Double murder accused further remanded in custody

Tuesday, August 01, 2023 | 850 Views |

Double murder accused, Mogomotsi Sepopa's bail application has been further postponed because the investigations officer (IO) and the substantive prosecutor were not available. As a result, Presiding Magistrate Queen Moanga of the Extension II Magistrate's Court further remanded Sepopa in custody.

Sepopa, 35, is accused of killing his wife, Bogolo Sepopa and another woman named Same Moapare. It is alleged that Sepopa shot and killed the two women.

Prosecutor Botho Gobuamang apprised the court that she is not the substantive prosecutor for the double murder case. Giving an update, she stated that she has been told by the IO that they are currently busy with investigations.

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