With the commemoration of Human Rights Day, Manopole indicated that some of the farmworkers are still subjected to unfavourable working and living conditions. The department's spokesperson, Zandisile Luphahla, reports the MEC's comments come after a series of reports which have been recorded by the department, detailing alleged gruesome stories of how badly farmworkers are treated by their employers. Luphahla further indicated that these violations are rife, especially in municipalities such as Phokwane, Siyancuma and ZF Mgcawu.

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A 37-year-old man, who was arrested on charges of stock theft, is due to appear in the Vryburg Magistrate's Court tomorrow. According to police spokesperson, Amanda Funani, the suspect’s court appearance emanates from his apprehension in Kuruman in the Northern Cape on Saturday, after he was linked to a stock theft case in Vryburg. Funani further adds that according to allegations the suspect used a bakkie with a trailer to transport 98 stolen livestock from Vryburg to Kuruman. Police then recovered 82 cattle which was handed back to the rightful owner.

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