Missing bag at center of allegations against man accused of murder and kidnapping of EFF member

[ad_1]

Vinolia Thobile Skosana disappeared on New Year’s Eve. Her body was found this week.

The case of Khomotso Tiger Mogola, who is charged with the kidnapping and murder of EFF member Vinolia Thobile Skosana, has been postponed. A man told police he saw Mogola drag Skosana into a bush after accusing her of stealing his bag. He headed to where he believed the accused had taken Skosana.

The 40-year-old man charged with the kidnapping and murder of EFF member Vinolia Thobile Skosana appeared in Nebo Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

Khomotso Tiger Mogola was arrested on Thursday following a police investigation into Skosana’s disappearance on New Year’s Eve.

Police discovered his decomposed body on Thursday in a river in Khathazweni, outside Hlogotlou.

National Prosecuting Authority spokesman Mashudu Malabi-Dzhangi said Skosana was on his way to a New Year’s Eve event and took an elevator with Mogola, who was in the vehicle with a passenger.

He dropped Skosana off at Holnek sports ground and on his way to Sehlakwane noticed his bag was missing and suspected Skosana of stealing it. He returned to the scene, allegedly kidnapped her and dragged her to Khathazweni as she cried out for help.

READ | Three men arrested in connection with murder after allegedly kidnapping two brothers from Cape Town

After learning of reports of Skosana’s disappearance, the passenger led police into the bush where he had last seen her with the accused, according to Malabi-Dzhangi.

Mogola remains in custody and the case has been adjourned to January 16.

Newsletter

Daily

Hello, SA

Join the one million News24 readers who have signed up to get today’s top must-read stories delivered to their inbox. Join them and get premium news, every weekday at 6am.

Register

The EFF said it was unhappy with the way the investigation was conducted. The party said police could have found her sooner if they had maximized their resources to find her as soon as the family filed a missing person report.

“There is a serious problem with kidnappings, and if we cannot help the government in power, we will lose many lives. If we work together, we can fight the monster of GBV that affects women”, a- he declared.

We live in a world where fact and fiction collide

In times of uncertainty, you need trusted journalism. For 14 days free, you can access a world of in-depth analysis, investigative journalism, leading opinion and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today. Thereafter, you will be charged R75 per month. You can cancel at any time and if you cancel within 14 days you will not be charged.

[ad_2]