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‘A body of a woman discovered in a pool of blood’

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By REGINALD KANYANE

13 October 2025 – A body of a woman (44) was found in a pool of blood by the police in Galeshewe Township, near Kimberley. The police said the body of Mmasabata Anastacia Monareng was found lying in a pool of blood at Patosi Street, Galeshewe Township, near Kimberley on 8 November 2022.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Timothy Sam said Monareng was found with extensive injuries on her body that resulted in her being transported to the Robert Mangaliso Hospital for medical attention, where she succumbed to her injuries. Sam said the police request the assistance of the public in solving this case and request anyone with information to contact the Galeshewe SAPS or contact Detective Sergeant Chrisna von Wielliegh at 082 469 0547 or the SAPS Crime Stop line 08600 10111 or via the MySAPS App.

“All information received will be treated confidentially,” he said.

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A man sentenced to six years for stabbing a minor

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By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

4 August 2025- A man (26) was sentenced to six years imprisonment by the Galeshewe Magistrate’s Court for assault with intent to cause Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH). On 26 March 2023, at approximately 7am, the accused, Ronald Steenkamp was seen urinating against the fence of a residence on Kgatlane Street in Chris Hani Park, Galeshewe Township, near Kimberley.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Molefi Shemane said a victim (15), who was at home at the time, reprimanded Steenkamp for his behaviour. Shemane said later that evening at approximately 8pm, the accused encountered the victim in the street and stabbed him behind the ear with an okapi knife.

“The victim, accompanied by his parents, reported the incident to the police and the accused was subsequently arrested. The case docket was transferred to the Galeshewe Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit for further investigation. The Galeshewe Magistrate’s Court finalised the matter and sentenced Steenkamp to six years imprisonment for assault with intent to cause Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH).

“The police in Northern Cape remain steadfast in their commitment to combating crimes against women and children. The SAPS Management commends Detective Warrant Officer Lesego Oliphant of the Galeshewe FCS Unit for his thorough investigation and for helping bring closure to the victim and his family,” he said.

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