By OBAKENG MAJE
An attempted murder and murder case against the local businessman and the former owner of Meat Brothers Pub, Tshwaro Mangwegape (41), was postponed to 2 May 2024, while the state was still waiting for ballistic test results. Mangwegape, briefly appeared before the Taung Magistrate’s Court today and he was remanded in custody.
This comes after he was accused of killing the NWU Soccer Institute player, Undivile “Vilo” Mdi (28) and injuring his friend, Aobakwe Ernest Kokwe (33). Mdi and Kokwe were amongst patrons who visited the Meat Brothers Pub that was full to capacity on 16 December 2023. 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 and his friend was rushed to the hospital with terrible gunshot wounds.
Meanwhile, one of the community leaders, Kgakololo Koji said: “We welcome the postponement. We actually knew what would have happened in court today and I promise you that, we will be here again on 2 May 2024.”
The ANCYL spokesperson in North West, Molebang Mohlomi said in a statement that, they condemn violence meted against patrons at the Meat Brothers. Mohlomi said it is alleged that security guards and bouncers unleashed live ammunition towards unarmed civilians, who were trying to gain access to the establishment.
“This barbaric behaviour bothers public safety. This shows how business owners lack respect for their clients. A clinical approach to review licences of public places must be applied to ensure those who are bestowed with the responsibility to protect patrons are PSIRA compliant.
“We have sent our heartfelt condolences to the families that have lost their loved ones. Equally so, we call upon law enforcement agencies to speedily resolve this brutish crime,” he said.
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