Picture: A Clear View fence stolen at Vryburg cemetery/Facebook
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
No rest for the dead at Vryburg cemetery. This comes after the criminals stole a Clear View fence on Saturday night. Now, the Naledi Local Municipality has put forward a reward of R20 000 to anyone who could provide any information that could lead to the arrest of perpetrators.
The municipality representative, Babitsane Thebe said anyone found to be responsible for this act of vandalism of public infrastructure, will be liable for a minimum sentence of 20 years in terms of the relevant laws. Thebe said, the same applies to anyone found in possession of this stolen property.
“The reward of R20 000 is hereby given for information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of vandals, who destroyed and stole the Clear View fence at the cemetery. Anyone with information can please contact me on 083 333 4031,” he said.
Almost a year ago, the municipality allegedly spent millions of rands on cemeteries refurbishment projects.
Meanwhile, the North West police spokesperson in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati cluster, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen said: “The police are aware of the matter and a criminal case has been opened.
“Yes, a case of theft was opened at Vryburg Police Station and is under investigation. No one has been arrested thus so.”
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