Mokomeng rejects pro deo counsel, opts for Ngakaagae attorneys

Mokomeng is facing a total of nine charges, including the three murders of Elizabeth Ramolala, Alefha Ramolala, and Katlego Ramolala from the Kgomokasitwa killings. Other charges include attempted murders of Happy Ramolala, Dibotelo, arson, and malicious damage to property. Appearing before the High Court this week, the pro deo counsel Keorapetse Sambere, appointed by the state, indicated that he can no longer render his services to murder accused Mokomeng.

Reasons that the triple murder accused does not want his services. “It was only in January that I was given the case involving the accused, and it was only yesterday I met him, and it was only brief,” Sambere said. A young man suspected of breaking into a car was seized by residents, severely assaulted, and died in the hospital within an hour.

We unreservedly condemn this mob justice. It is not a solution to crime, but a criminal offence that turns citizens into murderers.Residents are understandably angry about theft. The person who raised the alarm at 4am acted lawfully, and the neighbours who rushed to help showed community spirit. But what followed was…