Police at Dennilton, in the Sekhukhune District of Limpopo, have launched a manhunt for a 45-year-old man who allegedly stabbed his wife to death.
The incident took place on Monday at the couple’s home in Ntoane village.
Limpopo provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said preliminary investigations revealed that the 42-year-old victim was stabbed by her husband following a domestic dispute.
“The suspect fled the scene, and emergency medical services were called to transport the victim to a local hospital, where she was certified dead upon arrival.”
Police have opened a case of murder and an extensive search has been launched for the husband who is on the run.
Meanwhile, provincial commissioner of police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has expressed “outrage” over the incident, especially as the country has just launched the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign.
"This is a setback for us, as we continue to lose more women at the hands of their partners. The investigating team must ensure the suspect is tracked down and arrested," said Hadebe.
“Anyone with information that can lead to the apprehension of the suspect should contact the investigating officer, Constable Malose Lamola at 060 674 2649, Crime Stop at 08600 10111, or the nearest police station. Information can also be submitted via My SAPS App.”
On Tuesday, IOL reported that civil rights group, #NotInMyName International says it has noted with encouragement the recent statistics indicating a decrease in serious crimes, including murder rates, sexual assault, and contact crimes, in the period between July and September 2024.
Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu released the second quarterly crime statistics on Monday afternoon in Tshwane.
Secretary general of #NotInMyName International, Themba Masango said the 3.1% decrease in rape cases is a notable and welcome development.
“This decline reinforces our organization's long-held position that gender-based violence, including rape and sexual assault, is a criminal matter that demands effective response from the police cluster towards prevention and holding perpetrators accountable,” said Masango.
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