Man accused of killing of 2 women in Mamelodi to make first court appearance

A 38-year-old suspect is set to make his first appearance in the Mamelodi Magistrates Court on Wednesday morning in connection with the brutal killing of two young women.

Baleseng, 21 years old, and Tshiamo Moramaga, 22 years old, were shot in the early hours of Sunday morning after a night out.

Their bodies were discovered by neighbours after being abandoned by the killer.

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It’s alleged by the Moramaga family and community members that the man who was arrested was romantically involved with Tshiamo.

When the news of the women’s brutal murder spread on Sunday, his house, which is just two streets from where the women lived, was set alight, allegedly by community members.

The man will appear in the Mamelodi Magistrates Court on two counts of murder.

The women’s aunt, Maki Moramaga, said she does not want to see him in court.

"I don’t think I ever want to see him, and I don’t think I could ever forgive him. We will forgive each other in Heaven."

The suspect is also accused of attempted murder after he allegedly shot a third victim, who is recovering in hospital.