By Mapaballo Borotho

- A 38-year-old man accused of murdering his girlfriend, Tshiamo Sweetness Moramaga, and her cousin, Boleseng Mirandah Moramaga, has been denied bail by the Mamelodi Magistrate’s Court.
- The accused, Tebogo Mnisi, also faces charges of attempted murder, possession of an unlicensed firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition following the shooting incident at Small Konka Tavern in Mamelodi East.
- The court heard that Mnisi sought R2 000 bail, but the State opposed the application due to the seriousness of the charges, and the matter has been postponed to 20 July 2026 for the outcome of the ballistic report.
A 38-year-old man accused of murdering two Mamelodi cousins will remain behind bars after being denied bail.
Tebogo Mnisi appeared before the Mamelodi Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 19 June 2026. He faces two counts of premeditated murder, attempted murder, possession of an unlicensed firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition.
Mnisi allegedly fatally shot his girlfriend, Tshiyamo Sweetness Moramaga (22), and her cousin, Boleseng Mirandah Moramaga (21), last year.
He is also accused of attempting to kill their friend, Desmond Semang (27), who was with the two women at Small Konka Tavern in Mamelodi East on the night of the incident.
Following police investigations, the accused was arrested at a garage on Solomon Mahlangu Drive on 27 October 2025.
“During the bail proceedings, the accused, through his legal representative, applied to be released on R2 000 bail, stating that he is the sole breadwinner for his three children and mother, that his business is suffering financially while he remains in custody, and that he handed himself over to the police.
However, State Prosecutor Advocate Tsheko Mphake opposed the application, arguing that the accused is facing serious charges and is a danger to himself, as he allegedly attempted to take his own life after committing the offence,” said National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana.
The matter was postponed to 20 July 2026 for the outcome of the ballistic report.
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