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Trio under investigation for stock theft

Cattle PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Cattle PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Police in Goodhope have arrested three men working as herders in Machana and Motsentse cattle posts for allegedly stealing two calves and branding them for themselves.

Goodhope Police Station commander, Superintendent Mogogi Matlhaba said prior to the trio's arrest they had received a tip off that they were seen branding cattle suspected to be stolen, which they failed to account for upon interrogation by the police.

Matlhaba stated that the trio, all working in the area, are aged between 32 and 44 years of age.

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