By REGINALD KANYANE
Tshepo Lenyai (32) is expected back in Taung Magistrate’s Court today. Lenyai from Manthe village, in Taung, was arrested for the murder of Kamogelo Lekaota (18). The incident took place at Disoufeng tavern in Manthe village during Easter weekend this year.
It is alleged that Lenyai stabbed Lekaota to death during a robbery. Lenyai appeared in court several times since his arrest, but he was denied bail by the court citing non-disclosure of his previous and pending cases.
The National Prosecuting Agency (NPA) regional spokesperson, Henry Mamothame said: “Lenyai briefly appeared at Taung Magistrate’s Court for a formal bail application. However, he was denied bail after he failed to disclose his previous convictions, outstanding evidentiary evidence, and the state argued that he might intimidate state witnesses.
“The degree of violence in the charge against the accused was also taken into consideration including a pending case of assault GBH against him. The community will also not be pleased and his safety might be in jeopardy if released on bail.”
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