Three alleged robbers’ case postponed

Three alleged armed robbers were expected to appear before the Bela-Bela Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday 18 December.

Hendrik Tshepiso Sebelebele (24), Simon Sipho Sebelebele (28), Samuel Base Maphosa (25) were surprised by the police during a special operation in Cyferskuil south-west of Bela-Bela.

They first appeared in court on Friday 6 December, where they faced charges of armed robbery and theft.

Police spokesperson, Sergeant Frans Maponya, said the suspects were linked to other robberies that occurred around Lehau and Langkuil next to Radium

They were allegedly found in possession of a fence cutter, four TV sets, three laptops, a pellet gun, rifle, three cellphones and ammunition.

They were arrested by a team of detectives led by well-known gum-shoe, Detective Frans Sekgobela, and his team during a sting operation.

— The BEAT