Simon Mogomotsi Molokoane Found Dead in Luka Dam After Killing His Wife, Kopano Pleasure Molokoane

Simon Mogomotsi Molokoane, the 43-year-old man who had been on the run after allegedly killing his wife, Kopano Pleasure Molokoane, has been found dead in a dam in Luka, Tlebebe Section.

Police launched a search for Molokoane after his wife was discovered murdered in Phokeng, triggering an urgent manhunt. The search intensified on Tuesday when his Nissan NP300 work bakkie was located abandoned near a local dam.

Authorities confirmed that his body was later recovered from the water, bringing the manhunt to an abrupt end. Early indications suggest he may have ended his life after fleeing the scene of his wife’s murder, though investigators are still finalizing the exact circumstances surrounding his death.

Simon Mogomotsi Molokoane Found Dead in Luka Dam After Killing His Wife, Kopano Pleasure Molokoane

The case has deeply shaken residents of Rustenburg, with community members expressing shock over the tragic sequence of events involving the couple.

Police investigations into the murder of Kopano Pleasure Molokoane are continuing, with detectives expected to compile a full report on the timeline of events leading up to both deaths.