By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
14 October 2025- A man (20) was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment by the Upington Regional Court for murder. This comes after he killed a boy (15) on 31 January 2025, in Dakotaweg in Upington.
ZF Mgcawu District police spokesperson, Sergeant Omphile Masegela said an argument over a R10, ensued between two cousins, while sitting with their friends. Masegela said the accused, Geraldo Filander (20), fatally stabbed his cousin, Calvin Brouw (15) and fled the scene.
“The case was processed by Warrant Officer Chante Ganas of the Upington LCRC. The investigating officer, Sergeant Bahedile Nkwadipo revisited the scene the following day and arrested the accused.
“Filander was released on bail. On 8 October 2025, he was convicted and sentenced to 12 years imprisonment by the Upington Regional Court,” she said.
Meanwhile, the acting ZF Mgcawu District Commissioner, Brigadier Peet Coetzee, applauded Sergeant Bahedile Nkwadipo for the meticulous investigation and swift conviction of the accused. Coetzee also cited that the police remain steadfast and resilient in investigating crime and ensuring that justice prevails for victims.
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