By Obakeng Maje

Ventersdorp-Five suspects appeared briefly before Ventersdorp Magistrate Court yestersday for charge of murder.

Thapelo Poleng 32, Johannes Yona 21, Michael Montwedi 18 and other two minors,17 were remanded in custody and will appear again before court on the 02nd of August 2013.

“Five accused were arrested amid Lesego Cassias Goliath’s murder in Doorepan, near Ventersdorp” colonel Lesego Metsi said.

Police said Goliath was allegedly brutally beaten and murdered at initiation school by school surgeon who was assisted by other four boys.

Goliath’s body was discovered burried in a shallow grave next to the initiation school by Police Dog Unit.

“Five accused were arrested and appeared before magistrate where their case has been postponed for further investigations” Metsi outlines.

The three suspects were initially moved to Potchefstroom Correctional Service where they will await their trial.

Police investigations continue.

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