By OBAKENG MAJE
Two persons who were arrested for dealing in drugs, possession of drugs and facing 250 counts of money laundering amounting to R4.6 million, briefly appeared in the Mogwase Magistrate’s Court on 2 August 2024. John Siphiwe Mahlangu (44) and Emily Dube (39), were arrested in Ledig, near Rustenburg on 1 August 2024, following intensive investigations on drugs and drug trafficking activities around Ledig and Sun City.
The Hawks spokesperson in North West, Lieutenant Colonel Tinyiko Mathebula said Mahlangu was charged on five cases of drugs and drug trafficking. Mathebula said this comes after intelligence-driven operations.
“He also faces money laundering charges in terms of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act 121 of 1998. Dube was only charged with money laundering after investigation revealed that large amounts of money were transferred from Mahlangu’s bank account into her bank account between 2019 and 2020.
“The accused made a brief court appearance and were remanded in custody until 13 August 2024, for formal bail application,” he added.
Meanwhile, the North West Hawks Head, Major General Patrick Mbotho and the Director of Public Prosecutions in the North West, Dr Rachel Makhari, have welcomed the arrest and commended the investigation team for working tirelessly to ensure that the accused are brought to book.
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