Picture: One of the murder accused persons, Tlotliso Segwabe/Facebook
By OBAKENG MAJE
A mother and her disabled son accused of murder were granted R500 bail each by Taung Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. Kelebogile Segwabe (41) and Tlotliso Segwabe (21) from Extension 7 in Taung, were arrested last week Thursday for allegedly killing a Zimbabwean man (26) during a mob justice.
The duo is facing murder, kidnapping, and malicious damage to property. It is alleged that, on the night of 28 June 2023, Tlotliso arrived at his house from a local tavern. He was allegedly attacked by the deceased person with a spade while trying to open the door. According to allegations, Tlotliso ran and screamed for help.
Some community members allegedly woke up and came to his rescue. It is alleged that, the deceased person was chased and knocked at one of the houses, but the occupants refused to open for him. The community members allegedly did not catch him, but woke up early morning and embarked on a witch-hunt.
They allegedly found the deceased person and severely assaulted him with a sjambok. He was ferried to the Taung District Hospital for medical attention but allegedly succumbed to his injuries.
North West police spokesperson in Dr Ruth Segomotsi cluster, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen said: “It is alleged that the deceased victim was at the suspect’s home, where he was in an altercation with the son of the accused. He was overpowered and chased by a group of people and assaulted. The two accused persons were charged with kidnapping, murder, and malicious damage to property.”
The murder case was postponed until 2 August 2023 for further investigations.
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