Picture: (Deceased: Motsamai Matlawe)

By BAKANG MOKOTO

A popular poet from Magogong village, near Taung and his girlfriend will briefly appear at Taung Magistrate’s Court in connection of murder on Tuesday. The two are accused of stabbing Motsamai Matlawe (31) from Magogong village to death after a drinking spree.

Matlawe’s family member, Goitsemang Tselaekae said: “The atrocity took place at around 3am in Sunday morning. It is alleged that Motsamai was drinking beer with a female suspect at a local tavern. They left the tavern to the woman’s house afterward.

“The stains of blood was found on the curtain at the house and also on a broken window. It seems the couple killed Motsamai and dragged his lifeless body to the street.”

Tselaekae also said they suspect that the couple drank Motsamai’s blood as there was a glass soaked with blood inside in the house.

“Those who were arrested will never ever find inner peace. They must not be released because we will kill and burn them. This is satanic deeds and we want answers. Motsamai was a hawker who tried to make a living by selling tomatoes and potatoes in Hartwater,” she said.

North West police spokesperson, Sgt Kelebogile Moleko said: “A case of murder has been registered at Taung Police Station. Two suspects aged 39 and 30 will appear at Taung Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.

“The motive behind the killing is unknown and the deceased sustained a stabbing wound. He was found in a pool of blood in the street. Police investigations are underway.”

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