Man stabbed to death on a night out
"I decided to run to his parents’ home to inform them. When we returned, he was dead."
A 27-year-old man died shortly after being stabbed in a tavern on Sunday, 10 September near the Madala Hostel in Sinqobile.
A 40-year-old witness said he left the man at a local tavern and went to another one. While at the second tavern, he noticed the man stumbling towards him.
“He told me that he had been stabbed. I decided to run to his parents’ home to inform them. When I returned with his parents, he had already died,” said the witness.
Also Read: Man tries to break up fight, gets stabbed
The victim sustained stab wounds to the upper body.
The motive for the stabbing is unknown, but the Kagiso Police have opened up a case docket of murder. They are appealing to members of the public to come forward with information that can lead to the successful arrest of the perpetrator(s).
Anyone with information can call Kagiso Police on 011 696 9000/ 9059 / 9065 / 9068 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. The public can also use the free tip-off number and SMS 32211, and remain anonymous.
Do you perhaps have more information pertaining to this story? Email us at krugersdorpnews@caxton.co.za or phone us on 011 955 1130.
For free daily local news on the West Rand, also visit our sister websites:
Remember to visit our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages to let your voice be heard!
