POLOKWANE – Witnesses have provided Review Online with a disturbing account of the events leading to the death of a 44-year-old woman in the central business district two weeks ago.

Limpopo police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba confirmed that a murder case was opened. The woman had sustained several stab wounds to her chest, inflicted with an unknown weapon.

Ledwaba said police could not release further details as these formed part of the ongoing investigation, led by detective commander Colonel Nkele Mabotja.

The woman was attacked at the corner of Bok and Jorissen streets and died at the Pietersburg Hospital the following day.

Witnesses recount attack

Her next of kin, whose details are known to the police, informed officers of the incident. She was buried in her home village last Saturday.

According to witnesses, the incident occurred at about 03:00 after the woman reportedly got involved in a heated argument with a man who had reportedly approached her for sex work services.

A security officer on duty at a nearby business outlet alleged that the man pinned the woman down near a stormwater drain and stabbed her repeatedly following the argument. He then fled in the direction of the nearby cemetery. Other security officers from neighbouring businesses reportedly tried to pursue him but lost sight of him after he disappeared into the cemetery.

Investigation continues

Ledwaba confirmed that the suspect remains unknown and that no arrest has been made. The investigation remains ongoing.