Mamelodi Cousins’ Alleged Murderer Appears in Court and Abandons Bail

• The man accused of killing cousins Tshiamo and Baleseng Moramaga appeared before the Mamelodi Magistrates' Court
• He was arrested shortly after the bodies of the two women were found in Mamelodi East, Tshwane
• He is facing multiple charges and has abandoned bail, and the case was postponed

Tebogo Mokwena, Briefly News’ Deputy Head of the Current Affairs desk, South Africa, covered a range of criminal activities, including cash-in-transit heists, kidnappings, taxi violence, police investigations, police shootouts, and court cases at Daily Sun for over three years.

MAMELODI EAST, TSHWANE — The man accused of killing Tshwane cousins Baleseng and Tshiamo Moramaga appeared in court on 29 October 2025 and abandoned his bail bid.

According to Eyewitness News, Tebogo Mnisi faces two murder charges, an attempted murder charge, possession of an unlicensed firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition. He abandoned his bail application and opted to be represented by Legal Aid.

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News Live SA posted a video of Mnisi's appearance on its @newslivesa X account. Mnisi broke down in tears as his lawyer said that he had no prior convictions, no pending charges, and no protection order against him. His case was postponed to 19 January 2025 for further investigation.

View the X video here:

Why was Mnisi arrested?

Mnisi was arrested hours after Tshiamo and Baleseng's bodies were found outside of a tavern. An eyewitness alleged that the shooting happened after Mnisi allegedly got into an argument with one of the victims. Their family members spoke about the devastating impact the deaths have had on them. Their former landlady also shared details about the fond relationship she has had with them.

What you need to know about the Mamelodi murders

• Mnisi was arrested at a petrol station near the scene where the two young women were found after the police launched a manhunt for him
• Their landlady, Johanna Mabena, shared details about the relationship she had with them during their five-month stay in one of her backyard rooms
• Moja Love TV owner Aubrey Tau donated a quarter of a million rand to Tshiamo and Baleseng's families after they were killed
• A Limpopo woman shared a video of the two cousins dancing and having fun on TikTok, and the video moved South Africans
• Tshwane mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya spoke about the incidents and expressed her anger and fury at how they were murdered

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Aunt of Mamelodi cousins speaks out

In a related article, Briefly News reported that Maki Moramaga, the aunt of the two women who were killed, spoke out about allegations made about their lifestyle choices. This was after they were found dead outside a tavern in the early hours of the morning in Mamelodi East.

Maki denied allegations that Tshiamo and Baleseng spent men's money. She emphasised that Tshiamo and Baleseng were independent women who were trying to figure out their way in life. She said that Baleseng was a third-year university student studying to be an educator, and Tshiamo was a nail therapist and beautician.

Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News