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MEDIA RELEASE
Thursday 16 April 2015
Premier Mahumapelo saddened by murder and suspected rape of Klerksdorp learner
Bokone Bophirima Premier, Supra Mahumapelo, has expressed sadness and shock at the
murder and alleged rape of a grade 12 learner that took place in Jouberton, Klerksdorp at the
weekend.
Police believe that Kelebogile Noge (18) was murdered on Saturday night. Her half-naked
body was found in an open field in Jourberton in the Matlosana Local Municipality on Sunday
morning April 12.
In condemning the incident, Premier Mahumapelo urged the police to act swiftly and arrest
the perpetrator to prevent perpetuation of such barbaric acts.
“On behalf of the government and people of Bokoni Bophirima, I wish to convey my heartfelt
condolences to the families of Kelebogile Noge. I want them to know that we are with them
during this difficult time in their lives. We appeal to police to act speedily in arresting the
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perpetrator because we cannot allow these inhumane and barbaric acts to happen in our
province,” said Premier Mahumapelo.
Mahumapelo also urged members of the community who may have any information
pertaining to this heinous crime to approach the nearest police station.
Kelebogile’s funeral is being planned for Saturday April 18 in Vetport near Leeudoringstad.
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