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North West fibre workers beaten, robbed by community

Published Saturday, June 6, 2026 · Updated June 6

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Community members in Lethabong, North West, attacked and robbed three fibre network employees, mistaking them for child kidnappers. One suspect has been arrested, and police are investigating the incident, which also involved a vehicle being torched and a police station being stoned.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Community members in Lethabong, North West, attacked, robbed, and unlawfully detained three fibre network employees, mistaking them for child kidnappers.
  • A 29-year-old suspect was arrested on charges including public violence, kidnapping, and assault, in connection with the incident.
  • The incident also involved the torching of a company vehicle and the stoning of a police station.
  • Police are investigating the incident.

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    Community members in Lethabong, North West, attacked, robbed, and unlawfully detained three fibre network employees, mistaking them for child kidnappers. One suspect has been arrested, and police are investigating the incident which also involved the torching of a company vehicle and stoning of a police station.

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