By REGINALD KANYANE
6 April 2026 – After recent mob justice incidents in the area of Freedom Park, near Rustenburg, the police indulged in extensive searches around Phokeng for the suspects. A tip-off was received from Rustenburg Crime Intelligence about a suspect involved in the recent mob justice murder, where two victims were killed after being accused of business burglaries.
The North West police spokesperson, Constable Thuto Bobelo said after critical analysis of the information, an intelligence-driven operation commenced with the District Trio Task Team, the District Tactical Response Team (TRT) and Phokeng Detectives. Bobelo said upon arrival at the informal settlements in Freedom Park, a man (68) was located and immediately arrested for murder.
“The suspect will appear before the Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court on 7 April 2026,” he said.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, has strongly condemned incidents of mob justice and warned community members against taking the law into their own hands.
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