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Media Statement POLOKWANE – Nine accused aged between 27 to 44 were remanded in custody after appearing before the Motetema Periodical Court on Monday, 20 May 2024 on charges of Public Violence, Malicious Damage to Property, and Assault GBH. The accused, identified as follows, will remain in custody until Monday, 27 May 2024 for profiling and formal bail application:
The arrest of these individuals follows an incident that took place on 13 May 2024 at Makgatle, Rakgoadi taxi rank, SAPS Rakgoadi, and Makgatle sport ground between 09:30 and 15:00. According to reports, the accused targeted the Tsimanyane Taxi rank in Makgatle village, where they vandalized the wheel tires of a Quantum and a patrol vehicle. Subsequently, they moved to the Rakgoadi taxi rank, where they damaged tires of taxis, smashed and broke the windscreen of a parked van, caused extensive damage to a blue patrol vehicle, and assaulted the driver. The accused then proceeded to SAPS Rakgoadi, where they vandalized the windscreens of two private Quantums parked at the gate. Following this, they went to the Makgatle Sport ground, where they inflicted damage on another patrol vehicle and overturned it. The Police swiftly responded to the incidents, registering cases and launching a comprehensive search operation. Through dedicated investigative efforts, a team of officers managed to apprehend all nine involved. The Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo, Lieutenant General MT Hadebe commended the prompt action taken by the members. She further condemned the incident and encouraged taxi associations to avoid engaging in violence when facing challenges. “Acts of public violence, malicious damage to property, and assault are grave offenses and will not be condoned in our communities. We urge the taxi associations to collaborate with the police in preventing and combating such criminal behaviours,” stated Lieutenant General MT Hadebe. Ends
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