SAPS Sekhukhune District Sergeant Salome Mothokwana Kgoroba (49) was remanded into custody until March 30 when she appeared at the Groblersdal Magistrate’s Court last Thursday.

Kgoroba is facing a charge of murder following the fatal shooting of Nelson Dolamo (30) on November 16 last year in the early hours of the morning.

Kgoroba and Dolamo were staying at the same residence in Groblersdal. Dolamo succumbed to his injuries at the Philadelphia Hospital in Dennilton.

Limpopo Provincial Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the police were alerted about the incident, and a case of murder was opened.

Ledwaba indicated that investigations led to the identification of Kgoroba, “She was traced and arrested, and her state-issued firearm was confiscated for forensic analysis.”

He explained that preliminary investigations indicate that Kgoroba was asleep when she allegedly heard someone opening the door at about 02:00 and believed it was an intruder.

Kgoroba fired several shots towards the door and allegedly only realised afterwards that she had shot Dolamo.

Independent Police Investigative Directorate spokesperson Lizzy Shuping said the matter was reported to the directorate for investigation.

• Dolamo was buried in Ga-Marishane Village on November 22 last year. He is survived by his mother, sister, brother, and son.

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