By Kabelo Abel Mokgalabone
KHUTJWANA VILLAGE- Limpopo police have launched an investigation following the murder of a 28-year-old man who was allegedly stabbed to death by his 21-year-old girlfriend on Sunday evening at around 8 pm at Khujwana village outside Tzaneen.
It is alleged that the deceased left home from Mokgoloboto village to visit his girlfriend at Khujwana village. Upon arrival, an argument ensued between the couple and the deceased allegedly started to assault the woman outside the house. Subsequently, the girlfriend allegedly took a sharp object and stabbed her boyfriend on his body.
The Police were called and on arrival at the scene of the crime, the deceased was found lying in a pool of blood, and later, he was declared dead still at the scene by the paramedics.
According to the police, the motive behind this incident is not clear at this stage but domestic violence may not be ruled out.
Provincial police spokesperson Colonel Moatshe Ngoepe told Tzaneen Voice that the woman has been arrested.
Provincial Commissioner Luitenant General Nneke Ledwaba condemned the continuous acts of gender-based violence in the Limpopo province.
Ledwaba says that citizens should consult professionals whenever faced with problems.
“Members of the community are still advised and encouraged to consult with the local professionals in case of any social-related problem, rather than resorting to violence and killing each other,” concluded General Ledwaba.
Police investigations are continuing.
