Joyce Monareng murder suspect (23) apprehended in Moletjie
The 50-year-old estate agent and gospel singer from Polokwane was stabbed to death in Seshego on 14 October.
3 December
POLOKWANE – Police Spokesperson, Col Moatshe Ngoepe said the man appeared in the Seshego Magistrate’s Court today. He was remanded in custody and his murder case was postponed to 21 March 2021.
2 December
POLOKWANE – The family of Joyce Monareng has welcomed the arrest of a 23-year-old man in connection with her murder.
The man was intercepted in Moletjie, outside Seshego, on Tuesday, after he was positively linked to the murder, and some of the deceased’s stolen items, including a cellphone, were recovered.
He was arrested on a charge of murder and robbery with aggravating circumstances and will appear in the Seshego Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 3 December.
His arrest comes after Monareng was murdered on 14 October in Seshego Zone 8.
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Monareng was badly wounded from multiple stab wounds and collapsed close to her car. An unknown man, wearing yellow overalls, was reportedly seen jumping out of the vehicle and fled from the scene. The victim was certified dead on the scene.
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Provincial Police Commissioner, Lt Gen Nneke Ledwaba has applauded the special task team for their meticulous investigation which led to the arrest.
The motive for the incident will be determined by the ongoing police investigations.
Dan Monareng, the ex-husband of the deceased, says the family will be mobilising members of the community to protest outside the court in hopes of persuading the magistrate to deny bail and ensure justice is served. The deceased was a real estate agent and a long time member of Church On The Hill (COTH) Polokwane.
