Waterbuck discovery leads to two arrests

Platinum Weekly newspaper | Groot Marico – A farmer’s routine patrol on his game farm sparked an investigation that led to the arrest of two suspects for alleged illegal hunting.

According to police spokesperson colonel Adéle Myburgh, the farmer noticed bloodstains on Friday, 9 October 2026, before discovering the remains of a slaughtered waterbuck.

Groot Marico police attended the scene, and the case was handed to the Stock Theft and Endangered Species (STES) Unit in Lehurutshe.

On Wednesday, 14 October, the investigating officer followed up on information that led to the discovery of large pieces of meat at a house in Doornlaagte Village, near the farm. Two suspects were arrested.

Ofentse Bogatsu (25) and Kelebogile Keletso Mosia (28) appeared before the Groot Marico Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 19 October. They were remanded in custody until their next appearance on Monday, 26 October.