Buzz of thievery: 80 marked beehives stolen
02 April 2024
North West – In an unsettling turn of events, approximately 80 beehives, clearly marked “TA 557”, have been reported stolen.
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Copper cable theft crackdown: suspect nabbed
02 April 2024
Rustenburg – The Boitekong Visible Policing members arrested a 63-year-old man for possessing stolen copper cables, valued at R645,000, during a crime intelligence-led operation on Tuesday 19 March 2024.
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Life sentence for raping a 15-year-old girl
02 April 2024
Rustenburg – In a recent court ruling, the Tlhabane Regional Court handed down a life sentence on Wednesday 20 March 2024 to 29-year-old Omolemo Modise for the rape of a 15-year-old girl.
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Tragic end for wandering Hippo
02 April 2024
Rustenburg – In a follow-up to the hippo sighting reported in the 8 March 2024 issue of Platinum Weekly, the story of the wandering hippopotamus near the Kroondal offramp on the N4 has come to a sad conclusion.
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RUSTENBURG COURT HEARS CASE OF ILLEGAL RHINO HORN DEALERS
22 March 2024
Rustenburg – A significant development unfolded in the Rustenburg Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 18 March 2024, as Raher Mahomed (27), Joao Seven (39), Abraham Khoza (49), and Usuf Mikilo (51) faced charges of illegal rhino horn trading.
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CPF MEMBERS INTERVENE IN DANGEROUS INCIDENT
22 March 2024
Rustenburg – In a courageous act of community vigilance on Tuesday 5 March 2024, members of the Rustenburg Community Policing Forum (CPF) intervened in a dangerous situation in Klopper Street, East-End, preventing potential tragedy.
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DAYLIGHT ASSAULT ON LOCAL RESIDENT
22 March 2024
Rustenburg – In a shocking daylight assault on Saturday, 9 March 2024, Jan Erasmus, a resident on the R24 near Silwerrand Primary School just outside Rustenburg, fell victim to a violent attack by three unidentified men.
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SAPS says, community barking up the wrong tree!
18 March 2024
Rustenburg – The South African Police Service (SAPS) has expressed serious concerns over a viral social media post that claims the discovery of puppies with human-like features in Zinniaville, Rustenburg.
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Operation Shanela: a sweep through the streets of North West
18 March 2024
North West – Operation Shanela has once again demonstrated the unwavering commitment of law enforcement agencies in the North West. From Thursday 7 March to Sunday 10 March 2024, the operation resulted in the apprehension of 974 individuals for a variety of offenses.
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Massive counterfeit goods bust in Rustenburg: over R8 million seized
18 March 2024
Rustenburg – In a major crackdown on counterfeit merchandise, Rustenburg police, along with various crime-fighting partners, conducted an integrated operation on Thursday 29 February 2024, resulting in the seizure of counterfeit goods valued at over R8 million.
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