Two men aged 68 and 71 are set to appear in court for allegedly raping a minor. PHOTO: iStock
Limpopo man in court for allegedly stoning girlfriend to death
A man is expected to appear in court on Monday for allegedly stoning his 17-year-old girlfriend to death in Limpopo.
Two men aged 68 and 71 are set to appear in court for allegedly raping a minor. PHOTO: iStock
A 23-year-old man is expected to appear in the Nebo Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo after he was arrested for allegedly killing a 17-year old-girl believed to be his girlfriend.
The incident reportedly happened on Saturday, 20 August 2022 around 19:00.
LIMPOPO MAN IN COURT FOR ALLEGEDLY MURDERING GIRLFRIEND
Limpopo police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Mamphaswa Seabi said the information they received suggests that the 23-year-old man was walking with the 17-year-old girl at Kome village under Nebo policing area when she allegedly received a call. The suspect then accused her of cheating on him and he then stoned her to death.
Seani said the police were called and on arrival at the scene, the victim was found lying with fatal injuries. She was identified as Promise Tjatji.
“The Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit took over the case for further investigations. The suspect will face a charge of murder.”
ALSO READ: Limpopo woman slapped with 27 years for husband’s murder
SUSPECTS STONED TO DEATH
In a separate incident, community members were cautioned to desist from engaging in acts of vigilantism and mob attacks after the brutal murder of two suspected robbers in Siloam outside Thohoyandou in Limpopo on Wednesday 17 August 2022.
The two men were reportedly stoned to death and their bodies burnt by community members at Tshavhalovhedzi village under Siloam policing area.
According to police, reports suggest that three suspects allegedly robbed a 23-year-old girl of her cellphone and other belongings at a local Plaza. They then attempted to kidnap her in full view of the bystanders but hastily left her and drove off after she screamed for help.
Limpopo police spokesperson, Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said community members then gave chase and caught up with the robbers after they made an accident.
“Two were killed and the third one was rescued by the police and arrested. Their motor vehicle was also torched.
“Community members proceeded to surround the police station, demanding his release but POPs members were activated to contain the situation.”
Motlafela Mojapelo
ALSO READ: Suspected robbers stoned and burnt to death in Limpopo
