Police officers probed for allegedly aiding escape of notorious zama zama kingpin

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North West police have intensified their investigation into police officers suspected of assisting notorious Lesotho national and alleged Stilfontein zama zama kingpin, James Neo Tshoaeli popularly known as "Tiger", in his escape. During a media briefing at the provincial police headquarters in Potchefstroom, acting provincial commissioner Major-General Patrick Asaneng stated that their investigation into Tiger's escape centered around some officers who were present at the abandoned Buffelsfontein Gold Mine's Shaft 11 last Wednesday when he disappeared. Phemelo speaks to Asaneng about their investigations into the escape.
23 Jan 3PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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