Key Points
- 22-year-old Tebogo ‘Lepai’ Maboa appeared in court on murder charges related to the July killing of a 59-year-old man in Sebayeng, Limpopo, alongside five other suspects.
- Maboa, who had evaded capture, was arrested in Gauteng, while four other suspects were arrested in December. The victim was strangled after refusing to hand over money he had received from an accident fund.
- Those arrested include Wilson Mashao Malatji (24), Tebatso Mahakwana (23), Flora Mabitsela (39), and Kate Maboa (41), Maboa’s mother, who also faces charges.
A 22-year-old man, Tebogo ‘Lepai’ Maboa, has appeared before the Mankweng Magistrate’s Court on murder charges in Sebayeng town, Polokwane district of Limpopo.
He is accused of participating in the July killing of a 59-year-old man in Sebayeng alongside five other suspects, including one man and three women.
Four suspects were arrested in December, while Maboa evaded capture until his recent arrest in Gauteng. The suspects allegedly targeted the victim for a lump sum he had received from an accident fund.
When he refused to hand over the money, he was reportedly strangled, and the perpetrators fled on foot.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba confirmed that among those arrested are Wilson Mashao Malatji (24), Tebatso Mahakwana (23), Flora Mabitsela (39), and Kate Maboa (41), the mother of the 22-year-old suspect, who has also appeared in court in connection with the murder.
Man Charged with Rape After Assaulting Woman in Seshego
In a separate case, a 42-year-old man appeared at the Seshego Magistrate’s Court on rape charges following an incident on January 15.
He allegedly assaulted a 20-year-old woman inside a vehicle before releasing her. The victim reported the crime immediately, leading to the suspect’s arrest two days later in Seshego. His bail hearing is set for next week.
Both cases highlight ongoing concerns about crime in the region, with community members and activists calling for increased police visibility and proactive measures to address violent offenses. Authorities have assured the public that investigations are ongoing and that they are committed to ensuring justice is served.
The Limpopo Provincial Commissioner has reiterated the importance of community cooperation in combating crime, urging anyone with information related to these or other cases to come forward. Crime Stop can be reached at 08600 10111, and tips can also be submitted via the MySAPS app.
As the legal processes unfold, the communities of Sebayeng and Seshego remain on edge, hoping for justice and safer neighborhoods in the future.
