Accused remanded in custody after appearing in court for alleged murder of his ex-girlfriend
On Wednesday, 21 June 2023, a 52-year-old man appeared in the Klerksdorp Magistrates’ Court on a charge of murder. John Marumagae Khentu (52) will remain in custody till his next court appearance in the Hartbeesfontein Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 27 June 2023, for a formal bail application.
Khentu was arrested after an intensive investigation by the Anti-Gang Unit following an incident reported on Sunday, 19 February 2023, at a tavern in Hartbeesfontein. It is alleged that the 29-year-old victim and the suspect (ex-boyfriend) met at the tavern where they had a chat about their child. The suspect was seen leaving the tavern with the victim at around midnight. The victim was found dead the next morning in an open field and a case of murder was opened. The 52-year-old suspect was arrested however, the docket was not placed on the roll.
Consequently, the Anti-Gang Unit took the docket for investigation which revealed that the suspect had an insurance policy in which he insured the victim with him being the beneficiary. Thus, Section 205 investigation was conducted leading to the issuing of a warrant of arrest. The suspect was re-arrested at his workplace in Hartbeesfontein on Tuesday, 20 June 2023, for murder.
The Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, applauded the Anti-Gang Unit and especially the Investigating Officer, Sergeant Buti Matlhoko for a job well done.
Source: South African Police Service