Four men arrested for mob attack
An officer at Tubatse SAPS said, "Four middle aged men, Sonny Mamogale, Jim Mabuza, Ollie Mabuza and Oupa Sewela, appeared before the Praktiseer Magistrate's Court on charges of attempted murder, kidnapping, assault and robbery on Monday. They were granted bail and their case has been postponed to March 25".
BURGERSFORT – A mob attacked and seriously injured a middle aged man from Ga Motodi on Saturday.
Nthabeleng Sebopela was attacked in full view of the community at about 15:00.
According to his family, they took him from his home, kicked him, hit him with sticks and stones, and dragged him to the secondary school.
“The family watched helplessly during this ordeal. There was no concrete proof that he is the one stealing plasma TVs. He was attacked for something he did not do. We wish that he can get justice in this matter. He is lucky to be alive but we are scared he might be disabled,” said a family member who chose to remain anonymous.
The family said the victim was recovering at Dilokong Hospital.
They also revealed that four men were arrested for their involvement in the mob justice.
An officer at Tubatse SAPS said, “Four middle aged men, Sonny Mamogale, Jim Mabuza, Ollie Mabuza and Oupa Sewela, appeared before the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court on charges of attempted murder, kidnapping, assault and robbery on Monday. They were granted bail and their case has been postponed to March 25”.
Limpopo SAPS spokesperson, Col Moatshe Ngoepe, said, “We encourage members of the public to assist us in the fight against crime. They must always remember that suspects apprehended for any crimes should be surrendered to the police.
“Please desist from taking the law into your own hands, as those who choose to break the law and engage in mob justice will be arrested and dealt with effectively”.
