South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Limpopo
SELOSESHA – An unknown male lost his life at Pelonomi Hospital on Monday, 26 December 2021, after he was allegedly assaulted by community members.
On Sunday evening, 26 December 2021, Selosesha Police were summoned to Morago Trust after an unknown male was caught by community members for allegedly trying to steal livestock. Community members allegedly assaulted the unknown male and he was taken to hospital.
A case of assault with grievous bodily harm was opened for investigation but was changed to murder the following day 27 December 2021 after the unknown male lost his life.
At this stage no one has been apprehended and police appeals to community members to refrain from taking law into their own hands. Communities are encouraged to immediately report criminal activities to police without harming suspects.
A broken identity smart card belonging to Gaopalelwe Rampitsana was found inside the unknown male’s pocket. Anyone that might know the deceased is requested to contact Selosesha Detective Unit on 082 553 8208.
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