A former police constable was to appear in the Standerton Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 7 June on allegations that he killed his 34-year-old girlfriend.
The incident occurred in Sakhile, Standerton on Sunday, 6 June.
According to a statement by the Acting Provincial Commissioner of Police, the suspect allegedly stabbed his girlfriend several times at his place of residence.
He then took the victim’s vehicle and went to inform police about what he did.
The suspect led them, together with a medical team, to his house and upon arrival, the lifeless body of the woman was found in a pool of blood, with visible stab wounds. Police opened a murder case and immediately arrested the suspect.
Police also confiscated a sharp object at the scene, which will form part of the investigation.
Maj-Gen Thulani Phahla strongly condemned the incident and called on men to stop gender-based-violence.
“Women should be protected by men and not suffer senseless violence.
“We believe that justice will be served for this victim and her family,” he said.
