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The Herald
2 days ago
- The Herald
Asset Forfeiture Unit obtains preservation order in illegal mining case
The Asset Forfeiture Unit of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in the North West has secured a preservation order relating to about 39,058 tonnes of gold-bearing material (GBM) valued at an estimated R16m. The material is alleged to be the proceeds of unlawful activities and instrumentalities of offences. The order was granted by the North West High Court on Friday. 'The order follows investigations into illegal mining operations between 2016 and 2020. During this period, certain suspects and entities reportedly transported GBM from a dormant mine to a processing plant in Stilfontein, Klerksdorp, where it was refined, contravening the Precious Metals Act,' NPA spokesperson Sivenathi Gunya said. The suspects allegedly operated without a valid refining licence. The accused had been arrested and are expected to appear in court on July 2. 'The NPA welcomes the court's decision, which marks a significant step in the fight against illegal mining.' TimesLIVE
TimesLIVE
3 days ago
- TimesLIVE
Asset Forfeiture Unit obtains preservation order in illegal mining case
The Asset Forfeiture Unit of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in the North West has secured a preservation order relating to about 39,058 tonnes of gold-bearing material (GBM) valued at an estimated R16m. The material is alleged to be the proceeds of unlawful activities and instrumentalities of offences. The order was granted by the North West High Court on Friday. 'The order follows investigations into illegal mining operations between 2016 and 2020. During this period, certain suspects and entities reportedly transported GBM from a dormant mine to a processing plant in Stilfontein, Klerksdorp, where it was refined, contravening the Precious Metals Act,' NPA spokesperson Sivenathi Gunya said. The suspects allegedly operated without a valid refining licence. The accused had been arrested and are expected to appear in court on July 2. 'The NPA welcomes the court's decision, which marks a significant step in the fight against illegal mining.'
IOL News
25-04-2025
- IOL News
Man sentenced to life for raping 82-year-old woman
A 50-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping an elderly woman by the Atamelang Regional Court. National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Sivenathi Gunya said Tlotlano Simon Monnatshitlo attacked and raped Kelatlegile Angelina Phaka, who was 82 years old when the incident happened. The woman went to the neighbours to report the rape and police were summoned. "Upon arrival of the police, the complainant was taken for a medical examination, and a case was reported. The accused were subsequently linked through DNA and both were arrested. The third perpetrator could not be linked by any evidential material. The co-accused later died before the matter could go on trial, and the accused, Monnatshitlo, was left as the only accused in this matter as a result," Gunya said.
