CBD terrorised by gangs
23 July 2021
Rustenburg – We constantly alert the police about a gang of seven people terrorising shoppers in the Rustenburg CBD. The cops did show up once or twice ... for about three hours… after which the gang just return to the streets.
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27 motorists nabbed
09 July 2021
Boitekong/ Rustenburg – In what was meant to be an operation to ensure compliance to Covid-19 regulations, the law caught up with 27 motorists with outstanding warrant of arrests against them. Vehicles were stopped by North West traffic police officers along the R510 just outside Rustenburg.
The operation was led by provincial Department of Community Safety and Transport Management MEC Sello Lehari. Fines worth R18,500 were issued for non-compliance with Covid-19 regulations. “We need to cooperate and comply with the regulations to save lives,” MEC Lehari said.
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Sexting and sextortion
09 July 2021
Sexting?
In a press release by Mike Bolhuis, specialist investigator, it is averaged that 17% of people interviewed said that they had shared a nude or sexual photo of themselves.
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Who am I? Letter to the editor
09 July 2021
SA – I tried to renew my driver’s licence in April 2018.
Guess what?!? My licence was declined due to my fingerprints not matching those on record in the database at the Department of Home Affairs (DOHA).
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Firearms Control Amendment Bill 2021, Deadline extended to 31 July
Should I bring a knife to a gun fight?
Should I bring a knife to a gun fight?
09 July 2021
“No firearm licences may be issued for self-defence purposes”…
The draft Firearms Control Amendment Bill 2021 is open for public comment. We encourage you to participate via an official platform at the following link: https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/firearm-control-2021/. Minister of Police Bheki Cele has granted an extension on submissions on changes to the Firearms Control Amendment Bill, with the public now having until the end of July to comment.
All interested persons can submit written comments on the draft bill to:
comments.fcabill@csp.gov.za
Provide your name, surname, postal and e-mail address, telephone and fax number.
Make it count. Don’t wait – send the email NOW! Seriously, this is no joke.
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Car and lapa gutted by fire
05 July 2021
Rustenburg – A woman in Geelhout Park lost her car and lapa on Tuesday 29 June despite a spirited effort by helpful neighbours to contain the raging fire. Her house is located in Cornel Street adjacent to a veld, from which the fire is suspected to have originated.
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Accident on R566
05 July 2021
Phokeng – Hartbeespoort Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) was summoned to the R566 Sun City road on Saturday 26 June after two vehicles collided.
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N4 patrolled
05 July 2021
Rustenburg/ Brits – The North West SAPS have increased their activities along the N4 in the wake of several reported cases in which unsuspecting motorists have fallen victim to criminals near Rustenburg and Brits.
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N4 patrolled
05 July 2021
Rustenburg/ Brits – The North West SAPS have increased their activities along the N4 in the wake of several reported cases in which unsuspecting motorists have fallen victim to criminals near Rustenburg and Brits.
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Intruders ransack house in nature reserve
26 June 2021
Swartruggens - On Wednesday night, 23 June, residents of a well known nature reserve in this area were overpowered by three assailants. The assailants forced their way into the house pointing a firearm at the victims. They tied them up and looted cellphones, laptops and a revolver. A neighbour who heard the commotion, came to their aid. Fortunately, they did not sustain serious injuries.
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