A 46-YEAR-OLD MAN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED MURDER OF HIS RELATIVE IN MOHLALETSE, APEL
POLOKWANE Police in Apel have arrested a 46-year-old male suspect in connection with the murder of his 49-year-old relative on 20 June 2024 at Mohlaletse village in Apel under Sekhukhune District.
The arrest was effected on Tuesday morning, 25 June after the suspect handed himself to the local police.
According to preliminary reports, the suspect confronted the victim at his residence, accusing him of stealing personal belongings. An argument ensued, escalating into a physical altercation. It is alleged that during the confrontation, the suspect fatally injured the victim.
Upon receiving a report of the incident, the Police swiftly responded to the incident and commenced with initial investigations.
The suspect was charged with murder and will appear before Sekhukhune Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 26 June.
The identity of the deceased will be released pending further police investigation.
The Provincial Commissioner of SAPS in Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe emphasised the importance of resolving conflicts peacefully and urged community members to seek assistance from law enforcement rather than resorting to violence.
Police investigations are still continuing.
