SHARPEVILLE. – A Sharpeville man was arrested yesterday after police dug up a body of female alleged to be his girlfriend at his residence. The body was found in a shallow grave in the backyard. The two are said to have lived together. It is alleged that the woman’s family went looking for her after not seeing or hearing from her for days.  After searching the place, they took the man to the police station. Forensic services were then deployed to the scene where they found the body of the deceased. This is a breaking news story. Sedibeng Ster has inquired with the Gauteng Police Spokesperson Captain Mavela Masondo.