BY OBAKENG MAJE

Potchefstroom- A 54-year-old suspect is expected to appear in Potchefstroom Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 30 March 2015 for the alleged murder of his 40-year-old partner.

“It is alleged that the woman was driving out of the garage on Friday at approximately 07:00 at Ikageng location near Potchefstroom when the boyfriend entered and closed the garage door partially. The couple allegedly argued briefly and the boyfriend took out a firearm and shot the victim” Colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said.

According to North West police, the suspect allegedly fled the crime scene and handed himself over at Potchefstroom police station.

The motive of the incident is unknown at this stage, and investigation into the matter continues.

-TDN

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