A 20-year-old man is scheduled to appear before the Phalala Magistrate Court on charges of murder. This follows the death of his 16 year old brother.
According to Police spokesperson to Limpopo provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Malesela
Ledwaba, The murder happened at Vianeen village, at Marken, on Wednesday.
“The police were on duty when
they received a complaint about a murder in Vianeen village. Upon arrival at
the scene, they discovered a teenage body lying on his bed facing up with stab
wounds on his back,” Ledwaba.
Ledwaba states further, “The
two brothers allegedly got into a heated argument which escalated to a physical
fight, during which the brother allegedly stabbed the younger brother in the
back with a knife.”
It is alleged that after the
attack, the elder brother went to a relative, to inform them about the
incident. Emergency medical services were called to the scene.
Ledwaba said the victim was
certified dead at the scene. The case was opened at Witpoort police station.
The suspect was arrested in Vianeen village and detained at police station.
Done By: Elona Sibunzi
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