Picture: The murder accused, Lebohang Felicia Shuping/Facebook
By STAFF REPORTER
6 July 2026 – A woman (31) has been remanded in custody after appearing before the Orkney Magistrate’s Court on charges of allegedly killing her boyfriend (44), during a domestic dispute in Kanana Township, near Orkney. The police were called to a domestic violence complaint at approximately 3am on 2 July 2026.
The North West police spokesperson, Captain Majang Skalkie said upon their arrival, it was alleged that an argument between the couple had turned violent, with the woman, Lebohang Shuping allegedly stabbing her boyfriend with a knife. Skalkie said the police reported that Shuping fled the scene shortly after the incident and sought refuge at her parents’ home.
“The police later traced and arrested her. She subsequently led police back to the scene, where the body of her boyfriend was discovered lying outside with multiple stab wounds to the neck. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel declared the victim dead at the scene.
“Shuping was arrested and charged with murder. She briefly appeared before the Orkney Magistrate’s Court on 3 July 2026, where the matter was postponed to 6 July 2026, for a formal bail application,” she said.
Commenting on the incident, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, condemned the fatal attack and called on members of the public to seek help before domestic disputes escalate into violence. Naidoo said the police have reiterated the importance of reporting domestic violence and encouraged individuals experiencing abusive relationships to make use of available support services before conflicts result in tragedy.
“Investigations into the murder are continuing,” he said.
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