POTCHEFSTROOM: Adam Moale (32) and Khomotso Malatji (25) were each granted R500.00 bail upon appearance before the Molopo Magistrates' Court in Mmabatho on Thursday, 30 June 2022, for charges of possession of suspected stolen cattle. They are expected to reappear before the same court on Friday, 5 August 2022.

The accused were arrested on Wednesday, 29 June 2022, at Masutlhe Village, close to Mmabatho, by members of Mahikeng Flying Squad after being found with a Toyoya Hilux Bakke pulling a trailer, loaded with three cows. The accused were arrested after failing to give proper account for the possession.

The Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, congratulated the members for their commitment that led to the arrest. He said that the police will continue to work hard to ensure that criminals are put behind bars. Furthermore, he urged the farmers to brand mark their livestock in accordance with the Animal Identification Act, 2002 (Act No. 6 of 2002).

Source: South African Police Service