Operation ‘Mazibuye Linkomo Zam’ recovers over 200 stolen cattle

EASTERN CAPE – Successful recovery of 200 livestock during Operation “Mazibuye Iinkomo Zam” (Let my cows come back) in the Joe Gqabi District. Local farmers managed to identify some of their stock, and the rest were taken to municipal compounds. The operation was also extended to include residential areas, where a motorist was fined for transporting stock without a permit. A total of eight suspects were also arrested for contravening the Immigration Act. The last day of the operation focused on awareness campaigns, which were focused on encouraging farmers to brand their livestock, and generic laws around livestock.