By Staff Reporter
MATSHWI– A 30-year-old man, wanted in connection with the brutal murder of a 24-year-old female teacher assistant, has handed himself over to police in Diepsloot, Gauteng, following a week-long manhunt.
The suspect, whose name has not yet been officially released, turned himself in on Wednesday, 18 June 2025, after allegedly stabbing the young woman to death at Matshwi Village in the Bolobedu policing area, Limpopo.
According to a statement issued by the Office of the Provincial Commissioner: Limpopo, police were called to the scene around 07:00 that morning. Upon arrival, they found the lifeless body of the victim lying in a pool of blood, bearing multiple stab wounds.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were summoned but could only confirm the tragic death of the young assistant teacher.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, particularly given the victim’s role in education and her young age. Community members described her as a quiet, dedicated woman with a passion for working with children.
The motive for the murder remains under investigation, but police have not ruled out the possibility of a domestic dispute.
The suspect had fled the scene after the attack, prompting a manhunt that spanned multiple provinces.
The suspect is currently in police custody and is expected to appear before the Kgapane Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 23 June 2025, where he will face a charge of murder.
Investigations are ongoing as detectives continue to gather evidence and interview potential witnesses to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, welcomed the suspect’s surrender and reaffirmed the SAPS’s commitment to fighting crimes against women.
“We urge anyone who may have further information related to this incident to come forward. Justice must prevail,” said Hadebe.
