Themane was assaulted and dragged through the streets of Flora Park exactly a week ago by a mob of teenagers.
POLOKWANE – Twenty-eight-year-old Thoriso Themane is expected to be laid to rest in Polokwane on Saturday morning.Police also confirmed that three more teenagers have been arrested in connection with Themane's murder bring the total number of arrests to nine.
During a march by residents Friday, Limpopo’s police commissioner Nneke Ledwaba promised community members that the case is being prioritised.Community members have expressed their disgust following his brutal assault allegedly at the hands of teenagers.Residents have pleaded with authorities to prosecute those behind Themane’s murder, saying they’ve had enough of crime in the area.
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