By OBAKENG MAJE
21 January 2025- An attempted murder and murder case against the owner of Meat Brother’s Pub, Tshwaro Mangwegape (41), has been postponed to 30 January 2025, for pre-trial conference, while the trial is expected to commence on 6 February 2025.
Mangwegape, who is out on a R5000 bail, is accused of shooting and killing the NWU Soccer Institute player, Undivile “Vilo” Mdi (28) and injuring his friend, Aobakwe Ernest Kokwe (33).
On 17 December 2023, Mdi and Kokwe were amongst patrons who visited the Meat Brother’s Pub that was full to capacity. It is alleged that the security guards refused entry to patrons who did not have Identification Documents (IDs) and that led to a stampede.
Mdi and Kokowe allegedly tried to gain entry forcefully, but Mangwegape pulled out a gun and shot them. Mdi was fatally shot, while his friend was rushed to the hospital with terrible gunshot wounds.
The state also highlighted that the ballistic test results have also arrived and it is ready to go to trial.
Meanwhile, the ANCYL spokesperson in North West, Molebang Mohlomi said in a statement that, they condemn violence meted against patrons at the Meat Brother’s Pub. Mohlomi said it is alleged that security guards and bouncers unleashed live ammunition towards unarmed civilians, who were trying to gain access to the establishment.
“This barbaric behaviour bothers public safety. This shows how business owners lack respect for their clients. A clinical approach to review licences of public places must be applied to ensure those who are bestowed with the responsibility to protect patrons are PSIRA compliant.
“We have sent our heartfelt condolences to the families that have lost their loved ones. Equally so, we call upon law enforcement agencies to speedily resolve this brutish crime,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Facebook post of Mpho Skweit, who is Mdi’s uncle suggests that they have roped in the services of South African advocate, Gerrie Nel to come and oversee the proceedings of the trial and provide legal counsel, where necessary.
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