By BAKANG MOKOTO
12 March 2025- Two men sentenced to eight years imprisonment by the Kuruman Regional Court for the murder of Onkgopotse Reginald Sempe (22). The incident took place at Pepsi village, near Kuruman on 27 November 2020.
The Northern cape police spokesperson, Captain Nomvuyo Makoloi said the two accused, Gosego Charles Mogabeng (22) and Thebeetsile Ronaldino Morakeng (22), assaulted the deceased by hitting him with a stone and kicking him on his body.
“Sempe was transported to hospital on 29 November 2020, after his parents were informed of the assault, but sadly died as a result of the injuries sustained during the attack. Mogabeng and Morakeng were each sentenced to eight years, two years of which is suspended with conditions,” said Makoloi.
Meanwhile, the acting John Taolo Gaetsewe District Commissioner, Brigadier Kenneth Baloyi and his management, applauded the investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Modise Vincent Ventfolo for the meticulous investigation that secured the conviction.
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