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Media Statement
POTCHEFSTROOM – The Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, cautioned members of the community not to attempt to solve crime by taking the law into their own hands, but to work together with the police to deal decisively with criminality. The condemnation follows the arrest of five suspects for murder related to a “jungle justice” incident reported in the early hours of Monday morning, 9 September 2024. According to information, Makapanstad police were called out to a scene in Mathibestad Village, Leswaneng Section. On arrival, they found a gathering of about 20 community members in the street and a male was lying on his back, with multiple injuries. The victim, who was accused of theft, is not yet identified. Emergency and Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) were called and the victim was certified dead on the scene. Ensuing police investigations identified the five suspects as follows: Neo Preshierly Madihlaba (24) and Lesego Minah Rankapola (39) were arrested on Thursday, 12 September 2024 while Mapotela Solomon Masilela (58) and Edwin Tsholanang Somo (30) were arrested a day later. The fifth accused; Lawrence Monako Masilela (51) was arrested on Sunday, 15 September 2024. They were all granted bail after their first court appearances before the Temba Magistrates’ Court, and their next court date will be on Wednesday, 6 November 2024. Lieutenant General Sello Kwena commended the police for their quick response, which led to the arrest of alleged perpetrators. Ends
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