Crime & safety
R2 Million Dagga and Codeine Bust on R510
Thabazimbi – A major drug bust has put two foreign nationals behind bars after they were caught with a truckload of dagga and codeine-based medicines on the R510 near Lephalale.
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Child Assault Trial Pushed to September 22
Thabazimbi – The long-running child assault trial involving Ria Oberholzer, Petrus Oelofse, and Jesica Hull has once again been postponed. The case, already marked by repeated delays, will now only continue on 22 September 2025.
Crime & safety
Van der Walt Assault Case Postponed to October
Thabazimbi – The wait for justice continues for Leon and Monique van der Walt as the assault case against Andrew Wynand Hoffman was once again postponed. The matter was scheduled for hearing on Thursday, 28 August 2025, but the court postponed proceedings to 27 October 2025.
Crime & safety
Operation Basadi Success
Waterberg – Police women proved their strength in law enforcement during a two-day Operation Basadi, held on Friday and Saturday, 29–30 August 2025, across Pienaarsrivier, Northam and Thabazimbi.
Crime & safety
TRAPPED IN TERROR Woman Survives Domestic Violence Attack
Northam – A chilling domestic violence incident in Northam nearly turned fatal when a 32-year-old man allegedly attempted to kill his female friend by setting her home ablaze.
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POLL: Do you think the subjects taught in our schools are aligned with current and future job opportunities?
Education shapes tomorrow’s workforce — but are we teaching the right skills? With technology, sustainability, and new industries rapidly growing, many wonder if our school curriculum prepares learners for the jobs of today and the future. What’s your view?
Crime & safety
Fake Papers, Real Trouble
Northam – A 41-year-old man’s attempt to land a mine job with fraudulent qualifications has backfired, ending in handcuffs. The suspect was arrested on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, in Brits and made his first court appearance the following day in the Northam Magistrate’s Court.
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Illegal miner nabbed at Dwaalboom’s Old Gold Mine
Thabazimbi/ Dwaalboom – The police’s Vala Umgodi task team swooped down on the Dwaalboom–Batavia Old Gold Mine in the early hours of Thursday, 14 August 2025, arresting a 33-year-old man caught red-handed.
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Poacher sentenced for Rhino Hunting
Thabazimbi – A poacher has been handed a lengthy prison sentence in the Thabazimbi Regional Court on Tuesday 12 August 2025, after being found guilty on multiple charges, including hunting a specially protected animal without a permit.
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Three-vehicle collision, only minor injuries
Thabazimbi – At approximately 19:40 on Sunday evening, 3 August 2025, a serious collision involving two cars and a truck occurred on the R511 (Brits road), roughly 30 kilometres outside Thabazimbi.
Crime & safety
Rhinos storm into the final!
Setaria – The Northam Platinum Rhinos Rugby Club proved their might with an action-packed weekend of victories, bringing pride to their home turf and thrilling fans across the region.
Crime & safety
Fire contained on Makoppa-Dwaalboom road
Makoppa – A potential disaster was narrowly averted on Wednesday morning, 23 July 2025, when a fire broke out along the Makoppa-Dwaalboom road just before 10:00.
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