The OR Tambo Stock Theft Task Team arrested a 33-year-old man, after he was found in possession of a suspected stolen vehicle in Qumbu last night 19 August 2025.
It is alleged that on Tuesday, 19 August 2025 around 23:00, members who were on routine patrol in the area between Sulenkama and Qumbu to curb stock theft incidents received information of a stolen bakkie and made a follow up.
Members managed to locate and stop the bakkie in Blackhill locality. Preliminary investigation revealed that the bakkie, which was using false registration number plates was stolen in Ntabankulu in December last year (2024).
The driver (33), who is from Mahlungulu locality (Qumbu) was arrested and charged for possession of stolen property. He is due to appear in the Qumbu Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 21 August 2025 with a possibility of additional charges at the later stage of the investigation.
OR Tambo District Commissioner, Major General Norman Modishana applauded the members for their sterling work of fighting crime since the formation of the task team.
Rural Safety and Preventing Stock Theft
