By BAKANG MOKOTO
A murder case against Lazarus Chaka Hambone (38) from Extension 4 in Kgakala Township, near Leeudoringstad, was postponed until 16 November 2022 for a formal bail application. Hambone who was on parole for murder was arrested on 6 November 2022 for allegedly killing his niece’s infant with a spade.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson in North West, Henry Mamothame, on 5 November 2022, a commotion ensued between Hambone and his niece (16) who was carrying her baby on her back.
“The accused then went outside, came back with a spade, and tried to assault his niece. Unfortunately, he ended up hitting the five-month-old baby boy. The baby was taken to a local clinic, where he was transported to Wolmaransstad Hospital and ultimately transferred to Tshepong Hospital where he died due to head injuries.
“This led to the arrest of Hambone and he will remain in custody until the next court appearance. Hambone has appointed a Legal Aid attorney to represent him. The state will oppose bail as the accused is a parolee on a murder case that occurred in 2011,” Mamothame said.
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