R16 Million in gold seized in illegal mining crackdown

Lentswe, Stilfontein - The fight against illegal mining in the North West province is making progress with the Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) securing a preservation order for approximately 39 058 metric tons of gold-bearing material (GBM) valued at an estimated R16 million. The order was granted by the North West High Court on June  13, in terms of Section 38 of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act 121 of 1998 (POCA). The seized material is alleged to be the proceeds of unlawful activities. This action follows extensive investigations into illegal mining operations that reportedly took place between 2016 and 2020

Community acts on crime

Lentswe, Jouberton - SAPS, the Jouberton Community Police Forum (CPF) and patrollers are not tackling crime with folded arms in the township. They gathered together to show residents they are serious. They appreciate the backing of the station commander, Col JJ van der Linde, management, CPO Sector managers and the staff.

Parents want justice

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The parents of the murdered Tshegofatso Morotola want justice for their daughter. The murder case resumed in the Regional Court on Thursday June 12 and was postponed to August 3 for further investigation. Tshegofatso was stabbed multiple times in August 2023, allegedly to get access to her Sassa card. Lerato Tshegofatso was arrested on a charge of murder. He was released on bail. The parents, James and Mapule Cawe, are hopeful that justice will be served.