Free State Policespokesperson Brigadier Motantsi Mokhele has confirmed that a 42-year-old police sergeant has been taken in for questioning and detained in Bloemfontein.

He will appear in court soon in connection with the case.

Provincial Commissioner of the Police in the Free State, Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane, has reiterated the SAPS’s unwavering commitment to uncovering the full truth behind this heinous crime.

“This investigation has now entered a crucial phase,” said Lieutenant General Motswenyane. “The involvement of any SAPS member in criminal acts will not be tolerated. Culprits will be held accountable – even if they are within our own ranks.”

Kamogelo Baukudi was kidnapped on Thursday, 5 June 2025. Kamogelo has not been seen since and the SAPS continues to prioritize his safe return as a matter of utmost urgency.

The SAPS continues to appeal for public assistance. Anyone with information is urged to contact Lieutenant Colonel Kelaotswe Lebodi – 082 527 6348, Lieutenant Colonel David Ramasoala – 082 527 7390 or Captain Sabata Jafta Moseme – 082 526 2713. Alternatively, they can drop an anonymous tip on the MySAPS App of call the SAPS Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

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According to the lejweleputswa Policespokesperson Sergent Palesa Thabana a well-coordinated waylay operation was conducted on the N1 near Ventersburg. The operation led to the interception of a truck traveling towards Cape Town.

Upon inspection, members of the Welkom K9 Unit allegedly discovered more than 6 600 bundles of Khat, a prohibited substance, concealed in the vehicle. The estimated street value of the confiscated drugs is approximately R198 900.

A 43-year-old foreign national was arrested at the scene for possession of drugs and dealing in drugs.

He is expected to appear in the Ventersburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday 5 May 2024.

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