20 March 2025
CSFs to be sustained in NW
Madibeng–A commitment made to mobilise stakeholders in the fight against crime has become a success when the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management launches its 4th Community Safety Forum (CSF) in the Madibeng Local Municipality.
18 March 2025
Mahikeng CSF launched
Gelukspan–In advancing the fight against crime in Mahikeng, the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management has mobilised relevant structures to form part of the Mahikeng Community Safety Forum, which was launched today at Gelukspan Multipurpose Centre.
04 March 2025
Day One Departmental Lekgotla for the financial year 2025 and 2026
Mahikeng–Department of Community Safety and Transport Management Embarks on Departmental Lekgotla for the financial year 2025 and 2026
28 February 2025
The Trans-Kalahari Corridor National Committee joint Law Enforcement and Road Safety operation
Brits–The Trans-Kalahari Corridor National Committee on Law Enforcement and Road Safety spearheaded a high-profile domestic Interprovincial Joint Law Enforcement Operation, convening an elite coalition of law enforcement agencies from North West and Gauteng Provinces.
28 February 2025
Departmental Disability Awareness Conference
Rustenburg–The Department of Community Safety and Transport Management hosted a two day Disability Awareness Conference, in commemoration of National Disability Awareness Rights month, in Bojanala
28 February 2025
Makwassie youth elude socioeconomic factors to fight crime
Wolmaransstad–Criminal activities in Makwassie are deep-rooted and based not only on poverty but also on economical and social factors.
27 February 2025
DCSTM Convenes Provincial Transport Forum
Rustenburg–Directorate of Transport Planning and Policy Development under the Chief Directorate of Transport Operations hosted the 4th quarter Provincial Transport Forum
25 February 2025
Huhudi crime declined as a result of community patrollers
Vryburg–Community Safety Patrollers (CSPs) are seen to be lending significant weight in the fight against crime.
19 February 2025
PROCESS UNDERWAY TO IDENTIFY SUSPECTED ILLEGAL MINERS’ BODIES
Potchefstroom–The process to identify 93 bodies of suspected illegal miners retrieved from Buffelsfontein Gold Mine’ shaft No. 11 between Tuesday, 03 December 2024 and Wednesday 15 January 2025, is well underway.
13 February 2025
Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality’s Community Safety Forum Activated
Koster–The Department of Community Safety and Transport Management together with the Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality and other stakeholders have officially launched the Community Safety Forum (CSF) on the 13th of February 2025.
10 February 2025
NEXT OF KIN REQUESTED TO GET INTO CONTACT WITH THE INVESTIGATION TEAM
Mahikeng–Members of the public and the community who do not know where their next of kin are and they know or suspect that they were working in and around Khuma / Stilfontein as zama zamas
06 February 2025
JOINT MEDIA BRIEFING BY MEC WM MORWENG AND MAJOR GENERAL PATRICK ASANENG
Mahikeng–The Operation which was led by the Souha African Police Services is a multi-disciplinary PROVJOINTS coordinated operation comprised of the different Pillars or identified threats and executed in pre-determined phases.
03 February 2025
MEC Morweng disappointed at blaze destruction at NTI.
Mahikeng–The MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Wessels Morweng has called for in depth investigations into the cause of a fire that broke out at the North West Transport Investment (NTI).
29 January 2025
MEC Morweng commends law enforcement on successful drug bust near Zeerust.
Zeerust–Wessels Morweng has applauded law enforcement officials for their swift and effective response in arresting suspects in a recent drug bust near Zeerust.
27 January 2025
MEC WESSELS MORWENG MEDIA BRIEFING RELEASING THE 2024/2025 FESTIVE SEASON ROAD CRASH STATISTICS
Mahikeng–We activated the Provincial Road Safety Campaign in Zeerust on the 13th of December 2024 as part of the Government Accelerated Service Delivery Programme, Thuntsha Lerole.
20 January 2025
MEC MORWENG CALLING FOR HEADS TO ROLL FOLLOWING THE ESCAPE OF ONE OF THE ILLEGAL MINING KINGPIN IN STILFONTEIN
Mahikeng–The MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management in the North West, Wessels Morweng is disappointed but also angry following the reports of an alleged escape of one of the kingpins in the illegal mining activities in Stilfontein.
14 January 2025
MEC MORWENG EXPRESSES GRATITUDE FOR PROGRESS MADE IN STILFONTEIN
Stilfontein–North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management Wessels Morweng has expressed gratitude to the national government and stakeholders who continue to positively contribute to the Stilfontein operation of resurfacing illegal miners.
