BY OBAKENG MAJE
THE family of Jonker in Magogong village, near Taung is crestfallen after their son was killed by unknown men.

The atrocity took place on Saturday at Majaneng village, near Taung.

Segametsi Jonker(50) said her sister’s son who was mental ill, left the house on Friday, but they do not know how he ended in Majaneng.

“Sibongile was not mentally-fit and left the house on Friday, but he couldn’t say where he was going. We are very disturbed by the incident and hope the suspects will be apprehended soon” Segametsi Jonker said.

North West police said a 35 year-old man was allegedly attacked by four unknown men who hit him with a spade.

“We can confirm that the incident took place on Friday where a 35 year-old man was allegedly attacked and killed by four unknown men. It is alleged that the men were involved in a fight and four men attacked the victim with a spade” colonel Emelda Setlhako said.

Setlhako said the victim (Sibongile Jonker) was confirmed dead by paramedics after he suffered terrible injuries on his head.

She said no one was arrested yet and asked anyone with information that could lead to any arrest, to come forward.

The Jonker family, who stays in a four roomed RDP house, said they do not have any money to bury their loved one.

“We’re very depressed because we do not have any money to bury him. Any samaritan who could help, please come forward with any possible help, so that our son could be buried with dignity” Segametsi said.

Sibongile Jonker, who resides in Magogong village, Taung will be buried on Saturday.

-TDN

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