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Media Statement POTCHEFSTROOM – The North West High Court sitting in Klerksdorp imposed a life term imprisonment sentencing on John Marumoagae, 52, on Thursday, 01 August 2024, for killing his former girlfriend, Duduetsang Mokgethi. The accused who worked as security officer, left his post in the evening on Saturday, 18 February 2023, and went to a tavern in Tigane Township near Hartbeesfontein where he found his former girlfriend. An argument ensued after Marumoagae accused Mokgethi, then aged 29, of having an affair with another man. The pair left the tavern together, but still arguing. However, the former girlfriend’s body was discovered the following the day in an open field by a passer-by. Police were summoned and a case of murder was registered leading to the arrest of Marumoagae, but due to insufficient evidence, the case was not enrolled. The Anti-Gang Unit took over the investigation, which revealed that Marumoagae insured Mokgethi without her knowledge, although he did not manage to get payment from the insurance. A warrant of arrest was applied for and the Marumoagage was arrested on Tuesday, 20 June 2023, and bail was successfully opposed. The matter was transferred to High Court and Marumoagae was found guilty of murder. He was sentenced to life and further declared unfit to possess a firearm in terms of section 103 of the Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000). The North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena and the Director for Public Prosecution, Dr Rachel Makhari welcomed the sentence. They also thanked the State Prosecutor, Advocate Dibuseng Ntsala and the Investigating Officer, Detective Sgt Buti Matlhoko for their diligence to secure the conviction and ensure that justice is served. Ends
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