Mamelodi East double murder: Man who was dating one victim abandons bail
The 38-year-old man charged with the murder of a 22-year-old Mamelodi East women over the weekend had been in a relationship with her.
The Mamelodi Magistrate’s Court heard that that 38-year-old Tebogo Mnisi, had been in a relationship with Tshiamo Moramaga.
Tshiamo and her 21-year-old cousin Baleseng Mirandah Moramaga were found dead in the early hours on Sunday morning. They had been shot.
Police said a third victim, who was also shot, is recovering in hospital.
Mnisi made an appearance in court following his arrest on Monday at a petrol station in Pretoria.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) confirmed that Mnisi faces two counts of premeditated murder, attempted murder, possession of an unlicensed firearm, and possession of unlawful ammunition.
He opted to abandon his bail application and the matter will return to court in January.
NPA spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana said the victims were murdered at around 2am on October 26, 2025 at the Small Konka Tavern in Mamelodi East.
Mnisi is also charged with the attempted murder of Desmond Semang, 27.
The NPA condemned acts of gender-based violence and femicide and reiterated its commitment to ensuring perpetrators face the full force of the law.
On Monday, Itumeleng Moramaga, 41, mother of Tshiamo, described her heartbreak over the killings.
Speaking to IOL News she said she was informed of the tragedy by her eldest sister, mother of Baleseng.
“When I arrived at the scene, I found that they had died, and they were already inside the forensic vehicle. I asked to see them, and when I did, I saw that it was them – they had been shot,” she said, tearfully.
Neighbours reportedly heard arguments and gunshots during midnight.
They said Tshiamo had been arguing with her alleged boyfriend, who allegedly warned, “You will push me to make mistakes,” before the gunfire.
According to the mother, Tshiamo’s phone was missing after the shooting, while messages on Baleseng’s phone showed they had been communicating shortly before the incident.
She said the two young women had grown up together, attending crèche together and even wearing matching clothes.
Tshiamo had been studying beauty therapy, specialising in nails and hair, while Baleseng was a third-year Bachelor of Education student at the University of South Africa (Unisa).
“We are shattered as a family. We never expected such a tragic thing to happen to them,” the mother said.
“The pain I am feeling now, I can’t even wish on my enemy. We want justice for them. Women and children are getting killed every day. We want the police to get to the bottom of this and find out what happened.”
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