Tebogo Mnisi: A Look at the Suspect in the Mamelodi Murders

• Tebogo Mnisi, the man who was arrested for the murder of Mamelodi East cousins Tshiamo and Baleseng Moramaga, appeared in court
• He abandoned bail after he was charged with multiple charges, including murder and attempted murder
• A closer look at Mnisi's alleged relationship with one of the victims shows that there was trouble brewing on the horizon

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, TSHWANE — The alleged relationship between murder suspect Tebogo Mnisi and one of the Moramaga cousins showed that there may have been sour relations that allegedly turned deadly. The cousins were shot and killed in Mamelodi.

Mnisi appeared before the Mamelodi Magistrates' Court on 29 October, two days after he was arrested on 27 October for the murder of Tshiamo and Baleseng Moramaga. He was charged with two counts of murder, one count of attempted murder, one count of possessing an unlicensed firearm, and one count of unlawful possession of ammunition. He abandoned bail.

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According to Swisher Post, 38-year-old Mnisi allegedly worked as a tavern bouncer. Their aunt, Maki Moramaga, allegedly said that Mnisi was in a relationship with Tshiamo. She believed that Baleseng was trying to protect her when the suspect allegedly killed them. The residents allegedly torched his house in Mamelodi East. His next court appearance is scheduled for 19 January 2026.

What happened to the cousins?

It's alleged that a fight broke out between Mnisi and Tshiamo, and Mnisi allegedly shot Tshiamo and Baleseng. He later allegedly fled the scene and was arrested a few kilometers from where the women's body was found.

Family members, including their aunt, shared how the incident had left them shattered. Their former landlord shared fond memories she had with them.

What you need to know about the Mamelodi cousins' case

• Before Mnisi's arrest took place, Moja Love TV owner Aubrey Tau offered a cash reward of R250,000 for the arrest of the person who shot the two women
• Mnisi was arrested for allegedly murdering the cousins after the South African Police Service conducted a joint operation to hunt for him
• Tau also donated R250,000 to the families of the two cousins after they were found dead
• Johanna Mabena, the landlady of the Moramaga cousins, was heartbroken and shared memories of her relationship with them during their five-month stay
• The aunt of the cousins slammed allegations that Tshiamo and Baleseng targeted men for their money

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Tshwane mayor slams gruesome murder

In a related article, Briefly News reported that Tshwane mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya slammed the murder of the Moramaga cousins. She spoke during the City of Tshwane's launch of the Festive Season campaign.

The City also launched an anti-GBV campaign. Moya was devastated by the incident and angered by how they were killed. She berated the person responsible for killing them and called for an end to gender-based violence.

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

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