By BAKANG MOKOTO
25 January 2025– A man (46) was arrested for murder. On Thursday evening, 23 January 2025, the police in Mmabatho, were called to the scene at Motlhabeng village, in Mahikeng.
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh said on arrival, a family member allegedly directed the police to the house, where an injured man was found lying on the floor with a stab wound. Myburgh said furthermore, the police allegedly found the body of a woman, Matshidiso Virginia Nqawa (39), inside the bedroom, lying in a pool of blood with numerous stab wounds.
“She was declared dead by Emergency and Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) on the scene. After the initial investigations, it is alleged that a fight ensued between the boyfriend (46) and his girlfriend, Nqawa.
“The boyfriend was ultimately arrested and placed under police guard at a local hospital, but was later discharged and detained at the police station. He is expected to appear in the Molopo Magistrate’s
Court on 27 January 2025 on a charge of murder,” she added.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, condemned the incident and said that the vulnerable groups, such as women and children should at all times be protected, especially by their loved ones. Asaneng encouraged members of the community to solve conflict in a peaceful manner, rather than resorting to violence.
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