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Slain Kgaugelo Marota and murder accused, Lazarus Antonio.
An additional charge of contravention of a protection order has been added to charges against the man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend and attempting to murder his current partner.
Mozambican national Lazarus Lito Anthonio appeared in the Temba Magistrates’ Court in Pretoria. He has also provisionally abandoned his bail application. The 26-year-old is already facing charges of murder relating to the killing of his 20-year-old ex-girlfriend Kgaogelo Marota, and attempting to murder his current 20-year-old partner.
NPA spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana says the case has been postponed to next month.
[WATCH] The family of 20-year-old Kgaugelo Marota, who was allegedly murdered by her ex-boyfriend, wants the criminal justice system to send a strong message against gender-based violence and femicide. The accused briefly appeared in the Temba Magistrate’s Court today. pic.twitter.com/D2NOBEKM6M
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“It is alleged that on 12 August 2025, the Temba Magistrates’ Court granted a protection order in favour of the ex-girlfriend, prohibiting the accused from physically abusing her or entering her residence. However, on 21 August 2025, 10 days later, the accused allegedly went to Dubai Tavern in Maubane village, where the ex-girlfriend was with a friend, and stabbed her. He then returned to his residence, where he allegedly attempted to kill his current girlfriend. He was then later arrested on 22 August 2025, the matter was postponed to 17 October 2025 for further investigations,” says Mahanjana.
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