Can collector charged with murder over fatal late-night fight
A can collector has been charged with the murder of a teenage boy following a late night scuffle in Kumakwane in the early hours of Friday.
Sporting fresh stitches at the side of his closely shaved head, Mmoloki Kgosipula, 38, appeared before Molepolole Magistrates Court on Monday (1 September) accused of killing 18-year-old Morgan Rakhani.
It is reported Rakhani and two friends were walking home after an evening of entertainment when they bumped into Kgosipula collecting cans near Save Right Supermarket in Botlhapelo ward.
The trio are believed to have exchanged words with Kgosipula, who seemingly took offence at something said, becoming aggressive and allegedly stabbing Rakhani in the chest with a knife.
One of the friends reportedly reacted by bashing their alleged attacker over the head with a stone – hence his scars and bruises in court.
In a brief interview with The Voice, Thamaga Police Assistant Superintendent, Mainane Phele revealed the incident occurred at around 1am.
“We received a report from the suspect claiming he was attacked by people. The deceased also came to report. Both men looked injured, and were rushed to Thamaga Primary Hospital. Later, around 3pm, we received a report from the hospital that the other man passed on,” explained the top cop.
After being treated and discharged, Goo-Seboni native, Kgosipula was escorted from the hospital straight to the police cells.
During Monday’s arraignment, Prosecutor Sub Inspector, Ogone Motsholathebe, secured the suspect’s remand, noting investigations were just getting started.
“We still have to record statements and the postmortem not yet conducted,” highlighted Motsholathebe.
Clutching the charge sheet, Kgosipula was whisked off to prison, where he will remain until his next mention, set for 22 September.
