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TZANEEN: 14 years behind bars for Pangolin thieves

Khumalo and Mpofu appeared at the Tzaneen Regional Court.

The Hawks have secured lengthy jail terms against Phumulani Golden Khumalo (41), and Sijabuliso Mpofu (48), who were found guilty of  being in possession of endangered species (Pangolin) by the Tzaneen Regional Court.

Read: TZANEEN: Trio arrested after trying to sell pangolin at Lifestyle Centre

“Khumalo and Mpofu appeared at the Tzaneen Regional Court and they were each sentenced to seven years direct imprisonment with no option of a fine,” Captain Matimba Maluleke said.

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Bertus de Bruyn

Bertus de Bruyn is based in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. De Bruyn has been employed by Caxton since 2009. After a short sabbatical of two years, De Bruyn is back at the place he called home, Caxton, at Lowveld Media. He is currently the digital content manager, but has 14 years of journalism skills, news editor, and acting editor duties behind his name.

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