Security Guards Arrested For K!lling Alleged Thief in Free State
The Ladybrand police have arrested two security guards, aged 23 and 28, in connection with the alleged murder of a 52-year-old man and the assault of his 46-year-old brother, who were accused of stealing maize from a farm.
It is alleged that on Friday, 27 February 2026, at about 13:30, the police were summoned to a farm in the Ladybrand district following a report of a suspected murder. Upon arrival, police found the body of Rakoro David Moloi (52) with an open wound to the right side of his body. He was certified dead at the scene. His younger brother was found near a river close to a dumping site, badly injured and limping. He was transported to hospital for medical treatment.
According to family members, the two brothers were last seen on 25 February 2026 at Lusaka section, Manyatseng, near Ladybrand. They were allegedly accused of stealing maize from the farm.
The two suspects have been arrested and are expected to appear before the Ladybrand Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 2 March 2026, facing charges of murder and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH).
Meanwhile, the Ficksburg Detective Service is investigating a separate case of murder after a foreign national, known only as “Skipper,” was found dead near the Ficksburg taxi rank, with a panga in his hand. The motive for the murder and the identity of the suspect are unknown at this stage.
Anyone with information that may assist in the arrest and successful prosecution of the suspect is urged to contact the Ficksburg Detective Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Lebakeng, on 079 897 7144 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
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