Murder Accused Tlelase Denies Role in Killings of ‘Leqhashasha’ and Two Others

One of the men accused in the high-profile killings of prominent radio personality Ralikonelo “Leqhashasha” Joki, as well as Mothibe Mothibe and Thomello Ntsane, has taken the stand to deny any involvement in the murders. On Tuesday, Mothusi Tlelase testified in his own defence after the High Court dismissed his joint application for discharge alongside his three co-accused. Speaking before Justice Tšeliso Mokoko, Tlelase insisted he was being wrongfully implicated by state witnesses seeking to protect themselves. Tlelase told the…Continue reading with a subscriptionSubscribe for full access to every story.Subscribe - M85/monthAlready a subscriber? Sign in Advertisement ...