By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
5 January 2026 – A Pakistani national, Ahmad Zeeshan (38) was remanded in custody following his appearance before the Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court on 30 December 2025. Zeeshan’s court appearance stems from an incident in which the accused allegedly strangled and killed a teenager, Desmonica Cloete (16).
The North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Sam Tselanyane said it is alleged that on Sunday afternoon, 28 December 2025, Zeeshan contacted his brother and informed him that he was in trouble and needed assistance. Tselanyane said the brother went to the accused’s residence, where upon arrival, the accused pointed out the body of the deceased lying on the bedroom floor.
“It is further alleged that the accused requested his brother’s assistance and the brother initially agreed and arranged that the accused hide at his residence, while he made the necessary arrangements.
“Instead, the brother went to Jouberton Police Station to report the matter. The police officers accompanied the brother back to his residence, where the suspect was immediately arrested,” he said.
Tselanyane added that the accused was charged with murder and contravention of Section 49 of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act 13 of 2002). He said the accused was remanded in custody to secure legal representation and an interpreter and the case was postponed until 8 January 2026.
“Investigations into the matter continue,” he said.
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