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22/08/2025

NORTH WEST MOTHER DELIVERS TRIPLETS AT JOE MOROLONG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

VRYBURG - The North West Department of Health has welcomed the safe delivery of triplets, the first set to be born at Joe Morolong Memorial Hospital in Vryburg.

The babies, two girls and one boy, were delivered on 12 August 2025 through a planned caesarean section by a team of doctors and nurses after weeks of close specialist monitoring. The mother had been referred from a local clinic as a high-risk patient because of hypertension and carrying triplets.

According to the Department, Baby 1 (female) was born at 09:02, weighing 2.16kg, Baby 2 (female) was born at 09:03, weighing 1.5kg, and Baby 3 (male) was born at 09:03, weighing 2.09kg.

While Baby 3 briefly required admission for respiratory distress and was discharged after three days, Baby 2 remains in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for weight gain. Babies 1 and 3 have since been discharged into the care of their maternal grandmother, while the mother remains in the Post-Natal Clinic as a lodger mother.

North West MEC for Health, Sello Lehari, who visited the hospital to meet the mother and healthcare workers, praised the team’s professionalism and commitment.

“The safe delivery of these triplets is a clear demonstration of the commitment and skill of our healthcare professionals. As the North West Department of Health, we place the health of mothers and babies at the centre of our work because we know that healthy families form the backbone of sustainable communities,” MEC Lehari said.

He further stressed that the achievement reflects the Department’s broader efforts to strengthen maternal and child health services in the province.

“Our contribution to reducing maternal and child mortality speaks directly to the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly ensuring healthy lives and promoting wellbeing for all at all ages, especially in pregnant women and postpartum,” he added.

22/08/2025

[BREAKING NEWS ] Human remains have been discovered on a farm in Avonster on Thursday night, 21 August 2025.

At this stage, police have not yet confirmed the identity of the remains. However, the family of Kedisaletse Audrey Ditire, who went missing in May 2025, strongly believes the remains may belong to her.

This is a developing story.

19/08/2025

SAPS NORTH WEST LOSES DEDICATED SPOKESPERSON

POTCHEFSTROOM - The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the North West, as well as members of the media fraternity, are mourning the passing of Captain Mpho Manyoba, who sadly died on Saturday, 16 August 2025, reportedly after a short and sudden illness.

Captain Manyoba was based at the North West police headquarters in Potchefstroom, where she served as a spokesperson. Captain Manyoba worked tirelessly to ensure that accurate information reached the public, often going beyond the call of duty to respond to queries and provide updates to journalists across the province.

Her professionalism, patience, and willingness to engage made her a trusted bridge between the SAPS and the media. Many journalists who worked with her fondly recall her dedication to transparency and her commitment to ensuring that communities remained informed about critical policing matters.

The passing of Captain Manyoba leaves a deep void in both the SAPS communication team and in the broader media community. Her contribution will be remembered with respect and appreciation.

We extend heartfelt condolences to her family, colleagues, and loved ones during this difficult time.

May her soul rest in peace.

17/08/2025

TWO ARRESTED FOR DEFRAUDING NORTH WEST PUBLIC WORKS OF OVER R87 000

TAUNG - The Hawks have arrested two men accused of defrauding the North West Department of Public Works and Roads of more than R87 000 in a project that was never implemented.

According to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks), the suspects — Malane Abraham Letsapa (45), an Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) District Coordinator, and Moreotsile Israel Olifant (50), a former PR Councillor in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality — were arrested in Vryburg and Taung on Saturday, 16 August 2025.

The case relates to a project approved in December 2020, when the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality signed off on the Presidential Stimulus Project under the Department’s EPWP. The initiative, meant to benefit Matsheng and Tlapeng villages in the Greater Taung Municipality, involved cutting down trees and grass along the main road in and out of the two villages.

However, investigators allege that no services were rendered despite payments being processed. Olifant is alleged to have facilitated the selection of beneficiaries, while Letsapa processed claims for their payments over a three-month period. This resulted in the Department losing more than R87 000.

The pair made an urgent bail application at the High Court in Mahikeng on Sunday, 17 August 2025. They were granted bail of R2 000 each.

Letsapa and Olifant are expected to appear in the Taung Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 18 August 2025, on charges of fraud.

17/08/2025

SANTACO DISMISSES REPORTS ON FORCED TAXI USE

Following media reports and circulating videos on social media platforms, the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has strongly denied claims suggesting that it had instructed South Africans not to use their private vehicles and to travel only with their families.

