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Reckless use of fireworks leads to one death
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POTCHEFSTROOM - Police in Lethabong near Rustenburg have registered two dockets, one of murder and the other of malicious damage to property. This stems from an incident that happened on Thursday, 01 January 2026 at about 03:25 during which one person was stabbed to death.
It is alleged that patrons were at a tavern in Lethabong, when some individuals, who were also inside the tavern, started igniting fireworks. Those who were against this confronted them, which led to a fight that started inside the tavern and then moved outside. During the commotion, a 38-year-old victim was stabbed with a sharp object and died instantly.
Thereafter, a group that was with the deceased allegedly attacked the suspect, who managed to flee the scene on foot. The group then identified the suspect's vehicle that was parked nearby, and set it alight. Allegedly, after the suspect learned that his vehicle has been set alight and fearing to return to the tavern, he went to the police station to seek help. After being identified as a murder suspect, he was immediately arrested and detained.
The 45-year-old suspect is expected to appear before the Bafokeng Magistrate’s Court in Tlhabane on Monday, 05 January 2026 on a charge of murder. The possibility of further arrests is not ruled out.
Meanwhile, the Acting Provincial Commissioner of North West, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, condemned this incident in the strongest possible terms. “It is disappointing that despite numerous warnings regarding the careful use of fireworks, some members of the community continue to act recklessly to an extend of even discharging fireworks in a tavern and a person end up losing a life. We send our condolences to the bereaved family and want to assure the public that we will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that justice is served,’ said Major General Naidoo.
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