By OBAKENG MAJE

31 January 2025- Two men who were arrested for allegedly damaging the essential infrastructure, were remanded in custody until 4 February 2025, for formal bail application. Monyashe Thembeni (35) and Orekeng Mooketsi (32), were arrested at around 7pm on 28 January 2025, after the police responded to a complaint about two men, who were allegedly seen damaging and removing the roof of a small structure adjacent to the water reservoir in Burgersdorp, Lichtenburg.

The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said: “In effecting the arrest, the police allegedly found the pair in possession of a water pump.”

Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, lauded the police for the swift reaction and cooperation with members of the community, which led to the arrest. Asaneng further warned that tampering with and / or damaging essential infrastructure is a pure criminality that interferes with the provision or distribution of basic services.

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