Man, 38, accused of double murder abandons bail

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A 38-year-old man accused of killing two women over the weekend, has abandoned his bail application at the Mamelodi Magistrates’ Court earlier on Wednesday.

Tebogo Mnisi, from Extension 17, faces two counts of premeditated murder, attempted murder, possession of an unlicensed firearm, and possession of unlawful ammunition.

According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Gauteng spokesperson, Lumka Mahanjana, during the early hours of Sunday, 26 October, at approximately 02:00, the accused shot and killed his girlfriend, Tshiyamo Sweetness Moramaga, 22, and her cousin, Boleseng Mirandah Moramaga, 21.

“He also allegedly attempted to kill their friend, Desmond Semang, 27, who was with the two women at Small Konka Tavern in Mamelodi East that night.

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“Following police investigations, the accused was arrested at a garage on Solomon Mahlangu Drive on Monday, 27 October.

Bail application abandoned

“In court, Mnisi abandoned his bail application, and the matter was postponed to 19 January 2026 for further investigation. He remains in custody pending the finalisation of the case,” she explained.

Mahanjana highlighted that the NPA condemns acts of gender-based violence and femicide and they remain committed to ensuring that perpetrators face the full might of the law.