Limpopo Police Search for Suspects Responsible for Torching Office and 7 Vehicles Worth Over R2m at Taxi Rank

• An office building and seven vehicles were set alight at a taxi rank in Bolobedi, Limpopo
• While the motive of the fire is still unknown, police have launched a massive search for the unknown suspects
• A case of property damage has been opened, and the vehicles destroyed are estimated to be worth over R2 million

LIMPOPO - Unknown suspects caused million in property damage in Kgapane outside of Tzaneeen in Limpopo.

The incident occurred on Saturday, 20 May, when the suspects set fire to an office building and seven vehicles, including several taxis, at a taxi rank.

Limpopo police launch manhunt for taxi arson incident

Police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba said that Bolobedu police are still unsure of the motive of the arson but have launched a massive manhunt.

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Ledwaba added that the torched vehicles are worth more than R2 million, SABC News reported.

Ledwaba said that the police in Bolobedi are on the hunt for the suspects responsible for the act of arson.

Security guard reports taxi rank arson incident to Limpopo police

The police spokesperson said that the incident was witnessed by a 32-year-old security guard on duty at the premises. The security guard noticed a fire in the yard and, upon investigation, saw the buildings and vehicles were on fire.

The fire was reported to the police and members of the emergency fire brigade, who extinguished the blaze, IOL reported.

The police have implored citizens with any information to contact branch commander Lieutenant-Colonel Marius Botha at 082 469 2937.

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Angry communities protest cross-border crimes, bus and truck torched in KwaZulu-Natal

In another story, Briefly News reported that police in northern KwaZulu-Natal urged community members to refrain from violent acts following the torching of a truck and bus.

Angry residents protested against cross-border crimes involving the theft and smuggling of vehicles to Mozambique on Tuesday, 24 January. Hlabisa community members allegedly became fed up with the lack of action surrounding the crimes from authorities.

Provincial police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi condemned the burning of vehicles. He told TimesLIVE that the crimes are believed to be perpetrated by criminals posing as law-abiding citizens.

Source: Briefly News