By REGINALD KANYANE
A man (52) was sentenced to life imprisonment by the North West High Court sitting in Klerksdorp for killing his former girlfriend (29). The accused, John Marumoagae who worked as security officer, left his post in the evening on 18 February 2023, and went to a tavern in Tigane Township, near Hartbeesfontein where he found his former girlfriend, Duduetsang Mokgethi.
North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said an argument ensued between Marumoagae and Mokgethi, after he accused her of having an affair with another man. Mokgwabone further said the pair left the tavern together, but were still arguing.
“However, the former girlfriend’s body was discovered the following day in an open field by a passer-by. The police were summoned and a case of murder was registered leading to the arrest of Marumoagae, but due to insufficient evidence, the case was not enrolled. The Anti-Gang Unit took over the investigation, which revealed that Marumoagae insured Mokgethi without her knowledge, although he did not manage to get payment from the insurance.
“A warrant of arrest was applied for and the Marumoagage was arrested on 20 June 2023, and bail was successfully opposed. The matter was transferred to the North West High Court and Marumoagae was found guilty of murder. He was sentenced to life and further declared unfit to possess a firearm in terms of section 103 of the Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000),” he said.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena and the Director for Public Prosecution, Dr Rachel Makhari, welcomed the sentence. They also thanked the state prosecutor, Advocate Dibuseng Ntsala and the Investigating Officer, Detective Sgt Buti Matlhoko for their diligence to secure the conviction and ensure that justice is served.
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