RUSTENBURG HERALD - RUSTENBURG - The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Rustenburg has launched a manhunt following the discovery of a woman’s body at a flat on Tuin Street, Rustenburg, on Monday, 4 August, at approximately 17:00.
According to Sgt Ofentse Mokgadi, Rustenburg police spokesperson, the Police were called to the scene, where they were met by the building caretaker and a witness, who is reportedly a friend of the suspect. Upon entering the flat, the police discovered the lifeless body of a woman with three visible stab wounds to the neck.
Preliminary information revealed that the witness received a phone call from the suspect - believed to be the deceased’s boyfriend- informing him that he had stabbed his girlfriend during a fight the previous night, on Sunday, 3 August.
A case of murder has been opened, and police investigations are underway.
Anyone with information that can assist the investigations is requested to contact Captain Elizabeth Tieties at 0827729468 or visit Rustenburg SAPS.
