North West village chief convicted for rhino poaching
The Zeerust Regional Court convicted four rhino poachers to
a combined 24-years behind bars on Wednesday.
North West Police spokesperson, Sam Tselanyane, says one of those convicted, is a local chief at the villages in the area, Joseph Kgosietsile Tsiepe.
"[He was] allegedly responsible for organising and accommodating poachers at the villages," says Tselanyane.
Local chief Tsiepe was ordered to surrender his firearm with immediate effect after the court found him unfit.
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