Alleged theft syndicate arrested

Cogta MEC Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi has applauded the arrest of two men for their alleged involvement in a multi-million rand mineral theft syndicate targeting Richards Bay Minerals (RBM).

Prince Lungalomndeni Zulu of the KwaZiphethe royal residence in Nongoma was arrested on Saturday, 5 October by the Operation Vala Umgodi police task force, which deals with illicit mining operations in Richards Bay.

He appeared alongside his co-accused Richards Malinga at Empangeni Magistrate’s Court last Monday…

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