Woman (74) stabbed to death in her home, Phuthaditjhaba

South African Police Service

Woman (74) stabbed to death in her home, Phuthaditjhaba
Woman (74) stabbed to death in her home, Phuthaditjhaba

Police have arrested a 46-year-old man after 74-year-old woman’s body was found with a stab wound in her house.

It is alleged that on Tuesday, 18 October 2022 at about 16:00 Phuthaditjhaba police were summoned to Maqhekung section of Phuthaditjhaba after the son of the deceased received a call from neighbours that his mother had been stabbed to death.

It was discovered that the pensioner was stabbed in the chest with a sharp object and died instantly on the scene.

The motive behind is still unknown.

The case of murder was opened and further investigations led to the arrest of a 46-year-old man.

The suspect has been charged and is expected to appear before the Phuthaditjhaba Magistrate court on Thursday, 20 October 2022 facing a charge of murder.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service