By Libuseng Nyaka
LINDLEY – A Ficksburg Magistrate’s son is one of three men arrested for the murder of a principal of Reikemiseditse senior secondary school Ntha Lindley who was found dead in his house on Sunday, October 21.
The body of 52-year-old Mokotjo Aaron Mabizela was discovered at his home by a friend.A fourth suspect is still at large.
Police spokesperson Majake Skalkie who confirmed the incident also said two of the Mabizelas cars had been stolen. Police received a tip off from the community that the son of a Ficksburg Magistrate was seen driving through the Ficksburg border to Lesotho.
Skalkie said Mbizela was discovered dead on Sunday night by a friend who had gone to his house to check on him.
He said on arrival he knocked at the door but there was no response and foundhis friend lying on the floor of his garage when he entered the house.
Police said Mabizela’s hands were tied with an electric cord and was gagged to stop him from making any noise. Skalkie said three suspects will appear before court soon.