By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
13 March 2026 – A man (49) was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by the Lehurutshe Regional Court for murder committed in Dinokana village, near Lehurutshe. The conviction relates to an incident in which a man, identified as Tebogo Patrick Senatle (28), was taken to a health centre with head injuries on 14 November 2023.
The North West police spokesperson, Sergeant Kelebogile Morake said a day later on 15 November 2023, Senatle succumbed to his injuries and passed away at Lehurutshe Hospital. Morake said the accused, Olefile Sefuno, was arrested after a witness informed the police that the deceased and accused had earlier been involved in a physical altercation at a local tavern.
“During the altercation, the accused demanded R100 that the deceased allegedly owed him. The accused struck the deceased on the head with an unknown object on the head, before leaving the scene. The deceased lost consciousness and later regained awareness, at which point he was found by the witness. He informed the witness who had assaulted him before he was taken to the health centre.
“Sefuno was subsequently arrested and admitted to committing the offence, stating that the act was unintentional. He was denied bail from his arrest in 2023 until his sentencing in 2026, when he was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for murder,” she said.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, commended the investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Thabo Tshweu, and all role players involved for their dedication and professionalism in securing the conviction and sentence.
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