15 years behind bars for brutal murder that left victim naked in street
A Limpopo man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for brutally murdering a 34-year-old drinking companion and leaving his naked, bloodied body in a village street.
A Limpopo man named Potego William Tolo, 29, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for brutally assaulting and murdering another man named ButiButi Mapencil Lekgeu, 34. Tolo was convicted of murder by the Mokopane Magistrate’s Court on Friday. The crime took place in Ga-Rakgwatha village in the early hours of August 11, 2025.
Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba explained that the victim was discovered naked, bleeding, and covered in injuries, lying in the street. The court heard that Tolo had assaulted the victim with an iron object while the two were drinking together at a local tavern earlier that day. After the attack, the victim was found by community members, rushed to the Ga-Rakgwatha Clinic, but was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Tolo was arrested on November 5, 2025, and initially granted R1,000 bail before his case was transferred to the Mokopane Magistrate’s Court for trial. The sentencing sends a strong message about accountability, bringing closure to the deceased's family and demonstrating the commitment of the investigating officer to ensuring justice is served.
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