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Platinum Weekly newspaper – SA | The South African Institute of Auctioneers (SAIA) is urging prospective property buyers to verify the credentials of auctioneers and property professionals before committing to a purchase or transferring mon
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – Pepper spray, a large panga and threats for cash turned an early morning at a Rustenburg business into a frightening ordeal on Wednesday 21 October 2026.
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Mooinooi – A police inspection of security arrangements at a Mooinooi plant led to the arrest of two security officers after they allegedly failed to produce licences or permits for two rifles in their possession. Members of Operation Karabo conducted the compliance inspection on Monday morning, 12 October 2026.
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Groot Marico – A farmer’s routine patrol on his game farm sparked an investigation that led to the arrest of two suspects for alleged illegal hunting.
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Mogwase – An argument at a tavern in Mabele-a-Podi village near Mogwase ended in a fatal shooting, leaving one man dead and another facing 10 years behind bars. The Mogwase Regional Court sentenced Thabang Nkw
Platinum Weekly newspaper | North West – From stolen livestock to unlicensed firearms, police operations across North West resulted in 2,731 arrests over three weeks as Operation Shanela 2 targeted crime throughout the province. Accordin
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – A series of rear tail-light thefts targeting Toyota and Isuzu bakkies in Rustenburg North has led to the arrest of a suspect facing six charges. According to warrant officer Ofentse Mokgadi, Tlhab
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – A lift from a stranger could end in robbery instead of a safe arrival at work. Police are warning mine employees to be especially cautious when hitchhiking between 02:00 and 05:00, following reports of attacks in and around Kanana, Meriting, Seraleng, Paardekraal and along the R510.
Two accused remain behind bars after Hannetjie van Zyl’s death.
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Mogwase – A brutal assault that claimed a woman’s life in Makoshong Village has resulted in a life sentence for her boyfriend, 38-year-old Benjamin Moya. In a statement issued on 12 October 2026, National Pros
Know your CPF, know your community: the Rustenburg CPF’s guide explains how to identify legitimate members, find your sector representatives and connect with local safety structures.
Two arrested after Hannetjie van Zyl’s death, third suspect sought
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