A 22 year-old man is expected to appear before Taung Magistrate Court on Wednesday in connection of murder.

Serame Lepedi,22, was subsequently arrested two months ago after being implicated in Ephraim Moipating Thejane murder.

Thejane who was a manager at one of the biggest retail stores at Taung Mall, was allegedly kidnapped and killed by two suspects at his home in Depot village near Taung.

North West police said Thejane was kidnapped along with his girlfriend who was raped at Dryharts village.

He was shot dead and his body was thrown at Matolong river.

His partially decomposed body was found at the river after three days of searching.

Lepedi’s accomplice, Phenyo Phologolo was shot dead by police after he was cornered at his house in Taung Extension.

According to information, Phologolo apparently tried to stab one of police officials with a knife.

He was shot dead by police and Thejane’s belongings were found in his possession.

Lepedi is facing kidnapping, rape and murder.
-TDN
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