Police have launched a manhunt for the attacker who stabbed a person to death at the Holomisa Informal Settlement recently.
The murder suspect has been identified by police as Rethabile Phera.
According to the witness who does not wish to be named, the victim and the suspect were fighting and the suspect pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim. The suspect then fled on foot,” Bekkersdal Police spokesperson, Linkie Lefakane said.
Anyone with information regarding Phera’s whereabouts can contact the investigating officer Sergeant Shiviti on 011 755 0000 or 071 675 7169.
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