By Obakeng Maje
Taung- A 39 year-old man appeared before Taung Magistrate Court after he was arrested three weeks ago.

Moses Goitsemodimo,39 of Lokgabeng village near Taung was arrested for a murder of Maphoitsile-born man who was bludgeoned to death.

Police said an argument ensued between the two and that precipitated to a fight.

Moses Goitsemodimo,39 and Thebe Bogaleboile,45 were allegedly gambling at Blue-Flame tavern when the argument ensued.

It is alleged that the two were fighting over a R4 change that one of gamblers was suppose to get.

Two men squared it up and after Goitsemodimo allegedly felt as if the volcano belched out smoke and ashes his way, he retaliated by pulling out a nail-cutter.

He stabbed Bogaleboile in a shoulder. The victim was rushed to the local hospital for medical attention. Bogaleboile succumbed to his stabbing injuries and passed on the following day.

The suspect was allegedly cornered and reprimanded by community members who handed him over to the police.

The community members packed Taung Magistrate Court and picketing outside the court requesting Goitsemodimo must not be granted any bail.

However the magistrate ruled in Goitsemodimo’s favour and ordered him to adhere to all his bail conditions.
Crestfallen community members left court and said they are not happy about the decision taken by magistrate.

“We are so disappointed by the decision taken by magistrate. The suspect was not suppose to be granted bail, we will call a meeting and look into the matter and decide what is our next step”

“We are sick and tired of crimes taking place in our area. Every weekend we bury people who died from untimely deaths, maybe satanism has found peace in our area” said community representative Tebogo Itumeleng.

Taung Magistrate Court outlines that Goitsemodimo was benevolent during his arrest and through the proceeding.

They said according the investigations, he is a first-offender and the case against him is serious however his right must also be taken into consideration.

Goitsemodimo wears his enterprising smile when approached by our crew. He was fractious at first, but calm down after interacting with our crew.

“I am so grateful to receive a bail as is been a while now going in and out of court. I believe I have a fortified case and will wait for 19 May 2014 for trial” Goitsemodimo said.

However his mother did not buy any as she discouraged him talking to media.

Earlier the mother of the accused threw some tantrums at court and yelling at community members said that they must not touch his beloved son.

The community members shudder amid the release of Goitsemodimo.

Goitsemodimo will reports to the nearest police station every Monday and Friday and ordered not to interfere with any key witnesses.

He now relocated to Mokassa 1 until the end of the case.-TDN
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