The trial of William Manku (53) and David Khoza (41) began on February 10, 2025, in the Polokwane High Court, Limpopo, with chilling testimonies emerging about the brutal murders of Amanda Manku’s mother and grandmother in 2021. Five witnesses have already testified, and around 30 more are expected to take the stand in the coming days. The two accused men are currently in custody as the case continues.
Amanda’s uncles shared harrowing details of the tragic incident. One police officer described the scene, noting the gunshot wounds on the bodies of the victims, Lettie Maphothoma and another woman. He explained that the first victim had wounds on her chest, stomach, and left leg, while the second had fatal gunshots to her head, chest, and stomach. These unsettling revelations have set the tone for the ongoing trial.
Witnesses also provided descriptions of the vehicle used by the alleged killers, identifying it as a silver-grey car with a Mpumalanga number plate. Amanda’s uncle, who was present when the murders took place, shared his experience of the events leading up to the killings. He explained how they had just returned from fetching water when they noticed the unfamiliar car, which puzzled the victims. Concerned, they discussed alerting the community to the suspicious vehicle before the tragic incident occurred.
As the trial progresses, more witnesses are expected to testify, and additional details are anticipated to shed light on the events surrounding this heartbreaking case. The courtroom is bracing for further revelations as the families of the victims await justice.
