Limpopo man stabs partners’ mother to death
A 56-year-old man stabbed a 71-year-old mother of his girlfriend to death with a knife in Mamphakathi Village, Bolobedu area, Limpopo on Sunday.
It is alleged that the woman tried to separate her daughter and the boyfriend during a heated argument between the couple at her house at around 22:00. Police and Emergency Medical Service were called to the scene, and the victim was certified dead at the scene.
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The man fled the scene immediately after the incident but was caught by community members, who handed him over to the Police. A case of murder was opened, and the manhunt was activated.
A MAN HAS STABBED THE MOTHER OF HIS GIRLFIEND TO DEATH IN THE BOLOBEDU AREA
Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has appreciated the community members for their concerted efforts in effecting the arrest, and handing over the suspect to the police.
“We welcome the partnership policing initiative as demonstrated through this arrest. As a collective, we must take charge of the safety in our respective communities,” said Lieutenant Hadebe.