In the Mecklenburg Policing area outside Burgersfort, a house with all contents was torched by unknown group of community members on the night of 5 February 2018, at about 21:00 at Mandagshoek village.
It is alleged that a group of community members have attacked and torched the house of one of the local Mine manager and disappeared into darkness the suspects are unknown and there are no arrests.
The motive behind this incident is not clear at this stage but the Police investigations will tell as they are still unfolding. An arson case is opened and the estimated damage caused during this incident is over R800 000.00.
Anyone with information which can lead to the arrest of these suspects, may contact Captain Richard Boshomane at 079 894 5501 or the crime stop number 0860010111 or the crime line sms 32211 or the nearest Police Station.
“Taking the law into one’s own hands is always a serious transgression of the Laws of this Country including the community Policing principles and as such, it must be condemned with the most strongest possible terms. The senseless and barbaric acts which are still taking place in some parts of this Province, must stop abruptly in the spirit of partnership Policing and community Policing and for those who are still closing their ears, the Police are going to deal with them mercilessly and without compromise, “ concluded Lieutenant General Ledwaba.
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