TWO FAMILY MEMBERS ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY POISONING RELATIVE IN LEMONDOKOP VILLAGE, SEKGOSESE
POLOKWANE: Police in Sekgosese under the Mopani District have arrested two suspects, aged 38 and 82, in connection with the murder of their 30-year-old male relative who was allegedly poisoned at Lemondokop Village on Tuesday, 28 October 2025.
Preliminary reports indicate that the deceased had been complaining of severe stomach pains and dizziness prior to his death. He later lost consciousness and was declared dead inside an ambulance while being transported to the local hospital for medical treatment.
Members of the community, who were dissatisfied with the circumstances surrounding the man’s death, reported their suspicions to the police on Friday, 31 October 2025. A case of inquest was initially opened while detectives commenced with a thorough investigation.
During the course of the investigation, it was uncovered that the deceased’s uncle (38) and grandmother (82) had allegedly poisoned him.
Both suspects were subsequently traced and arrested. The inquest docket has since been amended to a case of murder, and a post-mortem will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.
The suspects are expected to appear before the Kgapane Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 04 November 2025, facing charges of murder.
Acting Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Major General Jan Scheepers, has strongly condemned the incident, describing it as deeply disturbing.
“It is heartbreaking to witness such acts of violence committed within families. We commend our detectives for their swift and meticulous work that led to the arrest of the suspects. We also appreciate the community for promptly reporting the matter to the police and not resorting to violence,” said Major General Scheepers.
Police investigations are continuing.
