Shaleng triple murder accused abandon bail


By OBAKENG MAJE

26 November 2024- A triple murder case against the accused, Olebogeng Mampe Kale (33), was postponed to 23 December 2023, by the Kgomotso Periodical Court for further investigations. Kale, whois accused of killing his father, Mosimanegape Kale (74), his mother, Phodisho Kale (68), and his younger sister, Bonolo Kale (27) in Shaleng village, near Taung on 15 November 2024, briefly appeared before the Kgomotso Periodical Court on Monday and abandoned his bail.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson, Sivenathi Gunya said the investigations revealed that members of the family were inside their shack, sitting around the coffee table when the accused entered and struck them over their heads with a knobkerrie.

“He allegedly fled the scene afterwards. All three victims were declared dead on the scene and Kale was apprehended by the police on 16 November 2024. The accused was remanded in custody until the next court appearance,” he said.

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