Rituals, missing body parts - NW man remains in custody for girlfriend’s murder
The Moretele Magistrates Court in North West postponed the murder and rape case against Samuel John Noko to 2 July 2021 for legal representation and a possible bail application.
The 34-year-old Noko was arrested for murder and defeating the ends of justice almost a week ago when the body of a 29-year-old was uncovered in a shallow grave in Mathibestad.
Noko allegedly murdered Monni Monyeki and buried her in a shallow grave near the river.
Provincial spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Henry Mamothame says some of the woman’s body parts were missing.
“Monyeki was reported missing by her aunt on 29 May 2021 and at that time the last person she was seen with was Noko, who was allegedly her boyfriend,” says Mamothame.
“The two allegedly left together to perform some rituals and shortly afterward, Noko was spotted pushing Monyeki in a wheelbarrow after she had consumed a substance that made her dizzy.
“She allegedly disappeared after this incident,” he adds.
Noko now also faces an additional charge of rape.
“An additional charge of rape was added against Noko, owing to the alleged crime being reported to the police by a 14-year-old girl related to the deceased,” says Mamothame.
“The rape incident allegedly took place at the time when Monyeki was missing.”
Noko will remain in police custody until his next court appearance.
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