By BAKANG MOKOTO

24 January 2025- Two men aged 23 and 35, were arrested for possession of a suspected stolen cow. The accused persons, Tshegofatso Jacob Mekgwe (35) and Mohau Eric Plaatjie (23), briefly appeared in the Mmabatho Magistrates’ Court on 21 and 22 January 2025, for possession of a suspected stolen cow carcass.

The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh said they were both granted bail of R1500 each and their case was postponed until 18 March 2025. Myburgh sais Mekgwe and Plaatjie were arrested on Sunday night, 19 January 2025.

“The accused were arrested after police in Tshidilamolomo village, near Mahikeng, received a tip-off and acted upon it. This led them to a house, where the pair was found in possession of a cow carcass. With the assistance of the brand marks on the carcass, it was established that the cow owner is one of the accused’s employer,” she said.

Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, praised the police members for their quick response, which led to the recovery of the carcass and the arrest of the accused. Asaneng encouraged all stock theft owners to brand mark their animals as this will assist the police tremendously with their investigations and bring perpetrators to book. 

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