Giyani Woman Killed in Suspected Domestic Violence Incident

Key Takeaways:

• Two separate cases of murder are being investigated by Limpopo police in Mahwereleng and Giyani.
• A 28-year-old man was arrested in Mahwereleng for allegedly stabbing a 39-year-old man at a tavern.
• In Giyani, a woman was found dead with multiple stab wounds in a domestic violence case.
• The suspect in the Giyani case is still at large and a manhunt has been launched.
• The police are investigating both cases and have collected evidence, including a sharp object believed to be the murder weapon.

Introduction to the Incidents
The Limpopo police are currently investigating two separate cases of murder that occurred in Mahwereleng and Giyani. The first incident took place in Mahwereleng, where a 28-year-old man was arrested for allegedly stabbing a 39-year-old man at a tavern. The victim was rushed to a local clinic, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. The police were alerted to the incident when the victim was brought to the clinic, and they were able to apprehend the suspect shortly after.

The Mahwereleng Incident
According to Provincial police spokesperson Col Malesela Ledwaba, the police in Mahwereleng were alerted to the incident when the victim was brought to the local clinic. Upon their arrival, they found the victim lifeless, and it was reported that he had been stabbed by a known suspect with a sharp object at a tavern. The suspect was later traced and apprehended, and is expected to appear in the Mokerong magistrate’s court on Monday. The police have collected evidence and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The Giyani Incident
In Giyani, the police are investigating a domestic violence case following the murder of a woman who was found in a pool of blood with multiple stab wounds. The police received information about the incident and were approached by the owner of the homestead upon arrival. The owner showed the police a hut where the deceased woman was lying, and further investigation revealed that she had multiple stab wounds in her upper body. The hut belonged to the owner’s son, who was not around at the time of the incident. It is believed that there was a fight between the suspect and the victim, who were in a relationship and had a child together.

Investigation and Manhunt
The police have launched a manhunt for the suspect in the Giyani case, who had already fled the scene and left his phone behind. A sharp object believed to be the murder weapon was found at the scene, and emergency medical services personnel were summoned to certify the woman deceased. The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and are working to apprehend the suspect. Col Ledwaba stated that the police are taking both cases seriously and are working to ensure that justice is served.

Conclusion and Next Steps
The Limpopo police are taking a proactive approach in investigating these two separate cases of murder. The arrest of the suspect in the Mahwereleng case and the launch of a manhunt for the suspect in the Giyani case demonstrate the police’s commitment to addressing violence and crime in the community. As the investigations continue, the police will work to gather evidence and build strong cases against the suspects. The community is urged to come forward with any information that may assist in the investigations, and to report any suspicious activity to the authorities. The police will also work to provide support and resources to the families of the victims and to the community affected by these tragic incidents.