By BAKANG MOKOTO
8 April 2025- A man (32) was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment by the Upington Regional Court for killing his own brother. On 21 May 2024, the two brothers, Jan Rooi (33) and Willem Rooi (32), were involved in an altercation at home in Raaswater during which Jan was fatally stabbed by his brother.
The ZF Mgcwawu Police spokesperson, Sergeant Omphile Masegela said the police were alerted and the case was assigned to Sergeant Vuyani Silingile of Upington Detective Branch. Masegela said the accused, Willem Rooi, was arrested later that day and brought before court.
“The accused’s brother was convicted for murder and he was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment. The investigating officer and NPA, were lauded for the teamwork and prompt investigation, which secured a lengthy sentence for a Domestic Violence related case,” he said.
The Guardian 