Flavio Hlabangwane

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Soweto body parts case: Accused’s victim was his LOVER and COUSIN

Flavio Hlabangwane was allegedly involved in an incestuous relationship with his cousin, who was sadly, also his victim

Flavio Hlabangwane

Photo: LinkedIn / Flavio Hlabangwane

There has been a twisted development in the Soweto body parts case: Murder-accused Flavio Hlabangwane’s victim was his own cousin, with whom he also had a romantic relationship.

The body parts found in Hlabangwane’s Soweto home are believed to be those of Tshepang Pitse, from Soshanguvhe in Tshwane.

It was Hlabangwane’s girlfriend who made the grim discovery: reportedly finding legs and arms inside his fridge, during a visit to the backroom of the Protea Glen home he had been renting. It is believed that he was not present and had been out running an errand.

According to police, Hlabangwane tried to commit suicide upon his arrest on Saturday by stabbing himself.

Flavio Hlabangwane ABUSED Tshepang Pitse

Speaking to SAFM, Pitse’s cousin Tsenolo says both Flavio Hlabangwane and his alleged victim were in an incestuous relationship for five years.

Tsenolo told the radio station that the relationship was no walk in the park for her sister as she was being abused by Hlabangwane. At some point, Tsenolo claims he threatened to take a protection order against her, accusing her of stressing Tshepang out.

“The relationship was very violent because there were some points whereby whenever I would call my sister, sometimes she would disclose to me that Flavio would choose what she wears and monitor where she goes,” Pitse said in the interview.

Hlabangwane appeared before Protea Glen Magistrate’s Court where the case was postponed to Monday, 22 November. Authorities found Pitse’s ID while they were combing through Hlabangwane’s house for more evidence linked to the body parts case.