The Hawks managed to arrest more than 800 people between October to December 2022, and more than 200 people were convicted of crimes, including murder, cash-in-transit heists and drug-related offences. | AlexMitchley
"On Monday, 28 November 2022, the High Court sitting at Scottburgh, sentenced six armed robbers to life imprisonment for murder, attempted cash-in-transit , attempted murder and possession of unlicensed firearms as well as ammunition," Lebeya said.
"Each accused was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder, 15 years' imprisonment for attempted robbery, five years' imprisonment for three counts of attempted murder, 15 years' imprisonment for three counts of possession of unlicensed firearms, and three years' imprisonment for possession of unlicensed ammunition."The general said around 8.5 million litres of fuel, valued at approximately R102 million, was stolen from national Transnet pipes in the last year.
Citing an example, Lebeya said a suspected fuel theft kingpin was arrested, along with two accomplices, on 16 and 19 October 2022 for their alleged involvement in a syndicate linked to the theft of fuel from Transnet pipelines in the Free State."A tanker, with fuel, which was involved in the incident and five luxury vehicles - Jeep V8 SUV, Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV, Jeep SRT 8, Mercedes Benz Viano Minibus and Toyota Land Cruiser - were seized.
"It is alleged that Pretorius had a five-year R63 million contract with Transnet Freight Rail from 2006 to 2011 to replace turnouts on the coal line in KwaZulu-Natal mainline. When the contract was about to expire, Pretorius submitted a grievance, stating that his company was still owed R25 million. "Diedericks unilaterally approved and paid the supposedly outstanding amount. In return, he allegedly received a R300 000 gratification."In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month.
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