Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The police had a busy week, with 1 454 arrests between October 6 and 12. The operations, among others, focused on stop and searches, roadblocks, vehicle check points (VCPs), high-visibility patrols including foot patrols, the tracing of wanted suspects, the confiscation of illegal firearms as well as visits to liquor outlets and taverns. 

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - On Friday, October 11, the Matlosana Municipality, in collaboration with various agencies, conducted a targeted clean-up operation focusing on businesses in Randlespark and Ellaton. The joint effort included the Matlosana Law Enforcement Unit, Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality Environmental Health Services, the South African Police Service (SAPS), and the Department of Home Affairs.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - More than 120 young people are being equipped with knowledge about the criminal justice system, their rights and responsibilities, and practical ways to contribute to safer neighbourhoods. In a powerful demonstration of faith in action, the Roman Catholic Church in Klerksdorp has partnered with the Safer South Africa Foundation (SSAF) to implement the Communities and Justice Programme (CJP), an experiential crime prevention and safety awareness initiative that empowers the youth to become champions for justice in their communities.

Lentswe, Klerksdorp - How can a shop in a busy shopping centre be robbed in broad daylight, the robbers simply run in, take what they want and run out again. Is it that easy? These are some of the questions shoppers at the Pick n Pay hypermarket are asking after the pandemonium on Monday October 13, when six armed robbers without any face coverings stormed in at around 11:00, started smashing the glass cases at Kings Jewellers and loaded jewellery and watches into a bag, and ran out again.