NOORDWESTER – ZEERUST - 12 Men between the ages of 21 and 48 were remanded in custody until their next court appearance.
They appeared before court for the murder of Mzomuhle Themba Zulu (35), attempted murder, kidnapping, robbery and malicious damage to property. Their first court appearance was before the Zeerust Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 18 September.
Murder accused sentenced to life imprisonment
NOORDWESTER – LOMANYANENG - Phako Tlape (33) was found guilty by the Mmabatho Regional Court and sentenced to life imprisonment this week for the murder of Sebule Isaac Sebule (31).
Evidence presented before court by the investigating officer, Warrant Officer Samuel Matiti of the Trio Task Team in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District, indicated that police were called to a Tavern in Dithakong West in Lomanyaneng, close to Mahikeng, on Saturday, 29 July 2023 at about 18:40, where the lifeless body of Sebule was found with several stab wounds.
Women Empowerment Campaign
NOORDWESTER – MOCOSENG - The police, Men for Change structure, in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District, called women from 23 police stations together to appreciate, empower and motivate them on Friday, 12 September at Roadside Chesanyama in Mocoseng village. Women were acknowledged for the vital role they play in the work place and society, as the female gender has faced subjugation and systematic oppression throughout history. Women dressed up in colourful, bright tutu skirts.
Missing man - Koster police request community assistance
NOORDWESTER – KOSTER - Koster police request the community’s assistance in locating Otshepeng Mosweunyana (27), who is residing at Thebe Street in Reagile, near Koster.
He was last seen by his father at their home on Monday, 30 June at about 10:00. At 12:00 on the same day, his black machangane bag (Tsonga), was found abandoned outside the dentist’s surgery in Reagile.
Man sentenced to life imprisonment for murder
NOORDWESTER - MOLOPO - The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomes the life imprisonment sentence handed down by the Molopo Regional Court to Pako Tlape (35) for the murder of Isaac Soso Sebule (31), committed in July 2023. Tlape was also declared unfit to possess a firearm during his sentencing on 15 September.