Moramaga Cousins To Be Laid To Rest In Limpopo

The two cousins killed in Mamelodi East, Pretoria, last weekend will be laid to rest on Saturday in Luckau village near Groblersdal, Limpopo.

Tshiamo (22) and Baleseng Moramaga (21) were found with gunshot wounds on Sunday morning. A third victim remains in hospital. 

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Tebogo Mnisi (38) has appeared in the Mamelodi Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday facing charges of premeditated murder of the two girls, attempted murder, and possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition.

Family spokesperson Edward Moramaga says the tragedy has left them heartbroken. He told the SABC News that they are having trouble sleeping at night. ‘’When we heard about this incident, it evoked strong emotions. We are having trouble sleeping at night and our emotions are running high’’, he explained. 

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He further expressed his emotions explaining how much it hurts them knowing that their girls were murdered by one person. ‘’We are asking ourselves how he could take their lives’’, he continued.  

Mnisi has abandoned his bail application, and remains behind bars.

Funeral preparations are underway.