A 19-year-old man has handed himself over to Rietgat police after allegedly stabbing his friend to death in Soshanguve.
The man turned himself over on Monday around 17:45, said police spokesperson Captain Stephen Maluleka.
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He allegedly stabbed Tinyiko Chauke (24) following an argument over a cellphone.
Chauke was stabbed twice in the neck and once in the back.
The victim – also known as “Mushini” – was an aspiring actor and comedian, according to Mado Gonzalez of Madotainment.
“He was supposed to feature in a movie with Madotainment in a leading role,” Gonzalez told Rekord.
“May his soul rest in peace. He’ll be solely missed.”
“He was a talented comedian who was so jolly, respectful and always so down to earth,” he said.
The suspect had been charged with murder.
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