By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
SA Police Services (SAPS) have confirmed that the Deputy Police Minister Cassel Mathale’s Limpopo home was broken into on Thursday.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said, one person had been arrested.
“Police can confirm a housebreaking and robbery incident at the private residence of the deputy minister of police,” she said.
Mathe said one person was arrested, and some of the stolen goods were recovered.
“Investigations into the incident continue,” said Mathe.
Meanwhile the national police department has entered into an agreement with the Western Cape provincial government and the Cape Town city council to combine resources to fight crime.
The announcement was made by Mathale in the National Council of Provinces on Tuesday. He said the initiative was directed not only at the Western Cape but would be a nationwide programme for all key metros and cities in other provinces.