By OBAKENG MAJE

The police in Taung have opened a murder and inquest case. This comes after a man (21) hanged his girlfriend (22) in Rooiwal village, near Taung on Tuesday.

According to the North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Amanda Funani, the fight ensued between the two and that led to the atrocity.

“It is alleged that, the boyfriend assaulted the deceased after a commotion ensued between them. He allegedly hanged his girlfriend before he hanged himself too.

“It is alleged that, the romantic relationship was marred with violence. The girlfriend opened a rape and assault case against the boyfriend. So, the case was still pending and the boyfriend was on bail,” she said.

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