NOORDWESTER – LICHTENBURG - Students who intend to pursue qualifications that do not require Mathematics as an admission prerequisite may benefit from opting for Mathematical Literacy. This option may also be appropriate for learners who find little interest in Mathematics or who lack access to well-qualified teachers with expertise in the subject. 

NOORDWESTER – ZEERUST - Zeerust Police are investigating cases of arson and murder after an incident was reported on Sunday, 16 November at about 08:30. 
Keamogetswe Mabe (21) is expected to reappear in the Zeerust Magistrate’s Court for a bail application. Mabe was remanded in custody when he made first and second appearances in court on Monday, 17 and Tuesday, 18 November, on charges of arson and murder.

NOORDWESTER – VENTERSDORP- In Dr Kenneth Kaunda District, the Provincial Anti-Gang Unit, Provincial Proactive Drug Operations, Ventersdorp Crime Prevention and Community Police Forum (CPF) members executed search and seizure warrants at Boikhutsong village, Goedgevonden village and Tshing location, Ventersdorp on Friday, 14 November.  Silengene Tokwana (35) and Molefi Elliot Sakhachane (35) were arrested for dealing in drugs and possession of suspected illegal substances, respectively. 

NOORDWESTER – MAHIKENG - The Mahikeng-based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation Unit seeks the public’s assistance in locating a man who is linked to a fraud case. 
In May 2022, a woman from Mahikeng in the North West Province was allegedly defrauded over R800 000 by her boyfriend, who is believed to be an Ugandan national. Reports indicate that the woman was told by her boyfriend to resign from her work and take all her pension money to a prayer room where it would be blessed by her ancestors.