Mysterious Death OF A Diamond Smuggler

Uncover the shocking true story of greed, revenge, and betrayal in the gritty world of illicit diamond smuggling.  Dive into the life of a young tycoon,  a man in his late 30s who rose from the ashes of a community torn apart by South Africa’s apartheid regime forced removals,  brutal displacement, and neglect fueled a desire for retribution, leading some to exact revenge through the dark underbelly of diamond smuggling. 

The “Stem Saam” Scam, a clearer ruse to swindle thousands, is revealed in chilling detail. As wealth poured in,  so did arrogance,  infidelity & bullying- a toxic mix that unraveled his marriage and set the stage for a deadly reckoning.

The story is narrated by an Author who bore witness to these events, this is a gripping account of a life that defied the odds, and a death that still haunts.

Was his shocking demise a tragic twist of fate or a calculated hit?

The book further outlined the historical accounts of SA’s unfortunate events that connects to the contents’ story.

Join the investigation into the mysterious night that shock the nation.

About the Author

Martin Setlhabi

Martin Setlhabi is a bona fide inhabitant from Losasaneng Village in North West province, South Africa. Losasaneng is a village that prides itself on an undocumented rich history of rags to riches and vice versa. He was the South African Police Service (SAPS) employee and spokesperson. He penned a series of anti-crime articles that were published in local and national newspapers.

As an ardent community policing advocate with experience as a field worker and communication officer for numerous years, Martin Setlhabi brings unique perspectives to the book “Mysterious Death Of a Diamond Smuggler”

In a gesture of appreciation, former Safety & Liaison MEC Ms Maureen Modiselle and former Area Molopo Police commissioner, WJH Scholtz presented Martin Setlhabi with certificates of appreciation for his outstanding contributions to fostering community-Police relations embodying the principles of Batho Pele within Molopo, North West province.

The erstwhile North West Premier, Dr Simon Popo Molefe, bestowed on him with the prestigious Batho Pele Award in recognition of outstanding performance in transforming service delivery.

He has a qualifications diploma in Business Communication. After almost three decades he chose to resign from the SAPS and focusing his efforts on creative writing, authorship and on the residential properties business.

 

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