Daily Archives: December 24, 2025

Police call on community members to be cautious during festive season

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By BAKANG MOKOTO

24 December 2025- The police in the Northern Cape said it reaffirms itself to ensure the safety and security of all communities on the eve of Christmas. The police said the Christmas season is traditionally marked by increased travel, social gatherings, shopping activities and celebrations.

The Northern Cape spokesperson, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said Christmas is a period that presents heightened risks related to crime, road accidents and alcohol abuse.

Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, together with Deputy Provincial Commissioners, District Commissioners and senior officers, will lead intensified visible policing and crime prevention operations across the province as part of the Safer Festive Season strategy. Otola said these measures include high-density patrols, roadblocks, stop-and-search operations, enforcement of traffic laws and joint operations with other law enforcement agencies and stakeholders.

“Special attention is being given to hotspots, shopping centres, transport hubs, entertainment areas, and residential areas. The police urge members of the public to remain vigilant and to take personal safety precautions, including securing homes.

“They should avoid carrying large sums of cash, obeying traffic regulations and refraining from drinking and driving. Parents and guardians are encouraged to closely supervise children, while communities are urged to work together and report suspicious activities,” she said.

Otola calls on all citizens to play an active role in creating a safe and peaceful festive season by cooperating with law enforcement officials and respecting the law. She said together through partnership and shared responsibilities, they can ensure that this Christmas period is celebrated safely and responsibly.

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Mosadi o thudilwe le go bolaiwa ke sejanaga kwa Hartswater

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Ka KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

24 Sedimonthole 2025- Sepodisi kwa Hartswater se ikuela go baagi go ba thusa go shupa setopo sa mosadi o sa itsiweng. Se, se tla morago ga gore mosadi o, a thulwe ke sejanaga se se ileng sa tshaba kwa lefelong la tiragalo.

Sebueledi sa sepodisi mono Kapa Bokone, Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane are sepodisi se amogetse ngongora fa kgwedi ya Sedimonthole e ne e tlhola matsatsi a le 21, mme nako e le metsotso e le masome a mararo morago ga ura ya lesome bosigo. Shemane are kotsi e, e diragetse kwa mmileng wa Piet Strydom, gaufi le ER Mocwaledi Secondary School teng kwa Hartswater.

“Mosadi o, o ile a gatiwa ke sejanaga se go bontshang se tshabile kwa lefelong la tiragalo. Moswi a ka tswa a na le dingwaga di le 30, mme one a apere borokgwe jwa jeans jo bo pududu ka mmala, ga mmogo le sekipa sa mmala wa legodimo. Mosadi o, o na le di dreadlocks mo tlhogong.

“Re ikuela go mongwe le mongwe o a ka tswang a na le tshedimosetso mabapi le tiragalo e, kgotsa a ka thusa sepodisi gore se fitlhelele ba losika la moswi, a ka letsetsa mmatlisisi wa kgetsi, Detective Constable Matonyane mo nomorong ya 0832442709, kgotsa a ka letsetsa nommore ya sepodisi ya 08600 10111,” Shemane wa tlhalosa.

Shemane are tshedimosetse ngwe le ngwe e tla tsewa jaaka ya sephiri.

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Travel agent, Premila Shunmugam who is accused of fraud granted R100 000 bail

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Picture: Travel agent, Premila Shunmugam

By REGINALD KANYANE

24 December 2025- The Pretoria Magistrate’s Court has granted R100 000 bail to travel agent, Premila Shunmugam (57) of Silver Touch Events from Greenstone Hill. Shunmugam is facing 3 counts of fraud amounting to R400 000.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson in Gauteng, Lumka Mahanjana said it is alleged that in July 2025, Shunmugam used the same modus operandi to defraud multiple clients. Mahanjana said she allegedly offered to help the complainants to book luxury trips abroad through her travel agency.

“After reaching an agreement, the complainants would transfer funds to her. However, after receiving the money the accused would not render any services to the complainants and did not refund the funds. The complainants subsequently reported the matters at various police stations.

“On 8 December 2025, the accused went to Wierdabrug Police Station to provide the police with her statement and after interrogation she was arrested. During bail proceedings, the state opposed the accused’s release on bail,” she said.

Mahanjana further said the state prosecutor, Chris Maruma, submitted an affidavit from the Investigating Officer Sergeant Martin Malapela stating that Shunmugam is not a first-time offender because she has a previous conviction of fraud from the year 2006. Mahanjana added that the affidavit further stated that the accused currently has 37 dockets opened against her in Gauteng and other provinces and that after relocating to a different area, she refused to provide the police with her new address.

“However, the magistrate said that even though the accused has several dockets opened against her, she has not been charged yet and that having one previous conviction does not mean that she has a propensity to commit crime. Therefore, he found exceptional circumstances to release the accused on bail.

“The matter was postponed to 18 February 2026 for further investigations,” she said.

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Two suspects in court for possession of illegal firearms and ammunition

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By OBAKENG MAJE

24 December 2025 – Two suspects are expected to appear in the Ganyesa Magistrate’s Court today, facing charges of unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition respectively. The suspects were arrested at two separate residences during a crime intelligence-led operation by Vryburg K9 and Crime Prevention Unit members in Morokweng village, near Ganyesa in the early hours of Tuesday morning, 23 December 2025.

The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said the first suspect (38) was found in possession of an unlicensed pistol and five rounds of ammunition. Mokgwabone said it transpired during circulation that the firearm belonged to an individual in Kokwana village, Morokweng.

“The second suspect (49) was also apprehended for possession of an unlicensed firearm (Norinco pistol) and eight rounds of ammunition. Preliminary investigation revealed that the lawful owner of the firearm is deceased and he was a resident of Pomfret, near Morokweng.

“Both firearms and ammunition have been confiscated and will be subjected to ballistic testing,” he said.

Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, commended the police for a job well done and removing firearms from the wrong hands.

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