Court to conduct loco inspection at The Meat Brother’s Pub as attempted murder and murder case goes to trial  


Picture: The Meat Brother’s Pub in Lokaleng village, near Taung

By OBAKENG MAJE

20 January 2026- The Magistrate, National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and other stakeholders involved in an attempted murder case against The Meat Brother’s Pub owner, Tshwaro Mangwegape (41), will conduct a loco inspection today. This aims to gather firsthand information regarding what might have happened on 17 December 2023, when Mangwegape allegedly shot and killed the NWU Soccer Institute player, Undivile “Vilo” Mdi (28) and injured his friend, Aobakwe Ernest Kokwe (33).

The trial in this case commenced on Monday.

On 17 December 2023, Mdi and Kokwe were amongst patrons who visited The Meat Brother’s Pub that was full to capacity. It is alleged that Mdi and Kokwe went outside and the security guards refused them entry on their return because the area was packed to capacity. Mdi and Kokowe allegedly tried to gain entry forcefully, but Mangwegape allegedly pulled out a gun and shot at them.

Mdi was fatally shot, while his friend was rushed to the hospital with terrible gunshot wounds. The injuries led to Kokwe’s leg being amputated. Mangwegape was arrested and charged with attempted murder and murder. He is out on a R5000 bail and the trial continues.  

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Former Meat Brother Pub owner back in court


Picture: The former Meat Brother Pub owner, Tshwaro Mangwegape

By OBAKENG MAJE

The former Meat Brothers Pub owner, Tshwaro Mangwegape (41), who is out on R5000 bail, will be back in court today. Mangwegape is accused of shooting and killing the NWU Soccer Institute player, Undivile “Vilo” Mdi (28) and injured his friend, Aobakwe Ernest Kokwe (33) on 17 December 2023.

Mdi and Kokwe were amongst patrons who visited the establishment that was full to capacity on a fateful day. It is alleged that the security guards refused entry to patrons who did not have Identification Documents (IDs) and that led to a stampede.

Mdi and Kokowe allegedly tried to gain entry forcefully, but Mangwegape allegedly pulled out a gun and shot at them. Mdi was fatally shot, while his friend was rushed to the hospital with terrible gunshot wounds.

Mangwegape’s case was postponed, while the state is still waiting for ballistic test results.

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