Police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo says the family members were awoken by the frantic noises made by the animals and upon investigation, they found the entire kraal engulfed in fire.
Photo: Lim SAPS
“The fire also damaged the power line and burnt all goats beyond recognition,” he said
Mojapelo went on to say that police are cautioning people involved not to resort to any acts of vigilantism and vengeance, but to give the police necessary assistance to investigate the matter without any hindrance.
Photo: Lim SAPS
“The motive behind this incident is not known at this stage and anyone with information is requested to contact the nearest police or call the crime stop number 086001011,” he concluded.
Raeesa Sempe is a Caxton Award-winning Digital Editor with nine years’ experience in the industry. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand and started her journey as a community journalist for the Polokwane Review in 2015. She then became the online journalist for the Review in 2016 where she excelled in solidifying the Review’s digital footprint through Facebook lives, content creation and marketing campaigns. Raeesa then moved on to become the News Editor of the Bonus Review in 2019 and scooped up the Editorial Employee of the Year award in the same year. She is the current Digital Editor of the Polokwane Review-Observer, a position she takes pride in. Raeesa is married with one child and enjoys spending time with friends, listening to music and baking – when she has the time. “I still believe that if your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon." – Tom Stoppard
