25 November 2025- The police in Kanana request the community’s assistance in locating and identifying a man as per attached identikit. It was reported to the police that a victim (15) was walking home in Extension 4, Kanana Township, near Orkney at around 6:30pm on 19 August 2025.
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adéle Myburgh said she was approached by an unknown man, who overpowered and threatened her with a knife, then raped her. Myburgh said the man is dark in complexion, with dark eyes, medium in height and built.
“He was wearing a white cap and a white t-shirt and spoke Setswana. He is estimated to be about 25 years-old or older. The police request anyone who may have information that can assist to identify and trace the man, to contact the Branch Commander/Investigating Officer, Colonel Hariëtte McKinsey/Constable Onalena Letebele of Klerksdorp Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit on 082 492 3785 or 082 568 6909.
“Anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via MySAPS App on your smartphone or alternatively call Crime Stop on 08600 10111,” she said.
Picture: A bloody knife that was found on a murder scene/Generic
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
February 2025 – A man (24) was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment by the Stilfontein Regional Court for murder. Kamohelo Siko was arrested on 24 May 2023, in connection with the murder committed at Extension 11, Kanana Township, near Orkney.
The North West police spokesperson, Captain Mpho Manyoba said the police in Kanana were on 18 March 2023, called to the scene, where the body of Tebogo Molema, 35, was found with a stab wound on the chest. Manyoba said the victim was declared dead on the scene by Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS).
“It came out during the trial that the accused was in the company of his friend when they met Molema. On responding negatively after the accused asked him if he was a member of an SVK gang, the victim was stabbed with a knife. The accused has been in detention since his arrest after being denied bail.
“Upon being sentenced, Siko was declared unfit to possess a firearm in terms of Section 103 (1) of the Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000),” she said.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, thanked all members involved as well as other role players including prosecution for their dedication that ensured that the accused is convicted.
Picture: Firearms and ammunition confiscated by police/Supplied
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
23 September 2024- In a continuous effort to remove firearms from the wrong hands, the police in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District, the Provincial Anti-Gang Unit, Potchefstroom Public Order Police (POP) and Stilfontein K9 Unit, arrested a Lesotho foreign national (39), at Extension 3, Kanana Township, near Orkney for unlawful possession of firearm and ammunition.
The suspect was arrested during a crime intelligence-driven operation on 20 September 2024.
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh said during the arrest, the police confiscated a pistol with 15 ammunition and a magazine. Myburgh said in addition, the police nabbed another Lesotho foreign national (31), for Contravention of the Immigration Act, 2002.
“The suspects will appear before the Orkney Magistrate’s Court on 25 September 2024. In Ngaka Modiri Molema District, a case of unlawful possession of firearm and ammunition against Morena Lerato Makhate (24), was postponed until 9 October 2024, for further investigation.
“Makhate briefly appeared in the Molopo Magistrate’s Court in Mmabatho on 20 September 2024, following his arrest in Montshioa Township, near Mahikeng, during a tactical crime intelligence-driven operation by members of Mahikeng Tactical Response Team (TRT) on 18 September 2024,” she said.
Myburgh further said Makhate was arrested after the operationalisation of information regarding a suspect who was in possession of a firearm and ammunition, which were allegedly stolen during the commission of a theft out/from motor vehicle.
“During the operation, Makhate was found and led the team to a house in Montshioa Township, where four rounds of ammunition were found. He further took the team to a house in Seweding village, where a pistol was found,” said Myburgh.
Meanwhile, The North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, lauded the members of the two teams for the successes.
The Moral Regeneration Movement (MRM) in the North West has condemned the killing of eight people at a tavern in Extension 13, Kanana Township, near Orkney. According to North West police, the suspects arrived at the tavern, looking for Basotho nationals, then randomly fired shots that instantly killed seven people.
One of the several injured patrons succumbed to injuries in hospital. It is alleged that the suspects then took the CCTV system, cash from the till and snooker table.
The Convenor of the Moral Regeneration Movement Provincial Interim Committee, Pastor Lesiba Kgwele said the suspects further robbed patrons of their cell phones and fled from the scene. Kgwele said the civil society-led movement described the brutal attack as a senseless and barbaric act.
He further calls on police not to leave any stone unturned until those responsible for the heinous and ghastly act that has sent shivers across the province and nation are behind bars. Kgwele added that those who do not subscribe to peaceful co-existence must be removed from society to ensure that communities are safer.
“We cannot afford a Zama-Zama turf war or a pushback after successful Vala Umgodi operations conducted in the area. We wish to convey our heartfelt condolences to the families that lost their loved ones in the attack and wish those hospitalised a speedy recovery.
“No one will be safe until the marauding heartless murderers are disarmed and apprehended. We therefore urge our communities to assist police, who have launched a manhunt in pursuit of the murderers in their investigations,” he said.
Kgwele appealed to the communities to unite in action against the cycle of violence prevalent in the area by reclaiming their activism in order to promote and harness collective responsibility among communities within the spirit of Ubuntu. He said no effort must be spared to tackle the tide of violent crime threatening communities in Matlosana.
“The rule of law must be established in order to regain confidence in the criminal justice system,” he underscored.
Meanwhile, the ANC acting national spokesperson, Zuko Godlimpi said: “We condemn in the strongest possible terms the horrific killing of eight individuals at a tavern. This brutal act is an assault on the safety and security of our communities. The actions of the suspects, who not only took lives but also robbed the establishment and patrons, are reprehensible and must be met with swift justice.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to those injured. The ANC stands in solidarity with the affected community during this difficult time.”
Godlimpi said they call on law enforcement agencies to leave no stone unturned in their investigation. He said it is imperative that the perpetrators are swiftly apprehended and brought to justice.
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