By REGINALD KANYANE
18 December 2025- Four national traffic police officers, who are accused of murder, briefly appeared at the Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court today. The accused, Inspector Rudolph Foromo (29), Inspector Smanga Dladla (31), Inspector Colani Senzo Dlamini (34) and Inspector Vusumuzi Justice Simelane (36) are facing murder and defeating the ends of justice case.
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh said it is alleged that, they shot and killed a Nigerian national, Osinakachukwu Macus Onu (37), at approximately 3am on the N12 road in Klerksdorp on 17 December 2025. Myburgh said it is alleged that the deceased who was reportedly legal in the country, was chased by four traffic police officers while conducting operations.
“In pursuit, the Onu was allegedly shot and his vehicle was later found in the middle of the road on the opposite side of the N12 road. The police were notified of the incident and swiftly responded.
“Upon arrival, it was discovered that the traffic officials involved had already left the scene. Information received and preliminary investigations by detectives led the team to a place in Klerkdorp, where the accused’ official firearms were seized for forensic ballistic analysis,” she said.
Myburgh further said the murder and defeating the ends of justice case against the accused was postponed until Friday, for formal bail application.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Naidoo, commended the Klerksdorp Detectives police for their swift and effective response. Naidoo thanked those who assisted the police with information that led to the arrest to ensure that justice is served.
“We urge members of the community to continue to work with the police in resolving crime,” he added.
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