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The recent crime statistics released by the SA Police Service (SAPS) indicate that there has been a sharp increase in stock theft, particularly in rural parts of the country.
Eastern Cape farmers and livestock owners have been warned to be on the alert for stock theft heading into the festive season after the recovery of 162 suspected stolen sheep, 62 goats and 14 cows worth more than R400,000 in recent weeks.Some of the sheep were found locked inside a village church building.