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19-year-old arrested for murder, remanded in custody

The young man was arrested on Wednesday, 6 September, after stabbing Thabala Mashiane (19) to death.

LIMPOPO – The suspect appeared before the Modimolle Magistrate’s Court today, 7 September, on a charge of murder.

Police spokesperson Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe says he was remanded in custody, with no bail, until 14 September 2017, for bail application and for further police investigation to take place.


LIMPOPO – Police spokesperson Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe says the incident took place at Solomon Mhlangu High School in Modimolle.

Two 19-year-old, gr. 12 learners were gambling on school property, when a fight ensued.

The learners were then taken to the principal’s office to seek intervention.

“The suspect stabbed the deceased with a sharp instrument, killing him instantly,” Ngoepe said.

Police were summoned and the suspect was arrested.

“He will appear before the Modimolle Magistrate Court soon, on a charge of murder.”

The South African Police Service have condemned this act of bullying and violence in the strongest possible terms.

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Raeesa Sempe

Raeesa Sempe is a Caxton Award-winning Digital Editor with nine years’ experience in the industry. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand and started her journey as a community journalist for the Polokwane Review in 2015. She then became the online journalist for the Review in 2016 where she excelled in solidifying the Review’s digital footprint through Facebook lives, content creation and marketing campaigns. Raeesa then moved on to become the News Editor of the Bonus Review in 2019 and scooped up the Editorial Employee of the Year award in the same year. She is the current Digital Editor of the Polokwane Review-Observer, a position she takes pride in. Raeesa is married with one child and enjoys spending time with friends, listening to music and baking – when she has the time. “I still believe that if your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon." – Tom Stoppard

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