A 28-year-old man who stands accused of allegedly stabbing his aunt to death at her home in Phalaborwa, Limpopo, has been remanded in custody without bail.

Hanno Steinberg was arrested shortly after the police responded to a report of a female victim attacked in her home last Tuesday afternoon.

Limpopo police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba says the deceased was identified as Madelein Hurst (51), and on arrival police found her with multiple stab wounds. It is said she was a primary school teacher.

“The suspect was swiftly arrested with assistance from the community,” Ledwaba adds.

Preliminary investigations suggest the suspect entered his aunt’s house, found her lying on the couch and allegedly stabbed her with a knife.

“The victim’s father tried to rescue her while she also ran outside for safety but the suspect overpowered both of them and stabbed the victim multiple times,” Ledwaba explains.

The suspect was eventually stopped by a neighbour.

“Further information indicates that the suspect used to stay with the family but was chased out of the house due to unruly behavior,” Ledwaba adds.

Steinberg has been charged with murder and appeared in the Phalaborwa Magistrate’s Court on Monday where the case was postponed to Friday for profiling and a formal bail application.