Two School Boys Appear in Court for the Alleged Murder of Another Boy

Lethabo Matula (19) stabbed to death by a fellow learner photo supplied

By Lumka Mahanjana
NPA Regional Spokesperson

Two learners from Lesedi Secondary School, Mlehalinye Montasi (20) doing grade 12 and Kgotlhello Mathabathe (19) doing grade 10 appeared at the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrates’ Court for a charge of premediated murder for allegedly stabbing and killing a grade 10 learner in the same school, Lethabo Mokonyane.

It is alleged that on 17 June 2025, the deceased was at school after writing exams.

While on his way to the gate he met the two accused persons who started fighting with him.

One of the accused persons apprehended him while the other stabbed him with a sharp object twice in the stomach and on his back.

Thereafter they ran away.

Mokonyane was then taken to hospital when he died few hours later.

After the brief appearance in court, the matter was postponed to 07 July 2025 for a schedule 6 bail application.

The state intends to oppose their release on bail.