| [COURT UPDATE] Suspect in Tolwe farm murder remanded in custody | |
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| Date Published: | 2025/12/03 |
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Media Statement POLOKWANE - A 28-year-old Hendrik Chimole, who was arrested in connection with the murder and robbery case that has occurred on a farm in Tolwe policing area, appeared before Senwabarwana Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 03 December 2025. He was remanded in custody, and the matter was postponed for the appointment of Legal Aid representation. He will appear before the Tolwe Periodical Court on Thursday, 04 December 2025. This follows his arrest in the early hours of Tuesday, 02 December 2025, after a coordinated operation led by members of the Provincial Murder and Robbery Unit, Tolwe Detectives, Bosbeld Misdaad Ondersoeke, and Bosveld Plaasbeveiliging Security Companies. The incident claimed the life of 77-year-old Attie Mahne, who was found tied up and unconscious inside his farmhouse and later declared dead at the scene by Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Several items were reportedly stolen during the attack, including a firearm and an undisclosed amount of cash. The farmer’s firearm, a 38 Special Revolver as well as six live rounds of ammunition were recovered during the arrest A police manhunt for the second suspect continues. Ends
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