JUST IN: #JusticeForThoriso – five suspects arrested in alleged gang-related murder
POLOKWANE – Ten more arrests are expected to be made regarding the murder of 27-year-old, Thoriso Themane, whose body was found dumped on Erasmus and Cestrum Avenue, in Flora Park.
Read more: [JUST IN] Man from Flora Park murdered by alleged learners from local school
According to preliminary police investigations, Themane was bludgeoned to death in a mob attack, says police spokesperson, Col Moatshe Ngoepe.
“The victim was taken to hospital but certified dead on arrival. The police were summoned and started with the initial investigations which revealed that the victim was assaulted by a group of people in the area and one person is currently taken in for questioning. The motive behind this incident is not clear at this stage but the ongoing Police investigations will tell,” he said.
A video, also doing the rounds on social media shows a group of learners from Capricorn High School, dragging Themane’s lifeless body.
Read more: Death by learners: Chilling footage emerges
Several attempts have been made to the school, however, we are still awaiting comment.
News of Themane’s murder has started the hashtag #JusticeForThoriso, which is currently trending on social media.
Dear parents… Please teach your kids about your job description … Don't let them assume things coz they end up bragging and doing stupid things in the name of your job, who'll be in shit after? You the parent.
Let's take note of how they grow #JusticeforThoriso— 30 (@BraJonSnow) February 26, 2019
The amount of violence that is escalating amongst the youth in Polokwane is shocking????????. Imagine the audacity murdering someone in cold blood for some sort of sick status and bragging about it after????, im shook????. #JusticeforThoriso
— Maxwell Molepo (@Maaxie_Max) February 26, 2019
https://twitter.com/Isaac_Moselane/status/1100311579688607744
The generation that we are supposed to protect and handle with care have become a generation we are now supposed to fear… There is no reason for such brutality… these kids need to get what they deserve #JusticeforThoriso
— Young Kay (@KamzaGwangwa) February 26, 2019
https://twitter.com/Didiijackson/status/1100306874593935365
“Anyone with more information regarding the incident may contact Sergeant Ratsoma on 072 808 1188; the crime stop number 08600 10111; the crime line SMS 32211 or the nearest police station.
