POLICE OFFICER SHOOTS HIS WIFE (POLICE SERGEANT) TO DEATH: THE COMMUNITY SETS HIM ALIGHT
POLOKWANE: The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has learned with shock and dismay the incident that left two of our own deceased in an alleged domestic violence.
Hlanganani police in Mopani District were called to two horrific incidents of murder that took place at Nkuna Kraal Mall, in Nkuzana village, on Saturday, 09 August 2025 at about 15h00.
According to the reports, the female victim (Sergeant) was out with two adults and her six-year-old child, when her husband, with whom they had been separated for around seven months approached her.
It is alleged that a heated argument ensued between them, resulting in the husband taking a service firearm and shot the victim in the upper body. When he attempted to run to the vehicle in order to flee the scene , the community who observed the entire incident chased and assaulted him, setting him alight next to his vehicle. The vehicle was as a result burnt beyond recognition.
The incident was reported to the police, and murder cases were registered.
The deceased male was identified as a Sergeant , attached to Thohoyandou K9, and the deceased female was identified as a Sergeant attached to Beit Bridge port of entry.
The Provincial Commissioner of Police , Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe urged community members to resolve their domestic disputes amicably by seeking professional help than resorting to violence. “The SAPS has in place Employee Health and Wellness programmes that are offered free of charge. We call upon members of SAPS to make use of these services that are at their disposal,”
The police urge anyone with information that can assist in identifyng the suspects to contact Detective Sergeant Stanley Chauke on the number 072 554 3141 or to contact the nearest police station or toll-free number 08600 10111 or to share information on MySAPSApp.
Police investigations are ongoing.
