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JB Marks was formed when the Ventersdorp and Tlhokwe municipalities merged in 2016. (Gallo)

JB Marks Municipality in the North West placed under administration

The municipality, that includes Potchefstroom and Ventersdorp, had been placed under administration as per a provincial executive committee decision

Demonstrators supporting murder accused Chris Mahlangu and Patrick Ndlovu quickly lost steam.

ET verdict: Less roar, more grumble

Venterdorp is little different after the Terre’Blanche judgment. But the nature of racism may have changed, writes Phillip de Wet.

Terre’Blanche’s widow speaks of ‘not sober’ suspect

Slain rightwing leader Eugene Terre’Blanche’s wife testified that suspect Chris Mahlangu arrived at her house drunk on the day of her husband’s death.

NPA confident of securing ET murder conviction

The trial of two farmworkers accused of killing rightwing leader Eugene Terre’Blanche continues in the High Court sitting in Ventersdorp on Monday.

Terre’Blanche murder trial enters second week

ET trial: Still no results from blood alcohol tests

It is not known whether Terre’Blanche had been drinking at the time of his death, as blood tests have still not been finalised.

Terre’Blanche murder trial enters second week

ET was killed in bed, says blood spatter expert

Blood patterns on Terre’Blanche’s bedroom walls, curtains and door indicate he was killed lying on his bed, and with great force, an expert says.

Terre’Blanche murder trial closes for judgment

Terre’Blanche murder scene photos posted on Facebook

Close family of slain AWB leader Eugene Terre’Blanche are threatening to sue a man for posting gruesome pictures of his corpse on Facebook.

Terre’Blanche murder trial closes for judgment

ET cop ‘didn’t know’ about Child Justice Act

The cop who arrested the two farmworkers accused of killing Eugene Terre’Blanche says he didn’t know how to deal with the arrested minor.

Terre’Blanche murder-accused affidavit questioned

Terre’Blanche trial continues after ‘pack of lies’ fiasco

The Eugene Terre’Blanche murder trial enters its fourth day in the wake of a key police witness’s confession that he had lied about certain details.

Terre’Blanche murder-accused affidavit questioned

Terre’Blanche murder-accused affidavit questioned

An bail affidavit submitted by Eugene Terre’Blanche murder-accused Chris Mahlangu could prejudice him, his advocate argued on Tuesday.

Terre’Blanche family apply for access to trial

The family of slain AWB leader Eugene Terre’Blanche and AWB leadership applied for access to the trial of the two people accused of his murder.

Surprise over public access to Terre’Blanche trial

Terre’Blanche murder trial postponed

The trial against a man and a youth accused of killing right-wing leader Eugene Terre’Blanche was postponed in the Ventersdorp Magistrate’s Court.

Surprise over public access to Terre’Blanche trial

Terre’Blanche murder-accused due to appear for trial

The trial of two men accused of hacking to death right-wing leader Eugene Terre’Blanche is expected to get under way on Monday in Ventersdorp.

AWB delegation meets with police minister

AWB delegation meets with police minister

Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa will meet an Afrikaner Weerstandsbeweging (AWB) delegation on Monday morning to ‘discuss some murders’.

Terre’Blanche murder trial resumes

Media allowed into Terre’Blanche case

The media were granted access to the bail application of the 28-year-old man accused of killing right-wing leader Eugene Terre’Blanche.

Court to hear media bid in Terre’Blanche trial

Court to hear media bid in Terre’Blanche trial

A court will on Wednesday hear the media’s arguments for access to the trial of the two people accused of killing right-winger Eugene Terre’Blanche.

Sodomy ‘sparked murder’ of Terre’Blanche

Sodomy ‘sparked murder’ of Terre’Blanche

Rumours surrounding the death of Eugene Terre’Blanche continued to swirl on Sunday as a media report said sodomy "sparked the murder".

Tension simmers as Terre’Blanche is laid to rest

Tension simmers as Terre’Blanche is laid to rest

After a violent life and violent death, Eugene Terre’Blanche was laid to rest in peace on Friday as family members threw petals on his coffin.

Terre’Blanche laid to rest on his farm

AWB leader and farmer Eugene Terre’Blanche was buried on his farm in Ventersdorp on Friday after a week of flared tempers sparked by his violent death

Tight security for Terre’Blanche funeral

Tight security for Terre’Blanche funeral

Fire trucks, ambulances and police units are being sent to Ventersdorp ahead of the funeral on Friday of murdered AWB leader Eugene Terre’Blanche.