NOORDWESTER – MOLOPO - In Lomanyaneng, in the early hours of 17 September, a security guard at a school was overpowered by three men, wearing balaclavas. 
The men pointed at the victim with a firearm and tied him before gaining entry into the staff room where they stole tablets and laptops. The security guard was only rescued the next morning by cleaners while reporting on duty. 

NOORDWESTER – LICHTENBURG - The South African Police Service (SAPS) together with its crime-fighting partners, continues to record commendable progress in dismantling the illegal trade in counterfeit and illicit goods across the country. Within a week, police seized counterfeit goods valued at more than R260 million during multiple takedown operations in North West province.

NOORDWESTER – ZEERUST - Two male suspects were expected to appear in the Zeerust Magistrate’s Court on 15 September, on two counts of murder, five of attempted murder and one of defeating the ends of justice.
The suspects, aged 29 and 33, were arrested and detained after they handed themselves over to the police. During the arrest, a 9mm pistol, a magazine and five rounds of ammunition were confiscated from the suspects.

NOORDWESTER – ZEERUST - 12 Men between the ages of 21 and 48 were remanded in custody until their next court appearance. 
They appeared before court for the murder of Mzomuhle Themba Zulu (35), attempted murder, kidnapping, robbery and malicious damage to property. Their first court appearance was before the Zeerust Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 18 September.