Four youngsters, who were present in the death video of musician Thoriso Themane, were found guilty of the heinous murder.
The verdict in the Thoriso Themane murder case has finally been released.
Two adults and six teenagers awaited their fate on Wednesday. And four of them have now been convicted of brutally killing Thoriso.
On the other hand, two others got convicted of simple assault. Further, two adults got charged with assault to cause physical harm.
Thoriso Themane Death Video Explained: What Happened To Him?
The death of Thoriso Themane death shocked the entire nation. The incident was videotaped and quickly viral on the internet.
On February 23, 2019, Themane, 23, was attacked by a group of youths in the Polokwane suburb of Fauna Park.
Four teenagers, including a girl, were drunk when they hit the streets. Along the way, they encountered Themane, who appeared to be intoxicated and demanded money from them.
The teenagers then decided to attack Themane. Following the attack, Theamane fled for his life, pursued by a group of youths.
While fleeing, Themane came across the home of an adult named Mothapo. Thoriso’s appearance made Mothapo and his wife feel threatened since they assumed he was a burglar attempting to steal.
According to reports, Mothapo and Maleka also participated in the attack. But they later called the cops, who did not answer at the time.
Thoriso Themane died the next day in the hospital as a result of his horrific injuries.
Thoriso Themane Killers Names Revealed
Chuene Maleka and Alfred Mothapo are the names of the adults convicted of assaulting Thoriso Themane.
On the other hand, the identities of the other teenagers accused of causing severe harm that resulted in Thoriso’s death remain unknown.
The titles of two other young men who submitted a plea assertion admitting to slapping Themane and stomping him out of their car are also undisclosed.
Thoriso Themane Murder Court Case Update
On February 24, 2022, the court will begin sentencing those involved in the Thoriso Themane murder case.
Since juveniles were involved, the trial began behind locked doors before Deputy Judge President Violet Semenya.
I hope those found guilty receive hefty jail sentences which will send a strong message.
Thoriso Themane was killed in a gruesome manner. There should no remorse for them. #JusticeForThorisoThemane pic.twitter.com/PSh3r0NgKi— Kamogelo Mabuse ?? (@Kamogelo_Mabuse) December 8, 2021
Mashudu Malabi-Dzhangi, a spokesman for the National Prosecuting Authority, told the press that the court was pleased with the doctrine of shared cause in the case.
She stated that the judge determined that they were connected in all phases of the assassination attempt, which began in a park.