What happened to Lethabo in Rustenburg? Lethabo Sibanda, an 18-year old teenag student from Rustenburg was stabbed by another teen. Find out what happened.
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What happened to Lethabo sibanda in Rustenburg
Blessing Tladi, a 19 year old teenager from Rustenburg was arrested on the weekend after a fatal stabbing occurred in Rustenburg. Lethabo Sibanda, an 18 year old high school student, died as a result of the stabbing.
On Friday, June 2, at around 3:45pm, the Rustenburg police received a call about an alleged stabbing. On arrival, the police found a motionless, covered body surrounded by members of the community.
According to the investigation Lethabo suffered a throat stab with a sharp item. He was a Grade Eleven learner at Hoerskool Tegnise, Rustenburg.
After the victim had fought with a student from another school, the altercation that led to the stabbing took place. The other student then called on a group to attack the victim. The tragic stabbing and fight took place in the bus stand. The Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS), which provided medical assistance to another learner who had also been stabbed, transported him to a local Hospital.
Lethabo was held in the arms of his uncle as he died. The 19-year old suspect fled after the incident. However, police tracked him down, and he was apprehended. On Monday, 5 June 2023, he appeared at the Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court, where he was charged with murder and attempted murder. The case was deferred to the following Monday as he wanted legal representation before speaking at court.
Lethabo Sibanda Actual footage
Lethabo’s death is not captured on film. Only one video exists, and it shows the aftermath of Sibanda’s stabbing. The video has been widely shared on social media, causing a lot of anger and sadness.
Police have not released footage of the stabbing, nor is it known if such footage exists. Police have confirmed that they’re investigating the incident, and are treating it like a murder.
Sibanda’s death has ignited a discussion about violence in South Africa. Many people expressed their anger and frustration that such a young man could be murdered in such an senseless manner. Some people have demanded tougher punishments for violent crimes.
Sibanda’s tragic death serves as a warning about the dangers of violent conflict. Remember that violence will never solve a problem and there are better ways to resolve conflicts.
Rustenburg News
Lethabo Sibanda (18 years old) was fatally injured in a fight at a bus stop in this city at the foot of the Magaliesberg mountains in the North West Province.
A second boy, who was also in the altercation but suffered stab injuries, survived. The Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court heard charges of attempted murder and murder against the arrested boy, who was involved in the fight.
The court proceedings have been adjourned to next Monday, 12 June 2023. The accused has also been remanded into custody. Captain Sam Tselanyane, who provided details on the events that led to the murder of a man in Johannesburg, said the police received the report of the stabbing at around 3:45pm on Friday.
Arriving at the scene, police found a body that was motionless, covered in a blanket and surrounded by community members. Initial investigations revealed that the victim was stabbed with a sharp instrument in the throat.
Eyewitnesses report that the victim is a student of a Rustenburg high school who got into a fight against another student. The victim then recruited a group to attack his group.
What happened to Blessing dintle Tladi
Blessing Dintle, a 19 year old from Rustenburg in North West was arrested for the stabbing death Lethabo, 18 years of age. Tladi, a 19-year-old from Rustenburg in North West, was arrested by police following the stabbing death of 18 year old Lethabo Sibanda.
Tladi, who was in custody on Monday during the hearing, was remanded to prison. The case was postponed to the following week because the accused refused legal representation. Official sources and news reports are the best places to find out more about the case’s outcome, as well as any subsequent legal proceedings.