Two suspects, aged 34 and 43, were arrested in Vaalbank in the Nkangala District on Monday January 2. They were charged for being in possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle.

The white Toyota double cab bakkie was reportedly stolen during a house robbery at Marapyane Village in Mmametlhake on December 29, 2022, at around 21:30.

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According to a provincial police spokesperson, Brigadier Selvy Mohlala, an investigation team has been assembled to deal with similar crimes, including business robberies, armed robberies and hijackings.

“The team has worked tirelessly to ensure that the perpetrators of these crimes are brought to book. The arrest of the two suspects is evidence of the progress made thus far.

“We received valuable information from the intelligence structure of the police in the province regarding the stolen bakkie, as well as the whereabouts of the suspects.”

The team consisted of members of Crime Intelligence at KwaMhlanga, Tracker SA and KwaMhlanga Vispol members.

The arrested suspects could face other charges for similar crimes committed in Siyabuswa and surrounding areas. Investigations are still under way.

The duo are expected to appear in the KwaMhlanga Magistrate’s Court today, Wednesday January 4, on charges of possession of suspected stolen property.

The provincial commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Manamela, has gladly welcomed the exceptional work done by the joint forces team.