Two men accused of murdering seven people on a farm in Kestell in the Free State allegedly confessed to the crimes and pointed out certain things to the police, the Kestell Magistrate's Court has heard. | iavanpijoos
Kamohelo Motankisi, 34, and Lerato Selepe, 22 appeared in court for the murder of seven people who were found dead on a Free State farm.Both men told the court they intended to apply for bail.
Prosecutor Ntai Letaba told the court that Kamohelo Motankisi, 34, and Lerato Selepe, 22, wanted the case to be resolved as speedily as possible and intended to plead guilty. When the rape charge was read out in court, Motankisi lowered his head, wept and used his hoodie to wipe his wipe his tears.Magistrate Thea Bekker ordered that their previous convictions not be made public until their legal representatives are present in court. Both men opted to be represented by Legal Aid.They told the court that they intended to apply for bail but would wait until their legal representative was present.
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