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The cattle farmers are living in fear after more than 30 cattle were stolen in the area. The concerned farmers say that for months, they wake up to new cases of stolen livestock. As the festive season draws closer and the demand of meat will be high they are even more worried.
“We don’t get any help from the police they come and take statements and leave forever they don’t come back to give us a feed back after that we are worried about this as we are approaching the December holydays – things could turn ugly on our side and we will be forced to stay in bushes day and night”, says Mabaso.Mpumalanga Police have confirmed that they are aware of the stock theft in the Nkomazi area and they trying their best to investigate the syndicate.