POLOKWANE – A 36-year-old security guard at the Dithabaneng Mine appeared before the Lebowakgomo Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 25 July, on a charge of murder.
His arrest follows the death of the 18-year-old, Boshelo Petja, who was shot and killed during protest action near the mine in Ga-Mphahlele area, under the Lebowakgomo policing precinct.
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Police Spokesperson, Col Moatshe Ngoepe says conflict arose between security guards and the community, resulting in shots fired.
The man is expected to apply for bail on Tuesday, 30 July.
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