Cross-Border Stock Theft On The Rise
Monday, November 22, 2021 | 400 Views |
Cattle PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
As a result, the growing transnational organised stock theft networks threaten the country’s agricultural economy, as it has been a concern for years.
In response to the scourge, police said plans are underway to map a lasting solution to stop cross-border cattle rustlers who sell stolen livestock in South Africa.
Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...