A 34-year-old police officer, Elias Moeketsi Pinkoane, who works at the Orange Farm SAPS Detective Branch, appeared before the Sebokeng Magistrate’s Court on charges of murder and attempted murder.
It is said that on Sunday 12 July 2026, at about 03:00, Pinkoane, who was not at work at the time, was at BK Lifestyle Cafe in Sebokeng, arriving in a government vehicle. When the place was about to be closed, Pinkoane and his partner went to buy vegetables, where they found three men who were also waiting in line.
The dispute started after one of the men wanted to buy all the remaining English. Pinkoane then went to a government vehicle, drew his service pistol, and shot three men through the window of the vehicle before driving away.
One victim died at the scene, while a second victim was injured and taken to hospital. The third victim escaped unharmed.
During the investigation, spent bullets were found, one was found at the scene and the other was later found inside a government vehicle.
Later, the suspect was picked up from his home, arrested and charged with murder and attempted murder. He appeared before the Sebokeng Magistrate’s Court.
It is reported that the process of correction of crookedness in his work has started.
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