This is after the body of a young woman was discovered in a shallow grave in the bushes in the Marotholong section after her boyfriend allegedly murdered her. The victim’s family reported her missing to the police on Wednesday, July 31, after realising she had not been seen since Sunday, July 21.

“A task team was established, and an investigation led police to the suspect’s residence. Upon arrival, the team noticed a blood stain on the ground and clothes that matched what the victim was last seen wearing.”

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“The suspect was taken in for questioning. He confirmed that he allegedly stabbed the victim to death with a knife and buried her in a shallow grave in the bushes,” said Col Malesela Ledwaba, spokesperson of the provincial SAPS—murder case for further investigations.

“The motive is unknown, and the suspect is in custody,” he added. The provincial commissioner of police, Lt Gen Thembi Hadebe, has condemned the incident and has called upon partners to seek professional help when experiencing domestic challenges. The suspect appeared before the Bolobedu Magistrate’s Court on Friday, August 2. Read more on this story in next week’s Letaba Herald.