OR Tambo police investigate woman’s murder in Tsolo

A 32-year-old man is expected to appear in the Tsolo Magistrate’s Court today, 13 August, on a charge of murder following the death of his 36-year-old girlfriend.

According to police, the woman was found with multiple wounds to her upper and lower body at Phumla Mqeshwa locality in the Mayaluleni administrative area on Tuesday afternoon, 11 August.

Police said officers were alerted to the incident and later arrested the woman’s boyfriend while he was allegedly attempting to flee. The suspect has been charged with murder.

The South African Police Service said its investigation is at an advanced stage. Police have recovered items they say will form part of the evidence in court.

Acting OR Tambo District Commissioner Brigadier Vukile Ntuli conveyed condolences to the victim’s family and friends.

“It is such an unfortunate situation when women are to be celebrated but end up dying in the hands of those who promised to love and protect them,” Ntuli said.

The accused remains innocent until proven guilty in court.