By BAKANG MOKOTO
11 February 2025- The police in Upington appeal to the community members to assist in resolving a murder case. This comes after a woman was allegedly stabbed by an unknown assailant between Pabalello and Dakotaweg Townships, near Upington on 26 December 2023.
The ZF Mgcawu District police spokesperson, Sergeant Omphile Masegela said a case of murder was registered for investigation by the police in Upington following an incident on 26 December 2023 at approximately 1am. Masegela said the deceased, Vennesa Witbooi, was allegedly stabbed between Pabalello and Dakotaweg by an unknown person.
“She ran into a yard in Dakota and collapsed without being able to state if she knew her attacker/s. The deceased was transported to the hospital by the driver of a bakkie, who was on his way to the hospital.
“Upon arrival at the hospital, she succumbed to her injuries. All leads were followed, and no arrests have been made at this point,” he said.
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