Lentswe, Klerksdorp - A woman was killed and buried in a shallow grave in a shack. The motive for the killing is unknown. Lebogang Molutsi was arrested for this gruesome deed on October 22 and appeared in the local magistrate’s court on October 24 on charges of murder and defeating the ends of justice. According to Brig Sabata Mokgwabone, police spokesperson, he was arrested by members of Tactical Response Team (TRT) after the murder of Rachel Manone (49). “They initially questioned a person of interest in connection with a missing woman.
Consequent to the questioning, the team proceeded to a house at Ext 7, Jouberton where Molutsi was found. He led the police to his place at Sunnyside informal settlement, where Manone’s body was found buried in a shallow grave inside a shack. Molutsi was arrested.” The accused will be back in court on Friday October 31.
The Acting Provincial Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, applauded the police for their swift reaction that led to the arrest.
He stated that the police will continue to act decisively against perpetrators of heinous and Gender Based Violence related crimes.
