By REGINALD KANYANE
20 February 2025- The Hawks’ Priority Crime Specialised Investigation team and Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) was granted a final forfeiture order by the Northern Cape High Court against the owner of the automobile, Jefta Chikwanhandze (38).
The Hawks spokesperson in Northern Cape, Lieutenant Colonel Tebogo Thebe said information at their disposal indicated that, in December 2023, police in Upington, received a complaint of theft of copper cables from a nearby farm.
“The police came across a silver Ford focus not far from the scene of crime. During the search of the vehicle, copper cables were recovered and they immediately placed two suspects, Chikwanhadze and his accomplice, Joe Mkanya (33) under arrest for theft of copper cables.
“The vehicle valued at R48 000 was seized as it was used in the commission of crime. A criminal investigation pertaining to this matter is still ongoing,” he said.
The Guardian 