In another gruesome incident, a woman was allegedly stoned to death by the father of her child in Limpopo. Image: Pexels.
Police search for suspect who allegedly stoned his ex-girlfriend to death
Police say the man and his 23-year-old ex-girlfriend had a confrontation before she was allegedly stoned to death.
In another gruesome incident, a woman was allegedly stoned to death by the father of her child in Limpopo. Image: Pexels.
Limpopo police have launched a manhunt for a suspect who allegedly stoned an ex-girlfriend to death who is also the mother of his child.
The gruesome incident happened at Dzingidzingi village, on Saturday, 8 April 2023 at around 03:00.
EX-GIRLFRIEND STONED TO DEATH
South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson in Limpopo, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said it is alleged that the 23-year-old woman was with her friend coming from the local tarven going home, when they met the ex-boyfriend.
It is further alleged that the two had a confrontation before the suspect assaulted the woman with a stone.
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“Her friend screamed for help and ran to close by households, when she returned the ex-girlfriend was critically injured and unconscious. The suspect was nowhere to be found,” he said.
Ledwaba said the victim was rushed to hospital where she later succumbed to the injuries. She was identified as Nokuthula Sithole aged 23 residing at Dzingidzingi village in Giyani , Mopani District.
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POLICE SEEK INFORMATION
Police have called on Ceaseman Dala Chauke aged 34 to avail himself at his nearest police station as it is believed he will assist the police with further investigation.
Anyone with information that can lead to the apprehension of the suspect has been urged to contact Investigating Officer Warrant Officer Hobyani on 0824146709 or Crime Stop number on 0860010111 or the nearest Police Station.
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