By BAKANG MOKOTO
Six suspects aged between 16 and 38 are expected to appear at the Pampierstad Magistrate’s Court on Thursday for murder. This comes after these suspects allegedly set alight a man (25) after accusing him of theft.
Northern Cape police spokesperson, Capt Olebogeng Tawana said: “On 29 October 2020, the deceased was allegedly assaulted and burnt alive by suspects after they accused him of theft. It is alleged that the deceased stole airtime voucher at a local tucks-hop in Sakhile Section in Pampierstad.
“The victim was ferried to Connie Vorster hospital in Hartswater with severely burnt wounds, but he later succumbed to the injuries. The acting Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Major General Phiwe Mnguni condemned the acts of vigilante justice.”
Tawana urged the community members to refrain from taking the law into their own hands.
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