Police in the Thohoyandou policing area have launched a manhunt for unknown male suspects following a violent attack that left a 67-year-old man dead and his 61-year-old wife seriously injured on Wednesday night.
The incident occurred at approximately 21:00 on 14 May 2025 in Maniini Block M-West. Police were alerted to the scene and found the injured woman receiving emergency medical treatment from EMS personnel. She had sustained upper-body injuries and was unable to speak. She was rushed to a local hospital for further care.
Officers then discovered the lifeless body of her 67-year-old husband lying in the yard with severe stab wounds to his forehead.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the couple had just returned home from a church service when they encountered an unknown number of suspects breaking into their house. The attackers immediately assaulted them, leading to the fatal stabbing of the husband and the critical injury of his wife.
Authorities have urged anyone with information that could assist in the investigation to contact:
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Investigating Officer Sergeant Nekhavhambe Rembuluwani on 071 511 1213
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Crime Stop on 08600 10111
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Their nearest police station
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Or submit tips via the MySAPSApp
Police investigations are ongoing as the search for the suspects intensifies.
