The Hawks in North West have arrested five people believed to be illegal mining kingpins in Rustenburg. Two vehicles believed to have been obtained through the proceeds of crime were also seized during the arrests.
The Hawks arrested two suspects allegedly linked to illegal mining activities in the province on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 November 2022 in Rustenburg. These arrests come after the police minist.
ALLEGED illegal mining kingpins George Moyo (33), Justin Phiri (33), Jersey Matloung (72), Judith Phiri (33) and Mosimanegape Thomson Makgothi (51) appeared in the Mogwase Magistrates Court on Thursday, 17 November.