Verena – Authorities have seized at least 26 cattle suspected to be stolen in Verena, near KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga, and one person has been “taken in for questioning.”
The confiscation occurred as part of an anti-stock theft initiative led by the Mpumalanga Acting Police Commissioner, Major General Zeph Mkhwanazi, on Thursday, (2 January 2025).
To support the operation, law enforcement used a helicopter.
Major General Zeph Mkhwanazi reported that multiple cattle owners were fined for insufficient branding of their livestock.
The acting police commissioner pointed out that livestock theft is a prevalent issue in KwaMhlanga and surrounding areas, as well as across the province.
“We are satisfied with the progress achieved during the operation and assure the public that similar strategies will be employed in other regions to combat stock theft,” affirmed Major General Mkhwanazi.
He urged law-abiding citizens to continue cooperating with the police by reporting any criminal activities.
“We take the concerns of livestock owners very seriously and have taken concrete steps to address this issue once and for all,” concluded Major General Mkhwanazi.
