SEBOKENG.-  The Regional Court in Sebokeng recently convicted and sentenced 28-year-old Lebohang Sello Salmane to 15 years in prison for murder and attempted murder.

The case was investigated by Detective Sergeant Tshepiso Tsiame.

Police spokesperson, Sergeant Nthabiseng Mokhachane said that the incident occurred on December, 4, 2024, when the mother of the deceased, Mzimkhulu Nhlapo (27), entered her home in Zone 13, Sebokeng, and found Salmane inside.

When questioned, Salmane claimed he was looking for Nhlapo.

During their conversation, Salmane is said to have tied up Nhlapo’s mother and stabbed her. Nhlapo was later found with his hands and feet bound, having been stabbed multiple times, and the murder weapon was discovered on his body.

“Nhlapo’s mother sustained injuries and received medical treatment. Following the incident, Salmane fled the scene.  With the assistance of anonymous tip-offs, he was traced and apprehended on 16 December 2024 in Botshabelo, Free State,” Mokhachane said.

Sebokeng SAPS Station Commander, Brigadier Thembekile Kubone commended Detective Sergeant Tshepiso Tsiame for the successful investigation.