ATTEMPTED MURDER SUSPECT APPEARS BEFORE KLERSDORP COURT
POTCHEFSTROOM: 7 September 2023 – Wernich Botha (33) appeared before the Klerksdorp Magistrates’ Court today on charges of attempted murder and assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm (GBH). He was granted bail of R2000 and will reappear before the same court on Thursday, 19 October 2023.
Botha was arrested this morning after an incident was reported on Sunday, 3 September 2023 at about 13:30. According to information at our disposal, Botha allegedly assaulted a 32-year-old man as well as a 44-year-old man in a parking area at a shopping centre in Doornkruin, Klerksdorp. Both victims were taken to a local hospital, where the 44-year-old man was discharged with a shoulder injury and concussion. The 32-year-old man sustained a brain injury and is still admitted to hospital.
Consequent to the incident, video clips were circulated on various social media platforms. The police would like to request the public to not further share the clips as that can hamper investigations.
The North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, condemned the incident and said conflict should rather be resolved in a peaceful manner instead of resorting to violence, as that constitutes a criminal offence. He said the police will continue to work hard to ensure that criminals are put behind bars.
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