By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
11 May 2026 – The accused, Japhta Thabiso Khoele (47) appeared in the Brits Magistrate’s Court on 8 May 2026, facing charges of robbery with aggravating circumstances. It is alleged that on 5 May 2026, a security official was accosted by four armed suspects after he had collected cash from a supermarket in Brits.
The Hawks spokesperson in North West, Warrant Officer Nkosinathi Ndlovu said the suspects allegedly fired shots injuring the security official on his leg before fleeing with an undisclosed amount of cash. Ndlovu said an investigation led the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation to Letlhabile village in Brits, where one suspect was arrested after he was caught setting alight a vehicle that was used as a getaway during robbery.
“Upon conducting a search, the Hawks allegedly found R20 000 in cash and police reflective jackets in possession of the suspect. The accused was remanded in custody and his matter was postponed to 15 May 2026 for bail application,” he said.
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