Probe into double murder continues

Date: 07 November 2014 By: Isabel Venter

Investigations are still on-going surrounding the circumstances that led up to the double murder of Ms Darlene Mapula Madiba (34) and her friend Victor Mthokozisi Radebe (36).

Following the arrest of Vincent Teboho Moabelo, the bereaved families of Madiba and Radebe have demanded a full investigation. Madiba and Radebe were shot and killed on 13 October in her Louis Trichardt home in Duiker Street. 

Moabelo, Madiba’s ex-boyfriend, is being held in connection with the killings.

According to court records, it was not Moabelo’s first run-in with the law. During August of this year, Madiba had laid a charge of assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm against him. Following the charge, Moabelo’s weapon was seized by the Makhado police. Shortly before the assault case was finalized, however, Moabelo’s firearm was handed back to him.

The circumstances which led to Moabelo’s weapon being handed back to him are now being investigated by the police. Uncertainty exists whether the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) will also investigate. The newspaper was able to determine, from law experts, that the release of Moabelo's firearm back to him was probably done illegally. At the time of going to press, NPA spokesperson Nathi Mncube had yet to confirm whether a formal internal investigation from the NPA's side will follow. 

In the meantime, Moabelo briefly appeared in the Louis Trichardt District Court again on Friday, 31 October. His case has been postponed until 7 November, when he is expected to bring a formal bail application.

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Isabel Venter

Isabel joined the Zoutpansberger and Limpopo Mirror in 2009 as a reporter. She holds a BA Degree in Communication Sciences from the University of South Africa. Her beat is mainly crime and court reporting.

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