POLOKWANE – Police in Mankweng have arrested a 35-year-old suspect for the murder of the two victims whose burned remains were found by a passing motorist near Makgeng village on 19 October, says the police.
The bodies have since been identified by a family member as Thibudi Malemela (28) and her 2 month-old baby, Jeremiah Malemela says Brig Mojapelo.
“Both deceased are from Viking village at ga-Mamabolo next to Boyne, Moria,” he adds.
The motive for these killings is still being investigated.
The suspect is believed to be the ex-boyfriend of the deceased and will appear before Mankweng Magistrate Court soon.
20 oCTOBER
POLOKWANE – The burned bodies of a woman and a toddler discovered along the Wolkberg dirt road on Wednesday morning have still not been identified.
According to information, the motorist came across the charred bodies of a woman believed to have been in her twenties and a toddler, approximately two-years-old, lying side by side on the dirt road at Makgeng village.
“The deceased woman was wearing a ring, had two front gold teeth and a red weaves or wig (hair),” says Provicnial POlice Spokesperson, Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe
A small pink blanket was found next to the toddler’s body adds Ngoepe.
Police are appealing to the next-of-kin, neighbors or anyone who might shed light on the identity of the deceased to come forward.
Anyone with information is requested to contact Colonel Maloma at 082 565 8524 or the Mankweng police at 015 2862000.
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