Police in Mogwase are investigating one count of arson and another of malicious to damage property after a house belonging to Chief Ramono Pilane Linchwe was allegedly set alight in the early hours of Sunday morning, 24 October 2021 at Moruleng village.

It is alleged that a group of seemingly aggressive people who arrived at the Chiefs residence with eight mini buses, forced entry into the premises. As a result, the security officer ran to the back of the house.  The group allegedly smashed the windows of the security vehicle which was parked outside the house and ultimately set it (the house) alight and left the place. The house and a vehicle that was in the garage, were completely burnt. The motive of the incident is still unknown. No arrest has been effected and investigation into the matter continues.

Source: South African Police Service