Nineteen (19) farmers crowded the dock of the Kanye Magistrate Court on Monday to face charges of murder.
Details on the charge sheet reveal that the frustrated and desperate farmers from Gamoswaane settlement were granted bail by the court after allegedly attacking and killing Kabelo Nkaunyana, who was known to terrorise the settlement and habitually steal their cattle.
Among the 19, some had been detained in police custody for a day before being released on bail. Nkaunyana was buried at his home village in Kanye.
Whenever these men appear in court, the courtroom exceeds its capacity as some bring along their family members for support. It is reported that the angry farmers united to address the recurring theft of their animals by thieves during the night.
Regrettably, during the confrontation, they allegedly killed one suspected thief with their bare hands and injured another, who is reportedly recovering from the gruesome injuries.
In the previous court session, it was disclosed that only 12 were arrested and that seven additional farmers are yet to be apprehended, bringing the total to 19.
The farmers are Nkago Ntsimako (48), Kgosietsile Thakoyakgomo (48), Thapelo Sekanonyana (50), Ntamo Boroboko (54), Edwin Tlammane (43), Olerilwe Ntshekisang (48) from Lotlhakane East, Tere Arone (33), Ntesang Tsiripane (32), Mofenyi Matebo (27), Odireleng Setlhatlhanyo (48) from Kanye, Phomolo Lesole (33) from Gamoswaane lands, Thapelo Sekanonyana (50) from Lotlhakane East, Lucky Modisa Wadipodi (49), Tumisang Raphoi (23), Popo Matlolane (25), and Ogone Letso Arone (19) from Kanye.
Kebonyekgotla Moremedi (39) also from Kanye and Tshenolo Matolwane (40) from Mosetlhe cattlepost were represented by two lawyers when they appeared before court.
On the charge sheet it was stated that on the 5th and 6th, January 2024 the 19 farmers jointly attacked and murdered Nkaunyane.
Speaking recently before Kanye main Kgotla, Bangwaketse paramount chief, Kgosi Malope II, and other residents lamented the rampant livestock theft in the village. The chief urged lawmakers to reconsider measures that can be taken to reduce the act.
Details on the charge sheet reveal that the frustrated and desperate farmers from Gamoswaane settlement were granted bail by the court after allegedly attacking and killing Kabelo Nkaunyana, who was known to terrorise the settlement and habitually steal their cattle.
Among the 19, some had been detained in police custody for a day before being released on bail. Nkaunyana was buried at his home village in Kanye.
Whenever these men appear in court, the courtroom exceeds its capacity as some bring along their family members for support. It is reported that the angry farmers united to address the recurring theft of their animals by thieves during the night.
Regrettably, during the confrontation, they allegedly killed one suspected thief with their bare hands and injured another, who is reportedly recovering from the gruesome injuries.
In the previous court session, it was disclosed that only 12 were arrested and that seven additional farmers are yet to be apprehended, bringing the total to 19.
The farmers are Nkago Ntsimako (48), Kgosietsile Thakoyakgomo (48), Thapelo Sekanonyana (50), Ntamo Boroboko (54), Edwin Tlammane (43), Olerilwe Ntshekisang (48) from Lotlhakane East, Tere Arone (33), Ntesang Tsiripane (32), Mofenyi Matebo (27), Odireleng Setlhatlhanyo (48) from Kanye, Phomolo Lesole (33) from Gamoswaane lands, Thapelo Sekanonyana (50) from Lotlhakane East, Lucky Modisa Wadipodi (49), Tumisang Raphoi (23), Popo Matlolane (25), and Ogone Letso Arone (19) from Kanye.
Kebonyekgotla Moremedi (39) also from Kanye and Tshenolo Matolwane (40) from Mosetlhe cattlepost were represented by two lawyers when they appeared before court.
On the charge sheet it was stated that on the 5th and 6th, January 2024 the 19 farmers jointly attacked and murdered Nkaunyane.
Speaking recently before Kanye main Kgotla, Bangwaketse paramount chief, Kgosi Malope II, and other residents lamented the rampant livestock theft in the village. The chief urged lawmakers to reconsider measures that can be taken to reduce the act.
