A fight about a beer cost a man from Pango Camp in Munsieville his life recently.
A 28-year-old man appeared on charges of murder in the Krugersdorp Magistrates’ Court on 11 November.
According to a statement from the Krugersdorp Police’s spokesperson, Captain Raymond Sebonyane, the incident happened just after midnight on 10 November.
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The 34-year-old victim was at a tavern in the Pango Camp when the fight between him and a 28-year-old man broke out. The statement said that the 34-year-old hit the younger man over the head with a beer bottle and a fight ensued.
The 28-year-old then left the tavern and came back a few minutes later armed with a knife.
He proceeded to stab the other man several times. He died on the spot.
When the police got there they immediately arrested the young man at the scene of the crime.
“The station commander, Brigadier Mashao, commended the police member for the quick response and ensuring that the perpetrator was brought to book,” explained the statement.
Mashao also issued a warning to all liquor traders to adhere to the Liquor Act and urged the public to drink responsibly and avoid carrying weapons when visiting liquor outlets.
“We will be closely monitoring the outlets as we approach the festive season and those who are non-compliant will be dealt with accordingly,” he concluded.
