Another arrest made linked to truck torchings in Mpumalanga

JOHANNESBURG - A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the torching of trucks in Mpumalanga.

He was arrested in Emalahleni on Thursday night.

Police say all the suspects will appear in court on Monday.

WATCH: Video footage of truck being set alight

More than 20 trucks have been set ablaze in KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga since the weekend.

Police Minister Bheki Cele has confirmed 12 persons of interest have been identified in connection with the attacks.

At the same time, National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola says they are closing the net on those behind the attacks.