Johannesburg – Triple murder suspect 41-year-old James Mohajane has been arrested after his photograph was published in The Bulrushes and other media.
The suspect was handed over to the police by community members from Moeka Vuma, North West.
South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said: “Mohajane was the subject of an intensive manhunt after he was identified as the alleged perpetrator in the brutal murders of his girlfriend, Moipone Lefoka, her sister, Esther Lefoka, and Esther’s boyfriend, Tshepo Molekwa.
“The three victims were allegedly hacked to death with a spade at a house in Moeka Vuma near Makapanstad in the North West over the weekend.”
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Brigadier Mathe said less than 12 hours after SAPS issued a public alert and circulated Mohajane’s photograph, the community of Moeka Vuma stood up and played a critical role in bringing the suspect to police.
“SAPS can confirm that at approximately 09:30 this morning, members of the Moeka Vuma community handed Mohajane over to the police,” Brigadier Mathe said on Thursday, 27 August 2026.
Acting National Commissioner of SAPS Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane has commended the community for its vigilance and cooperation, emphasising that community participation remains a critical component in preventing and solving serious and violent crimes.
“Once again, our communities have demonstrated that they are an important partner in the fight against crime,” said Lieutenant General Dimpane.
“The swift response by the community of Moeka Vuma, together with the assistance of the media and social media users who shared the suspect’s photograph, has contributed significantly to bringing this wanted suspect into police custody.
“We thank everyone who played a role.”
