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Eight suspects arrested for possession of suspected stolen property and theft

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Picture: The mining equipment seized by the police during raids/Supplied

By REGINALD KANYANE 

Eight suspects aged between 36 and 20, were arrested during the Operation Vala Umgodi conducted in Mmakau and Sun City on 14 July 2024. The police arrested six suspects at around 2:45pm in Mmakau for possession of suspected stolen property, theft and Contravention of Section 49(10) (a) of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002). 

The North West police spokesperson, Col Adele Myburgh said during the arrest, 60 metres of copper cables with an estimated street value of R500 000 were confiscated. Myburgh said later at around 6:45pm in Sun City, two more suspects were arrested for Contravention of Section 49(10) (a) of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002).

“The operation also resulted in the seizure of illegal mining equipment, including generators, electrical extension cords, water pump, spades and a hammer. Bernard Chauke (31), Veryson Chikangaise (23), James Thakaruse (24), Prince Mbeurie (36), Richard Ndlovu (34) and Prince Zhou (20), briefly appeared in the Brits Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday and were remanded in custody until 24 July. 

“The other two accused, who were arrested in Sun City, briefly appeared before the Mankwe Magistrate’s Court,” she said.

Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, welcomed the arrests and the confiscation of illegal mining equipment. Kwena said Operation Vala Umgodi will continue to address illegal mining activities in the province. 

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Angolan man nabbed for kidnapping, human trafficking  

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By BAKANG MOKOTO 

An Angolan man (46), who was arrested for kidnapping, human trafficking, extortion and Contravention of Section 29 of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002), briefly appeared in the Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court. 

Higino Da Silva Cruz’s arrest comes after the National Crime intelligence allegedly received a tip-off regarding the kidnapping of a Brazilian national (39) in Klerksdorp. The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh said the team consisting of Provincial Organised Crime and Anti-Gang Unit, was mobilised and attended to the matter.  

“The team proceeded to a guesthouse in Oudedorp, Klerksdorp, where the search was conducted. During the search, two non-South African men were found. One of them was the kidnapping victim, who is a Brazilian, while the other with Portugal, Angola and Namibia citizenships, was guarding the victim.  

“The latter was successfully rescued and attended by paramedics. According to information, the victim and the suspects arrived at the guesthouse on 17 May 2024, after being offered a job on 2 April 2024, as a Diamond Expert in the country,” she said. 

Myburgh further said Cruz allegedly entered the country through Angola and Namibia, then met the suspect who then took his passport and bank cards. She added that the victim was ultimately kidnapped and the suspects started to demand ransom.

“The accused was remanded in custody for further investigation. The case was postponed until 28 May 2024,” said Myburgh.

Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, applauded both the National and Provincial Units involved in the operation for their dedication that led to the arrest and rescuing of the victim.  

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