The culprits who were caught on camera selling drugs to the community of Sunnyside in Tshwane in the first episode of Sizok'thola, a crime-busting show on Moja LOVE, have been released. Following broadcast, the ZiMoja team followed up on whether the criminals, who were charged, appeared in court.The first episode of Sizok'thola which is presented by Xolani Khumalo, saw crew members and police officers invading Sunnyside where three suspects were detained for possession and dealing in drugs.

THE SUSPECTS

The three accused, Nnana Okonko, Stanley Nnaeboo and Eugine Chkuwu were facing charges for selling crystal meth and cat and dagga. Police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Sello confirmed the cases to ZiMoja but said they were struck off the court roll for further investigation. The three suspects did not possess proper documentation to be in the country yet they were let go for further investigation.When contacted for comment, National Prosecuting Authority Spokesperson Isaac Dhludhlu referred ZiMoja to the clerk of the court. "Please check with the clerk of the court as I didn't attend court at all,' he said.

PRAISES FOR THE SHOW

Sizok'thola's first episode was well received with Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi endorsing it. Sunday's episode was the first of the many to come where Sizok'thola will be exposing criminal activities across the country. During the Sunday episode the crew members are seen going deep into a drug den where they exposed a drug operation on TV operated by three foreigners who are dealing in drugs and dagga. Though the suspects were caught on camera, their cases couldn't hold water in court.