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Family of couple killed by parolee plans R40m lawsuit

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The Mogashoa family served notices of intention to sue the police minister and the department of correctional services. They demand R20m from each department over the March 2022 murders of Lucky and Sabeliwe Mogashoa by Rassie Nkuna, who was on parole.

The family alleges the police minister failed to properly supervise Nkuna's co-accused, Jacob Chego. It also alleges correctional services failed to monitor Nkuna on parole, even after he was declared an absconder. Reports said Nkuna killed the couple, who had children, while Sabeliwe was pregnant.

Correctional services spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo said on Thursday: "It is important that all the details and information contained in the material are thoroughly considered and verified". Reports said the police minister's office would also study the notice and take legal advice.

Joyce Mogashoa, Lucky's sister, said the family hoped the case would lead the government to review its parole laws. Godrich Gardee Attorneys prepared the notice.

Key facts

Who
Rassie Nkuna (serial killer on parole); Lucky Mogashoa (murder victim); Sabeliwe Mogashoa (murder victim); Jacob Chego (co-accused in Mogashoa murder)
What
The Mogashoa family has served notices of intention to sue the police minister and the department of correctional services for R40m, claiming they failed to properly supervise Nkuna and his co-accused Jacob Chego. Nkuna murdered Lucky Mogashoa and his pregnant wife Sabeliwe in front of their children in March 2022 while on parole. The family is demanding R20m from each department. Correctional…
When
8 October 2026
Where
Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Pretoria
Status
Reported

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