By Staff Report
MOKGWATHI — A man was shot and killed by his uncle during a tragic incident at Mokgwathi Village in Bolobedu on Boxing Day, Thursday, 26 December, at approximately 20:30.
Police, together with Emergency Medical Services (EMS), responded to a complaint and upon arrival found the body of the deceased lying in the street in a pool of blood. The victim had sustained a gunshot wound to the upper body.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the deceased allegedly ran from the suspect’s homestead before collapsing in the street. EMS personnel assessed the victim and certified him dead at the scene.
A 35-year-old suspect, who is reportedly the uncle of the deceased, was later traced and arrested with the assistance of members from Letsitele SAPS and Public Order Policing (POP) in Giyani.
The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending further investigation.
The arrested suspect is expected to appear before the local Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 29 December 2025. Police investigations are ongoing.
