By Mashamba Media
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The 20-year-old suspect, Parsons Seepi Maduwe accused of murder of his 16-year-old brother, Rethabile Matsobane Maduwe has appeared before Phalala Magistrate’s Court on Friday 28 June.
His case was postponed until Thursday 04 July 2024 for formal bail application and further police investigation.
The incident took place at Vianeen village, Marken, under Villa Nora policing area on Wednesday, 26 June
Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the police were on duty when they received a complaint about the murder.
Upon arrival at the scene, They discovered a teenage body lying on his bed facing up with stab wounds on his back.
Ledwaba said the two brothers allegedly got into a heated argument which escalated to a physical fight , during which the brother allegedly stabbed the younger brother in the back with a knife.
“After the ordeal, the suspect went to the relatives to inform them about the incident, and the Emergency Medical Personnel certified the victim dead at the scene.
“Police investigations continue,” he said.
