| Police secure life imprisonment for murder and 10 years for attempted murder | |
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| Date Published: | 2026/02/18 |
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Media Statement
POLOKWANE – The Polokwane High Court has sentenced 35-year-old Mankge Matolo Anthony to life imprisonment for murder and 10 years imprisonment for attempted murder. The sentence follows his conviction on 21 January 2025 for the fatal stabbing of Tebogo Tau (25) and the attempted murder of Bruce Mphonyana Makhubedu (37). The incident occurred on Saturday, 07 September 2024, at about 00:30, at a liquor outlet in Kutullo within the Sekhukhune policing area. It is reported that the deceased and the surviving victim, who were in a romantic relationship, were at the liquor outlet when the accused, who had previously been in a relationship with the female, confronted them and initiated a fight. The accused left the scene and returned shortly thereafter armed with a knife. He proceeded to stab both victims. Tebogo Tau was certified dead upon arrival at a local clinic, while Mphonyana Makhubedu sustained stab wounds to the head and survived the attack. The suspect was arrested approximately four hours after the incident. At the time of his arrest, he had also stabbed himself in an apparent attempt to commit suicide. The case was investigated by Detectives Sergeant Letladi Sarel Kekana of SAPS Sekhukhune. On 17 February 2025, the Polokwane High Court sentenced the accused to life imprisonment for murder and 10 years imprisonment for attempted murder. The court ordered that the sentence for attempted murder run concurrently with the life sentence. He was further declared unfit to possess a firearm.
The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo has commended investigating officer SAPS Sekhukhune detectives, particularly Sergeant Letladi Sarel Kekana, for his diligent investigation that ensured justice for the victims and their families.
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