Ernest Comfort Mboweni (46) appeared in the Rustenburg Magistrates’ Court today, for illegal possession of explosives. He was remanded in custody and will appear before the Marikana Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 29 September 2022.

Mboweni’s court appearance emanates from his apprehension in Wonderkop, Marikana at approximately 14:00 on Monday, 26 September 2022, during a crime intelligence driven operation. Members of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of National and Brits Crime Intelligence, Hartbeespoortdam K9, Crime Prevention as well as Brits Visible Policing intercepted and searched a Nissan NP 300 bakkie, driven by Mboweni. During the search, the police found a plastic bag in the vehicle, containing bundles of explosives with estimated street value of R22 000.00. Mboweni was immediately arrested.

The Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, congratulated the police officers involved for the collaboration that led to the success.

Source: South African Police Service