Four arrested for suspected theft of livestock and produce in N. Cape – SABC News
Police have arrest four suspects in separate incidents involving the possession of suspected stolen livestock or produce in the Pixley Ka Seme District of the Northern Cape.
#sapsNC 4 Suspects were arrested in two separate incidents today for possession of suspected stolen livestock in Victoria West and Phillipstown respectively. All suspects will appear before their respective courts soon. #StockTheft #RuralSafety #CommunityPolicing ME… pic.twitter.com/jNPCdssahy
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) October 4, 2025
#sapsEC #SAPS OR Tambo Stock Theft Prevention Task Team based in Mthatha backed up by Qumbu VISPOL members arrested 2 male suspects, aged 20 and 23, at a homestead in Blackhill locality in Qumbu on Wednesday, 01/10 at about 17:00 for possession of suspected stolen livestock.… pic.twitter.com/vw36aLuBgJ
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) October 2, 2025
In the first incident, police in Victoria West received information about meat suspected to be stolen and stored at a local residence.
In an unrelated incident in Philipstown, officers acted on intelligence regarding possible stock theft.
Police say a 70-year-old man and woman, along with a 35-year-old man, were found in possession of meat, but were unable to give a reasonable account of its origin.
All three were arrested for alleged possession of suspected stolen livestock or produce.
All suspects will appear before their respective courts soon.
