The Police in Levubu outside Thohoyandou in the Vhembe District, arrested a 15-year-suspect for allegedly stabbing a 34-year-old woman to death at Tshakhuma Diambele village on the afternoon of Monday 24 January 2022.
The victim allegedly arrived home from work at about 14:50 and called her mother to enquire about the house keys. She was reportedly directed where the keys were.
The deceased, identified as Phathutshedzo Nemalumani, was found lying in a pool of blood in the house by her son, also aged 15, who arrived from school.
The suspect, who was also present in the house, allegedly started chasing the deceased’s son out of the premises. His frantic screams alerted the neighbours who came to his rescue.
The Police were called and the suspect was arrested.
It is not clear at this stage how the suspect gained entry into the house. The motive for the incident has also not yet been determined but Housebreaking cannot be ruled out.
The suspect, who is said to be the friend to the deceased’s son, will be processed in accordance with child justice act.
The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has called for proper and adequate parenting of children to minimize incidents of this nature.
Police investigations are continuing.
