Mother allegedly stoned to death near Burgersfort
The suspect turned himself in to the police two days after the alleged crime.
After allegedly killing the mother (23) of his child with a stone, a suspect turned himself in to the police on Monday, and was arrested.
According to the Limpopo police spokesperson, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, the suspect was accompanied by a relative.
The alleged murder took place in Dzingidzingi Village, in the greater Burgersfort area, on Saturday at about 03:00.
“It is alleged that the victim was with her friend, coming from the local tavern and going home, when they met her ex-boyfriend. It is alleged that the two had a confrontation before the suspect assaulted the victim with a stone.”
Her friend screamed for help and ran to some nearby households. When she returned, the victim was critically injured and unconscious.
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The police said at that time, the former boyfriend was nowhere to be found. The victim was taken to hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries.
“The police were informed, a case of murder was opened and a manhunt was immediately activated. The suspect handed himself over to the police,” said Ledwaba.
“The suspect will appear in the Giyani Magistrate’s Court soon, facing a charge of murder. The police investigations are still continuing.”
