The Northern Cape Provincial Stock Theft and Endangered Species Investigation Unit recovered a significant number of sheep and goats alleged to have been stolen in Tsineng village in the John Taolo Gaetsewe district.
On Sunday, 16 March 2025, a local small scale farmer discovered that the fence of the kraal where livestock is kept was cut open and noticed that some livestock was allegedly stolen.
A case of stock theft was registered at Tsineng SAPS and the Provincial Commander of STES, Colonel Dawie Moselane dispatched two members from his unit.
The detectives followed up on information of where the stolen livestock was allegedly hidden.
The information was operationalised and ten goats and ten sheep were discovered and returned to the rightful owner.
Anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspects, can contact Detective Sergeant Velile Tshabalala on 082 454 3540, alternatively utilise the MySAPS App or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. All information will be treated confidentially.
Rural Safety and Preventing Stock Theft
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