Petrus Moswea (25) is expected to reappear in the Coligny Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 18 October 2021, on charges of rape and murder.
Moswea was remanded in custody during initial court appearance on Wednesday, 13 October 2021. The accused was arrested on Monday, 11 October 2021, after his 70-year-old mother’s lifeless body was found at Nicolaas farm, outside Coligny on Monday, 11 October 2021.
According to information received, the accused reported the incident to the police who accompanied him to the scene.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the deceased who was severely assaulted with a knobkerrie, then raped and killed, stayed together with her husband and the accused.
However, the husband was not at the farm at the time of the incident. Subsequent to questioning, Moswea admitted to raping and killing his mother. He was then arrested.
The Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena condemned the incident and commended members for their dedication that led to the arrest of the accused.
