Daily Archives: July 6, 2026

Soliciting of bribes from illegal immigrants disputed

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By OBAKENG MAJE

6 July 2026 – The management of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the North West has noted the circulation of a social media video containing allegations relating to the Station Commander of Cyferskuil and the policing of undocumented migrants within the Cyferskuil policing area. The SAPS wishes to categorically reject the false and unsubstantiated allegation that the Station Commander is collecting money from undocumented migrants as a “protection fee”.

The North West police spokesperson, Captain Majang Skalkie said at this stage, there is no information or evidence available to substantiate these claims. Skalkie said regarding the events referred to in the video, the Station Commander addressed members of the community in the presence of a local councillor after concerns were raised about intended actions against undocumented migrants.

“During the engagement, the Station Commander appealed to community members to refrain from taking the law into their own hands and not to conduct house-to-house actions aimed at forcibly removing undocumented migrants. The community accepted this appeal and no such action took place.

“SAPS also wishes to clarify that the allegation that a truck transported and offloaded undocumented migrants into areas within the Cyferskuil policing precinct is false. No such incident has been reported or verified,” she said.

Skalkie further said, there was no incident reported that indicated that undocumented migrants voluntarily left the area.

Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, urges members of the public to refrain from sharing unverified information on social media, as the dissemination of false information can create unnecessary panic, damage reputations and undermine public confidence in law enforcement. Naidoo encourages anyone with credible information regarding criminal conduct or corruption to report it through the appropriate official channels so that it can be investigated.

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Monna o tlhagelela kwa kgotlhatshekelo mabapi le polao

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Ka REGINALD KANYANE

6 Phukwi 2026 – Monna wa dingwaga di le 25 o solofetswe go tlhagelela kwa kgotlhatshekelo ya Brits mabapi le polao. Go begwa fa monna o, a ile a thuntsa le go bolaya monna wa dingwaga di 51 mme a latlhela setopo sa gagwe kwa mmileng kwa motseng wa Letlhakaneng, gaufi le Letlhabile.

Sebueledi sa sepodisi mono Bokone Bophirima, Captain Majang Skalkie are tiragalo e, e diragetse fa kgwedi ya Seetebosigo e tlhola matsatsi a le masome a le mararo ka ura ya 10:30 bosigo. Skalkie are baletamotse ba ba neng ba tlhokometse motse wa bone, ba ile ba bona sejanaga sa modiro wa Volkswagen Polo se ema kwa mmileng le go latlhela setopo sa monna mongwe kwa mmileng o.

“Go begwa fa setopo sa monna o sa itsiweng se ne sa latlhelwa mo thoko ga tsela pele ga sejanaga seo se inaya naga. Baletamotse ba, bai le ba letsetsa sepodisi. Moswi o fitlhetswe ka dintho tsa go thuntshiwa. Batlhankedi ba potlako ba ile ba bilediwa kwa lefelong la tiragalo, mme ba tlhalosa fa monna o a setse a tlhokafetse,” Skalkie wa tlhalosa.

Skalkie are kgetsi ya polao e ile ya bulwa, mme go ile ga bolodiwa dipatlisiso. Skalkie are sepodisi se ile sa dirisa ikwadiso ya sejanaga seo go batlana le mmelaelwa.

“Mmelaelwa o ile a tshwarwa fa kgwedi ya Phukwi e tlhola matsatsi a le mabedi. Dipatlisiso tse di tseneletseng, di dirile gore sepodisi se fitlhelele madi a motswasetlhabelo mo tlase ga setulo mo sejanageng sa mmelaelwa ga mmogo le sethunya sa AK-47.

“Sepodisi se ile sa thopa sethunya seo sa AK-47 ga mmogo le sethunya ya pistol go tswa go mmelaelwa. Ga jaana, dithunya tseo, di ile go lekolwa gore a ga di amege mo bosinying jo bongwe gape. Dipatlisiso tsa go sa le gale di shupa fa polao e ka tswa e golaganngwa le dikgogakgogano mabapi le madi,” Skalkie wa tlhalosa.

Are mmelaelwa o solofetswe go tlhagelela ka boripana kwa kgotlhatshekelo ya Brits mo letsatsing la gompieno mabapi le polao.  