In a statement issued on Sunday, 17 August, SANTACO said it had never made such an instruction and condemned the reports “in the strongest terms.” The council emphasised that it has never imposed any mode of transport on the public, and that no individual speaking such claims was representing the organisation.

“Any individual making such claims is not, and has never been, speaking on behalf of the Council,” SANTACO said.

The organisation reminded commuters that, like all other paid-for transport services, taxi use is voluntary and remains a choice for the public. It also urged members of the media to verify information directly with SANTACO before publishing, saying false reports damaged trust in the sector.

“For clarity, only law enforcement authorities hold the legal mandate to enforce regulations relating to transport in South Africa. We encourage members of the public to report any incidents of harassment or unlawful enforcement directly to law enforcement agencies,” the statement added.

SANTACO said it remains committed to serving the nation “with integrity and transparency.”

15/08/2025

SECOND DEATH IN WOLMARANSSTAD VIOLENCE

TSWELELANG - A man who was set alight during violent clashes in Tswelelang, Wolmaransstad, has died, turning the previously reported attempted murder case into a second murder investigation.

North West police spokesperson Colonel Adéle Myburgh confirmed on Friday morning that the victim succumbed to his injuries in hospital on Thursday night.

The violence, which broke out early Thursday, involved two rival gangs, community members, and local taxi operators. The N12 and the town’s CBD were barricaded with burning tyres during the unrest.

One taxi driver was stabbed and died at a local clinic. In another attack, the victim was seen in graphic images and videos lying burnt in the street, moving slightly and showing signs of life before being taken to the hospital, where he later died.

Police investigations are continuing.

14/08/2025

TAXI DRIVER KILLED, MAN SET ALIGHT IN WOLMARANSSTAD GANG VIOLENCE

TSWELELANG - Violent clashes erupted in Tswelelang, Wolmaransstad, on Thursday, leaving one man dead and another fighting for his life.

According to police, rival gangs, joined by community members and local taxi operators, confronted each other early in the morning, barricading the N12 and the town’s CBD with burning tyres.

During the unrest, a taxi driver was stabbed and later died at a local clinic. In another attack, a man was doused with petrol and set alight. He was rushed to the hospital in a serious condition.

Police said units that include Public Order Policing (POP) and the Tactical Response Team (TRT) have been deployed to restore order.

North West police spokesperson Colonel Adéle Myburgh confirmed that two cases — murder and attempted murder — are under investigation. “The situation has been stabilised, but it remains tense and is being closely monitored,” she said.

Image: Wolmaransstad News Feed/FACEBOOK

13/08/2025

OVER 1 100 SUSPECTS NABBED IN NORTH WEST CRIME CRACKDOWN

NORTHE WEST - North West police have arrested more than 1 100 suspects during a week-long high-density crime blitz under Operation Shanela 2.

The province-wide operations, conducted between 4 and 10 August, involved roadblocks on national and provincial roads, tracing of wanted suspects, stop-and-searches, compliance inspections at liquor outlets, and the closure of unlicensed taverns.

According to police, 1 105 people were arrested for various offences, including 45 for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, 195 for possession of drugs, 38 for illegal dealing in liquor, 163 for assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm and common assault, and 23 for murder and attempted murder. Twelve suspects were arrested for residential and business burglaries, while four were held for illegal possession of fi****ms and ammunition.

During the operations, officers seized 284kg of copper cables, two fi****ms, 160 rounds of ammunition, drugs, liquor, and contraband including ci******es.

The Vala Umgodi task team in the Bojanala Platinum District also arrested 37 undocumented immigrants from Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, Lesotho and Bangladesh in Witrandjie, Mogwase and Skeerpoort. Three of the suspects face additional charges, including possession of gold-bearing material, possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle, and unlawful possession of rifle ammunition.

In their crackdown on illegal mining, police confiscated several makeshift machines known as phendukas, as well as generators.

12/08/2025

POLICE SEEK MAN LINKED TO KIMBERLEY R**E CASE

KIMBERLEY - Police in Kimberley are searching for a man believed to have information about a r**e that allegedly took place in the city’s CBD earlier this month.

According to the SAPS, a 25-year-old woman reported that she was at a tavern in the Kimberley CBD on 4 August when she asked an unknown man for a lift home. The man, who was driving a yellow two-door hatchback, allegedly drove her to a dark, secluded area near the state veterinary offices on Boshof Road.

