By BAKANG MOKOTO
20 April 2026 – The police from Hanover responded swiftly to a complaint from local farmers requesting assistance after several men were reportedly spotted running in different directions on a farm on 17 April 2026. The police said upon arrival at the scene, with the assistance of farm workers, police arrested two suspects aged 31 and 43 at approximately 4:48pm.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane said the suspects failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for their presence on the farm. Shemane said further were allegedly part fleeing the scene.
“At approximately 6:18pm, the farm owner contacted the police again to report that a third suspect (35) had been apprehended.
“The suspect was found in possession of copper cables, estimated to be worth a millions of rand, which had already been cut and prepared for transportation,” he said.
Shemane further said all three suspects have been arrested for possession of suspected stolen copper cables. He added that they have not ruled out the possibility of additional charges being added.
“Tampering with or the destruction of essential infrastructure remains a priority crime focus for SAPS in the Northern Cape.
“Members of the public are encouraged to report any criminal activities to their nearest police station, contact the SAPS Crime Stop number on 08600 10111, or use the MySAPS App,” said Shemane.
He said all information received will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
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