BY REGINALD KANYANE

A 38 year-old man appeared before Tlhabane Magistrate’s Court on Friday for alleged murder of his girlfriend. North West police spokesperson, Major Pelonomi Makau said: “The man was arrested after he allegedly stoned and stabbed his girlfriend to death. A 26 year-old girl was found in a pool of blood on Wednesday last week at a dumping site in Phokeng, near Rustenburg.”

Makau said the preliminary investigations led the police to his boyfriend who was questioned and subsequently arrested. She said victim’s lifeless body was found with multiple stab wounds on the upper part of it.

Makau said the girl also suffered head injuries.

“Several stones with blood stains were also found around the deceased’s body. Police suspect that the victim might also be stoned to death. The suspect was denied bail and will remain in custody until his next appearance on November 5.” she said.

-TDN

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