Relebohile Makhetha
Four men appeared before the Maseru Magistrate Court this week in connection with the alleged murder of one Motsekinyane Ramphalile.
Tholang Pooke (34), Rethabile Makoae (25), Kananelo Manong (33), and Mohale Makoae (21) stand accused of unlawfully assaulting Ramphalile with sticks on December 19, 2024, at Ha Letele in Maseru.
The injuries Ramphalile sustained are alleged to have led to his death.
The investigating officer informed the court that inquiries into the matter were ongoing. As a result, the court ordered that the accused remain in custody, with the case adjourned to January 21, for further proceedings.
In a separate case, Teboho Kou faces murder charges for the fatal shooting of Mpho Mokatse on December 26, 2024, in Semonkong, Maseru District. The accused is alleged to have shot Mokatse twice in the chest.
The court heard that Kou had evaded arrest since the incident but was recently apprehended after being identified while appearing in connection with another criminal matter.
Kou has also been remanded in custody, with his case similarly set for further proceedings on January 21, 2025.
In another disturbing incident, Moitheri Mafereka (34) stands accused of sexual assault and threats of violence against his wife, Makarabo Mafereka. The alleged offence occurred on December 24, 2024, at Masooe 1 Ha Khoeli.
The court heard that Mafereka unlawfully and without consent committed an act of sexual assault by inserting his hand into the complainant’s private parts. Additionally, he is alleged to have threatened the complainant with violence, pointing a knife at her and declaring, “I will kill you.”
Mafereka was granted bail in the amount of M500. His case, too, has been remanded for further proceedings on January 21.
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