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DA lodges court bid to compel Eskom to restore Lichtenburg’s power

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the North West has lodged an urgent court application against Eskom to compel it to address the power supply disruptions in Lichtenburg. The area has been without electricity for weeks. The second transformer was damaged and later vandalised, after a pylon fell on it. Eskom has bought a new transformer, but wants the Ditsobotla Local Municipality to pay at least R123-million before it can restore […]

20 August 2023

Local

Investigation launched after a man allegedly killed by pit bulls in North West

North West police have confirmed that an inquest docket has been opened regarding an incident in which a man was mauled to death allegedly by pit bull dogs. There have been a number of attacks by the breed of dog that have made headlines in recent weeks. In the latest incident, police say the man was one of the patrons at a tavern in Mogwase. Unconfirmed reports say he fell asleep in […]

5 December 2022

Local

SAHRC investigating demolition of over 150 homes in North West

LOCAL The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says it is investigating the demolition of over 150 homes in Mahobieskraal, near Sun City in the North West. Families were evicted and their houses demolished following a court order that the Bapolomiti Communal Property Association had obtained. The SAHRC says this is an infringement of the homeowners’ right to shelter. Zama Luthutli of the commission in the North West explains. “We […]

5 August 2022

Local

President Ramaphosa to lead a presidential Imbizo in the North West

President Cyril Ramaphosa will be leading a presidential Imbizo in Mahikeng in the North West on Saturday. The Imbizo will allow communities to engage with government leaders on issues relating to service delivery in the province. Various communities from across all the province’s four districts are expected to be in attendance. When addressing the media briefing in Mahikeng, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, explained the importance of […]

12 March 2022

Local

Quick-thinking driver foils NW cash-in-transit heist attempt

An attempted cash-in-transit heist was foiled in Mooinooi in the North West on Monday night when the driver managed to get himself and his armoured car to safety after coming under fire, police said on Tuesday. National police spokesperson Colonel Brenda Muridili said the driver was shot at on the road towards Majakaneng at about 19:00. With bullets hitting his vehicle, he came to a halt when one of the […]

19 June 2018

Local

Mahumapelo’s days in office are numbered: Analyst

Political analyst, Ralph Mathekga says Supra Mahumapelo’s days as North West Premier are numbered and it is just a matter of time before he is replaced. Mahumapelo took leave of absence on Wednesday and appointed Finance MEC Wendy Nelson to be acting Premier. This after he reneged on his pledge to resign and now the African National Congress (ANC)’s national leadership is left to decide his fate. Mathekga says although […]

10 May 2018

Local

Hawks probe Supra’s R1.5m ‘gift’ to Zuma

North West premier Supra Mahumapelo gave Jacob Zuma a herd of cattle worth R1.5-million as a gift - and paid for it using public funds. The cows, which should have gone to emerging farmers in the province, were delivered to Nkandla and signed for by Zuma himself. Now the Hawks are investigating the scandal, which could lead to charges of fraud and corruption against Mahumapelo and the former president. Zuma […]

22 April 2018

Local

Mahikeng cultural centre burns down

A cultural centre in Mahikeng has burned down amid violent protests targeting Premier Supra Mahumapelo. A TimesLIVE reporter witnessed flames engulfing the centre. One man died in the North West capital on Thursday evening during a car chase between police and protesters. President Cyril Ramaphosa is due to visit the area on Friday. Ramaphosa on Thursday called for calm after two days of protests. In a statement by his spokesperson […]

20 April 2018

International News

Somali truck bomb suspects appear in military court

Five suspects are facing charges in connection with the truck bombing in the Somali capital Mogadishu last year which killed more than 500 people, Radioshabelle reported yesterday. Making their first appearance before a military court, the five men were named as Hassan Adan Isack, the driver of a second vehicle; alleged bomber Ali Yussuf Ways; Abdiweli Ahmed Dirie, Al-Shabaab’s explosive expert in Mogadishu; Muktar Mohamed, who is accused of masterminding […]

3 January 2018

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