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Fears of gang culture revival after murder

Polokwane Observer

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October 02, 2025

The murder of a popular local grill outlet worker in Seshego has reignited fears that the long-buried culture of gang violence in the township is resurfacing among its youth.

- Koketšo Sekhwela

Nineteen-year-old George Machaba appeared in the Seshego

The suspected murderer is said to be part of a growing number ot territorial gangs

Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, where his bail application was denied.

The case was postponed to Monday. Machaba stands accused of stabbing Lebogang Maruma (22) in the chest while Maruma was working as a bouncer during the Polokwane Social Derby celebration near Seshego Stadium in Zone 1 in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Maruma, known in the community for his braai skills at a local grill outlet, was declared dead upon arrival at Seshego Hospital.

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