By AGISANANG SCUFF
14 December 2025- The police in Rustenburg reached a significant advancement in the search for crime syndicates menacing the area. The police said crime intelligence received a tip-off on 8 December 2025, regarding the suspects who were allegedly involved in illegal mining, business robberies, extortions and other serious crimes within the area.
The North West police spokesperson, Constable Thuto Bobelo said on 10 December 2025, the police located two suspects and upon arrival in Nkaneng Informal Settlement, outside Rustenburg, the police proceeded to identified addresses. Bobelo said the first suspect was found in possession of an illegal firearm (pistol) and ammunition and was arrested.
“The second suspect led the police to where a pistol was hidden in a sports bag at a nearby residential place. The duo was immediately arrested. Thabiso Edwin Mafeeo (28) and Teboho Ishmael Makae (22) were charged with possession of illegal firearms and ammunition.
“They appeared before the Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court on Friday. They were remanded in custody until 19 December 2025,” he said.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, commended the police for their exceptional work in tracking and apprehending the culprits. Naidoo said the police will stop at nothing to remove all illegal weapons from the streets and ensure the prevalence of safety.
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