By OBAKENG MAJE
A murder case against two accused from Modimong village, near Taung was postponed until 24 October 2022. Rebaone Malekanyo (32) and Tumelo Tlonkwe (31) were arrested for premeditated murder, assault, kidnapping, and defeating the ends of justice.
Malekanyo and Tlonkwe were arrested for allegedly killing the former Vaaltar FM presenter and a socialite, Tshepang Seelo (32) back in 2021. According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson in the North West, Henry Mamothame, Seelo was allegedly killed on 31 October 2021, while walking from a local tavern with his girlfriend.
The deceased allegedly saw the duo stealing roof sheets from a certain house and called them out. Then the accused allegedly assaulted, kidnapped, and killed him before dumping his body in a furrow near Khibitswane village near Taung.
Seelo’s girlfriend allegedly ran away and escaped unharmed. The deceased’s lifeless body was found floating 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.
Meanwhile, according to Taung DailyNews’ highly-placed source close to the investigations, the South African Police Service (SAPS) in North West has appointed a Provincial Task Team to allegedly start investigations from scratch after a ‘shoddy’ work presented by the previous investigation team.
It is alleged that, so far, the police cannot pin any of the accused to the murder scene and now the case has hit the dead end. The accused will be remanded in custody until their next court appearance.
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