By OBAKENG MAJE
2 September 2025 – The police in Potchefstroom request community assistance in identifying eyewitnesses of a murder case reported in the early hours of the morning of Friday, 28 June 2019. This comes after the police were called to the scene on Nelson Mandela Drive, close to the bridge that leads to Klerksdorp, where the lifeless body of Julian Richard (24), was found with a stab wound on the left side of his neck.
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adéle Myburgh said Richard was declared dead on the scene by Emergency and Medical Rescue Services (EMRS). Myburgh said it is alleged that Richard and his friend visited a nearby club and were standing outside when approached by unknown suspects, who allegedly robbed the friend of a cellular phone.
“Richard tried to intervene, but was stabbed with a knife. The police request anyone who may have information that can assist in the investigation to contact the Investigating Officer, Warrant Officer Lungile Plaaitjie of the Potchefstroom Detectives on 082 779 7200 or the South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Stop Number on 08600 10111.
“Anonymous tip-offs can be communicated via the MySAPS App from your smartphone,” she said.
The Guardian 