Limpopo – Police are investigating a case of murder following an alleged mob attack at Lefara Village in Limpopo.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), “the incident occurred on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, at around 13:00,” when police were called to the village after reports of a mob justice attack.
SAPS said that upon arrival, “members immediately proceeded to the scene where they found community members gathered around an unknown male lying on the ground with serious injuries.”
An ambulance was called, and the injured man was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. SAPS said officers were able to speak to the victim before he was taken away and that he was “identified as a Zimbabwean national residing at Bridgeway Village.”
SAPS further said that “the victim was assaulted by community members who accused him of cable theft.”
#sapsLIM #SAPS Maake is investigating a case of murder following an alleged mob attack incident at Lefara Village on Tuesday, 20/01. Information suggest that the male victim was assaulted by community members who accused him of cable theft. The unknown male was found lying on the… pic.twitter.com/1M7MqH2RU2
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) January 21, 2026
The man later died in hospital. SAPS confirmed that “later the same evening, the victim succumbed to his injuries at hospital. Emergency Medical Services personnel certified him dead.”
The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, condemned the incident and warned against mob justice, saying “taking the law into one’s own hands is a serious criminal offence and undermines the rule of law.”
She urged community members to report suspected criminal activities to the police and allow law enforcement to handle such matters through lawful processes.
According to SAPS, anyone with information that may assist the investigation is urged to contact the investigating officer, Constable Madibeng Mahlo, on 082 319 9742, their nearest police station, Crime Stop on 08600 10111, or share information via the MySAPS App.
Police investigations are ongoing.
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Compiled by Lisabeal Nqamqhele
