The arrests are the result of a successful crime prevention operation spearheaded by the Middelburg cluster commander, brig. Moses Bolton together with the Steve Tshwete Traffic Department.<\/p>\n
The women, Vinolia Mogamedi (32), Phumzile Vilakazi (33), Lindiwe Mahlangu (36) and Ntombifuthi Mahlalela (37) all appeared in the Middelburg Magistrates Court on the day of their arrest.<\/p>\n
They were all released on R250 bail and will appear in court again in April.<\/p>\n
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