Ntsimane David Mokgosi (49), Paul Gaafele Molatole (31), Tinashe Paradzai (30), Pule Petrus Ratshwene (30), Lekang Duncan Thabeng (38) and Sydney Vingirayi (28) appeared before the Zeerust Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 13 December 2022, for contravention of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (NEMBA) 2004, (Act No. 10 of 2004).
They were all remanded in custody until their next court appearance on Tuesday, 20 December 2022.
The accused’s court appearance emanates from their apprehension on Saturday, 10 December 2022, at a garage in Zeerust, for possession of a pangolin.
That was after information was received and followed-up by the police who traced and intercepted the accused.
The pangolin was found in the boot of the accused’s vehicle during the search.
As a result, they were arrested after failing to account for the possession of the pangolin, valued at R60 000 -00.
