The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called for policy changes to bring about change to the country's current Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) policies of the ANC.
On Monday, the party slammed the current policies, which it said only benefitted a few politically-connected individuals.
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A 40-year-old man from Botshabelo is expected to appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on charges related to the attempted extortion of several businesses across the Mangaung area.
According to Hawks spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Zweli Mohobeleli, the suspect allegedly contacted business owners in Botshabelo, Thaba Nchu, and Bloemfontein, claiming to have information about planned robberies targeting their establishments.
“These businesses include a cash-in-transit security company, supermarkets, and a construction equipment and home improvement retail store,” said Mohobeleli. “The suspect is alleged to have demanded money in exchange for further details. As a result, several businesses increased their security measures, while police resources were also deployed in anticipation of the supposed attacks. However, the information later proved to be false.”
The Hawks were alerted to the scheme on Tuesday, prompting a sting operation that led to the identification and arrest of the suspect. Several cellphones believed to have been used in the commission of the crimes were confiscated.
The suspect faces charges of fraud, extortion, and defeating the course of justice.
