Lentswe, Stilfontein - The illicit mining task team continue to pounce on criminals. Last week the team followed up on information and ultimately caught six men red-handed stealing diesel at a dwelling near Stilfontein on Thursday morning June 27. They were arrested and charged with theft. Col Adéle Myburgh, police spokesperson, the accused were allegedly caught stealing diesel from two construction vehicles as well as a light delivery vehicle on the premises.
Green ID book’s days are numbered
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Around 17 million South Africans will soon be forced to swop their green barcode ID books for smart ID cards when the former becomes invalid.
After more than a decade since introducing the smart ID card, the Department of Home Affairs has announced plans to retire the green barcode ID book.
Water-shedding in city’s future
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Matlosana Municipality’s debt to Midvaal Water Co, the only supplier of potable water to residents of the Kosh Area, is far exceeding R1 billion.
Presently Midvaal Water Co is asking the North West High Court to grant an order to limit the bulk water supply to the city. That will mean that households will only get six kilolitres per month at a minimum flow of 10 litres per minute.
Illegal miners sentenced
Lentswe, Stilfontein - Eighteen illegal miners were sentenced to three months imprisonment or R5 000 fine each. The men, aged between 21 and 44 years old were sentenced on June 24 in the Stilfontein Magistrates Court.
Fighting crime
Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Police in the province, working together with other law enforcement agencies, continue to put suspects behind bars through Operation Shanela. This after 580 suspects were apprehended between July 24 and 30, for different crimes.
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