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Media Statement POTCHEFSTROOM – A 36-year-old mother and her son, aged 19, appeared before the Moretele Magistrates’ Court today for the alleged murder of her husband. Refilwe Molekoa and the son, Goitsemang Madibela appeared in court after being apprehended at their residence in Maubane village, near Makapanstad on Monday, 02 Septermber 2024. According to reports, Lucas Molekoa (63) and his stepson were watching soccer on the television, on Sunday, 25 August 2024, when an argument occurred. It is alleged that the argument became physical and the mother attempted to separate the duo, but she failed. It is further alleged that on realising that her husband was overpowering, the son, Refilwe hit Molekoa with an object on his head and he fell down. Refilwe and the son allegedly strangled the victim with a rope, then went outside to scream and called the neighbours claiming that there was a house robbery. Police were called and the two suspects; Refiloe and her son were taken in for questioning. The pair was later charged with murder after investigations revealed that they allegedly killed the victim. The accused were remanded in custody until Friday, 13 September 2024, for bail application.
The Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, applauded Makapanstad police for their swift reaction and thorough investigations that led to the arrest of the pair to face the full might of the law.
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