Picture: The decease, Reaoleboga “Masango” Sesing/ Facebook
By OBAKENG MAJE
A 29-YEAR-OLD man from Maphoitsile village in Taung was remanded in custody after he was arrested for murder on Sunday. Gideon Matsitle allegedly stabbed Reaoleboga “Masango” Sesing (27) to death during a fracas.
The atrocity took place at Khombi’s tavern in Maphoitsile village, near Taung on Sunday morning.
North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said: “We can confirm that the occurrence did take place. As a result, a case of murder was opened after a man was allegedly stabbed with a broken bottle.
“A suspect was subsequently arrested and charged with murder. He appeared in Taung Magistrate’s Court on Monday and was remanded in custody until 15 June 2021 for a formal bail application,” Mokgwabone said.
Meanwhile, he said the tavern owner was fined R5000 for contravention of the Disaster Management Act Regulations. It is alleged that the owner organized a 24-hour bash – selling of liquor during the curfew.
Mokgwabone said no fine was previously issued to the owner for non-compliance. This was contrary to some people who alleged that the tavern owner’s license was previously confiscated for contravention of the Disaster Management.
“Several fines were issued to owners of on-site licensed liquor premises in various parts of the province for non-compliance,” he said.
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