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Media Statement NORTH WEST – John Siphiwe Mahlangu (44) and Emily Dube (39) appeared in the Mogwase Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 02 August 2024, facing charges of dealing in drugs, possession of drugs and 250 counts of money laundering amounting to R4.6 million. The pair was arrested on Thursday, 01 August 2024, in Ledig following intensive investigations on drugs and drug trafficking activities around Ledig and Sun City. Mahlangu was charged on five cases of drugs and drug trafficking following crime intelligence driven operations. He also faces money laundering charge in terms of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act 121 of 1998. Dube was only charged with money laundering after investigation revealed that large amounts of money were transferred from Mahlangu’s bank account into her bank account between 2019 and 2020. The accused made a brief court appearance and were remanded in custody. Their matter was postponed to 13 August 2024 for formal bail application.
North West Hawks Head, Major General Patrick Mbotho and the Director of Public Prosecutions in the North West, Dr Rachel Makhari have welcomed the arrest and commended the investigation team for working tirelessly to ensure that the accused are brought to book.
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