CORONAVIRUS: A CALL TO PRAYER
29 March 2020
South Africa –South Africans began to observe a 21-day lockdown as a directive from President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday 27 March. This draconian step is aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and began on a tragic note.
Social & Community News
Elderly couple brutally assaulted, robbed
28 March 2020
Rustenburg – On Friday 20 March, an elderly couple was violently assaulted by suspects who had illegally entered their home, situated in Klopper Street.
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R1.25m counterfeit cigarettes seized
28 March 2020
Lehurutshe (North West Province) – The police at the Kopfontein port of entry apprehended a 31-year old suspect on Friday 20 March for smuggling counterfeit cigarettes.
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New-born baby’s body found in garbage bag
28 March 2020
Rustenburg – The lifeless body of a new-born baby was discovered by municipal workers on Friday 27 March on the Church Street vicinity.
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Police officer bitten during struggle with suspect
28 March 2020
Potchefstroom – A 29-year old man appeared before the Potchefstroom Magistrates’ Court on Monday 20 March for the possession of suspected stolen property and assault following his arrest in Ikageng on 28 March.
Crime & Accidents News
Elderly couple brutally attacked on farm, 79-year old murdered
28 March 2020
Naboomspruit – Three suspects were rounded up and arrested on Friday 20 March after an elderly couple was attacked on their farm near Naboomspruit during the early hours of the morning.
Crime & Accidents News
Save-a-Lot Empowering the Community
27 March 2020
Community involvement and empowerment continue to take priority at our Save-a-Lot Food Town and Powertrade stores.
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Covid-19 day-to-day
20 March 2020
Rustenburg – The safety of children is our number one concern. Our lives as we know it and that of our children are seriously affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. People welcomed the drastic, but necessary, measures implemented by South African president Cyril Ramamphosa when he declared that all schools must be closed from Wednesday 18 March.
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Policeman accused of kidnapping granted bail
20 March 2020
Brits – A 45-year old police warrant officer, Simon Ndambi and his accomplice, Dipuo Mokwena, were each granted R500 bail by the Brits Magistrates’ Court when they appeared on kidnapping, extortion, attempted murder, common robbery and assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm charges.
The two, who made their initial appearance on Tuesday 17 March, are expected back in the dock on 21 April.
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Rains, heavy vehicles compound pothole woes
20 March 2020
Rustenburg – The Rustenburg Local Municipality (RLM) said a significant increase in the number of vehicles travelling in and around the city over the past few years has increased the costs associated with the maintenance of road infrastructure.
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