The North West police have arrested a 26-year-old man in connection with the murder of his ex-girlfriend and the attempted murder of his current partner.

Pretoria Rekord reports that, according to police spokesperson Colonel Adéle Myburgh, the lifeless body of 20-year-old Kgaugelo Marota was discovered on Thursday at a local tavern in Maubane village, near Carousel View, north of Hammanskraal.

Myburgh said Marota had sustained multiple stab wounds and was declared dead on the scene by Emergency and Medical Rescue Services.

“Investigations revealed that after allegedly killing Marota, the suspect returned to his house, where he allegedly stabbed his current girlfriend several times.

“She survived the attack and was rushed to a local hospital, where she is currently receiving medical treatment,” says Myburgh.

Police confirmed that he was tracked down and arrested by Makapanstad police in the early hours of yesterday in Carousel View near Maubane.

The 26-year-old suspect is expected to appear in the Temba Magistrate’s Court on Monday to face charges of murder and attempted murder.

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