Man loses both hands in grenade blast 2005-12-22 19:35:31 A North West man has had both his hands amputated after a hand grenade he was playing with exploded, police have said. Cross-border row: SACP to rally alliance 2005-12-21 11:09:50 The South African Communist Party wants to prevent President Thabo Mbeki from ratifying a controversial Bill that does away with cross-border municipalities. Kabini family seeks missing son after 4 years 2005-12-21 11:09:35 It may have been just another day for many South Africans, but for Shirley Kabini, December 12 brings back painful memories of her missing son, Reuben. |
Three kids die in West Rand shack fire 2005-12-21 09:36:59 A middle-aged woman left four children in a shack while out visiting, but when she returned only one remained, and their home was gutted. Khutsong meeting closely guarded by police 2005-12-19 22:40:10 Police kept a close watch on Khutsong residents as they gathered at a public meeting on the redemarcation of the Merafong municipality from Gauteng to North West. Tigers maul man to death 2005-12-19 07:40:28 A man "with bite marks and scratch marks and bruises on his body" has been found dead in the tigers' enclosure at Bloemfontein zoo. Khutsong meeting barred by police 2005-12-15 15:16:31 Gauteng police have halted a stadium meeting of Khutsong residents protesting their municipality's incorporation into the North West instead of Gauteng. MEC calls for calm in Khutsong 2005-12-14 21:13:54 Khutsong has been plagued by violent protest since the proposal of the town's incorporation from Gauteng to the North West province - but the violence has escalated after the decision was confirmed. Houses torched in Khutsong protest 2005-12-14 16:44:39 Two houses have been burnt as thousands of Khutsong residents protested the the incorporation of Merafong municipality into North West instead of Gauteng. Mazista pays respects to shunned hero Modise 2005-12-14 13:12:45 In a village where Aids is prevalent but no one dares mention it, Steve Modise is still seen as a hero for choosing to disclose his HIV status. Khutsong residents protest border change 2005-12-12 13:59:42 Khutsong residents have handed over a memorandum of their grievances to chief magistrate Howard Raath, expressing their dissatisfaction against their municipality's incorporation from Gauteng to the North West. North West police foil possible robbery 2005-12-08 16:09:16 Four people have been arrested and illegal firearms seized by Letlhabile police in the North West who say the suspects had been planning a cash-in-transit heist. Baby raped at her home 2005-12-04 14:39:15 A 13-month-old baby was raped at her home in the Wolmaransstad area when her mother left to go to the shops, North West police have said. Baby critical after family shootout 2005-12-02 16:11:43 A two-month old baby is in serious condition after her father returned home from an alleged shooting at a shebeen to fatally shoot the child's mother, before committing suicide, North West Province police said. Platinum Highway closed after truck accident 2005-12-02 08:59:24 Two trucks have collided on the Platinum Highway between Mooi Nooi Bridge and Majakang in North West, killing two. Cull looms for Kruger Park elephants 2005-12-01 13:14:00 Time is running out for the Kruger National Park's 14 000-strong elephant herd as plans to cull the population are going ahead, despite objections by conservationists. Guard claims to know where Rasuge's body is 2005-11-28 09:38:42 A newspaper report has alleged that convicted murderer William Nkuna paid a former security guard at the Kgabalatsane cemetery to illegally bury Frances Rasuge, claiming their source is on the police investigation team. Hunt on for poachers after rhinos killed 2005-11-24 15:06:14 A rhino cow and her calf have been found dead and the cow's horns removed at the Borakalalo game reserve in the North West. Government denies elephant culling claims 2005-11-21 09:21:49 The tourism and environment department says that the rapid elephant population growth in the Kruger National Park is to be managed, but not by the culling of 5 000 jumbos, as reported. North West Premier's office wins top award 2005-11-18 11:39:32 The office of North West Premier Edna Molewa has for the second time won a prestigious award for excellent work in the category of provincial departments. Train hits woman carrying toddler 2005-11-13 12:33:51 A North West mother and her three-year-old daughter have died under the wheels of a train near Bloemhof. The woman was carrying the toddler on her back at the time of the incident. Elephants burnt in blaze to return home soon 2005-11-04 14:04:26 The 11 elephants that survived the blaze at the Pilanesberg National Park are making good progress and will soon be returning home. Driver killed in derailment 2005-10-31 15:11:32 Twelve wagons of a freight train derailed on a bend between Groot Marico and Swartruggens in the North West. Angry