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High-profile Malamulele police station robbery trial commences next month

Over 50 witnesses to testify in high-stakes Malamulele case

By Elmon Tshikhudo • 30 October 2025
High-profile Malamulele police station robbery trial commences next month

The trial of ten men accused of robbing the Malamulele Police Station and stealing high-caliber firearms begins November 3rd in Polokwane. Over 50 witnesses will testify in the case, which includes 94 charges ranging from robbery to murder.

More than 50 witnesses are expected to testify when the trial of 10 men accused of robbing the Malamulele Police Station begins next month.

The case stems from the 21 November 2021 armed robbery in which heavily armed men stormed the station, overpowered officers and made off with several firearms, including high-calibre rifles. The incident shocked residents of Malamulele, who woke up to news of the large-scale arms theft.

Following intensive investigations, police arrested 10 su...

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