The Daveyton police are investigating a case of murder and inquest after a 29-year-old man stabbed his girlfriend before hanging himself inside their home on November 26.
The incident occurred on Zulu Street in Daveyton between 8am and 10am.
Ekurhuleni SAPS Central Cluster spokesperson Capt Nomsa Sekele said according to the couple’s 10-year-old daughter, there was an argument between the two.
“The argument turned into a physical fight and the man stabbed the 31-year-old girlfriend several times,” said Sekele.
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“The child then ran to the neighbours for help and the police were called to the scene.”
Sekele said upon arrival police found the man hanging inside a shack and the girlfriend was also declared dead by paramedics.
The motive of the killing is unknown.
Police are still investigating.
An inquest and a case of murder were opened at the Daveyton SAPS.
Metro’s spokesperson Themba Gadebe said the City of Ekurhuleni condemned any manifestations of abuse against women with the contempt it deserves.
“In cases where the perpetrator is still alive, we call on law enforcers to ensure justice is served,” said Gadebe.
“However, in this case, the perpetrator has taken his life, therefore, we want to ask men to make a brace visit to our social services to receive help or any form of counseling to any life problems they may be facing, so that together we may avoid similar tragedies.”
Gadebe said they extend sincere condolences to the affected families.
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