Man faces charges of murdering his father

Gabashe who originates from Mokgomane is alleged to have on August 27, 2016 in Mokgomane village, stabbed his father, Olefile Gabashe with a knife to death following an argument and also used a tyre lever in committing the crime. In October 2016, a psychiatric evaluation report ruled that the accused person was fit to stand trial.

The State prosecutor, sub inspector Dumani Chakasala said the police needed a court order for social workers to assess the accused person’s residence before admitting him to bail.