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Four suspects nabbed during Operation Phakisa

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Picture: Police conduct a search at costal port entry/Supplied

By REGINALD KANYANE

24 March 2026 – The police in the Northern Cape in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, the Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform, Customs (Delivered Duty Unpaid), the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, as well as the Northern Cape Provincial Traffic, conducted the renowned coastal Operation Phakisa from 19 until 23 March 2026.

The police said the primary objective of these operations was to address various forms of crime in Kleinzee, Port Nolloth, Alexander Bay and Groenrivier, particularly those associated with ports of entry and coastal activities.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Thabo Litabe said the police deployed specialised units such as Border Policing, Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit (Springbok), Springbok K9 Unit, Highway Patrol, Springbok Crime Intelligence and Inland Water Policing. Litabe said the police conducted search operations at various residential and business premises.

“A total of 142 vehicles, 242 individuals and 61 vessels were searched. The operations also included the establishment of Vehicle Control Points, as well as compliance inspections at harbours, mining areas, camping sites, launching pads and restaurants.

“The operation resulted in the arrest of four suspects in Port Nolloth, including one suspect for driving under the influence of alcohol, two suspects for dealing in drugs during cordon and search operations, one suspect for possession of drugs,” he said.

Litabe further said a total of 24 fines, amounting to R11 600 were issued for contraventions of the National Road Traffic Act. He added that six individuals were fined for contraventions of the Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998).

“During the operation, members confiscated mandrax tablets to the estimated value of R2 195.20, cash, snoek fish, eight packets of cut snoek pieces and three packets of yellowtail snoek that had been cut into portions.

“All arrested suspects are expected to appear in court soon,” said Litabe.

Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, commended the police and all partner departments for the successful execution of the operation.

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Balatofadiwa ba le supa ba polao ba neetswe beile ya R500 mongwe le mongwe

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Setshwantsho: Bangwe ba balatofadiwa ba polao

Ka OBAKENG MAJE

24 Mopitlwe 2026 – Kgetsi ya polao kgatlhanong le balatofadiwa ba le supa eleng Flora Mogwera (66), Tshwaro Katong (53), Mosimanegape Gabonewe (55), Victor Maphasane (63), Tekoetsile Katong (63), Losilatau Charles Sakiele (58) ga mmogo le Mompati Mocumi (62), e buseditswe morago go fitlha 11 Motsheganong 2026, ke kgotlhatshekelo ya Taung mo letsatsing la maabane. Balatofadiwa ba, ba ile ba tshwarwa kwa motseng wa Manthe, gaufi le Taung, mabapi le ditatofatso tsa go bolaya monna wa kwa motseng wa Mothanthanyaneng, Robert Rapelang Molale morago ga go molatotsa ka go bogodu jwa leruo.

Go begwa fa Molale a ile a teketwa le go tsenngwa mo metsing kwa molapong ka kgwedi ya Sedimonthole 2025. Go begwa fa Molale a ile a tlhokafala morago ga moo.

Go dumela fa dinkue tse di utswitsweng ele tsa molatofadiwa, Flora Mogwera (66). Balatofadiwa ba bangwe jaaka Tshwaro Katong (53), Mosimanegape Gabonewe (55), Victor Maphasane (63), Tekoetsile Katong (63), Losilatau Charles Sakiele (58) ga mmogo le Mompati Mocumi (62), ba lebagane le ditatofatso tsa polao.

Kgabagare, balatofadiwa botlhe ba neetswe beile ya R500 mongwe le mongwe.

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Go well James “Mr Putin” Gadinabokao!  

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Picture: SANCO leader, James Gadinabokao 

By OBAKENG MAJE

24 March 2026 – The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) in the North West said it has been saddened by the death of its leader, James Gadinabokao (50), who reportedly passed away on Friday after sustaining fatal head injuries.

It is alleged that Gadinabokao, who was affectionately known as President Vladimir Putin, slipped and fell in a bathroom at a guesthouse in Vryburg on Tuesday morning.

The newly-appointed SANCO Interim Provincial Coordinating Committee Convenor, Paul Sebegoe said the civic organization on Monday described Gadinabokao’s demise as a monumental loss, particularly at a crucial time when the unity process within the movement was unfolding.

“We wish to convey our deepest condolences to the Gadinabokao’s family, SANCO structures across the province, his political home, the African National Congress, revolutionary alliance, as well as the broader mass democratic movement, including business formations and communities that he had served with every ounce of his energy.

“He has left an indelible mark within the civic movement and will forever be remembered as a fearless community activist, an assertive business leader and a grassroot organizer, whose passion to serve, forthright engagements as well as commitment to unity will be sorely missed,” he said.

Sebegoe further emphasised that SANCO’s befitting tribute to Gadinabokao will be for the civic organization to reclaim its rightful position as the champion of community struggles as it strives for people driven and community centered development. He added that they must in honouring his selfless legacy and patriotic duty uphold the values of Ubuntu and remind his detractors to respect his family and valued contribution.

“All of us have a revolutionary duty to ensure that renewal and good governance at local government level delivers without compromising accelerated service delivery that our communities are yearning for,” underscored Sebegoe.

The North West police spokesperson, Captain Majang Skalkie said: “The victim passed away on Friday at the Joe Morolong Memorial Hospital and the inquiry docket will be converted to an inquest docket.

“A post-mortem will be conducted to determine the cause of death.”

Meanwhile, Gadinabokao will be buried in Potchefstroom on Saturday .

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