By OBAKENG MAJE
TWO suspects aged 23 and 31 from Manthe village near Taung are as set to appear before the Taung Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday for murder. This comes after they allegedly assaulted and choked Thabiso Mothibedi (40) to death after accusing him of stealing R20 000.
According to the North West police spokesperson, Capt Sam Tselanyane, the suspects who are tavern owners, fetched Mothibedi from Lenganeng village and ferried him to Manthe, where upon arrival, they allegedly chained him to the generator and assaulted him.
“After the assault, the victim was reportedly transported to Manthe clinic where he was certified dead upon arrival. The police were allegedly called and arrested the suspects for murder.
“More arrests are imminent and additional charges cannot be ruled out. The suspects are expected to appear before the Taung Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday and investigation into the matter continues,” Tselanyane said.
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