During their arrest, it is reported that there was a shoot-out between the suspects and security officers on February 23.

According to a report, six armed men are said to have forcefully gained entry at the underground gate of the mine, by breaking the lock thereby damaging the shaft.

It was during this time when the security personnel went to the said shaft to investigate. Upon entering the shaft, the guards were reportedly welcomed by a hail of bullets from the suspects. It is said that the security officers responded accordingly where one suspect was fatally shot during the crossfire.

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During the incident, the security officers managed to corner three suspects. Besides the one who succumbed, another one sustained some injuries after being shot on the leg.

The suspects were charged for tampering with infrastructure to the estimated value of about R1.2 Million. Amongst the three suspects, one is a Lesotho National and the investigators are working collaboratively with officials from the Department of Home Affairs on this matter and police cannot rule out the possibilities of additional charges against the suspects as the investigation continues.

They are expected to appear in the Bethal Magistrate’s Court soon.

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The 42-year-old man from Bethal allegedly raped and impregnated his 13-year-old after his daughter confessed. “The suspect allegedly sexually victimised the 13-year-old during September 2023. On January 4, it came to light that the girl is pregnant. Thereafter, the suspect threatened to kill her if she reveals what has happened between them. It is further alleged that he even offered money to the victim to remain silent,” said the police.

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Later that day, the step-mother approached her and asked about the pregnancy. She confessed and said her father impregnated her. “The brave step-mother informed the girl’s biological mother, and then she reported the matter to the police. He is due to make his second appearance at the Bethal Magistrate’s Court on Friday, January 19. He is expected to make a formal bail application.”

In a separate incident, a mother discovered shocking news on Sunday, January 14, after she noticed her husband with their daughter’s underwear. She confronted him and denied any wrongdoing. According to the police, this disturbed the mother and immediately approached her daughter who broke her silence that her father has been raping her since last year.

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“The matter was reported to the police, and a team of SAPS members from the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit responded swiftly on the same day. The suspect was arrested and charged for raping a minor,” read the police statement.

He appeared at the Balfour Magistrate’s Court yesterday, Tuesday, January 16, for allegedly raping his eight-year-old step-daughter. The court postponed the case to today, January 18, for legal representation. The suspect remains in custody.

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