Zeerust police arrested a 30-year- old suspect, from Braklaagte village for murder today 17 September 2012 at about 02:00.

“It is alleged that the deceased Obakeng Petrus Ramasega (21) was on his way home from a tavern when he was murdered.  Ramasega came across the suspect  outside the gate of the tavern who was at the time accusing the deceased friend (24) of having a love affair with his girlfriend” Sergeant Kelebogile Moiloa said.

When the suspect  saw the deceased approaching him, he turned to Ramasega and stabbed him on the neck.  The deceased died at the scene.

The suspect is expected to appear before Lehurutshe Magistrate Court on Tuesday, 18 September 2012.