A 34-year-old man will spend more than 10 years behind bars for murdering his girlfriend, the South African Police Service (Saps) has confirmed.
On Thursday, Seako Aaron Mosia appeared in the Bethlehem District Court in the Free State, where he was found guilty of murdering Mamahowa Selina Mokonyane.
Mosia, who is from Mamafubedu near Petrus Steyn, was arrested in July last year.
According to the police, Mosia had attempted suicide after killing Mokonyane at Jagersfontein Farm.
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“On 4 July 2022 at approximately 08:45, the police were called to Jagersfontein Farm, where they were shown the body of the deceased on a bed. He had injuries on his forehead, face and upper body.
“The girlfriend was found near the crime scene, where she tried to end her own life. The motive behind the murder is unknown. The accused was arrested the same day and remains in custody pending trial,” police officer Mmako Mophiring said in a statement on Friday.
After his trial, Mosia was sentenced to 13 years in prison.
The case of the murder of an ANC MP
Meanwhile, the North West High Court, on Friday, dismissed the murder accused’s bail appeal application by African National Congress (ANC) Sibusiso Kula.
I stand accused of being behind the murder of Jennifer Motlhomi’s wife.
He was refused bail in January by Orkney Magistrates’ Court.
The 34-year-old is facing murder charges after Motlhomi was found dead on November 27, 2022, in what appeared to be a robbery.
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The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has since indicated that the state will now focus on building a strong case against Kula, pending the finalization of the investigation in preparation for trial.
“An application will also be made at a later stage with the Director of Public Prosecutions in the North West, to have the matter transferred to a higher court, due to its serious nature,” NPA spokesperson Henry Mamothame said in a statement.
The ANC’s chief whip in Parliament, Pemmy Majodina, has suggested that Kula be recalled from the National Assembly.
My husband was found with a stab wound to his back, but the object used to kill him has not been found.
The matter was reported by the medical facility where he was allegedly transported by Kula to receive medical treatment. He allegedly told police that he was not at his home when the incident occurred.
However, Kula – who was arrested in January – was linked to the alleged murder, and has been charged with murder.
The police investigation is ongoing and Kula will remain in police custody until his next court appearance.
Orkney Magistrates’ Court adjourned the case to March 14, for further investigation.
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