By Jonk wa Mashamba
news@alexreporter.co.za
The Koster Regional Court postponed the case against the murder accused, Thabang Moswane (24), to 31 January 2023, for consultation with a new legal aid attorney.
His previous attorney has relocated and had to withdraw his services.
The state is expected to share all the necessary documents with the defence attorney in preparation for pretrial, and to await the completion of investigations.
Henry Mamothame
NPA Regional Spokesperson, said Moswane has abandoned his bail, and he will remain in police custody until the next court appearance in the new year.
He is charged with murder after he allegedly stabbed his mother to death.
Police reports reveal that Boons police were called out, to a horrific murder scene in Mathopestad, on Monday afternoon, 9 May 2022.
Initial information indicated that there was a fight between Kedisaletse Elizbeth Moswane (53), and her son, Thabang Moswane.
“On arrival at the scene, police found Kedisaletse’s body inside a shack, with numerous stab wounds.
“The police were informed that Thabang, was allegedly seen drinking his mother’s blood, after stabbing her.
He was immediately arrested and appeared before the Koster Magistrate’s Court,” said Mamothame.
