By Obakeng Maje

Taung-A  man who allegedly stabbed his 35 year-old wife with a knife after they had a heated argument last night, allegedly handed himself over to the police this morning in Manokwane, near Taung.

“It is alleged that the police were allegedly called last night to the couple’s home at  Manokwane village in Taung by a neighbour who alleges that their house was on fire” colonel Lesego Metsi said. 

On their arrival, police and emergency services found the 35 year-old  Pontsho Mogapi with a stab wound on the head. 

“They allegedly took the victim to the hospital and she was certified dead on arrival. According  to the information, the couple had an argument last night at about 23:00 and he allegedly stabbed the victim with a knife” Metsi said.

The suspect allegedly set their 3 roomed house on fire and fled the scene.

The 34 year-old suspect allegedly handed himself over to the police this morning and is expected to appear before Taung Magistrate`s Court tomorrow, Friday, charged with Murder and Arson. 

A three roomed house and furniture were destroyed in a blaze.

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