Picture: The deceased, Masego Moile-Moshweu/Facebook
By OBAKENG MAJE
15 June 2026 – A husband who is accused of stabbing his wife, Masego Moile-Moshweu (39) to death is expected to appear in absentia at Mmabatho Magistrate’s Court on 17 June 2026. This comes after he was charged with Moshweu’s murder.
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh said on 12 June 2026 at approximately 5:10pm, the police were called to a house in Lonely Park village, near Mahikeng, following a complaint related to domestic violence. Myburgh said upon arrival at the scene, the police found family members and Emergency Medical and Rescue Services (EMRS) personnel, who had already certified Moshweu dead.
“The deceased was reportedly discovered by a family member after several attempts to contact her went unanswered. The family member then proceeded to the residence and found all doors locked and windows closed. After searching for keys, she located a bunch of keys inside a parked vehicle within the yard.
“She managed to unlock the main door, but found the bedroom door locked. She subsequently searched the house for the key, located one, and unlocked the bedroom door. Upon entering the room, she allegedly discovered the deceased lying motionless in a pool of blood,” she said.
Myburgh said it is further alleged that the deceased and her husband had been involved in a confrontation earlier that morning. She added that the husband was later involved in a collision with a truck on Nelson Mandela Drive near a shopping mall.
“The husband is still hospitalised under police guard and will appear in absentia before the Mmabatho Magistrate’s Court on 17 June 2026, on a charge of murder,” said Myburgh.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, said he strongly condemned this senseless act of violence against a woman. Naidoo said Gender-Based Violence (GBV) continues to destroy families and communities.
“The police will remain committed to ensuring that perpetrators are brought to justice. While the matter will be before the court, we urge members of the public to report all forms of abuse and seek help before situations escalate into tragedy.
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