Four accused persons between the ages of 26 and 40, are expected to make a second appearance before the Taung Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 21 August 2024, in connection with the murder of Alfred Ntagane Puoeng (34) who was reported missing on Tuesday, 07 July 2024, at Pudimoe Police Station.

According to reports, Puoeng was last seen in December last year when he left his home in Pudimoe. The missing man’s father received information that his son was assaulted for stealing a cell phone. In January this year, the concerned father called other family members to check if they were not aware of the victim’s whereabouts, but nothing positive came out of that.

In June 2024, the father eventually met the victim’s friend who was with him when he was assaulted.

After being informed that Puoeng was severely assaulted by four people who accused him of theft, the father reported the matter to the police. It transpired during investigations that four males assaulted and killed Puoeng, then buried him in a shallow
grave at a farm outside Vryburg. Keaobaka Blos, Mohau Gaobuse, Oaitse Nchweng and RapelangBlos were arrested on Tuesday, 13 August 2024, at their residences in Pudimoe. They initially appeared in court on Wednesday, 14 August 2024, and their case was postponed until Wednesday, 21 August 2024, for formal bail application.

The Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, congratulated all members of Pudimoe Police Station and other role players for their collaborative and investigative efforts to ensure that alleged perpetrators are brought to book.

Source : South African Police Service