protesters torch municipal offices 2005-10-27 10:48:06 Evicted residents from a township in Potchefstroom have retaliated against the municipality by setting their offices alight. Tshwane residents 'still living in fear' 2005-10-24 17:38:40 While Tshwane citizens are less likely to be murdered, hijacked, seriously assaulted or have their cars stolen, their chances of being caught in the crossfire during a cash-in-transit heist or a bank robbery have increased, according to police statistics. Burnt elephants well, but getting restless 2005-10-24 09:10:03 The Pilanesberg National Park elephants, which were badly burned in a runaway veld fire, are healing well, vets say, but they are only likely to be released into the wild in three to five months' time. Antiseptic spray helps elephants heal quicker 2005-10-23 11:51:44 Two weeks after the outbreak of veld fires in various parts of South Africa, elephants are still recovering from burns, but an inventor, who specialises in burns and wounds, may hold the key to their survival. Girl, 7, found raped and murdered 2005-10-16 12:16:59 An Ikageng man has called the North West police after allegedly finding a seven-year-old girl being raped in his shack. Abandoned baby found in garbage bin 2005-10-14 19:07:11 Ennerdale police have arrested a 19-year-old woman who allegedly dumped her newborn daughter in a garbage bin only minutes after giving birth. Nkuna blames politicians for court verdict 2005-10-13 18:36:17 William Nkuna has been convicted of the murder of missing police constable Frances Rasuge - a court judgment he claims was "influenced" by politicians. Rasuge murder accused loses acquittal attempt 2005-10-07 15:14:56 The Mmbatho circuit court has refused William Nkuna's application for his acquittal of the murder of missing police constable Frances Rasuge. T-shirt links Nkuna to ATM fraud - Mmano 2005-10-06 17:48:08 Investigating officer Captain Tsietsi Mmano has testified in the Mmabatho Circuit Court that a black T-shirt helped identify William Nkuna as the man withdrawing money from missing constable Frances Rasuge's account, days after she disappeared. Rasuge's mom ashamed of daughter's affairs 2005-10-06 17:37:45 Missing police constable Frances Rasuge's mother has told the court she felt ashamed to hear that her daughter was involved in multiple relationships. Rasuge's twin sister breaks down in court 2005-10-05 11:47:52 The sister of missing constable Frances Rasuge has told the court that her twin loved people and would also embrace people who were not that good before becoming emotional in the witness stand, forcing the trial to be adjourned. Rasuge laid rape charges against Nkuna 2005-10-07 15:03:46 Missing police constable Frances Rasuge laid rape charges against murder accused William Nkuna only three months before she disappeared, the Mmbatho circuit court has heard. Boyfriend claims Rasuge 'two-timed' Nkuna 2005-10-04 15:47:08 Constable Frances Rasuge's boyfriend, Stuart Abnor Sello Ramasodi, has painted a picture of the woman as a "two-timer" who kept both William Nkuna - accused of her presumed murder - and Ramasodi as lovers. Marriage in name only for killer and bride 2005-10-03 13:17:08 Newlywed Mark Scott-Crossley won't get a chance to consummate his marriage - unless there is a change in prison law. Married and sentenced to life all in one day 2005-10-01 10:29:28 Jubilant people danced in front of the Phalaborwa magistrate's court building, celebrating the life sentence meted out to Mark Scott-Crossley, one of the men convicted of throwing farm labourer Nelson Chisale to the lions on a Hoedspruit game farm Marriage, then life for Chisale's killer 2005-10-01 10:26:45 Mark Scott-Crossley married in the Phalaborwa magistrate's court building moments before he was sentenced to life in prison for murdering farmworke Nelson Chisale. Chisale's killer inherently good, court hears 2005-09-29 18:33:19 Mark Scott-Crossley is inherently not a bad person, the Phalaborwa circuit court has heard during deliberations on the sentence he should receive for masterminding the murder of Nelson Chisale. Chisale's killers 'must never be seen again' 2005-09-28 17:09:49 The killers of Nelson Chisale - thrown to lions to die - must be sent to jail and never seen again by the world, his niece Fetsang Jafta has testified in aggravation of the sentences of Mark Scott-Crossley and Simon Mathebula. North West magistrate is 'one of a kind' 2005-09-27 09:21:16 A North West magistrate accused of theft has vehemently denied the charges, arguing that he is "one of the rarest species of magistrates", with a lifestyle that "radiates the features of Christ". Arson probe under way after airshow fires 2005-09-26 11:22:49 North West police are investigating possible charges of arson after 28 vehicles were damaged and some destroyed in two fires that broke out in a parking lot adjacent to the International Airshow in Mmabatho this weekend. |