By REGINALD KANYANE
1 April 2026 – A man (35) was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by the Victoria-West Regional Court for housebreaking and theft. The accused, Chrisjan Loof was sentenced after clothes and groceries worth R12 470 were found in his possession.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane said the complainant and his colleague on 13 February 2026, returned from work when they discovered their premises was broken into. Shemane said Loof was found hiding inside the house with groceries and clothes of the complainant packed in his travelling bag.
“The police were summoned and a case was opened. The accused was then arrested. Bail was denied and Loof remained in custody until his conviction and sentencing.
“In an unrelated housebreaking and theft case, also in Victoria-West, on 7 March 2026, the complainant found his premises broken into and entry gained through the window,” he said.
Shemane further said the neighbour saw the accused roaming around in the vicinity. He added that the complainant reported the incident to the police, a case was opened and the accused was traced and arrested.
“In his possession, the police found the stolen property, groceries worth R991.78, which belonged to the complainant. The accused abandoned his bail application and remained in custody until the finalisation of the case.
“On 26 March 2026, Marius Frieslaar (42) was convicted and sentenced to ten years imprisonment for housebreaking and theft in the Victoria-West Regional Court,” said Shemane.
Meanwhile, the Pixley Ka Seme District Police Commissioner, Major General Nomana Mtukushe, commended Detective Sergeant Mojalefa Mokitimi for his thorough investigative work which resulted in the accused being incarcerated for their crimes and appreciated the quick finalization of the cases within a short period of time.
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