06 January 2025
MEC WESSELS MORWENG MEDIA BRIEFING ON NON-PAYMENT OF NTI EMPLOYEES’ SALARIES BY THE BUSINESS RESCUE PRACTITIONER, BRP
Mahikeng–The challenges facing the North West Transport Investment (NTI) are not and have not been ignored by the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management.
13 December 2024
Festive Season Road Safety campaign officially activated2024
Zeerust–The handover of the mobile alcohol evidence centre during the activation of the 2024/25 Festive Season Road Safety Campaign
12 December 2024
MEDIA BRIEFING BY MEC WM MORWENG ON THE OCCASION OF THE RELEASE OF THE 2024/2025 SECOND QUARTER CRIME STATISTICS
Stilfontein–The trend for the crime statistics released exactly three months ago, on the 10th of September, highlighted the disturbing pattern of some of our 85 Police stations consistently and constantly appearing in the in the Top 30 reporting crimes in the country.
04 December 2024
WORLD AIDS DAY COMMEMORATION IN DR RUTH SEGOMOTSI MOMPATI DISTRICT
Vryburg–World Aids Day is observed annually on December 1st to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS, and to mourn those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses.
03 December 2024
DEPARTMENT APPOINTS AN INTERIM CEO AT NTI
Mahikeng–In order to optimise service delivery and ensure stability at the North West Transport Investment, NTI the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management has appointed Dr Ntlhopeng Dikobe as the Group Chief Executive Officer for time being.
28 November 2024
NORTH WEST GOVERNMENT ENFORCES COMPLIANCE AMONG NONCOMPLIANT BUSINESSES IN TAUNG
Taung–MEC Wessels Morweng, together with the Greater Taung Local Municipality Executive Mayor, Tumisang Gaoraelwe, led the Thuntsha Lerole Joint Business Compliance Inspection in the Taung Station CBD and Extensions 6 & 7 today, within the Greater Taung Local Municipality.
27 November 2024
Men and Boys Dialogue in Verdwaal, Ditsobotla Local Municipality.
Verdwaal–Violence against women, children, and femicide is a devastating reality that affects countless lives worldwide.
25 November 2024
‘STOP WITHDRAWING GBV CASES’ – PLEADS MEC MORWENG
Rustenburg–MEC responsible for the Portfolio of Community Safety and Transport Management, Wessels Morweng has pleaded with victims of Gender Based Violence and communities at large to stop withdrawing cases of gender based violence at police stations
17 November 2024
TRAFFIC OFFICERS WHO FELL WITH BOOTS ON COMMEMORATED
Pretoria–The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is commemorated globally on the third Sunday of November every year.
15 November 2024
Illegal miners are still underground.
Stilfontein–Community Safety and Transport Management MEC Wessels Morweng accompanied North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi to welcome the Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and Deputy Minister Cassel Mathale at the Stilfontein Police Station
06 November 2024
NORTH WEST PROVINCE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Mahikeng–NORTH WEST PROVINCE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL QUARTELY MEDIA BRIEFING
01 November 2024
THE DRIVER SKILLS ENHANCEMENT WORKSHOP IN DR RSM
Taung–The Department of Community Safety and Transport Management conducted the driver enhanced skills workshop in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District.
31 October 2024
Department’s senior staff appeared before the Portfolio Committee
Mahikeng– Department’s senior staff appeared before the Portfolio Committee today to appraise the committee on the Department ‘ Annual performance report
31 October 2024
FAREWELL ADDRESS BY HOD
Mahikeng– Officials of Community Safety and Transport Management gathered at Ngaka Modiri Molema to receive a farewell address by the Head of Department, Dr. Hans Kekana prior to the 2024 National Employee Wellness and Recreation (NEWSRC) tournament
24 October 2024
DCSTM 2nd Quarter Performance Review
Ottoshoop– The Extended Departmental Management Committee (EDMC) held an informative session on procedural matters for the 2024/2025 Second Quarter Performance Review Session today in Ngaka Modiri Molema District chaired by .Chief Director for Corporate Services, Dr. Ntlhopeng Dikobe
23 October 2024
MEC MORWENG TO LEAD A CRIME PREVENTION IMBIZO IN MAGOGONG VILLAGE
Taung– The MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Wessels Morweng will lead a Crime Prevention Imbizo in the troubled community of Magogong Village outside Taung.
