Accused in NW old-age home murder case dies in prison

Accused in NW old-age home murder case dies in prison

An elderly man who allegedly killed a fellow resident at an old-age home in North West has died in prison. 

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Seventy-five-year-old Jeremiah Mmatli died at the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre in Pretoria, where he was held following his arrest last month.


Mmatli and Daniel Madumo, 92, were arrested for allegedly killing Godfrey Motsepe, 80, at an old age home in Jericho, in the North West.


At the time of their arrest, the police's Amanda Funani said the victim had bumped into one of the accused in the early hours of the morning on Thursday, 30 May, when a fight broke out.


"The victim allegedly bumped one of the suspects, who hit the former with his crutches. The suspect's companion apparently joined his friend, and they both assaulted the victim."


The spokesperson for the Correctional Services department, Singabakho Nxumalo, confirmed Mmatli died on Thursday last week.


"I can confirm the passing of Jeremiah Mmatli on 20 June 2024. He was remanded at Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre. We are not in a position the disclose the cause or nature of death," he said in a brief response.


Madumo is expected back in the Brits Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, where bail proceedings are expected to continue.


The matter was postponed to Tuesday after the accused could not make it to court. 


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