By BAKANG MOKOTO
21 April 2026 – A 30-YEAR-OLD man was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment by the Warrenton Magistrate’s Court for murder. This comes after the accused, Moleli Motlatsi killed Sakia Segolodi (32).
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane said the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, 23 February 2025, at approximately 00:45am. Shemane said the members of Warrenton SAPS responded to a complaint of a stabbing in Mocumi Street, Ikhutseng, Warrenton.
“It is reported that Motlatsi, Segolodi and a witness, were returning from a local tavern when an argument broke out between the accused and the deceased. The altercation escalated into a physical confrontation, during which the accused fatally stabbed the victim.
“Emergency Medical Services (EMS) declared the victim dead at the scene. The accused was promptly arrested by members of Warrenton SAPS,” he said.
Shemane further said the Frances Baard District Management commended the Detective Warrant Officer, Thys Mokoroane for his meticulous investigative work, which ensured the successful conviction and sentencing of the accused, thereby removing a dangerous offender from the community.
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