18 October 2024
MEC MORWENG AWARDED NW COURAGEOUS COPS
Potchefstroom– North West Community Safety and Transport Management MEC, Wessels Morweng awarded South African Police Service members for their hardwork, courage and excellence in the fight against crime.
18 October 2024
Thuntsha lerole in Segakwaneng Moses Kotane local Municipality
Mogwase– As part of the Accelerated Service Delivery Programme-Thuntsha Lerole Reloaded, the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management embarked on an operational and capacity assessment of the Sun City and Mogwase Police Stations in the Moses Kotane Local Municipality.
17 October 2024
MEC MORWENG LAUNCHES 2024 SAFER FESTIVE SEASON OPERATION
Mahikeng– The South African Police Service (SAPS) 2024 Safer Festive Season Campaign has been officially launched in the North West Province.
14 October 2024
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT !!!
Mahikeng– Do take note that the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management is operating some Registering Authorities (RAs) over the weekends.
04 October 2024
MEC MORWENG CONTINUES TO ASSES POLICE STATIONS IN NW
Deelpan– The MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Wessels Morweng has taken the advantage of Thuntsha Lerole Accelerated Service Delivery Programme to fast track his oversight visitation to police stations where he continuously assesses police stations’ status quo.
03 October 2024
POLICE OFFER A REWARD OF UP TO R50 000 FOR BOJANALA BUS FIRE INVESTIGATIONS
Potchefstroom– Police offer a reward of up to R50 000.00 for any information that can lead to the arrest and successful prosecution of alleged perpetrators in the Bojanala Bus Fire Investigations.
27 September 2024
Advance Defensive driving workshop for scholar transport minibus/taxi drivers.
Mahikeng– The Department of Community Safety and Transport Management in collaboration with Road Accident Fund (RAF) conducted a three day defensive driving workshop, coordinated by Road Safety Management Directorate.
27 September 2024
National Road Safety Debate competition held in Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein– The North West Province is well represented at the National Road Safety School Debates taking place today in Bloemfontein.
20 September 2024
Learners benefits 50 bicycles through Thuntsha Lerole in Moretele
Moretele– Learners from recently combined secondary school, Machakela and Mamodibo in Mogogelo village in the Moretele Local Municipality have benefited from the Thuntsha Lerole Accelerated Service Delivery Programme-Reloaded.
10 September 2024
MEDIA BRIEFING BY MEC WM MORWENG ON THE OCCASION OF THE RELEASE OF THE FIRST QUARTER CRIME STATISTICS
Mahikeng– Deputy Provincial Commissioners, General Asaneng and General Naidoo,
Chief Director for Civilian Secretariat, Mme Mpho Maleme and
Other senior managers and officials of the Department here by present
Members of the Media with the first quarter crime statistics for the North West Province
06 September 2024
43 learners benefit bicycles from Thuntsha Lerole in Morokwaneng
Morokweng– A grade 12 Learner from Diteho Secondary School in Morokwaneng, outside Ganyesa, Muzi Changase promised to improve his academics as a result of receiving a shova kalula bicycle which will enable him to get to school on time.
30 August 2024
Tigerkloof and Tiragalo Secondary schools to represent NW at national debate competition
Stilfontein– A long route to the Provincial Road Safety Schools Debate ended with TigerKloof scooping position one to represent the North West at national level for the third time in nine years of their participation on this programme.
28 August 2024
Alcohol and substance abuse are major contributors to violence.
Lerome– Lerome village and surrounding areas is reported to have staggering levels of Gender Based Violence & Femicide (GBVF) incidents.
23 August 2024
Botswana, Namibia observe Road Safety School Debates in Bojanala
Rustenburg-Delegates from Botswana and Namibia, who are in South Africa for the 14th instalment of the Trans Kalahari Corridor Joint Law Enforcement Operation (TKCJLEO) this week, took the opportunity to attend Road Safety School Debates rounding up the series of district champions in the lead up to the provincial event.
22 August 2024
MEC MORWENG LAUNCHES 14th TKCJLEO IN RUSTENBURG
Rustenburg-The MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Wessels Morweng has officially launched the 14th Trans Kalahari Corridor Joint Law Enforcement Operation (TKCJLEO) in Rustenburg today.
19 August 2024
Three Member States to support economic growth along the corridor
Rustenburg-A clarion call has been made for the Trans Kalahari Corridor Three Member States to strengthen their its initiatives on supporting the economic growth of the three countries by supporting spatial development initiatives along the corridor.
