Picture: ACDP member, the late Mpho Ntlhaeng/Facebook
By OBAKENG MAJE
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) in North West said it was saddened by the passing of its member, Mpho Ntlhaeng (45). Ntlhaeng was allegedly shot dead by her boyfriend, Shimmy Koee (44) in Choseng village, near Taung in the early hours of Monday.
The cagey ACDP provincial treasurer, Gaolatlhwe Tshipo said, he will visit the bereaved family today at around 10am before he could make a formal official media statement on the matter.
“Look, I will be meeting with the bereaved family on Tuesday. I only learned about Ntlhaeng’s passing through the media. However, I spoke to one of the family members and I think it will be proper if we talk with the family first before we release any media statement.
“I’ll be visiting the family around 10am and I think you can call me afterward. At that time, I’ll be at liberty to speak to the media regarding Ntlhaeng’s death,” he said.
Meanwhile, the North West police spokesperson in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati cluster, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen said: “The police in Pudimoe have opened a case of murder and inquest after the incident. According to information provided, the couple got involved in a dispute, where the man shot the woman and then turned the gun on himself afterward.”
It is alleged that Koee and Mpho Ntlhaeng were staying together in Pudimoe Township, in Taung before Ntlhaeng moved out after an argument. She allegedly went back to her parent’s house in Choseng.
In the early hours of Monday morning, Koee, who was allegedly accompanied by his friend, visited Ntlhaeng in Choseng. However, the friend allegedly stayed in the car, while Koee got inside the house.
It is alleged that an argument ensued between the couple. Koee allegedly took out a gun and shot Ntlhaeng with two bullets that killed her instantly, before turning the gun on himself. Both deceased persons were declared dead at the crime scene.
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