Picture: A diesel spilled on the road/Generic

By OBAKENG MAJE

A large amount of diesel concealed in containers on a Toyota bakkie was confiscated after the owner of the vehicle allegedly failed to account for it. The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Sergio Kock said the incident took place in Colsberg.

Kock said the police actions consisted of stop and searches, vehicle checkpoints, cordons, and searches, high visibility patrols, compliance inspections at liquor outlets, tracing operations by detectives, and visits to businesses and second hands goods dealers executed from 17 until 23 July 2023 across the province.

“The police across the province conducted numerous actions, which included 11 roadblocks, and 36 VCPs. During the operation, 1981 vehicles and 4365 persons were searched and fines were issued for contravention of the law.

“These actions were also enhanced by 1206 high visibility blue light and 1972 foot patrols throughout the Northern Cape. A multitude of disruptive actions was conducted, including 981 stop and searches, cordon and searches at taxi ranks, visibility in shopping malls and complexes and other hotspot areas.,” he said.

Kock further said in total, 3109 compliance inspections were conducted at second-hand dealers, scrapyards, shebeens, taverns, liquor outlets, firearm dealers, farms, and informal businesses. He added that the outstanding successes were achieved when the police followed up on information and found a substantial amount of copper cable stashed next to a power station in Peter Mokaba Street in Kagisho in Galeshewe, while another man was also arrested with copper worth R1000 in the Kimberley CBD.

“The Hopetown police also followed up on information and confiscated a substantial amount of Tik, Mandrax, and dagga, while another team seized a large amount of dagga in Galeshewe. The police all over the province made routine visits at ATMs, business premises, national key points, post offices, and tuckshops,” said Kock.

Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lt Gen Koliswa Otola reiterated that the police and external stakeholders will continue with high-density crime prevention and disruptive actions unabatedly to ensure that they squeeze the space for criminals to operate.

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Picture: A pangolin rescued from sellers/Supplied

By OBAKENG MAJE

Four suspects aged between 48 and 58 have been arrested for ‘illegally’ dealing in pangolin and contravention of the National Environmental Management-Biodiversity (Nemba) Act 10 of 2004.

The suspects were arrested in Ga-Segonyana, near Kuruman on Saturday.

The Hawks spokesperson in Northern Cape, Warrant Officer Nomzamo Mnisi said a multi-disciplinary operation comprising of Hawks Kuruman-based Serious Organised Crime Investigation team, Kimberley Tactical Response Team, Kimberley Flying Squad, and Kuruman Highway Patrol unit received a tip-off regarding the suspects, who were looking for a potential buyer to purchase a pangolin for R250 000.

“This led to the successful arrest of four suspects. A buy-and-burst operation was conducted near Ga-Segonyana Traffic Department. A live pangolin was rescued and a C180 Kompressor Mercedes Benz used in the crime commission, was confiscated for further investigation.

“All suspects are expected to appear before Kuruman Magistrate’s Court on Monday,” she said.

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Picture: Some of the drugs confiscated during a raid/Supplied

By OBAKENG MAJE

Two suspects aged 32 and 46 have been arrested for allegedly being in possession of an unlicensed firearm and dealing in drugs. The Hawks in Northern Cape spokesperson, Warrant Officer Nomthandazo Mnisi said they received a tip-off regarding suspects selling/storing drugs at Riemvasmaak in Deben, Kathu.

“A search warrant was issued by the court and a multi-disciplinary operation consisting of Kuruman-based Serious Organised Crime Investigation team, Kimberley K9, Upington K9, Kuruman K9, and Highway Patrol Unit executed a search at the mentioned address.

“During the search, 38 special revolver firearm with ammunition and a transparent plastic bag containing 54 mandrax tablets with an estimated street value of R8150 were confiscated. Both suspects are expected to appear before Kathu Magistrate’s Court on Monday,” Mnisi said.

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Picture: The missing Tshepang Mathews Malinga/Supplied

By OBAKENG MAJE

A boy went missing in Moumong Section, near Mothutlung village. It is alleged that, Tshepang Mathews Malinga (2) was last seen by his siblings after he left the house to look for his grandmother, who is their guardian.

The North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Amanda Funani said: “The police in Mothutlung request the community’s assistance in locating Malinga. According to the information received, he was last seen by his siblings on 21 July 2023.

“Malinga usually leaves the house to look for his grandmother, who is their guardian. An intensive search was conducted around the neighbourhood and surrounding areas of Moumong, however it was unsuccessful.”

She further said at the time of his disappearance, Malinga was wearing a military green jersey with maroon tracksuit pants, green and white shoes. Funani added that Malinga is dark in complexion.

“Anyone with information that can assist with the whereabouts of the Tshepang can contact the Investigating Officer, Detective Warrant Officer Suthse, on 071 446 3659. Anonymous tip-offs can be communicated via mySAPS App or you can phone Crime Stop on 08600 10111,” she said.

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Picture: Joseph Fraizer Macamo/Supplied

By OBAKENG MAJE

The police in Madikwe request the community’s assistance in locating the family of Josep Fraizer Macamo (45), who is believed to be a Mozambique national. The North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Amanda Funani said, furthermore, Macamo is mentally disturbed.

“He was brought into the station by a member of the community. Macamo claims that, he is from Maputo and has been in South Africa for the past five years.

“He also alleges that, he has relatives that are staying in Springs and Nigel, near Johannesburg. He mentioned that, one of his relative’s names is Mahammed Bashiri Macamo,” Funani said.

She further said Macamo is dark in complexion, with a slender body, 1.7 in height, black eyes, and short hair. Funani added that, anyone with information that can assist Madikwe police in reuniting Macamo with his family to contact the Station Commander, Colonel Linda Boysen on 076 413 1502.

She said, alternatively people can call Crime Stop on ‪08600 10111 and send anonymous tip-offs via the MySAPS App from their smartphone.

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Picture: The ANCYL member, the late Dikago Pule/Facebook  

By OBAKENG MAJE

Heartfelt condolence messages continue to pour in after the passing of an African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) member in North West. Dikago Pule died in a horrific car accident in the early hours of Sunday morning, while he was on his way from the ANCYL Regional General Council (RGC) in Lehurutshe, near Zeerust.

The ANCYL spokesperson in North West, Kutlwano Masibi said, they have learned with great shock of the untimely passing Pule. Masibi said the ANCYL in the province humbly requests that, the public and friends afford the family of Pule space and time to process the tragic news of his passing.

“Further information regarding the funeral arrangement will be communicated at an appropriate time once the family has resolved. As the ANCYL in North West, we send our deepest and sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Pule.

“We dip our revolutionary banner in honour of Pule and his selfless contribution to serving the organisation. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones, child, and friends,” he said.

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