Maquassi Hills residents says, alcohol and drug abuse amongst young persons are a cause of crime, murders and Gender-Based Violence, prompting a call for a close monitoring of shebeens and tarvens Residents highlighted these issues during the Anti-Crime and Violence Imbizo that was held in Tswelelang Community Hall. The imbizo was collaborated with North West Provincial Police, Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Police Management, Community Safety Department  The purpose of the engagement was to listen to concerns raised by the Tswelelang community and to address issues relating to crime and service delivery Residents said, the high rise in alcohol abuse amongst young persons has fuelled Gender-Based Violence, rape and murders. These community from various vantage points of Maquassi Hills which included Leeudoringstad, Makwassie and Boskuil said, some of the alcohol establishments within the Maquassi Hills sub-district also sells alcohol to underage people calling f...

An intelligence driven operation resulted in the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of suspected stolen copper cable in Leeudoringstad The operation was conducted following information received by the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Crime Intelligence Unit in early August 2026, regarding a vehicle allegedly transporting suspected stolen copper cable from Makwassie towards Kgakala Location in Leeudoringstad The information was immediately operationalised in collaboration with Leeudoringstad police, Rapid Railway Police Unit (RRPU) and Sinqobile Security Members proceeded towards the identified area and were alerted to two vehicles travelling in close proximity to one another; a white Mahindra SUV and a Fiat Stilo The vehicles were intercepted at the Leeudoringstad four way stop. During the search of the white Mahindra, members recovered four rolls of burned underground signal copper cable, resulting in the arrest of the driver The operation continued at a re...

Makwassie – Two men have appeared in the Makwassie Magistrate’s Court after police intercepted a truck allegedly transporting stolen maize meal. According to the North West SAPS, police received information on Tuesday, 18 August, about a truck allegedly loaded with maize meal suspected to have been stolen in the Free State  The information was operationalised and the truck was later intercepted at Makwassie, where police searched the vehicle and discovered approximately 36 tons of white maize meal Police said further investigations uncovered discrepancies involving the vehicle registration numbers The two suspects, 47-year-old Jaime Maxaiele and 38-year-old Moleleki Makutu, were arrested and charged with possession of suspected stolen property The suspects appeared before the Makwassie Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 20 August. Captain Majang Skalkie said the matter was postponed to for a formal bail application, while both suspects remained in ...

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is set to investigate a R150.4 million road maintenance tender at the North West Department of Public Works and Roads after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed Proclamation 340 of 2026. According to the SIU, the proclamation authorises an investigation into allegations of “serious maladministration, corruption, irregular expenditure, and unlawful or improper loss of public funds” involving the department. The probe relates to Bid Number PWR 89/13 for the special maintenance of Road P152/1 from Setlagole to P34/4 in Delareyville, covering 28 kilometres under Phase II of the project. The SIU said the tender was valued at R150 466 494.68, and that the investigation will establish whether the procurement, contracting and related payments were conducted in a manner that was “fair, competitive, transparent, equitable or cost-effective”. It will also examine whether the process complied with applicable legislation, Treasury requirements and the de...

Learners at Tshwaraganelo Primary School in Ipelegeng, near Schweizer-Reneke, were reportedly found in possession of substances and items suspected to be linked to dagga and "chufu" during a random search at the school on Monday, 17 August 2026. According to the school, the search was conducted amid concerns over what it described as an increase in disturbing behaviour among some Grade 7 boys. The school said some learners had also admitted to smoking dagga. The school further reported that some learners were caught off guard by the search and allegedly attempted to hide certain items before their school bags were searched. Among the other items reportedly found were knives. The school linked some of the concerning behaviour to the alleged use of substances, including dagga and chufu. However, details surrounding the incident remain unclear. It has not yet been confirmed what action will be taken against the learners, or whether their parents or guardians and rele...

The issuing of municipal trading licences and permits is intended to ensure that businesses operate lawfully, safely and in compliance with municipal regulations. The Rustenburg Local municipality has warned traders that a permit is not a licence to sell illegal goods, contravene municipal by-laws or operate outside the conditions attached to their approval. All traders are urged to comply with applicable health regulations, trading conditions and other relevant laws governing their businesses. The municipality says it will continue working with relevant stakeholders to support businesses that operate within the law, while taking firm action against illegal trading activities. Traders are therefore encouraged to familiarise themselves with the conditions of their permits and ensure that their operations remain fully compliant. Wolmaransstad Link proud partner of Learners Classroom Wolmaransstad  To book a Learners Driver spot, contact them on: 072 303 1918 or visit them...