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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