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He appeared in the same court wherein another murder suspect, McDonald Masithela, appeared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allegedly, Masithela stabbed Bongiwe Phulampa to death with a knife. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sejakane is reappearing in court regarding Moalasi\u2019s killing, with a separate rape matter involving a woman still lingering over his head. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed this pending case of alleged rape against him. He was released on bail in November last year, while the police investigation into this matter is ongoing. Sejakane\u2019s appearance regarding the alleged rape is yet to be confirmed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He is facing a charge of murder pertaining to Moalasi\u2019s gruesome killing. Sejakane reportedly ran over Moalasi\u2019s body multiple times at the crime scene near the G4S Mangaung Prison. 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