Lawyer Thubelihle Sbonakaliso Mpisi wants to represent himself in his girlfriend's murder case

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Mahlako Malebo Rabalao, 27 a Businesswoman and IT Specialist, was killed on March 7 2023 and her charred remains were found two days later in her burnt up Mercedes Benz just 5-10 minutes drive away from the home she shared with boyfriend Lawyer Thubelihle Sbonakaliso Mpisi,30.

The victim was planning on leaving Mpisi her son’s father with whom she had spent seven years .

In a Facebook post, her Lawyer boyfriend said the following ( I’m sure with tears in his fingers) :

"Rest in peace, my love. The pain I’m in is so deep. I don’t know where to begin to start picking up the pieces. How do I raise Beanie ungekho?... I thank God for giving me the time we’ve shared together; nothing can ever take that away.

"To all those who have given comfort, it is appreciated, and also to all who have given their continuous support in all ways in this dark moment. Your prayers, visits, company, financial and psychological support is highly appreciated,“ Mpisi posted on Facebook on March 23, 2023.

(aaay yaaa, wounded man)

The victim was planning on leaving Mpisi, her son’s father with whom she had spent seven years .

Four months later, he was accused of killing her.

Case is now in court and Lawyer Thubelihle Sbonakaliso Mpisi is struggling to pay for a private attorney for his pretrial court hearing wants to represent himself in girlfriend's murder case.

Mpisi has had no legal representation since March after criminal defence law firm Paul T Leisher & Associates withdrew services due to lack of funds. The firm represented him for months during his previous appearances in the Alexandra magistrate's court.

He appeared in the Johannesburg high court on Wednesday and told the court he would represent himself at the pretrial proceedings.