LADYBRAND – Police in Ladybrand have arrested two security guards, aged 23 and 28, in connection with the alleged murder of a 52-year-old man and the assault of his 46-year-old brother, who were accused of stealing maize from a farm.
Police were summoned to a farm in the Ladybrand district on Friday, 27 February 2026, at approximately 13:30 following a report of a suspected murder. Upon arrival, officers found the body of Rakoro David Moloi (52) with an open wound to the right side of his body. He was certified dead at the scene.
His younger brother was discovered near a river close to a dumping site, badly injured and limping. He was transported to hospital for medical treatment.
According to family members, the two brothers were last seen on 25 February at Lusaka section, Manyatseng, near Ladybrand. They were allegedly accused of stealing maize from the farm.
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The two suspects have been arrested and are expected to appear before the Ladybrand Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 2 March facing charges of murder and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
In a separate incident, the Ficksburg Detective Service is investigating a murder case after a foreign national, known only as “Skipper”, was found dead near the Ficksburg taxi rank with a panga in his hand. The motive for the murder and the identity of the suspect remain unknown.
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Anyone with information that may assist in the arrest and successful prosecution of the suspect is urged to contact the Ficksburg Detective Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Lebakeng, on 079 897 7144 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
