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Murdered Thorisho's family opposes parole bid

Polokwane Observer

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August 14, 2025

The family of the late Thorisho Themane has vowed to oppose the parole application of Kgothatso Teffo, one of the juveniles convicted of his murder.

- Koketšo Sekhwela

Teffo, currently held at a juvenile correctional facility in Vhembe, applied for parole instead of transitioning to an adult prison as expected when he turns 21 later this year.

The Themane family was invited to a meeting in July by a social worker overseeing the parole process in what is a standard step that includes notifying victims or their families.

Thorisho, a student and musician, was killed in 2019 in Fauna Park by a group of four teenagers and two adults. The brutal assault was captured on video and widely shared on social media, sparking national outrage.

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