By OBAKEN MAJE
A murder case against the suspect, who is believed to be a South African National Defence Force (SANDF) member, Tumisang Mokgolela (36) was postponed by the Molopo Magistrate’s Court to 26 January 2024, for a formal bail application. Mokgolela allegedly stabbed a DJ, Tebogo Mogonare (32) to death at a local tavern in Moshwan village, outside Mahikeng on 20 January 2024.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson in North West, Henry Mamothame said, the preliminary reports reveal that Mogonare was booked to play music at a local tavern when the atrocity took place. Mamothame said upon the completion of playing his set, on his way out of the tavern, Mogonare allegedly had a conversation with a female patron, who was sitting next to the accused.
“This resulted in an argument between the deceased and the accused and subsequently, a fight allegedly ensued between the two. The accused is said to have gone to the boot of his car and came back with a shiny object believed to be a knife and stabbed Mogonare with it.
“Mogonare was rushed to a local hospital to receive medical attention and he was later transferred to a medical facility in Klerksdorp, where he succumbed to his injuries. Mokgolela will remain in police custody until the next court appearance,” he said.
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