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DNA Trail Leads to Jail in Vryburg Rape Case

February 22, 2026

POTCHEFSTROOM – The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the North West, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, has welcomed the recent sentences handed down in three separate…

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Eight-month fetus discovered at Huhudi Dumping Site, investigation underway

February 18, 2026

Huhudi — Police have confirmed that a fetus was discovered at the Huhudi Transfer Station (dumping site) on Monday, 16 February 2026, leading to the opening…

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Morning Star Academy appoints Barry Fuleni as new principal

February 13, 2026

HUHUDI — Morning Star Academy has, on Friday, 13 February 2026, announced the appointment of Mr Barry Fuleni as its new principal, describing the move as part of…

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Off-duty Christiana detective killed in tavern altercation; two suspects arrested

February 8, 2026

POTCHEFSTROOM — The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the North West has confirmed the fatal stabbing of Sergeant Christoffer Lechuti (47), an off-duty detective attached to…

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North West Regional Council honours Rev Naledi Otswelwang for 30 years in ministry

February 8, 2026

The North West Regional Council of the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA) has paid tribute to its Moderator, Rev Naledi Otswelwang, as he…

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• CULTURE & SOCIETY
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Tshwaraganelo Primary strikes gold again as Dr RSM shines on Day 1 of provincial schools arts and culture

February 8, 2026

MAHIKENG  — Tshwaraganelo Primary School has once again put the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati (Dr RSM) District on the provincial map, after its learners helped secure top…

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Morokweng to host inaugural MDS Agricultural Expo, bringing “world-class” farming skills to rural North West

February 6, 2026

Morokweng is gearing up to welcome a major new event on the agricultural calendar, with Moalosi Bonsmaras set to host the inaugural Moalosi Duncan Serapelwane…

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Molapisi asks AGSA to probe Dr RSM municipality spending and appointments linked to Bophirima FM

February 6, 2026

VRYBURG — The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) has been asked to consider an official inquiry into alleged irregular expenditure, “suspicious payments” and the appointment of…

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Dr RSM scholar transport crackdown: Legislature committee opens fraud and road-safety cases

February 5, 2026

The North West Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety and Transport Management has intensified its scrutiny of scholar transport in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati…

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North West scholar transport under spotlight as Legislature flags “serious non-compliance” at Kgononyane Secondary

February 4, 2026

Unannounced oversight visits by the North West Provincial Legislature have once again placed the state of scholar transport in the North West Province under scrutiny—highlighting…

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