Thamaga crime declines

Makgoeng
Makgoeng

Thamaga Police Station Commander Superintendent Moses Makgoeng said crime has declined in Thamaga compared to last year.

In an interview, Makgoeng said they recorded minor incidents during the Independence holidays. “Some violent attacks still exist but they are not prevalent like last year where we had to ask for reinforcements,” he said.

Special Support Group officers were deployed to Thamaga last year due to rampant gang violence in the village which resulted in the death of a  68-year-old woman.

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