Mosimanegape Vincent Lekaota (31) was remanded in custody on appearance before the Klerksdorp Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 25 January 2024, for possession of suspected stolen livestock. He is expected to reappear before the same court on Tuesday, 30 January 2024, for formal bail application.
The accused was arrested on Monday, 22 January 2024, after members of Stilfontein Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit (STES) operationalised information regarding cattle, which were allegedly stolen in the vicinity of Schweizer-Reneke, and in transit to Gauteng Province for auction. Consequently, a white Hino truck with two male occupants and loaded with 23 cattle worth R194 000.00 was stopped on the road between Dominionville and Hartbeesfontein. The police established during inspection that the cattle were recently brand marked with a brand mark registered under the name of the truck passenger. Further probe resulted in the positive identification of the rightful owner in Schweizer-Reneke. Thus, the passenger of the truck was arrested.
The Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena applauded all the members involved in the operation for their diligence to ensure that the accused is brought to book and stolen cattle are recovered.
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