A case of #StockTheft is being investigated by the Bolobedu #SAPS under the Mopani District after six cattle were found slaughtered in the bushes and four stolen near Mamokgadi village.
Reports suggest that, a 58 year-old male victim discovered that between Monday 18 May 2026 and Tuesday 19 May 2026, a cattle herder took four of his cattle to the bushes for grazing and did not return with them.
On Tuesday 19 May 2026 at around 13:30, the victim received information from a community member who reported seeing three cattle in the bushes, with one missing. He also reported finding one that had been slaughtered in the area.
Upon arriving at the scene, the victim found 6 cattle that had been slaughtered but was unable to identify his own cattle among them. The victim’s cattle are marked with a brandmark and a search in the surrounding bushes was not positive to locate the missing livestock.
The value of the missing cattle is estimated at R60.000.00.
Police have launched a manhunt of the unknown suspects responsible for the stock theft incidents.
Anyone with information that can assist with the investigations to contact the Investigating Officer Lt Colonel Marius Botha on 082 469 2937 or #CrimeStop number 0860010111 or nearest police station or anonymously via #MySAPSApp.