KWAZULU-NATAL – On Monday 28 August 2023, Vryheid Regional Court convicted and sentenced Sibusiso Tethwayo (41) to three years imprisonment for possession of stolen copper cable. Tethwayo was arrested by Hawks members from Richards Bay Serious Organised Crime Investigation in December 2020. Members received information about copper cables that were transported from Vryheid to Newcastle.
A disruptive operation was conducted and the suspect’s vehicle was intercepted along R34. A search was conducted and members found 50 kilograms of copper cable to the street value of approximately R90 500.00. Tethwayo was placed under arrest and charged accordingly. He appeared in court several times until he was sentenced on Monday.
The KwaZulu-Natal Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation Provincial Head, Major General (Dr) Lesetja Senona welcomed the sentence and congratulated the members for the good work.