By AGISANANG SCUFF
7 September 2025 – A man (20) who is accused of murder, Otlotleng Tshepiso Thipe was remanded in custody by the Mogwase Magistrate’s Court until 8 September 2025. Thipe was arrested for the alleged murder of Mmaphefo Ellen Mogorosi (38).
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adéle Myburgh said Thipe’s first court appearance was before the Mogwase Magistrate’s Court on 3 September 2025. Myburgh said his appearance came after his arrest on Monday morning, 1 September 2025.
“The police were called to a scene earlier the same morning, where the lifeless, half naked body of Mogorosi was found lying in the bushes in Manamakgotheng village, near Mogwase.
“Mogorosi was declared dead on the scene by the Emergency and Medical Rescue Services (EMRS). The police received a tip-off regarding the whereabouts of the suspect and operationalised,” she said.
Myburgh further said thorough investigation by Mogwase Detectives, leading to the arrest of Thipe.
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