Taung murder-accused case postponed


By Obakeng Maje
Taung-A 39 year-old man who is accused of killing Maphoitsile-man at Blue Flame tarven at Lokgabeng village, near Taung appeared before court on Monday.

A case of Moses Goitsemodimo,39, was postponed after he re-appeared before court.

He was subsequently arrested almost three weeks ago after he was involved in a fight with Thebe Bogaleboile,45, tha left him dead.

Police said both men were allegedly playing dice at a local tavern when a fight erupted over a R4 change.

It is alleged that one of the men owed a R4 change and demanded it. The argument led to a fight and Goitsemodimo allegedly stabbed Bogaleboile with a knife on a shoulder.

Bogaleboile bled profusely and was rushed to Taung District Hospital were he died the following day. The community of Lokgabeng cornered Goitsemodimo and handed him to police.

He firstly appeared before court and was handed down a bail of R800. Court ordered Goitsemodimo to relocates from Lokgabeng village and should not interfer with witnesses.

He was back in court on Monday and his case was remanded until the 17 June 2014 for further investigations.-TDN
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