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Dept welcomes life sentence handed to convicted farm murderer
Hendrick Dawson was convicted on charges of murder and robbery with aggravating circumstances in connection with the death of 64-year-old Jan Hough.
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Girl (14) allegedly raped by man posing as traditional healer
The incident occurred in Molelema Village in Hartswater, Northern Cape, over the weekend.
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Court rules against 9 NC expelled ANC councillors
The party took action against them after they voted against fellow party members and then-Mayor Mangaliso Matika.
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Three NC schools affected by fires since start of 2018 - dept
Authorities are investigating a case of arson after a blaze destroyed about 80% of the Sutherland High School late September.
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School violence back in spotlight after fatal NC stabbing incident
A learner was arrested this week, accused of stabbing to death a fellow pupil at a Richmond High School in the Northern Cape.
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Body of newborn found in Northern Cape landfill
The discovery was made by children who were playing in the area on Wednesday and police are urging community members to come forward with any information.
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NC police hunt teen’s killers
The 16-year-old's body was found last Thursday in Pampierstad.
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Northern Cape teenager found strangled to death
The 16-year-old boy’s body was discovered near the Pampierstad cemetery on Thursday.
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Supreme Court dismisses appeal by John Block & Christo Scholtz
The former Northern Cape Finance MEC was sentenced to 15 years in prison for corruption and money laundering in 2016.
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Hawks arrest 6 suspects in NC for fraud & corruption
The arrests come after a two-year investigation into allegations of gross irregularities in the awarding of tenders at the provincial Health Department.
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Northern Cape police arrest alleged money launderer
The suspect was in possession of close to 150 South African ID documents, two ID application papers and almost 40 Sassa pension cards.
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Kuruman serial rapist gets 3 life sentences plus 75 years behind bars
The convicted rapist was apprehended in 2016 for sexually assaulting numerous young women since 2012.
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Investigators to probe sexual misconduct allegations at NC school
Three educators have been suspended for having sexual relationships with pupils at the Bothitong High School in Kuruman.
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Education Dept probing claims teachers impregnating teens at Kuruman school
It’s alleged that as many as 30 pupils at the Bothithong High School in Kuruman have fallen pregnant in the past three years.
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11 arrested in NC after alleged plot to fraudulently borrow money foiled
A preliminary investigation by the police indicates the illegal documents were used to obtain thousands of rands before.
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Police clerks found guilty of fraud in NC
Mzwandile Makupeni and Prince Pico submitted several fictitious travels claim between May 2013 & June 2014, with a combined value of over R50,000.
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Alleged NC rapist to finally appear in court after hiding for 6 years
He had evaded authorities until last week when crime intelligence officers tracked him down in Kimberley.
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Government to go ahead with Karoo shale gas exploration
Minister Mosebenzi Zwane says the decision was based on the need to diversify the country's energy sources.
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NC Hawks expect more arrests in diamond smuggling case
On Monday, two alleged kingpins appeared before the Springbok Magistrates Court on charges of dealing and possessing uncut diamonds.
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Case against SAPS clerk who defrauded State of R3m postponed
The Northern Cape SAPS clerk Siyabonga Mangqishi is accused of allegedly redirecting police funds to his personal bank account.
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Dam runs dry in Northern Cape town of Calvinia
The Hantam Municipality is currently making use of seven boreholes to provide water to residents for household consumption.
