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  • Outside the Mahikeng Provincial Hospital where SANDF health service staff have been deployed to assist. Picture: Masechaba Sefularo/EWN

    SANDF health officials hit the ground running in North West

    It’s unclear how long the SANDF is expected to remain there but one soldier said they won’t leave until the situation is stable.

    1529 days ago
  • FILE: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the State of the Nation Address at the Parliament on 16 February 2018. Picture: AFP.

    Ramaphosa: We'll have further engagements over Mahikeng situation

    This is as residents of Mahikeng continue with protests, accusing the premier of corruption and calling for his resignation.

    1530 days ago
  • The Mmabana Arts and Cultural Centre in Mahikeng has been gutted in a fire during protests in the area. According to locals, many artists such as Cassper Nyovest have learned and performed at the centre. Picture: Ihsaan Haffejee/EWN

    Revolutionary Council distances itself from fake message, vandalism in NW

    Police are monitoring the situation near Mega City where rubber bullets were earlier fired to disperse protesters.

    1530 days ago
  • FILE: Residents of the township of Seweding near Mahikeng calling for the removal of North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo on 20 April 2018. Picture: Ihsaan Haffejee/EWN

    [WATCH] Violence escalates in Mahikeng, Ramaphosa hopes to find solution

    Violent protest are continuing in Mahikeng, North West. Protesters say that they will continue to demonstrate until Premier Supra Mahumapelo is removed from office.

    1530 days ago
  • [LIVE BLOG] Chaos as violent protests in Mahikeng continue, Cyril Ramaphosa to address situation

    Shops have been looted and properties torched during growing calls for the removal of Premier Supra Mahumapelo, who’s been accused of corruption and maladministration.

    1530 days ago
  • FILE: North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo seen on 18 April 2018, where ANC met to discuss tensions in the province amid calls for his resignation. Picture: Ihsaan Haffajee/EWN.

    ANC, alliance partners set to decide Supra Mahumapelo’s fate

    Cosatu and SACP will tell President Cyril Ramaphosa and ANC’s top officials to recall Supra Mahumapelo if they want the situation in Mahikeng to return to normal.

    1530 days ago
  • The Mmabana Arts and Cultural Centre in Mahikeng has been gutted in a fire during protests in the area. According to locals, many artists such as Cassper Nyovest have learned and performed at the centre. Picture: Ihsaan Haffejee/EWN

    #Mahikeng: Officials in shock after arts centre torched

    Residents have been protesting since Wednesday for the African National Congress (ANC) to recall North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo with immediate effect.

    1530 days ago
  • The Mmabana Arts and Cultural Centre in Mahikeng has been gutted in a fire during protests in the area. Picture: Ihsaan Haffejee/EWN.

    Dept: Mahikeng schools not safe for pupils, teachers amid protests

    Classes were disrupted following unconfirmed reports that a school was set alight on Thursday.

    1530 days ago
  • Police use tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters blocking the main road leading into Mahikeng as they continue to call for the removal of Premier Supra Mahumapelo. Picture: Ihsaan Haffejee/EWN

    Police use rubber bullets to disperse Mahikeng protesters

    The North West community is demanding the resignation of Premier Supra Mahumapelo, accusing him of fraud and corruption.

    1530 days ago
  • Protesters from the township called Top Village can be seen blocking the main road leading into Mahikeng as they continue to call for the removal of Premier Supra Mahumapelo on 19 April 2018. Picture: Ihsaan Haffejee/EWN

    North West health services affected by violent protests

    There are reports that two people have died outside a hospital in Mahikeng due to a lack of service from nurses.

    1530 days ago
  • FILE: Premier of the North West Province, Supra Mahumapelo. Picture: GCIS

    Mahikeng residents tell Mahumapelo: Stop making excuses & step down

    Residents in Mahikeng say that Premier Supra Mahumapelo should not hide behind allegations of a plot to kill him and step down immediately.

    1530 days ago
  • Protesters from Top Village township can be seen blocking the main road leading into Mahikeng as they continue to call for the removal of Premier Supra Mahumapelo. Police are using tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters. Picture: Ihsaan Haffejee/EWN.

    [WATCH] Mahikeng on knife-edge as protesters demand Mahumapelo's removal

    The capital of the North West has been on lockdown for the past couple of days as residents continue to protest demanding the removal of the 'corrupt' Premier Supra Mahumapelo.

    1531 days ago
  • Protesters from the township called Top Village can be seen blocking the main road leading into Mahikeng as they continue to call for the removal of Premier Supra Mahumapelo on 19 April 2018. Picture: Ihsaan Haffejee/EWN

    Protesting Mahikeng residents demand Mahumapelo address them

    There've been rolling protests in Mahikeng and surrounding villages this week with rampant residents calling on Supra Mahumapelo to step down.

    1531 days ago
  • The North West University. Picture: Facebook

    NWU to be closed on Friday amid protests in Mahikeng

    The North West capital has seen violent demonstrations this week, with protesters calling for premier Supra Mahumapelo's resignation.

    1531 days ago
  • Picture: SAPS

    NW police hunt suspects after deadly business robbery

    North-West police say they have launched a manhunt following a business robbery which led to the death of a petrol attendant in Mmabatho.

    1644 days ago
  • Picture: Freeimages

    North West man killed in armed robbery

    Police say four criminals entered the convenience shop taking an undisclosed amount of money.

    1645 days ago
  • FILE: The Mahikeng local municipal council. Picture: @MahikengLM/Twitter

    Mahikeng municipality accused of concealing irregular tender

    The investigation revealed a string of infringements but the company is still operating two years later raking in just under R2 million annually.

    1786 days ago
  • FILE. Police nyala seen on campus at the North West University in Mahikeng. Picture: Twitter: @Thats_Brooklyn

    NWU’s Mahikeng campus to reopen today

    Strict security measures are in place as classes resume today after the institution was closed for 5 weeks.

    2282 days ago
  • FILE. Police nyala seen on campus at the North West University in Mahikeng. Picture: Twitter: @Thats_Brooklyn.

    NWU vows to shut down Mahikeng campus if disruptions continue

    The institution will reopen on Tuesday after a month-long shut down due to student protests.

    2285 days ago
  • FILE: Police say the suspect managed to escape when security guards gave chase. Picture: Gadeeja Abbas/EWN

    Mahikeng police search for rape suspect

    It is alleged that the victim was attending a music festival and had gone to her car to rest.

    2585 days ago
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