Rustenburg Crime

Police Arrest Six Suspects and Confiscate Drugs

Rustenburg Police arrest six suspects and confiscate drugs In a bid to curb the illicit drug trade, police arrested six alleged drug dealers and confiscated drugs with an estimated street value of R8000 in Rustenburg. On Wednesday, 11 June 2014, members of K9 Phokeng embarked on a drug cleanup operation around the Rustenburg Police Cluster. …

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Police Arrest 16 People for Public Violence in Marikana

Rustenburg Police arrest 16 people for public violence in Marikana Police arrested at least 16 people on Tuesday, 13 May 2014 at approximately 13:30 for public violence at Mmaditlokwe informal settlement in Marikana. The community members blockaded roads with burning tyres and rubble in protest against apparent and recent blasts at the nearby Tharisa mine. They …

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Crime Prevention Safety Hints For Senior Citizens

Rustenburg Crime Prevention Safety Hints For Senior Citizens Senior citizens currently represent a rapidly growing segment of the population. They often live in isolation owing to the loss of family members. They may live in the inner city or neighbourhoods that may have high crime rates. Owing to their age, frailty and other factors, they become …

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Stolen Goods and Drugs Bust

Stolen Goods and Drugs Bust The Tlhabane police have arrested a 50 year-old man and his 46 year-old wife on allegations of Possession of suspected stolen goods and possession of drugs in Rustenburg North on the 12th of December 2013 at about 03:00. The police allegedly received information that there was a house with suspected …

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Hijackings and Kidnappings Picking Up

Hijackings and Kidnappings Picking Up Traffic related crimes seem to be picking up as the festive season comes closer. The North West Police wants to sensitise motorists to be careful of hijackings and kidnappings.  Mostly these incidents happen at intersections, robots and stop streets. Motorists are requested to apply the following precautionary measures: Always travel …

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Latest Police News

Latest Police News North West Police arrested 732  suspects for various crimes between Sunday 11 and Sunday 17 November  2013. The suspects face charges ranging from murder, attempted murder, Assault GBH & Common Assault, rape, Burglary (residential & business), drug related crimes and more. The police also managed to confiscate as well as to recover stolen …

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Beware Of The “Skimmer”

Beware Of The “Skimmer” We received information about a new way that criminals are trying to steal your money. Criminals are becoming more cunning in their plans to trick unsuspecting ATM users out of their funds. A new device has allegedly been discovered which have been found in shopping centres, petrol stations and convenience stores. …

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Illegal Cigarette Bust

Rustenburg Illegal Cigarette Bust The two suspects were arrested at the Rhenosterfontein farm in Rustenburg after police got a tip-off about illegal cigarettes at the farm. The accused, Mkamlia Mlayo (37) and Ejuaz Ahmed (34) were granted R1000.00 bail after their appearance before the court on 19 August 2013. Police were performing duties as part of Operation Platinum Belt …

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Police Raise Concern

Police Raise Concern about Looting of Shops and cases of Arson The North West police would like to warn the community about the tendency of looting from shops under the pretext of service delivery protest and marches. The looting mostly targets shops owned by foreign nationals. While the South African constitution allows marches, protests and picketing, …

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