POLOKWANE – The brother of Thorisho Themane, Karabo, said the family are hopeful that sentencing proccedings currently underway in the Limpopo High Court: Polokwane Division, will end in justice for their brother/son.
The four teenagers found guilty of Themane’s murder are appearing before the Limpopo High Court: Polokwane Division today as sentencing proceedings resume.
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Karabo spoke to the Polokwane Review after court was adjourned for lunch and said they are happy there was no postponment as it would have been a slap in the family’s face if there was.
Review journalist, @Lizelle_becca speaks to Karabo Themane, the brother of #ThorishoThemane outside the Limpopo High Court: Polokwane Division. Themane said the family are hoping that sentencing proceedings will end in justice for Thorisho. pic.twitter.com/JOHCWBLvMR
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“We are happy that the probation officer recommended imprisonment and for a harsh sentence and we will wait for the outcome,” he said.
Earlier, the court heard from the Probation Officer, Malesela William Raphela who gave a report on two of the four accused, Motimele Vincent and Michael Teffo.
He told the court that the two, who were minors at the time, were first-time offenders and have denied responsibility and said they both showed no remorse when assessed.
Raphela also told the court that the Themane family have pleaded for the court to pass a sentence that will honour their son’s memory.
Themane’s father, Mahlapahlapane Thema was quoted to have said that the passing of his son and the widely circulated video, left the family traumatized.
Themane’s mother, Maria was quoted to have said her son’s death has left her emotionally traumatised and asked the court to sentence the accused to set an example.
Raphela will report on the other two accused when court resumes.
