Security guard assaults wife with a hammer in Limpopo
A 48-year-old security guard has been arrested after he allegedly assaulted his wife with a hammer following a heated argument in Mavandla Village, Limpopo on Sunday.
Reports indicate that the victim [46] was assaulted by her husband following an argument in which the husband demanded his firearm from her.
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Allegedly the wife had hid the firearm in their house, as the couple was regularly having heated arguments. On that day, the security assaulted his wife with a hammer.

A WIFE IN LIMPOPO WAS ASSAULTED WITH A HAMMER BY HER HUSBAND
The wife reported the incident to the Police and she also handed the said firearm. A case was opened and the suspect was then arrested for assault GBH and possession of unlicensed firearm.
Provincial Commissioner of the Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has condemned the incident. She applauded the victim for being so brave to report a domestic violence case which led to the seizure of unlicensed firearm. The couple has reportedly been having domestic related issues before the incident.
He will appear before the Malamulele Magistrate’s Court in Vhembe on Wednesday, 22 January 2025.