Almost a year after the tragic death of IT specialist Mahlako Rabalao, her murder case against her lawyer boyfriend Thubelihle Sbonakaliso Mpisi has been transferred to the Johannesburg High Court for pretrial hearings.
Rabalao was killed on March 7, 2023, and her body was found burnt beyond recognition in her Mercedes-Benz near her home in Midrand.
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For the past seven months, Mpisi, who is a lawyer, has been appearing at the magistrate’s court for bail application processes and finalisation of a DNA report for blood found in the couple’s home. In August, Mpisi abandoned his bail application.
A relative of Rabalao, who wished to remain anonymous, expressed gratitude that the case has been moved to a high court.
The relative stated, “It is one prayer answered for us. This is what we wanted. We feel the state is treating the case seriously. This is what the detective wanted and made a motivation for. He took this case very seriously.”
The relative also mentioned that the family finds solace in the fact that the accused has been in custody for the past seven months and is not fighting for bail. The family continues to mourn Rabalao’s loss and experiences deep pain.
Mpisi and Rabalao have a three-year-old son together. Mpisi’s arrest came as a shock to his thousands of social media followers. Following Rabalao’s death, he created a tribute video honouring the mother of his child, depicting a happy family.
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In the video, he expressed his grief and gratitude for the support he received during this difficult time.
As the murder case moves to the Johannesburg High Court, the family of Mahlako Rabalao hopes for justice and closure. The legal proceedings will provide an opportunity to uncover the truth behind her tragic death and bring a sense of resolution to those who loved her.
