By Mashamba Media
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A 27-year-old male suspect was arrested for killing his girlfriend and burrying her body in a shallow grave in the nearest bushes at Marotholong section, Ga-Sekgopo, Mopani District, on Wednesday 31 July 2024, at about 18:00.
Mootane Angel Morongwa (27) who resided at Malatji section, GaSekgopo was found dead .
He will appear before Bolobedu Magistrate’s court on Friday 02 August 2024.
According to the reports, the victim’s family reported her missing to the police on Wednesday, 31 July 2024, after realizing she hadn’t been seen since Sunday, 20 July 2024.
The task team was established, and they conducted their investigations.
Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the investigation led to the suspect’s residence.
“Upon arrival, the team noticed a blood stain on the ground and clothes that matched the one the victim was last seen wearing.
“The suspect was taken in for questioning, as he was the last person seen with the victim, and he confirmed that he stabbed the victim to death with a knife and buried her in a shallow grave at the nearest bushes.
“The police opened a murder case for further investigations,” Ledwaba said.
Ledwaba said the motive for killing was unknown. He said the police investigations will determine that.
The Provincial Commissioner of South African Police Service in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has condemned the incident in the strongest possible terms and called upon partners to seek professional help when experiencing domestic challenges.
