Four accused sentenced to Life imprisonment for murder 

Seshego Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo have on Monday, 29 April convicted and sentenced four accused  for murder of a 27-year-old man to life and 18 years imprisonment. 

During the trial, the court heard that on Sunday 28 October 2018, the four accused assaulted a 27-year-old man known as Phooko T in a mob related attack. They thought the victim was stealing from them. He was then taken by ambulance to a local hospital, where he later  succumbed to his injuries. 

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 The incident was reported to Seshego police, and murder case was opened and investigated by Warrant Officer Sticks Pete, who, through his dedication, managed to arrest four males: Phineas Pitso Makololo  39, Lekau Tebogo Koopa 39, Tumelo Makoto Pheme 35; and Willy Kwena Pheme 35.

The four accused appeared before Seshego Magistrate’s Court on several  occasions until they were transferred to Polokwane prison. They appeared again on Monday 29, April 2024.

THE FOUR ACCUSED SENTENCED TO LIFE BY THE SESHEGO MAGISTRATE COURT 

 The four were convicted and sentenced on one count :Murder. 

 Accused 1: Phineas Makololo, 18 years imprisonment, accused 2: Tebogo Koopa: 18 years imprisonment, accused 3: Tumelo Pheme 1 life imprisonment and accused 4: Willy Pheme, 1 life imprisonment. 

The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe applauded the job  welldone by Warrant Officer Pete and the team. She further stated that if we keep on arresting people perpertuating mob related incidents, this  will send a strong message that you can run but can’t hide  from the long  arm of the Law.