POLOKWANE – Five suspects between the ages of 15 and 16-years-old are expected to appear in the Polokwane Magistrates Court this morning in connection with the murder of Thoriso Themane.
Themane was assaulted by a group of teenagers on Saturday night, 23 February, and succumbed to his injuries.
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His murder has caused a national outcry which has led to the social media hashtag #JusticeForThoriso.
Crowds are currently gathering outside the Polokwane Magistrates Court, demanding justice for Themane’s murder.
A crowd has gathered outside the court with placards reading "No place of safety, straight to jail!" #ThorisoThemane #JusticeforThoriso pic.twitter.com/HGc4vdjs9N
— Polokwane Review (@PolokwaneReview) February 28, 2019
Included in the crowd is EFF Chairperson for ward 20, Linda Manamela, who was denied entry into the court.
“We understand they are underage but they killed a human soul. We want to support the Themane family,” she could be heard saying.
DA Provincial Leader, Jacques Smalle, along with other members of the DA is also outside the Polokwane Magistrates Court this morning.
Smalle told Review that they are concerned about the increase in drug related crime in the city.
Proceedings at the Polokwane Magistrates Court have been delayed. According to the NPA, a sixth teenager was arrested this morning. #JusticeforThoriso #ThorisoThemane
— Polokwane Review (@PolokwaneReview) February 28, 2019
A rare picture of unity.
Thoriso Themane murder case has been postponed. All six suspects will reappear in the Polokwane Magistrates Court in 7 days time #JusticeforThorisho
— Polokwane Review (@PolokwaneReview) February 28, 2019
Review is currently live at the scene and will update accordingly.
