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Police need your assistance to locate a missing woman

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By BAKANG MOKOTO

28 December 2025- The police in Mmabatho request the community’s assistance in locating a Goatlegile Margareth Mohosetji (20), who is residing at Lonely Park village, near Mahikeng. The police said Mohosetji was last seen by her mother on 21 November 2025, at around 5:30pm, when she left to go to her rented room at Ramosadi village, Mahikeng.

The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said the mother called her later, but the cell phone went on voice mail. Mokgwabone said she then traced her at Ramosadi village, but could not find her.  

“Search was then conducted around Ramosadi and Seweding villages, but Mohosetji was not found. Extensive investigations were done and all leads were followed up with no success. It is not clear what clothes she was wearing at the time of her disappearance.

“She is tall and slender, has black short hair, and she is brown in complexion. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is requested to contact the Investigating Officer, Sergeant Golekane Senokwanyane on 079 897 1873. They can also call their local police stations or Crime Stop on ‪08600 10111,” he said.

Mokgwabone further said anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via the MySAPS App.

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Picture: Missing woman, Goatlegile Margareth Mohosetji/Supplied

Two men arrested for house-breaking

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Picture: Some of the items seized by the police/Supplied

By BAKANG MOKOTO

25 February 2025- Two men aged 27 and 29, were arrested by the police in Mothibistad for alleged house-breaking and theft incident. According to the Northern Cape police, the police have allegedly recovered stolen goods.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Sergio Kock said on 21 February 2025, at around 5:30pm, the Mothibistad Visible Policing Commander, Captain Nomvuyo Makoloi with Crime Prevention members, pounced on the two men and recovered

2 fridges, a microwave oven, a washing machine, a set of pots, four plate gas stove, a plasma TV, kettle, gas cylinder, toaster, shoes and sneakers from their house in Promise Land, Mothibistad.

“A follow-up investigation led to the discovery of two goats allegedly also stolen from Ellendale Village. Police also confiscated the Tata Sedan and the Toyota Hilux bakkie that were allegedly utilized in the commission of the crimes.

‘The suspects will appear in the Mothibistad Magistrate’s Court on charges of house breaking and theft, possession of suspected stolen goods, stock theft and possession of alleged house breaking implements,” he said.

Kock further said the police management commended the Mothibistad SAPS for their vigilance and execution of arrests and reminded the community not to buy stolen goods. He added that, people should remember that, dealing and possession of stolen goods is a crime.

“The police request that they keep on assisting by reporting these criminals via the MySaps app or contact 08600 10111,” said Kock.

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