Kgabagare, mokomishinara wa sepodisi wa nakwana mono Bokone Bophirima, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, o kgadile ka bogale polao e e setlhogo e, le go akgola babatlisisi ba kgetsi ka ntlheng ya matsetseleko a ba a dirileng mo kgetsing e.

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Three men arrested for stock theft to apply for bail

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Picture: Three men nabbed for stock theft/Generic

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

6 July 2026 – Three men were arrested for stock theft in a coordinated efforts. On 27 June 2026, a stock theft case was registered at Potchefstroom Police Station after a livestock owner reported the theft of 25 head of cattle.

The North West police spokesperson, Captain Majang Skalkie said a multi-disciplinary operation comprising members of the Potchefstroom Public Order Police (POP), Potchefstroom Flying Squad, Potchefstroom Crime Intelligence, Potchefstroom Stock Theft Unit, together with local farmers, was immediately activated. Skalkie said the operation yielded positive results when three men, identified as Santo Ponya (47), Moeti Peter Mosia (43), and Samuel Nhlapo (34), were arrested along the N12 road near Potchefstroom.

“The suspects were found in possession of 16 head of cattle, which were positively identified by the lawful owner as part of the stolen livestock. The trio appeared before the Potchefstroom Magistrate’s Court on 29 June 2026, on charges of stock theft and possession of suspected stolen livestock.

“They were remanded in custody until 6 July 2026 for a bail application,” she said.

Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, commended the police and all stakeholders involved for their swift response. Naidoo said the excellent collaboration between the police and the farming community, led to the successful arrest of the suspects.

“I would like to emphasise that rural safety remains a priority as it contributes directly to the country’s economy and the South African Police Service (SAPS) remains committed to combating stock theft and ensuring the safety and security of rural communities,” he said.

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A Nigerian man nabbed for dealing in drugs

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By BAKANG MOKOTO

6 July 2026 – A Nigerian (35) was arrested by the police in Potchefstroom on 3 July 2026, for allegedly dealing in drugs. This comes after the police received a tip-off regarding suspected drugs concealed in an alley behind a local bakery.

The North West police spokesperson, Captain Majang Skalkie, said the police immediately operationalised the information they received. Skalkie said through further investigation, the police followed up on additional leads, which led them to a flat, where the suspect had allegedly been seen.

“The suspect was searched and the police allegedly found drugs, as well as an undisclosed amount of cash in his possession. He was immediately arrested for allegedly dealing in drugs.

“The suspect is expected to appear before the Potchefstroom Magistrate’s Court on 6 July 2026, on a charge of dealing in drugs,” she said.

Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, condemned the sale and distribution of illegal drugs, describing them as a serious threat to the safety and well-being of communities.

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Nine Lesotho nationals arrested in connection with double murder

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By STAFF REPORTER

6 July 2026 – An intelligence-led operation conducted by Rustenburg Crime Intelligence, with support from Sun City and Phokeng Visible Policing, resulted in the arrest of nine Lesotho migrants in connection with two alleged murders that took place at an illegal mining site in Witrantjie, near Sun City on 4 July 2026. The suspects are also believed to be irregular migrants.

The North West police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Ofentse Mokgadi said this follows a tip-off to police about suspects traveling from Witrantjie to Rustenburg. Mokgadi said a white Toyota Quantum was stopped around 6:45am on the R565 road between Boshoek and Phokeng, where seven men and two women were detained.

“Initial investigations have allegedly linked three of the suspects to the fatal stabbing of a Lesotho man reported on 3 July 2026. In what is believed to be a retaliation attack, another Lesotho man was shot dead, with his body found in a mining pit with multiple gunshot wounds on Saturday morning, 4 July 2026, also in Witrantjie.

“The remaining six individuals will be processed by the Department of Home Affairs to verify their immigration status,” he said.

Meanwhile, the acting Bojanala Platinum Sub-District 2 Police Commissioner, Brigadier Mamotsamai Ntoagae, praised the arrests and commended the police for their quick response. Mamotsamai stated that the arrests demonstrate the police’s dedication to fighting illegal mining and related violent crimes.

“The police will continue to pursue all those involved and ensure they are brought to justice. Investigations are ongoing and further arrests are possible,” she said.

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