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Media Statement POTCHEFSTROOM – A 33-year-old man was arrested at Kgomotso in Taung following a family murder reported on Friday evening, 15 November 2024, in Shaleng Village. It is alleged that members of a family were inside their shack, sitting around a coffee table, when the suspect entered and struck his father, Mosimanegape Kale (74) over the head with a knobkierrie. Thereafter family members fled through a window and ran to neighbours for assistance. The suspect then assaulted his mother, Phodisho Kale (68) and Sister Bonolo Kale (27) with a knobkierrie over their heads and fled the scene. Emergency and Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) were called and declared all three victims (father, mother and sister) dead on the scene. With the assistance of community members, the suspect was traced to Shaleng village, where he was arrested on Saturday, 16 November 2024 at about 06:00. He was charged for the triple murder and will appear before the Kgomotso Periodical Court on Monday, 18 November 2024. The Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena condemned the incident. He thanked the community for their assistance and commitment that assisted the police to arrest the suspect and said the police will work hard to ensure successful prosecution. Ends
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