POTCHESFTROOM –A 36-year-old man is expected to appear in the Mogwase Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 05 December 2022, in connection with the alleged murder of his 34-year-old brother. The suspect’s court appearance emanates from his arrest on Saturday, evening, 03 December 2022, after he allegedly strangled his younger brother at their home in Lerome village Moruleng, near Mogwase outside Rustenburg.

According to information received, the suspect and the victim had a quarrel prior to the incident. The police were called to the scene and the victim was found dead.  The suspect was immediately arrested and charged with murder. Investigations into the matter continues.

The Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, condemned the incident and urged family members to solve their differences in an amicable way. He commended the Mogwase police for the swift arrest of the suspect.

Source: South African Police Service