The eight men believed to be responsible for a spate of safe-bombings, as well as various other daring robberies in Makhado (Louis Trichardt), remain behind bars.

All eight of them appeared in the Louis Trichardt District Court again on Monday.  They were arrested at a police road block at the beginning of October.

They are Mcabangweni Ngwenya (25), Moloto Tlou (38), Kabelo Hadebe (24), Mphasha Manyusa (32), Shumani Ludere (29), Sydney Ramovha (30), Elvis Moloto (36) and Robert Tsheko (30).

Three firearms, with their serial numbers filed off, as well as two vehicles, a Toyota Tazz and a Mazda Laser allegedly used during the crime spree, were recovered during the arrest. Police have also confirmed that ATM-breaking tools and explosives such as gels, detonators and battery packs were seized as evidence.

The gang will remain in custody until their next court appearance, when they are expected to lodge a formal bail application. Their case has been postponed until 10 December.