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A man nabbed for burning his nephew to death

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By OBAKENG MAJE

A 44-YEAR-OLD man was arrested by Taung police for murder on Sunday. North West police spokesperson, Capt Sam Tselanyane said Pilane Lepile was nabbed after he allegedly burning his nephew, Neo Salagae (37) to death.

“The atrocity took place at Nommer 1 village in Taung at around 5am. According to information, Lepile arrived at his house in the early hours of the morning where he allegedly heard a noise in the house and went to investigate.

“He allegedly found Salagae in the bedroom holding his laptop. It is alleged that a fight ensued between the two and Lepile hit Salagae with a pick handle wood lasher and burnt him to death with petrol afterward,” Tselanyane said.

He said Lepile went to the Taung Police Station to report the matter. Tselanyane added that the police found Salagae already dead at the scene and a murder case was opened.

“Lepile was charged with murder and he appeared at Taung Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. However, he was remanded in custody until 13 April 2021 for a formal bail application,” he said.

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A woman raped, suspects arrested


By Obakeng Maje
KANANA-Police are investigating two counts of rape after a 27 year -old victim from Kanana Township near Orkney was allegedly raped by Joseph Dlomo,19 and Johannes Moabi,21, on Monday at about 02:30, says captain Pelonomi Makau.

“The suspects appeared on Monday at Orkney Magistrate’s Court. They will appear again on 9 January 2014 for bail application” said Makau. 

It is alleged that the victim and her friends were from a local tavern when they were chased by the suspects. According to the information, the suspects managed to grab the victim and threatened her with a knife.

Captain Makau said it is alleged that the suspects took the victim to an open field and they took turns in raping her. The suspects were later arrested.-TDN
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A woman raped, suspects arrested


By Obakeng Maje
KANANA-Police are investigating two counts of rape after a 27 year -old victim from Kanana Township near Orkney was allegedly raped by Joseph Dlomo,19 and Johannes Moabi,21, on Monday at about 02:30, says captain Pelonomi Makau.

“The suspects appeared on Monday at Orkney Magistrate’s Court. They will appear again on 9 January 2014 for bail application” said Makau. 

It is alleged that the victim and her friends were from a local tavern when they were chased by the suspects. According to the information, the suspects managed to grab the victim and threatened her with a knife.

Captain Makau said it is alleged that the suspects took the victim to an open field and they took turns in raping her. The suspects were later arrested.-TDN
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