Picture: The deceased, Tshepiso Seelo/Facebook
By OBAKENG MAJE
A murder case against two accused from Modimong village, near Taung will resume at the North West High Court in Mahikeng on Wednesday. The case was transferred to the North West High Court by Taung Regional Court.
Rebaone Malekanyo (33) and Tumelo Tlonkwe (32) were nabbed for allegedly killing the former Vaaltar FM presenter and a socialite, Tshepang Seelo (32) back in 2021. They were allegedly charged with premeditated murder, assault, kidnapping, and defeating the ends of justice.
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 blew the whistle. 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 also 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, the South African Police Service (SAPS) in North West allegedly appointed a Provincial Task Team a few months ago to investigate the case from scratch after a ‘shoddy’ done by the previous investigation team.
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