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Media Statement
KIMBERLEY – A hefty prison sentence was handed down to 28-year-old Thabang Lesenyeho, for multiple charges including murder, by the Mothibistad Regional Court on Thursday, 27 February 2025. On Sunday, 18 June 2023, members of Batlharos SAPS, received a complaint of a house that was on fire in Maruping village. Upon arrival at the homestead, the lifeless body of Mr Joseph Dithupe was found lying in a pool of blood in one of the half-burned rooms, with a stab wound on his upper body. It was later discovered that some of the household items, including sound system, a television set, a cellphone and clothes belonging to the victim were missing. The accused was arrested later the same day with the assistance of community members. Some of the stolen items were recovered and he was found wearing the deceased’s clothes. Lesenyeho was charged with murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, arson and contravention of the Immigration Act. He was found guilty on all charges, and he has been sentenced to 52 years imprisonment. The Court further ordered that the accused be declared unfit to possess a firearm. The Provincial commissioner of Northern Cape Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, and her management welcomed the conviction and appropriate sentence. She applauded Warrant Officer Eunice Ngono and Constable Mpumelelo Maruping from the Provincial Serious and Organized Crime Investigation Unit for their hardwork and dedication and securing a significant conviction. Ends
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