A 34-YEAR-OLD man is expected to appear at the Durban Magistrate’s Court today (July 17) on charges of attempted murder.

It is alleged that the suspect had an argument with his ex-girlfriend on July 16 after which he went to the victim’s home on The Bluff where he stabbed her multiple times.

According to the police, the victim’s daughter (16) who was in the house when the alleged incident happened sustained an injury to her arm. She was rushed to hospital for treatment and was later discharged.

Also read: WATCH: Residents march in solidarity against crime on The Bluff

The suspect, whose name is withheld until he appears in court, is allegedly a Burundi national and a pastor.

Police spokesperson for eThekwini District, Captain Carmen Rhynes, said a resident from The Bluff, who witnessed the incident, went to the Brighton Beach police station to alert the police.

“It is alleged that a member of the community approached Brighton Beach police station to report that she had heard her neighbour screaming for help. Upon investigation the victim was found with multiple stab wounds,” said Rhynes.

Emergency medical services were summoned, and the victim was transported to hospital, where she remains in a critical condition.

“The suspect later handed himself over to the Brighton Beach police station. He had sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital for medical treatment before being released into police custody. A case of attempted murder has been registered for investigation. Investigations are continuing,” Rhynes added.

The incident has sparked anger among members of the community while some have vented their anger on social media platforms calling for justice.

Also read: Suspect arrested after shooting incident on The Bluff

According to a Facebook post by the leader of the March and March movement, Jacinta MaNgobese-Zuma, the suspect is a pastor of a church on The Bluff that was previously shut down.

In her post MaNgobese-Zuma said, “The Burundi pastor (suspect) and the [victim] were in a relationship a year ago. She went to get a protection order against him. After a while he started calling her again [claiming] that he knows she had ended the relationship because her brother supported the March and March movement.

According to the post this allegedly angered him the most, and he allegedly wanted to assault her.

It is also alleged that the victim is related to a KZN comedian who openly pledged his support for the March and March in June 30.

The March and March is a movement that advocates for stricter border control, mass deportation and the enforcement of immigration laws against illegal foreign nationals.

At the time of publication, the victim remained in hospital and was reportedly in a critical condition.

For more Southlands Sun news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok.

Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get news delivered straight to your inbox.