#sapsLIM [BUSINESSMAN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY FOLLOWING INTELLIGENCE-DRIVEN OPERATION IN POLOKWANE]
An intelligence-driven operation conducted by the #SAPS Limpopo Provincial Tracking Team and the Provincial Investigation Unit has resulted in the arrest of a 51-year-old businessman in connection with two cases of malicious damage to property committed in the Seshego and Westernburg policing precincts.
The suspect was arrested on Monday morning, 13 July 2026, at his residence in the Welgelegen suburb of Polokwane after police executed a warrant of arrest.
The arrest follows two incidents reported on Saturday, 28 June 2026.
According to the investigation, at about 04:30, an unknown suspect allegedly set alight a signboard of “Rehabilitation Centre” in Ladanna, next to the Dendron Road. The suspect then allegedly proceeded to Seshego Zone 3, where a Toyota Hilux Extended Cab was set alight.
The fire extensively damaged the vehicle and spread to a portion of the house, where seven occupants were asleep at the time. Neighbours acted swiftly and managed to extinguish the flames before further damage or injuries could occur. The estimated value of the damage is approximately R800 000.
Following the registration of the cases, the investigations were transferred to the Provincial Office for investigation. Through intensive investigations and intelligence gathering, police positively linked the 51-year-old suspect to both incidents and obtained a warrant for his arrest.
During the operation, police also seized a Toyota Fortuner that is believed to have been used in the commission of the offences.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Seshego and Polokwane Magistrates’ Courts on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, on charges of malicious property damage.
The investigations are ongoing.
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Former Deputy Director-General of the State Security Agency (SSA) Loyiso Jafta declined to answer questions about his role as an intelligence officer, citing legislation governing civilian intelligence structures. He confirmed his role at the Presidency was in the Policy Coordination and Advisory Services Unit (PCAS), responsible for policy development, monitoring, evaluation, and advising on the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) cluster. #TRCases
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