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Livestock seen in a kraal.
KwaZulu-Natal residents and livestock farmers have been urged to be vigilant as incidents of stock theft peak this festive season.
Recently, police recovered over 20 stolen sheep and cattle in Bulwer.
Two suspects aged between 23 and 31 were arrested and have appeared in court for the alleged possession of stolen property.
Provincial Police spokesperson, Paul Magwaza, explains: “On Monday, 22 December 2025, police received information regarding stolen sheep at Sdangeni area. Members responded swiftly and recovered nine sheep. A 23-year-old suspect was arrested and charged for possession of property suspected to be stolen. In a separate incident, on Thursday, 18 December 2025, police intercepted a vehicle transporting 10 sheep. The driver, identified as Qinisela Mnguni, a 31-year-old-man, failed to provide documentation permitting the transportation of livestock.”
Magwaza adds, “He was subsequently arrested and charged for possession of property suspected to be stolen. Further investigations revealed that, Qinisela had exchanged two cows for four sheep. Upon further probing, police established that Qinisela did not own any cows. The cows involved in the exchange for sheep were also recovered as it was also suspected that they were stolen.”
#sapsKZN Police in Bulwer have arrested two suspects for possession of property suspected to be stolen following the recovery of 21 livestock during operations conducted at Hlabeni and Sdangeni area on Thursday, 18 December 2025 and Monday, 22 December 2025. #StockTheft… pic.twitter.com/aGxzAIOWrb
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) December 23, 2025
