More charges against LADGAC co-founder Mr Moloto

Anti-drug activist and LADGAC co-founder Tsebe Philemon Moloto, well known as “Mr Moloto” is facing additional charges of attempted murder, arson and trespassing following his appearance in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.

‎Moloto was arrested in connection with two alleged arson incidents in Ladanna and Seshego, Polokwane.

According to Limpopo police, he allegedly set fire to a rehabilitation signboard in Ladanna and a vehicle belonging to a former business partner in Seshego.

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‎Moloto was granted R50,000 bail during his first court appearance, while the investigation continued.

The State has added seven new charges comprising five counts of attempted murder, arson and trespassing to the malicious damage to property.

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‎He is also facing a charge of trespassing for allegedly entering a property where he was not allowed.

‎Magistrate Rogers Machovane has postponed the matter to the 30th of October to allow the Director of Public Prosecutions to decide where the matter will be heard.

‎Meanwhile, National Prosecuting Authority’s Limpopo spokesperson Mashudu Malabi says the NPA welcomes the additional charges and remains confident in its case.