Picture: The Learner, Lethabo Sibinda who was allegedly stabbed to death/Facebook
By OBAKENG MAJE
A 19-YEAR-OLD learner is expected to appear at the Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court for murder and attempted murder. This comes after the suspect allegedly stabbed and killed a Grade 11 learner from Hoër Tegniese Skool in Rustenburg.
It is alleged that on Friday, at around 15:45, police received a complaint about the stabbing incident. Upon arrival at the scene, the police found members of the community gathered around the motionless body of Lethabo Sibanda (18), covered with a blanket.
The North West police spokesperson, Capt Sam Tselanyane said: “The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was stabbed with a sharp object on his throat. According to bystanders, the victim was a learner from a High School in Rustenburg and he allegedly fought with another pupil from the other school, who in turn, recruited a group of other learners to attack the victim’s group.
“The two groups allegedly gathered at the Bus Rank leading to a fight and eventually the stabbing of the victim. He was later certified dead at the scene and another learner, who was also stabbed was transported to a local hospital by the Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS).”
Tselanyane further said, the suspect fled the scene after the incident but was later traced and arrested. He added that the suspect is expected to appear before the Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court on 5 June 2023 facing charges of murder and attempted murder.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena applauded the police in Rustenburg for their swift reaction that resulted in the arrest of a suspect in connection with the murder.
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