l...
16/06/2026

COMMUNITY IN SHOCK AFTER KANANA INCIDENT RAISES QUESTIONS ON YOUTH MENTAL WELLBEING.

A tragic incident that claimed the lives of an eight year old girl and her 23-year-old uncle has once again placed the spotlight on mental health awareness among men and young people during Men’s Mental Health Month.

Police in Kanana, near Orkney, are investigating a case of murder and an inquest following the incident that unfolded on Monday morning, 15 June 2026.

According to preliminary reports, at approximately 10:30am, the child’s mother was at home with her two children when her younger brother allegedly entered the house unexpectedly. It is alleged that the man took hold of the eight year old girl and locked himself inside a bathroom with her.

The mother and her son reportedly fled outside to seek help. A police patrol vehicle that was operating nearby was alerted and officers immediately responded to the scene.

Upon entering the house, police allegedly heard the child screaming from inside the locked bathroom. Officers forced entry, allowing the injured girl to escape.

Police allege that after the child managed to get out, the suspect closed the bathroom door again. Officers broke down the door and found the man critically injured with multiple stab wounds to his neck, chest and stomach. He was declared deceased at the scene.

The young girl, who had sustained serious injuries, was rushed to a local clinic for emergency medical treatment. Sadly, she later succumbed to her injuries.

The motive behind the incident remains unknown and investigations are continuing.

SANGOMA SENTENCED FOR R**E.Burgersfort Regional Court has sentenced 49-year-old Daniel Masinga, a well-known traditional...
16/06/2026

SANGOMA SENTENCED FOR R**E.

Burgersfort Regional Court has sentenced 49-year-old Daniel Masinga, a well-known traditional healer, to eight years imprisonment for r**e. The sentence was handed down on Monday, 15 June 2026.

The court heard that on 04 June 2020, the 38-year-old female victim visited the accused at his residence in Mooihoek after he had called her under the pretext of providing traditional medication for an illness she was suffering from.

Upon her arrival, she found four men consuming alcohol at the premises. The accused subsequently gave her a concoction, which she consumed. Shortly thereafter, she began feeling dizzy and disoriented.

Taking advantage of her vulnerable state, the accused offered her a place to rest. When the victim later regained consciousness, she discovered that she was naked and that the accused was sexually assaulting her. He allegedly threatened her with a firearm and continued to r**e her throughout the night.

The following day, the victim was released and managed to seek assistance from a passer-by. The matter was subsequently reported to the police, and a r**e case was opened at Driekop SAPS on 08 June 2020.

The investigation was assigned to the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit in Burgersfort. Through the diligent investigation led by Sergeant Letsatsi Mojalefa, sufficient evidence was gathered, ultimately securing the successful conviction and sentence of the accused. Although the suspect had been released on bail in 2020, a warrant for his arrest was issued after he failed to appear in court and absconded from the proceedings. He was eventually re-arrested in December 2025 and remanded in custody until his sentencing.

The sentencing was handed down as follows:

Count 1 R**e - (08) years direct imprisonment.

The suspect was also declared unfit to possess a firearm in terms of Section three (01) of Act 60/2000 contravention of firearm act.

POLICE INVESTIGATE ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF SIX-YEAR-OLD GIRL IN NORTHAM.Thabazimbi Family Violence, Child Protection...
14/06/2026

POLICE INVESTIGATE ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF SIX-YEAR-OLD GIRL IN NORTHAM.

Thabazimbi Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit, have activated an investigation into a sexual assault case following an incident allegedly involving a six-year-old girl at one of areas in Northam.

It is alleged that on Thursday, 11 June 2026, the child was playing with a friend near the residence of a neighbour when the suspect allegedly called her and instructed her to enter his house. The child reportedly refused, but was allegedly dragged inside. Once inside, the suspect allegedly threw the child onto a bed, climbed on top of her, and kissed her on the mouth before inserting his tongue into her mouth.

The victim reportedly cried loudly, prompting the suspect to stop and allow her to leave the house. The incident was later reported to the child’s mother, who immediately alerted the police.

A case of sexual assault has been registered for investigation. The suspect, who is known to the victim and is a neighbour, has not yet been arrested. Police have activated efforts to trace and apprehend him.

Investigations are continuing.

12/06/2026

POLICE RESCUE CHILD KIDNAP SUSPECTS IN DINIE ESTATE ROAD, RUSTENBURG.

2 children found inside the car.

MABOPANE MAN SEEKS HELP TO FIND HIS FATHER.Freddie Tshidiso Ntlokotsi (53) of Mabopane is appealing to the public for as...
12/06/2026

MABOPANE MAN SEEKS HELP TO FIND HIS FATHER.

Freddie Tshidiso Ntlokotsi (53) of Mabopane is appealing to the public for assistance in locating his father, Daniel Masophe Masuge, who is believed to be originally from Manamakgoteng in Moruleng.

According to Freddie, Daniel was left behind in the late 1970s when his mother, Mmasethunya Mmaletsatsi Aletta Ntlokotsi, and his siblings moved away. He is now seeking to reconnect with his father and family members after many years.

Freddie says his father’s sister is known as Mmaphefo, and he hopes that someone with knowledge of the family or their whereabouts can come forward with information.

Anyone who may have information that could assist is kindly requested to contact Freddie Tshidiso Ntlokotsi on 075 212 9609.

SIU EXPOSES R40 000 VISA AND CITIZENSHIP SCAM.South Africans have been left shocked following revelations by the Special...
12/06/2026

SIU EXPOSES R40 000 VISA AND CITIZENSHIP SCAM.

South Africans have been left shocked following revelations by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) that a highly organised syndicate operating within the Department of Home Affairs allegedly sold visas, permits and even South African citizenship for as much as R40 000 per document.

SIU Acting Head, Leonard Lekgetho, revealed that investigators uncovered widespread corruption involving the abuse of immigration processes, with study visas allegedly among the most exploited documents.

According to Lekgetho, individuals were able to obtain study visas valid for five years and repeatedly renew them, allowing them to remain in South Africa for extended periods without pursuing any form of education.

“They get study visa for five years, meaning that you can be in the country uninterrupted for five years. So another five years come again, you get another study visa,” Lekgetho explained.

The SIU further discovered that several visa categories were allegedly being manipulated by corrupt officials. These included work visas, exceptional skills visas, business visas, retired persons’ visas and permanent residence permits. Lekgetho expressed concern that some individuals had remained in the country for more than two decades through continuous study visa renewals despite not being enrolled in any educational institution.

“A person will continue with study visa until they are more than 20 years in the country, whereas they are not studying anything,” he said.

Investigators also uncovered irregularities involving retired persons’ visas, with some beneficiaries reportedly as young as 40 years old, raising further concerns about weaknesses within the immigration system.

The SIU says it is working closely with the Department of Home Affairs to strengthen controls and implement recommendations aimed at closing loopholes that have enabled corruption and abuse. Disciplinary action and criminal investigations against those implicated are currently underway.

BEAUTY CAREERS START HERERegistrations are now open at Bontle Ka Nthabi Beauty Academy in Rustenburg.Whether you’re look...
12/06/2026

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LADY WORX SERVICESProfessional laundry and dry-cleaning services available in Ledig and Sun City. We offer washing, iron...
12/06/2026

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ANOTHER DECOMPOSED BODY FOUND IN SUNRISE PARK, RUSTENBURG.
11/06/2026

ANOTHER DECOMPOSED BODY FOUND IN SUNRISE PARK, RUSTENBURG.

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