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Plumtree man axes friend in beer dispute
29 Dec 2025 at 14:18hrs |
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PLUMTREE - A drinking session at Ingwizi Business Centre in Mphoengs turned violent when a man allegedly struck his friend with a small axe during a dispute over beer.
Learmore Mphofu appeared before Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware on Saturday facing an attempted murder charge. He was remanded in custody to 9 January.
According to prosecutor Sheila Nyathi, the incident occurred on 13 July while Mphofu was drinking with several friends. A misunderstanding reportedly broke out between Mphofu and 23‑year‑old Mlandeli Ncube over beer.
In a fit of rage, Mphofu allegedly pulled out a small axe and struck Ncube on the head.
Ncube's condition was not immediately disclosed, but Mphofu was arrested shortly after the attack.
Learmore Mphofu appeared before Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware on Saturday facing an attempted murder charge. He was remanded in custody to 9 January.
In a fit of rage, Mphofu allegedly pulled out a small axe and struck Ncube on the head.
Ncube's condition was not immediately disclosed, but Mphofu was arrested shortly after the attack.
Source - Byo24News
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