By OBAKENG MAJE
1 December 2025- Two accused, Lesego Batweng (43) and Onkabetse Batweng (22), briefly appeared before the Zeerust Magistrate’s Court on 28 November 2025, for the alleged murder of Mmapula Nyanto (44). Lesego and her son, Onkabetse were remanded in custody until 2 December 2025.
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adéle Myburgh said the accused persons’ court appearance emanated from an incident wherein Nyanto was allegedly undressed and assaulted after being accused of witchcraft. Myburgh said the incident occurred on Monday morning, 24 November 2025, in Dinokana village, near Lehurutshe.
“After the ordeal, Nyanto was taken to a nearby health centre, where she was declared dead a short while later. Meticulous investigation conducted by the Lehurutshe Detectives led to the identification of the two suspects, who were arrested shortly after the incident,” she said.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, applauded the Lehurutshe Detectives for working hard to ensure that the suspects are arrested. Naidoo warned that taking the law into one’s hands is unlawful, unacceptable, and cannot be tolerated.
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