By REGINALD KANYANE
26 June 2025-The police in Mmabatho are investigating a murder case. This comes after a burnt body of a woman was found in the open field along the Vryhof road, near Mmabatho on 25 June 2025. According to the police, they found the body with pieces of burnt tyres around the neck and waist.
The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said the investigation into the matter continues and the police request anyone with information that can assist in resolving of this mystery to contact the Investigating Officers, Captain Ompolokile Letebele on 082 416 3749 or Sergeant Pitso Kgetsana on 079 8971858. Mokgwabone said the South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Stop can be called on 08600 10111.
“Anonymous tip-offs can be communicated via MySAPS App. Information received will be treated with strictest confidentiality,” he said.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng said he has instructed that a thorough investigation be done following an apparent act of vigilantism. Asaneng warned that acts of vigilantism should not and will not be tolerated lest anarchy and lawlessness are allowed to replace law, order and peaceful co-existence amongst the community.
“Extra judicial killings, regardless of the complaints or allegations of wrongful conduct, threaten the authority of the state and the credibility of the entire criminal justice system to maintain public order and to enforce the law.
“Barbarism and brutality should never be excused, countenanced and be justified under any circumstances and the police must act swiftly and decisively to restore public trust, confidence and respect for the rule of law by all,” concluded Asaneng.
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