The Provincial Organised Crime Unit, in conjunction with the Thohoyandou Tactical Response Team (TRT), has arrested two male suspects for allegedly extorting money from a subcontracting company operating in Lwamondo village under the Vuwani policing area.
According to police reports, the incident occurred on Friday, 13 February 2026, at approximately 11:00. Authorities received a complaint regarding four individuals who had allegedly disrupted a construction project tasked with installing WiFi infrastructure.
It is alleged that the suspects, who were traveling in a Toyota Hilux bakkie bearing Limpopo registration plates, demanded a 30% share of profits from the construction company. They reportedly threatened that failure to comply would result in the company being forced to halt its installation operations.
Police acted on the information provided, tracing and arresting the two suspects. The vehicle used during the alleged incident was seized and forms part of the ongoing investigation.
The suspects, aged 42 and 43, are scheduled to appear before the Vuwani Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 16 February 2026, on charges of extortion.
Authorities confirmed that two additional suspects remain at large. Investigations are continuing.