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MPUMALANGA – The Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation in Mpumalanga executed a warrant of arrest against the second accused, Lucky Surprise Maseko (24) yesterday, 26 May 2021 after he was linked to cash in transit heist, murder and theft of motor vehicles. He was taken to Kabokweni Magistrates’ Court where he was remanded in custody until 04 June 2021 for a formal bail application.

It is alleged that on 16 April 2021, a group of armed men stormed at the cash truck outside the service station at Kabokweni whilst the security guards were loading cash. The suspects allegedly fired several shots, fatally wounding the driver. They allegedly grabbed several bags and fled the scene in a white BMW and a grey Toyota Hilux bakkie. It was later confirmed that the bags which the suspects took contained stationery and no money was stolen.

The incident incited the Hawks’ investigation and during the investigation, the vehicles that were used were found in the garage of a house at Mahushu in Masoyi few days after the incident. It was discovered that the bakkie was stolen at Matsulu and BMW was hijacked at KaNyamazane. The owner of the house, Sydney Mokoena (41) was arrested and charged for possession of suspected stolen vehicles on 18 April 2021 and was later linked to the cash in transit heist.

He appeared in court on 20 April 2021 and he was remanded in custody until 04 June 2021 where he will be joined by his co-accused, Maseko.

Source: South African Police Service

POLOKWANE – The South African Police Service in Limpopo have honoured the fallen hero, the late Brigadier Mametsa, the Provincial Head of Financial Services during a memorial service that was held at Airport Africa lodge outside the City of Polokwane, today on Thursday 27 May 2021.

The management led by the Deputy Provincial Commissioner responsible for Corporate Services, Major General Christine Morakaladi, the Deputy Provincial Commissioner responsible for the Detectives Major General Samuel Manala and Major General Hankins from the Saps National Head Office, Senior Officers, members and personnel including the Labour Unions were in attendance.

Brigadier Mametsa served the Police with diligence for thirty one years (31), without any interruption and unknowingly, prior to join the Service he was employed as a teacher.

Surprisingly, he had a calling to serve the country and ultimately joined the Service until his untimely death prior to his retirement on August this year. The Chaplain, Lieutenant Colonel Mahlangu blessed the memorial service with a prayer during the opening session.

Various speakers were afforded the opportunity to pay tribute to the fallen hero as friends, family and colleagues.

In her keynote address, Major General Morakaladi proudly presented Brigadier Mametsa as a dedicated and intelligent person who ensured that service delivery is achieved while executing his duties.

She laments that “My heart is filled with pain and sadness that is deep and personal, particularly because he was a person I knew very well. I would like to express my condolences on behalf of the SAPS management and all members in the province during this turbulent times. We will forever cherish his cheerful memories, love and passion for work and hope that we will one day meet in heaven.”

The memorial service concluded with a Biblical Sermon rendered by Chaplain, Captain Sefora.

Brigadier Mametsa will be laid to rest on Saturday 29 May 2021 at Mathibela village in Sebetiela policing area under the Capricorn District.

Source: South African Police Service