POORTJIE. – A 30-year-old father of two was found dead on Monday with multiple stab wounds in Poortjie West of Orange Farms.
Orange Farms Police Detectives are investigating a case of murder that has left the community and family in shock. The sprawling body was found in the middle of the road by community.
It is believed that the deceased was in a fight that led to his horrific death. This incident puzzles many communities, including the family.The lethal stabbing of William Rathabe leaves his two children fatherless.
Speaking to the family, 57-year-old Uncle Daniel Rathabe said he could not handle the pain of seeing his child in a pool of blood in the middle of the street.
Daniel said they did not know anything at this point time; however, they know that the suspects are well known in the area and they knew William.
It is alleged the fight started at a local tavern or shebeen where the suspects and deceased were arguing over a girl. Daniel said, “We are just repeating rumours and statements that come from the police. What really happened is known by the suspects and our dead child.”
Police spokesperson Captain Johannes Motsiri Sedibeng Ster they are investigating a case of murder.
“We arrested three suspects. All were brought book by the police. They were last seen with the deceased and had a fight earlier on,” explained Motsiri.
