The first incident was reported late in the afternoon of Saturday.

An argument allegedly ensued between two men in a tavern in Zone 3, Itsoseng. 

36-year-old Tumelo Ferdinand Khoane allegedly stabbed Lesego David Motlhajoa (aged 37) with an unknown sharp instrument in the street, just outside the tavern.

Motlhajoa was certified dead shortly after the incident by Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS). Khoane, appearing before the court on Monday, was remanded in custody until his next court appearance on Tuesday, May 3.

In a second unrelated incident in the early hours of Sunday morning, 22-year-old Clemet Mogatwe and Thabeng Mogotlhe (aged 28) allegedly had an argument at a tavern in Itsoseng. According to information received, Mogatwe stabbed Mogotlhe with a sharp instrument.

He was rushed to a local clinic, where he was certified dead shortly after his arrival.

Mogatwe was arrested the same day and he appeared before the Itsoseng Magistrates’ Court on Monday, on a charge of murder. He was remanded in custody until his next court appearance on Thursday, May 5.

The Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, lauded the Itsoseng police for their quick response that led to the arrest. He reiterated that the police will continue to work hard to ensure that criminals are removed from society.

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