"More than 86 000 counterfeit items were confiscated last week."""
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The South African Police Service (SAPS) have delivered a significant blow to the illegal trade of counterfeit goods in the North West, seizing items valued at more than R260 million during a week-long integrated operation. The coordinated efforts, which took place between September 15 and 25, targeted more than 100 shops across various districts in the province. Targeted areas included major towns such as Coligny, Klerksdorp, Lichtenburg, Mafikeng, Potchefstroom, Rustenburg, Ventersdorp, and Zeerust. In a statement released by SAPS, authorities confirmed the confiscation of over 86 000 counterfeit items. The seizure included a wide range of goods, such as designer branded clothing, sports apparel and footwear, bags and caps, toys and consumables.
Premier commits to fixing road
Lentswe, Khuma - North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi has committed to repairing the internal road in Khuma near Stilfontein, which prohibits school children from attending school and residents to run their daily errands during the rainy season. Premier Mokgosi, who was accompanied by the Executive Mayors of Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, Cllr Nikiwe Num and City of Matlosana Local Municipality, Cllr Fikile Mahlope was handing over the Phase 1 of a newly constructed two kilometre paved road and storm water project in Khuma Ext. 32 & 39, funded through the Municipal Infrastructure Grant.Â
Stolen goods recovered
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The police made strides in recovering stolen goods. Focusing on enhanced crime prevention and combating, the weekly Joint Law Enforcement operations under Operation Shanela II, led to the apprehension of 1 267 suspects. These operations were conducted between September 22 and 28.
Matlosana Fire and Rescue in action
Matlosana Fire and Rescue were called into action on Wednesday October 1 to extinguish a vehicle fire on the N12, specifically at the offramp leading to Charleens. Crews successfully managed to bring the blaze under control and extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is also unknown.
Fatal drive-by shooting in Orkney
Lentswe, Orkney - Police in Orkney are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder following a brazen drive-by shooting in the early hours of Saturday morning that left one man dead and another motorist’s vehicle riddled with bullets. The incident occurred at approximately 03:05 at the corner of Charlotte Maxeke and Chaucer Streets. The victim, identified by police only as 27-year-old Lesotho national, was shot multiple times while driving.
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