The police in Polokwane are appealing to the ownder of the four stray cattle that were found in Ga-Makgoba village to come forward. The verification of the cattle took the pollice to a registered previous owner who deepened the mystery when he told police the cattle had already been sold some time ago.
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Police in Polokwane have launched an appeal to trace the owner of four stray cattle discovered roaming unattended in Ga-Makgoba village, raising concerns over possible stock theft in the area.
The animals were found on Saturday, 12 April 2026, along a road in Dikgale village under the Sebayeng policing precinct. A local livestock owner, who came across the unattended cattle, secured them in his kraal for safekeeping before notifying authorities.
Members of the Polokwane Stock Theft Unit responded to the scene and examined the animals, confirming that four cattle had been recovered. According to police, three of the cattle are black and white, while the fourth is white and bears a visible brand mark with the inscription “CFA3”.
In an attempt to trace the owner, officers followed up on an ear tag found on one of the black-and-white cattle. However, the individual linked to the tag told police the animals had been sold some time ago, deepening the mystery around their origin.
The cattle have since been moved to the Blouberg Municipality pound and are currently being kept at the Senwabarwana pound for safekeeping while investigations continue.
Police are urging anyone who may have lost cattle matching the description, or who has information that could assist in identifying the rightful owner, to come forward.
Members of the public can contact investigating officer Sergeant Ledima Letsoalo on 082 565 8135, call the Crime Stop hotline on 08600 10111, report to their nearest police station, or submit tips via the MySAPS App.