Mahikeng – A man arrested for allegedly stabbing a teenager to death appeared in the Itsoseng Magistrate’s Court, North West police said on Tuesday.

Bojosi Mokaleng, 19, appeared in court on Monday and his case was postponed to 6 January for a formal bail application, Colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said.

He allegedly stabbed Thapelo Mogale, 14, in the back with a knife in Deelpan village, near Lichtenburg, on 24 December.

He was arrested with his 23-year-old brother but charges against the brother were withdrawn.

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