By BAKANG MOKOTO
25 December 2024- A murder accused, Joseph Mothupi (24), who briefly appeared before the Schweizer Reneke Magistrate’s Court, for allegedly killing Lovejoy Mabunyane Mothibi (32), remanded in custody until 31 December 2024, for a formal bail application.
On Sunday evening, 22 December 2024, Mothupi allegedly visited the house of his ex-girlfriend to see his child (3). However, he allegedly became aggressive and was asked by Mothibi, who was a boyfriend of his ex-girlfriend, to rather leave the property and return the next day.
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh said Mothupi left the house, but shortly thereafter returned and stabbed Mothibi numerous times with a knife in front of his ex-girlfriend and two children, aged 3 and 12 years.
“Mothibi was rushed to a local hospital, but declared dead on arrival,” she said.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, said it is unacceptable that children were allegedly witnesses of such a gruesome act by someone they knew and trusted. Asaneng reiterated that police will continue to work hard to ensure domestic violence is removed from society.
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