By Mashamba Media
news@alexreporter.co.za
A 32 year-old foreign national was nabbed on Monday 07 October 2024 in connection with the brutal murder of a 34-year-old female victim believed to be his ex-girlfriend.
He allegedly stabbed her on Saturday 05 October 2024 in Maepa Ramakgaye village under Ohrigstad policing.
According to reports the victim was found lying in a pool of blood in her RDP house by her boyfriend who was returning from Burgersfort.
She was found with multiple stab wounds on the upper body.
Upon further observation, it was discovered that the deceased’s handbag and cellphones were missing. Police and members of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were summoned to the scene and she was subsequently certified dead on their arrival.
Following the incident, a massive manhunt for the suspect was
launched and he was subsequently apprehended on Monday 07 October 2024 at about 00:30 .
It was also discovered that the foreign national suspect was an illegal immigrant and was also charged with Contravention of Immigration Act. During the arrest, police also seized two cellphones belonging to the deceased.
“The suspect will appear before Ohrigstad periodical court to face charges of murder and contravention of immigration Act. Police investigations are continuing,” said Colonel Malesela Ledwaba.
