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Police in Bojanala continue to crack the whip on crime

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By BAKANG MOKOTO

30 March 2026- The police in Bojanala District continues to record strong operational successes following coordinated crime-fighting operations conducted between 22 and 29 March 2026, across Rustenburg, Koster, Boitekong, Phokeng, Tlhabane, Dwarsberg and Swartruggens policing areas. The police said operations resulted in multiple arrests for serious and priority crimes, including murder (3), unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition (1), assault GBH (1), bribery (1), and sexual offences (13).

The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Anne Magakoe said the police also recorded 12 arrests for drug-related crimes, 10 for drunken driving, 15 for liquor-related offences, 19 for contravention of the Immigration Act, 28 for public drinking, 3 for public indecency, 11 theft-related crimes and 1 for possession of suspected stolen property. Magakoe said 2 suspects were nabbed for trespassing, 1 possession of housebreaking implements, 2 for contravention of the Road Traffic Act (1), and offences in terms of the Animal Identification Act.

“In addition, roadblock operations contributed to the overall success, with 371 vehicles stopped, 39 warrants of arrest executed, three vehicles impounded, and traffic fines to the value of R36 850 issued,” she said.

Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, commended the police for their dedication and commitment in removing criminals and enforcing the law. Nadioo said the police remain committed to intensifying operations to ensure safer communities across the province.

“The public is encouraged to report crime via the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or the MySAPS App,” he said.

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Motsumi’s engagement with underperforming schools continue

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Picture: The North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi/Supplied

By BAKANG MOKOTO

24 August 2025- The North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi said she met with selected secondary school principals from the Rustenburg LEO at Bersig Academy in Rustenburg to further deliberate the challenges they are confronted with in their schools. Motsumi said this meeting comes after eight schools ( Charora, Reebone, Mphebana, MpheBana ll, Lesele, Boitekong, Boitekong ll, and Khayalethu Secondary Schools) in the LEO being found underperforming.

She further said principals shared their insights, which are critically affecting teaching and learning as socio-economic conditions, learner performance, where most learners are overage, and some are from child headed families. Motsumi added that the department is committed to listening and giving achievable objectives that the schools need to achieve enhanced academic performance.

“Our schools are facing challenges that are real and it is important that we create a close relationship with principals and their senior management teams. Our main objective as the department is to give more support to all learners in order for them to perform better.

“We will continue meeting other Local Education Offices in Bojanala to assist principals in coming up with interventions in order to ensure that learner’s performance is boosted,” she said.

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