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#JusticeForThoriso – Suspect has been taken in for questioning

Police spokesperson, Col Moatshe Ngoepe says investigations will tell whether more arrests are expected or not.

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POLOKWANE – Ten more arrests are expected to be made regarding the murder of 27-year-old, Thoriso Themane, whose body was found dumped on Erasmus and Cestrum Avenue, in Flora Park.

Read more: [JUST IN] Man from Flora Park murdered by alleged learners from local school

According to preliminary police investigations, Themane was bludgeoned to death in a mob attack, says police spokesperson, Col Moatshe Ngoepe.

“The victim was taken to hospital but certified dead on arrival. The police were summoned and started with the initial investigations which revealed that the victim was assaulted by a group of people in the area and one person is currently taken in for questioning. The motive behind this incident is not clear at this stage but the ongoing Police investigations will tell,” he said.

A video, also doing the rounds on social media shows a group of learners from Capricorn High School, dragging Themane’s lifeless body.

Read more: Death by learners: Chilling footage emerges

Several attempts have been made to the school, however, we are still awaiting comment.

News of Themane’s murder has started the hashtag #JusticeForThoriso, which is currently trending on social media.

https://twitter.com/Isaac_Moselane/status/1100311579688607744

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“Anyone with more information regarding the incident may contact Sergeant Ratsoma on 072 808 1188; the crime stop number 08600 10111; the crime line SMS 32211 or the nearest police station.

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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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