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Media Statement POTCHEFSTROOM – An alleged disagreement between a mine employer and a self-elected unrecognised committee led to a gathering on 27 June 2024 at Robega Village in Chaneng, close to Phokeng. During this meeting, employees who wanted to report for work, were allegedly threatened and compelled to abstain from going to work. Furthermore, numerous cases were opened after employees who went to work were shot at, and their property (mostly vehicles) were damaged. These incidences lead to the establishment of a task team, consisting of detectives from the Anti-Gang Unit and Phokeng Detectives. After information was gathered, warrant of arrests were obtained and operationalized on Friday, 19 July 2024. Two suspects were traced by the task team, assisted by Vala Umgodi members at a mine in Phokeng and arrested. A third suspect handed himself over to the police in Rustenburg The Trio, aged between 38 and 55, will appear before the Tlhabane Magistrates’ Court on charges of Public Violence on Monday, 22 July 2024. More arrests are eminent. Anyone with information that can assist the police in their investigation can contact the Investigating Officer, Sergeant Kabelo Kwele on 079 173 0679. Anonymous tipoffs can be reported on Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or via the MySAPS app from your smart phone.
The Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, congratulated the team for their dedication and hard work that led to this success. He said police will continue to ensure the safety of workers, who contributes to the economy of the country.
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