By BAKANG MOKOTO
10 December 2024- Two men aged 22 were sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by the Galeshewe Regional Court for business robbery in Galeshewe Township, near Kimberley.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Timothy Sam said two accused, Senzo Bhekizitha Kokobe and Katlego Zar Tshukudu, walked into the spaza shop, threatened the owner with a panga and knife, then stole cigarettes, as well as cash and fled the scene.
“The court imposed a 10-year direct prison sentence on each of the accused for business robbery and both were declared unfit to possess firearms,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Frances Baard District Commissioner, Major General Charlotte Makgari, applauded the Investigating Officer, Detective Warrant Officer Leslie Everyday for the sterling investigation that led to the conviction of the duo. Makgari said, the direct imprisonment is as a result of the police’s efficient investigative capacity and will send a stern message to criminal elements that continue to rob the communities of their belongings.
“We urge all communities to rate the police efforts by participating in the RATE OUR SERVICE online survey to assist the police in improving services,” she said.
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