Christmas Eve argument turns deadly as man allegedly kills his brother in Limpopo village
Police in Limpopo have arrested a 31-year-old man for the alleged murder of his brother following a Christmas Eve dispute at Shigamani village near Malamulele.
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Police in Limpopo have arrested a 31-year-old man for the alleged murder of his brother following a family dispute at Shigamani village near Malamulele.
According to the South African Police Service, the incident occurred at about 11.30pm on Wednesday, 24 December, shortly after the 35-year-old victim arrived home from Gauteng.
It is alleged that the two brothers became embroiled in a heated argument, during which their sisters tried to calm tensions. The confrontation escalated when the younger brother allegedly armed himself with an object and stabbed the victim in the upper body.
The injured man collapsed at the scene while the suspect fled. A neighbour rushed the victim to a local healthcare centre, where police and emergency medical services were summoned. The 35-year-old man was later certified dead.
Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba stated that the suspect was traced and arrested hours later, thanks to the assistance of community members.
“The suspect was arrested at about 7 am on Thursday (Christmas Day) at Mphambo village after members of the community alerted the police. We commend the community for working with law enforcement,” Ledwaba said.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Malamulele Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 29 December, on a charge of murder.
Police said investigations are continuing.
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