By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
18 August 2025- The Pixley Ka Seme District Police Management commended the community members for a tip-off provided regarding alleged stock theft activities in the district. This cooperation led to the successful arrest of five suspects in Philipstown for possession of suspected stolen livestock.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Molefi Shemane said on 15 August 2025, at approximately 4:30pm, police received a tip-off regarding stock theft activities at a farm in Philipstown. Shemane said a follow-up by the police led to the discovery of two suspects, aged 31 and 35, who were found allegedly busy packaging meat.
“They were immediately arrested after failing to provide a satisfactory explanation regarding the origin of the meat.
In a separate incident on 17 August 2025, at approximately 4:30pm, police received further information from community members about individuals in possession of suspected stolen meat.
“Upon investigation, three suspects, two aged 31 and 33 and a woman (58), were apprehended. The Northern Cape SAPS once again appeals to both emerging and commercial livestock farmers to maintain proper livestock registers,” he said.
Shemane further said they should report incidents of stock theft immediately to their nearest police station. He added that they should also brand-mark their livestock for easy identification.
“These measures assist the police in tracing, recovering stolen animals, and positively linking livestock to their rightful owners,” he said.
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