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Cash heist suspects at Matlala appear in Seshego Magistrate’s court

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Six of the seven suspects in the cash heist at Matlala outside Polokwane on Monday have appeared before the Seshego magistrate’s court in Limpopo.

It is not yet clear why the seventh suspect did not appear in court with his co-accused.

The seven were arrested a few hours after they allegedly attacked an SBV cash van and made off with an undisclosed amount of money on the Polokwane-Matlala road on Monday.

The legal representative of five of the suspects told the court that his clients were severely assaulted for hours and forced to make confession statements by the police.

The presiding magistrate has instructed the police to ensure that the suspects who had visible scars on their hands and faces receive medical attention.

The Hawks spokesperson Matimba Maluleke says the circumstances around the seventh suspects who did not appear in court are subject to police investigations.

Meanwhile, police have foiled the latest cash-in-transit heist attempt, this time in the Nkomazi area in south-eastern Mpumalanga. A vehicle rammed the cash vehicle.

Police spokesperson, Mtsholi Bhembe says the security officers escaped unharmed and no money was taken.

“The speedy reaction by police ensured that the suspects only managed to get away with the firearms that were taken away from the security officials, as well as the keys to bakkies. They just fled the scene. Right away police have launched a manhunt for the suspects, and we appeal with anyone with to come forward they can call.”

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