ARTICLES RELATING TO NORTH WEST

R18m revving up SMMEs

2013-02-22 19:25

Business loans amounting to around R18,5m for small, medium and micro enterprises are bearing fruit, says the North West government.

North West trains emerging farmers

2012-11-12 16:27

The North West province has trained more than 1500 emerging farmers in the past three years, says premier Thandi Modise.

SAHRC defends Marikana probe

2012-09-13 22:24

The SA Human Rights Commission has defended its decision to investigate the Marikana tragedy, saying it is acting within its constitutional mandate.

Soccer coach held for rape

2012-06-06 07:19

A soccer coach has been arrested for allegedly raping two girls in his team in Wolmaransstad, North West police say.

124 people crammed into 65-seater bus

2011-10-19 20:28

A North West bus driver has been arrested for transporting 59 passengers too many, the provincial public safety department says.

Quad-biker killed in crash

2011-07-10 14:38

A man has died and another is seriously injured after their quad-bikes crashed in Klerksdorp in the North West.

North West nuclear waste taken to Vaalputs

2011-06-15 21:22

Low-level radioactive waste packages accumulated from the 1960s at the Nuclear Energy Corporation SA in the North West have been removed to a waste disposal site.

Sheriff seizes municipality's fire engines

2011-05-24 21:36

A high court sheriff has attached the assets of a North West municipality after it failed to pay a manager.

Farmer killed, dragged behind bakkie

2011-05-01 14:38
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A North West farmer has been murdered and his corpse dragged behind his bakkie for about 1.2km before the car rolled, police have said.

10 000 expected at funeral

2011-01-09 12:16

The mass funeral for the ten people who died in a tavern stampede in North West has begun in Ipeleng.

2 pedstrians die within 1hr

2010-03-27 18:27

Another farmworker has been killed after being hit by a car outside Stella on the Mahikeng-Vryburg road - an hour after an 82-year-old farmworker had been hit and killed just outside Rustenburg.

NW officials face hearing

2010-02-15 13:37

Three top North West officials, including the director of roads, are to face a disciplinary hearing after being charged with gross misconduct.

N West hit by roads scandal

2009-12-09 12:05

The North West government says it has been hit by a multi-million rand scandal related to road projects that may have been improperly and fraudulently awarded.

Victory for rural communities

2009-10-30 17:30

Four rural communities have celebrated victory in their High Court challenge to laws governing customary land rights.

North West 'crippled by fraud'

2009-09-01 09:11

An ANC report has found that North West province is crippled by fraud and corruption, which affects every municipality and is holding back service delivery.

N West MEC warns poachers

2009-08-25 21:08

The North West MEC for agriculture has issued a stern warning to poachers hunting and transporting conservation products without a valid permit.

ANC denies N West reports

2009-06-22 14:15

The ANC has denied reports that its North West provincial leadership structure had been disbanded.

Random shooter in court

2009-06-15 22:15

A 55-year-old man who allegedly randomly shot and wounded four people has appeared in the Brits Magistrate’s Court in North West.

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2008-09-16 10:18

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Seven more rhinos killed

2012-11-19 09:56

Seven rhinos, including a calf, have been slaughtered on a farm near Sun City. Watch.

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Seven NTI board members axed

2012-10-31 16:43

Seven members of the board of Northwest Transport Investments, which is owned by the North West government, have been removed from their posts.

Poor audits worry North West

2012-07-25 15:54

The poor audit performance of North West municipalities is concerning, says the province's standing committee on public accounts.

SA bid to host Miss Universe 2012

2011-11-08 13:20

North West province is bidding to host the Miss Universe pageant next year, the provincial department of sports and culture has said.

'Chippa' opens academy

2011-08-17 11:18

Former Bafana Bafana striker, Philemon 'Chippa' Masinga, has opened a soccer academy in the North West Province.

4 protesters arrested

2011-07-03 08:06

Four people have been arrested after they blocked the main road in Tlokweng, also known as Silver Krans, during a protest.

Hefty price tag for N West road repairs

2011-05-25 17:41

About R12bn is needed over five years to fix roads in the province, says the North West Business Forum.

DA councillor intimidated in North West

2011-05-18 10:47

A DA councillor has been intimidated, allegedly by ANC Youth League members, at a voting station in Hartbeespoort, North West.

Hoax calls cost R5.5m a month

2011-02-20 14:13

Hoax emergency calls have cost the North West R5.5m a month, the province's health department has said.

New premier for North West

2010-11-19 12:47

After much speculation, the ANC has appointed a new North West premier to replace Maureen Modiselle.

Farmer shot in bed

2010-03-14 11:32

Police are trying to determine the motive for the shooting of a North West farmer who was attacked while he was asleep - but whose attackers didn't break into the house or steal anything.

ANC fires mayors in N West

2010-02-01 20:09

The North West ANC has fired six mayors and some officials in its drive to speed up service delivery in its various municipalities.

Premier orders probe into depts

2009-11-12 19:08

North West Premier Maureen Modiselle has ordered a forensic investigation of four provincial departments with the premier also taking over financial management of one department.

MEC launches 'war on potholes'

2009-10-20 22:03

North West MEC for Transport Mahlakeng Mahlakeng will launch a new "war on potholes" programme despite massive budget constraints, her department has revealed.

Premier wants MEC talks

2009-08-25 22:02

The North West Premier has called for dialogue following demands for the resignation of the provincial education MEC.

ANC recalls North West mayor

2009-08-19 21:27

The ANC has recalled the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality executive mayor, Themba Gwabeni. He will also appear before a disciplinary committee.

Premier cautions youth

2009-06-16 21:17

Youth today face more challenges compared to the 1976 generation, North West Premier Maureen Modiselle says.

Govt condoms 'have worms'

2009-05-28 12:14

Researchers have found that the fight against Aids has been hampered by myths, including the belief that government-issue condoms "have worms".

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2008-09-12 09:03

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