Mohale FM TWO men accused of breaking into a Maputsoe nightclub and stealing cash and equipment will now stand separate trials after entering different pleas before the Leribe Magistrate’s Court.
Lintle Malakia aged 29 and Makhanna Sechaba aged 25, both of Ha Nyenye in Maputsoe, were jointly charged before Magistrate Tlohang Mohanoe with theft under the doctrine of common purpose.
The charge stems from an alleged break-in on 14 November 2024 at Casablanca Night Club and Liquor Restaurant, during which cash and several household and entertainment items were reportedly stolen.
When the matter was called, Sechaba pleaded guilty, while Malakia denied any involvement. Owing to the split pleas, the crown applied for a separation of trials, which the court granted. The two accused will now be tried separately.
Investigations by Maputsoe police reportedly led to the recovery of some of the stolen goods, after which a theft case was opened against the two men.
