Rustenburg – Police are searching for 41-year-old James Mohajane, who is wanted for the murder of his girlfriend, Moipone Lefoka, her sister, Esther Lefoka, and boyfriend Tshepo Molekwa.
It is alleged that the three victims were last seen together at a house belonging to Tshepo Molekwa in Moeka Vuma, near Makapanstad in the North West.
“On Sunday morning, the bodies of the three victims were discovered at the house,” police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said Thursday, 27 August 2026.
“They had allegedly been hacked to death with a spade.”
Brigadier Mathe said when police arrived at the scene, Mohajane was not there.
However, police found his cellphone at the crime scene.
The motive for the killings is still under investigation.
SAPS is appealing to anyone with information on James Mohajane’s whereabouts to contact Sergeant Nhlapo immediately on 078 918 7746.
Members of the public are warned not to approach or confront the suspect, but rather to provide information to the police.
“SAPS reiterates its commitment to intensifying efforts to prevent and combat GBVF and violent crime, particularly crimes targeting women and vulnerable groups,” said Brigadier Mathe.
