Mahikeng – The 36-year-old soldier, Tumisang Mokgolela, accused of stabbing a DJ to death, appeared in the Molopo Magistrate’s Court in Mmabatho, North West, on Friday, where he was released on R5 000 bail.
Mokgolela is facing one count of murder after he allegedly stabbed 32-year-old DJ Tebogo Mogonare to death.
Narrating events leading to the DJ’s death, National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson in North West division Henry Mamothame said: “Preliminary reports reveal that on 20 January 2024, the deceased, who is a DJ, was booked to play music at a tavern in Moshawane, near Mafikeng.
“Upon the completion of playing his set, on his way out of the tavern, he allegedly had a conversation with a female patron who was sitting next to the accused.
“This resulted in an argument between the deceased and the accused, and subsequently, a fight allegedly ensued between the two.”
Mamothame added that the accused was said to have gone to his car and returned with a knife, which he allegedly used to stab Mogonare.
“Mogonare was rushed to Mahikeng Provincial Hospital to receive medical attention,” said Mamothame.
“The DJ was later transferred to Tshepong Hospital in Klerksdorp, where he succumbed to his injuries.”
The case was postponed to 23 February 2024 for further investigations.
