A 24-year-old man who allegedly stabbed his mother to death and drank her blood, made a brief appearance in the Koster Regional Court where the case was postponed to January 31, 2023.
Thabang Moswane’s case was postponed to allow him to consult with his new attorney.
Moswane was arrested on May 9 after he allegedly fatally stabbed his mother Kedisaletse Elizabeth Moswane, 53, in Mathopestad following a fight with her.
On arrival at the scene, police found Kedisaletse’s body inside a shack, with numerous stab wounds. The police were informed that Thabang was allegedly seen drinking his mother’s blood after stabbing her.
The police immediately arrested the suspect and he appeared before the Koster Magistrates Court.
According to the Daily Sun, Moswane allegedly stabbed his mother to death over R10.
He reportedly wanted his mother to give him R10 but when she said she did not have money, he allegedly stabbed her.
Moswane’s twin brother, Thabo Moswane, told the newspaper that he found his twin brother drinking blood from the stab wound in his mother’s neck.
“His previous attorney has relocated and had to withdraw his service. The state is expected to share all the necessary documents with the defence attorney in preparation for pretrial, and to await the completion of investigations,” Henry Mamothame, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson said.
Moswane abandoned his bail application and will remain in custody until his next court appearance in the new year.
Source: Times Live, IOL, Dispatch Live, image from Twitter: @LivePretoria