Man arrested for murder

A 43-year-old man was arrested in Esselen Park for stabbing a home owner to death on September 2.

Captain Manyadza Ralidzhivha said the suspect went to a house in Elidinga section to demand money owed to him by the house owner.

“It is alleged that the deceased was at home with his family when the suspect arrived,” said Captain Ralidzhivha.

“The suspect confronted the deceased and asked him when he was going to pay back the money. An argument ensued,” said Captain Ralidzhivha.

“The suspect took out a knife and stabbed the home owner in the back. The 26-year-old died on the scene. The suspect fled the scene.”

“As the suspect is known to the family, the police were given his address to a house in Esselen Park.

Police traced him and he was apprehended and detained at Tembisa Police Station.

“He will appear before the Tembisa Magistrate’s Court to answer on a charge of murder.”