According to provincial police spokesperson, Amanda Funani, the victim was allegedly killed on Saturday at Matolong Village outside Taung. 

Funani further adds that according to information available at this stage, the victim and the 17-year-old suspect, who are brothers, visited a local tavern on Friday and returned back home in the early hours of 20 March 2021.

“It is alleged that a fight ensued between the two brothers because of money that was to be shared amongst themselves. It is further alleged that the parents tried to stop the fight, but the two brothers left the house and continued with the fight on the streets. Allegations further state that the two brothers fell on the ground and the victim was found with a stab wound on the stomach and died at the scene.

“The 17-year-old suspect is currently under parental care and was dealt with according to the Child Justice Act 75 of 2008. The investigation into the matter continues,” adds Funani.

The Provincial Commissioner, Sello Kwena, condemned the incident and asked community members to solve their differences in a harmonious way and not result in violence.

OFM News/Blaine Jones