By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
A 19-YEAR-OLD boy was arrested in connection with murder. According to the South African Police (SAPS) spokesperson in North West, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone, the suspect was apprehended for allegedly stabbing his step-father to death in Christiana on Friday.
“The police were called to a house at Marikana Township in Christiana where the body of Eric Thomson (43) was found with a stabbing wound on his back. Thomson was declared dead on the scene by Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS).
“Initial investigations into the matter revealed that the suspect and his step-father were involved in an argument, which led to the fatal stabbing of the latter. The suspect is expected to appear in the Christiana Magistrate’s Court on Monday for murder,” he said.
In a separate incident, a 26-year-old son is also expected to appear at Ventersdorp Magistrate’s Court for allegedly killing his own father. Mokgwabone said the police were summoned to a house in Tshing Location, Ventersdorp in the early hours of the morning.
“On arrival, Moses Mahambehlala (56) was found on the floor with what appeared to be stabbing wounds on the upper body. He was also declared dead on the scene by Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS).
“The police were initially informed that the victim was allegedly killed by intruders. However, preliminary investigations led to the arrest of the victim’ son,” said Mokgwabone.
The North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena condemned both incidents, says Mokgwabone. He said Kwena applauded the police for their quick response that led to the arrests.
“Kwena reiterated the importance of engaging in peaceful conversations and resolution of conflicts to avert incidents like these,” said Mokgwabone.
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