Six Murder Suspects To Apply For Bail
The Vryburg Magistrates’ Court postponed the case against 6 men accused of murder, to 07 April 2022, for formal bail application. The state will oppose their application. Keaobaka Motswamere (26), Tlotlo Serapelwane(22), Ntafetso Velele(21), Mosimanegape Segotlong(26), Obakeng Matiting(23) and Thabiso Seane(22) are all charged with the murder of Luckyboy Mereekae(30). They have sourced the services of Legal Aid South Africa as well as private attorneys to represent them.
Police reports reveal that Mereekae’s lifeless body was found at the corner of Vry and De Kock s with, several stab wounds on Saturday morning, 2 April 2022. The report further reveals that the suspects were from a tavern outside Vryburg when they met Mereekae.
After a quarrel had ensued, the suspects allegedly took out knives and stabbed Mereekae several times on the body. In-depth investigations by the police led them to the Huhudi location, where the six suspects were apprehended and weapons used to commit the offence confiscated. Police investigations are still underway to establish the motive of the murder.
The six will remain in police custody until their next court appearance.
Enquiries:
Henry Mamothame
NPA Regional Spokesperson
North West Division
082 317 5731