There, he allegedly threatened her with a knife and r**ed her.

The woman told police she managed to jump out of the vehicle, but the man allegedly grabbed her through the car window and dragged her alongside the moving car before she broke free. She sustained injuries and later reported the incident to police.

The man is described as about 35 years old, light brown in complexion, 1.6 metres tall, of chubby build, and an Afrikaans speaker. He was reportedly wearing a jacket, a T-shirt and a dark-coloured cap at the time.

Police have released an identikit of the man and are appealing to the public for any information that could assist the investigation.

11/08/2025

LEARNER DIES AFTER MEDICAL EMERGENCY AT SCHOOL

GANYESA - Grade 10 learner from Huhudi High School in Ganyesa, Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District, died on Friday after suffering a medical emergency during school hours.

According to preliminary reports, the girl fell ill at school, prompting the principal to call her parents and summon an ambulance. While waiting for emergency services, the learner’s mother arrived, and with the assistance of a teacher, rushed her to the nearest clinic. She was declared dead on arrival.

The cause of death is not yet known and is under investigation.

North West Education MEC, Viola Motsumi, has expressed her condolences to the family, classmates, teachers, and the broader Huhudi Secondary School community.

“We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of such a young life. On behalf of the department, I extend our prayers and support to the family, friends, and school community during this painful time. The well-being of our learners is our utmost priority, and I urge that the school works closely with the relevant authorities to understand what happened,” Motsumi said.

The Department has arranged psychosocial support services for the family, learners, and staff, which will be made available from Monday, 11 August.

10/08/2025

CRIME MARS NIGHT OF FUN IN IPELEGENG

IPELEGENG - It was a busy Saturday night in Ipelegeng, near Schweizer-Reneke, as amusement rides brought excitement to the township. Children and adults flocked to different entertainment spots, enjoying the festive atmosphere.

But when night fell, the mood turned grim as criminal activity took over. By Sunday morning, reports of robberies, assaults, and thefts were pouring in.

The Community Policing Forum (CPF) confiscated dangerous weapons in several areas, including Extension 5, Kathrada, and D600.

Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District CPF deputy chairperson, Itumeleng Mphuti, said several people were injured during fights and robberies, with some taken to local clinics for treatment.

One cellphone was recovered and returned to its rightful owner after being taken during a robbery.

Mphuti said the CPF remains committed to working with the community and the police to ensure the safety of residents during public events.

Images: Ipelegeng Community Patrollers/FACEBOOK

10/08/2025

POLICE LAUNCH MASSIVE MANHUNT FOR ROODEPOORT COPS KILLER, R150K REWARD OFFERED

ROODEPOORT - The South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched a full-scale manhunt for Jabulani Thabang Moyo, the awaiting trial prisoner accused of fatally shooting two detectives in Roodepoort, Gauteng, on Friday, 8 August 2025.

National Commissioner of Police, General Fannie Masemola, has deployed maximum resources, including crime intelligence, detectives, Gauteng tracking teams, and the Hawks, to track down Moyo, who is considered extremely dangerous and is allegedly in possession of the service firearm stolen from one of the slain officers. Police believe the same weapon was used in the killings.

“Moyo must be stopped in his tracks… he is a dangerous criminal and our operatives are on the ground looking for him to prevent him from committing any more heinous crimes. We will not rest until we find him,” Masemola said, urging members of the public not to harbour the suspect and to report any information to police.

SAPS has also announced a R150 000 cash reward for information that could lead to Moyo’s arrest.

The murders occurred just weeks before the SAPS Commemoration Day, an annual event honouring officers who died in the line of duty. Since the start of the current financial year in April, five police officers have been killed while serving.

On Saturday, 09 August 2025, police leadership visited the families of the two fallen detectives in Mogale City, Warrant Officer Sintwa of Mindalore, Krugersdorp, and Sergeant Masenya of Munsieville, to offer condolences and support. On Sunday, 10 August, senior SAPS officials, led by the MEC for Community Safety in Mpumalanga, Mr Jackie Macie, will visit the family of Sergeant Lawrence Dumisani Mtshweni, who was also killed in the line of duty, in Schoemansdal.

Authorities have warned the public not to approach Moyo but to immediately contact police with any information that could assist the investigation.

Image: SAPS/Jabulani Thabang Moyo

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