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4 arrested suspects in foiled ATM grinding in Lebowakgomo, remanded in custody

They will next appear in the Polokwane Magistrate's Court on 24 August for a formal bail application.

LIMPOPO – The four suspects reappeared before the Polokwane Magistrate Court and they were all  remanded in custody with no bail.

The postponement was to allow for further police investigation to occur.

Police spokesperson Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe says the suspects will face charges of conspiracy to commit robbery, attempted murder, possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition and possession of police uniform.


LIMPOPO – They will next appear in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on 4 August for a formal bail application.  The suspects were remanded in custody with no bail.

The postponement was to allow for further police investigation to occur.

Police spokesperson Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe says the suspects will face charges of conspiracy to commit robbery, attempted murder, possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition and possession of police uniform.

The police say their manhunt for the remaining suspects who fled the scene is still on.

Anyone with information which can lead to the arrest of these suspects are urged to contact Detective/Sergeant Kubayi at 071 602 0268; Captain Boshomane at 079 894 5501; the nearest police station; the crime stop number 0860010111 or the crime line sms 32211.


LIMPOPO – Police have identified the suspect that was shot and killed as 40-year-old Jerry Mohale, from Lenyenye outside Tzaneen.

Mohale was shot and killed during a shootout with police after they intercepted a foiled ATM grinding on Wednesday, 26 July.

Read more: One suspect shot and killed during foiled ATM grinding in Lebowakgomo

Police spokesperson Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe says the arrested suspects will appear before the Lebowakgomo Magistrates Court on Friday, 28 July, on charges of conspiracy to commit robbery, attempted murder, possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition and possession of police uniform.

Anyone with information which can lead to the arrest of these suspects are urged to contact Detective/Sergeant Kubayi at 071 602 0268; Captain Boshomane at 079 894 5501; the nearest police station; the crime stop number 0860010111 or the crime line sms 32211.

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Raeesa Sempe

Raeesa Sempe is a Caxton Award-winning Digital Editor with nine years’ experience in the industry. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand and started her journey as a community journalist for the Polokwane Review in 2015. She then became the online journalist for the Review in 2016 where she excelled in solidifying the Review’s digital footprint through Facebook lives, content creation and marketing campaigns. Raeesa then moved on to become the News Editor of the Bonus Review in 2019 and scooped up the Editorial Employee of the Year award in the same year. She is the current Digital Editor of the Polokwane Review-Observer, a position she takes pride in. Raeesa is married with one child and enjoys spending time with friends, listening to music and baking – when she has the time. “I still believe that if your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon. – Tom Stoppard

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