By OBAKENG MAJE
18 November 2024- A man (33) is expecting to briefly appear before Kgomotso Magistrate’s Court on Monday. This comes after he allegedly killed his father, Mosimanegape Kale (74), Phodisho Kale (68) and Sister Bonolo Kale (27) in Shaleng village, near Taung on Friday evening.
According to the North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh, the family members were inside their shack, sitting around a coffee table when the suspect entered and struck his father over the head with a knobkierrie. Myburgh said thereafter, family members fled through a window and ran to neighbours for assistance.
“The suspect then assaulted his mother and sister with a knobkierrie over their heads and fled the scene. Emergency and Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) were called and declared all three victims (father, mother and sister) dead on the scene,” she said.
Myburgh further said with the assistance of community members, the suspect was traced and arrested on Saturday at around 6am. She added that the suspect was charged for the triple murder and will appear before the Kgomotso Periodical Court on Monday.
The North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, condemned the incident. Kwena thanked the community for their assistance and commitment that assisted the police to arrest the suspect and said the police will work hard to ensure successful prosecution.
Meanwhile, the Greater Taung Local Municipality (GTLM) mayor, Tumisang Gaoraelwe and Member of Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Infrastructure, Itumeleng Maribe are expected to pay homage to the Kale family today.
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