As the holiday and festive season approaches, residents across all communities are being reminded to exercise extra vigilance  and implement proactive security measures. The festive period often corresponds with a statistically recorded increase in criminal activity , particularly in property crimes such as house break-ins and various forms of opportunistic crime. This heightened risk is often attributed to families travelling or relaxing their usual security routines, making

Intensifying the Fight Against Crime Law enforcement agencies in the North West have officially launched the Safer Festive Season Operation , a coordinated campaign aimed at curbing crime during the upcoming holiday period. The initiative was launched in Kanana Township near Klerksdorp, with provincial leadership pledging to intensify safety and security efforts across all districts. The campaign, running from October 2025 to January 2026 , forms part of a national strategy u