19 August 2024
Three Member States to support economic growth along the corridor
Rustenburg-A clarion call has been made for the Trans Kalahari Corridor Three Member States to strengthen their its initiatives on supporting the economic growth of the three countries by supporting spatial development initiatives along the corridor.
15 August 2024
STAKEHOLDERS PLEDGE TO COLLABORATE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CRIME
Mahikeng-Stakeholders have taken an oath to serve and protect all communities as well as to strengthen relations in the quest to prevent and fight the prevalence of criminality.
14 August 2024
MEC MORWENG ADDRESSES COMMUNITY POLICING INDABA
Mahikeng-Crime is a societal matter and requires all role players to play their part in creating a functional society with low levels of crime. This is a notion that took prominence at the Community Policing Indaba in Mahikeng .
13 August 2024
MEC MORWENG MEETING WITH PROVINCIAL OFFICIALS FOR SANSBOC
Mahikeng-The MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Wessels Morweng today met with Provincial South African Small Bus Operator Council (SANSBOC) officials as part of an introductory meeting.
06 August 2024
MEC MORWENG TO ADVOCATE RESOURCES FOR SAPS NW
Klerksdorp-An overnight visit by MEC responsible for the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management Wessels Morweng was an eye opener on the realities of challenges faced by the SAPS .
01 August 2024
EAGLES TRAFFIC ARREST MALE ETHIOPIANS AND FEMALE ANGOLAN
Klerksdorp-North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Wessels Morweng applauded the officers for their vigilance and quick action on any suspicious movement.
28 July 2024
DCSTM WELCOMES UNQUALIFIED AUDIT OUTCOME
Mahikeng-The Department of Community Safety and Transport Management, has welcomed the improved audit opinion for the 2023/24 financial year. In the previous financial year the department had scored a qualified opinion.
23 July 2024
MEC Morweng tabled 2024/25 budget vote
Mahikeng-North West Community Safety and Transport Management MEC, Wessels Morweng has tabled the Department’s budget vote for the financial year 2024/25 at the North West Provincial Legislature.
19 July 2024
Take a Child To Work
Campaign Sparks Inspiration
Mahikeng-Friday 19 July 2024, 10 students from Ikopeng High School and RA Kobue Secondary School stepped in to the shoes of professionals as part of the annual Take a Child to Work Campaign at the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management, coordinated by the Gender Focal Point and Diversity Management sub unit.
18 July 2024
MEC Morweng honours legacy of Tata Madiba
Zeerust-The MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Wessels Morweng has reaffirmed his commitment to transform lives of the most disadvantaged in society. In upholding the legacy of Nelson Mandela,
12 July 2024
‘Carry out your duties with deligence’ – MEC Morweng
Rustenburg-North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Wessels Morweng has called on all law enforcement agencies in the Province to stamp authority in the fight against any form criminality on the Trans Kalahari Corridor (TKC).
11 July 2024
MEC Morweng meets with bus commuter operators
Rustenburg-The MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Wessels Morweng met with commuters bus operators in the Province as part of a meet and greet with Department’s stakeholders at Rustenburg.
05 July 2024
MEC MORWENG MET WITH SAPS MANAGEMENT
Mahikeng-The MEC for the North West Department of Community Safety and Transport Management, has today, Friday, 05 July 2024 met with Provincial Police management at his offices at Tirelo Building in Mmabatho.
01 July 2024
ARREST ARREST ARREST’ DECLARED THE NEWLY SWORN MEC AS HE INTENDS TO PRIORITISE THE FIGHT AGAINST CRIME
Mahikeng-The newly sworn MEC for the North West Department of Community Safety and Transport Management, has vowed to prioritise the fight against crime.
27 June 2024
PREMIER MOKGOSI TO LEAD THE PROVINCIAL YOUTH DAY COMMEMORATION
Premier-Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi, accompanied by the MEC for Arts, Culture, Sport and Recreation, Collen Maine and members of the Executive Council, will lead the Provincial Youth Day Commemoration to conclude Youth Month activities in the province.
16 May 2024
NW sets tone for RIMS implementation.
RIMS-The North West Province has kicked off the very first Road Accident Management Systems (RIMS) Sector Briefing, laying the foundation for other provinces that are expected to soon follow suite.
14 May 2024
‘THOUGH THERE COULD BE SOME IN POLICE WHO MAY BE UNSCRUPULOUS, THERE ARE MANY WHO LIVE FOR THE PROFESSION’ – SAYS MEC LEHARI
Schweizer Reneke-The North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Sello Lehari says it is not all police officers who are unscrupulous and reluctant to assist communities.
