RUSTENBURG HERALD - MABESKRAAL - A swift operationalisation of information by Mabeskraal Visible Policing members led to the arrest of six accused and subsequent appearance in the Mogwase Magistrate's Court on Thursday, 26 June, for stock theft and possession of suspected stolen livestock (22 goats) worth R34 000.
The accused: Katlego Rammekwa (19), Robert Moloto (30), Mthokosize Mkhize (38), Mzilikazi Khumalo (34), Thabo Moalosi (37) and Thapelo Motaung (27) were arrested in the early hours of Tuesday morning, 24 June, in Makweleng Section, Mabeskraal Village outside Rustenburg, according to North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone. Acting on a tip-off, the police stopped the accused's vehicle at Makweleng crossroad, then conducted a search and discovered 22 goats inside a trailer pulled by a silver Toyota Hilux single cab vehicle. The accused were arrested after failing to account for the livestock. The vehicle and the trailer were also confiscated. They are expected to make a second court appearance on Tuesday, 8 July, for bail application and legal representation.
