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Hundreds arrested in North West crime operation
STELLALANDER-DELAREYVILLE: The High Density Safer Festive Season Operation Shanela 2 in the North West Province has resulted in over 1 000 arrests for various crimes, as SAPS, in collaboration with other stakeholders, continued efforts to ensure the safety of communities across all five districts.
The weekly operations, conducted from Monday, 19 January to Sunday, 25 January 2026, included vehicle checkpoints, stop-and-search operations, roadblocks, tracing of wanted suspects, foot and vehicle patrols, and compliance inspections across the province.
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Ad Hoc Committee continues hearings into Naledi Municipality appointment allegations
STELLALANDER-VRYBURG: The North West Provincial Legislature’s Ad Hoc Committee has continued its public hearings into allegations made by Naledi Local Municipality Mayor, Cllr Clifton Groep, against Premier Lazarus Mokgosi regarding the appointment of the Municipal Manager.
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Record matric pass rate brings new opportunities, and new risks
STELLALANDER-VRYBURG: South Africa’s Class of 2025 has achieved a historic milestone, recording a National Senior Certificate (NSC) pass rate of 88%, the highest in the country’s history.
While this achievement has opened doors for tens of thousands of matriculants, it has also created unexpected challenges as more learners than ever now qualify for university degree studies.
