By OBAKENG MAJE
A murder case against Rebaone Malekanyo (32) and Tumelo Tlonkwe (31) was transferred to the Taung Regional Court on Thursday. Two accused were arrested for premeditated murder, assault, kidnapping, and defeating the ends of justice.
Malekanyo and Tlonkwe alleged killed the former Vaaltar FM presenter and a socialite, Tshepang Seelo (32).
The atrocity took place in Modimong village, near Taung on 31 October 2021. According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson in the North West, Henry Mamothame, Seelo was allegedly walking from a local tavern with his girlfriend when he was attacked.
The deceased allegedly saw the duo stealing roof sheets from a certain house and called them out. Malekanyo and Tlonkwe allegedly assaulted, kidnapped and killed him before dumping his body. Seelo’s lifeless body was found floating in a furrow in Khibitswane village near Taung on 3 November 2021.
It is alleged that his body was mutilated and his eyes and tongue were missing.
“The two accused were arrested on 2 November 2021 after they handed themselves over to the police. The accused will remain in police custody until their next court appearance,” Mamothame said.
Seelo’s girlfriend allegedly ran away and escaped unharmed. The murder case was postponed until 29 September 2022.
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