Eleven people have been murdered in Limpopo since New Year's Eve, with the majority of the cases being domestic violence-related. 

MAJORITY OF THE MURDERS WERE DUE TO DOMESTIC DISPUTES 

Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said three murder cases were reported in the main Capricorn, three in Mopani, another three in Waterberg, and two in Vhembe. The majority of the murders are believed to be emanating from domestic-related disputes. "Out of these murders, seven suspects have been apprehended by the police. Some notable murder incidents include the killing of a wife by her husband after hacking her to death at Bolobedu on 1 January. In another incident, a girlfriend also killed her boyfriend at Phagameng in Modimolle after the boyfriend found the girlfriend interacting with a stranger, whereby the boyfriend assaulted her and in return, the girlfriend retaliated by stabbing him to death," Ledwaba said.

In another incident, a 48-year-old man was stabbed to death allegedly by his 45-year-old brother in Shongoane 1, Phomolong section in Lephalale during a fight. The suspect has since been apprehended and is currently in police custody. In Marobala village in Ga-Dikgale, a 26-year-old woman was murdered allegedly by her boyfriend in the early hours of this morning. The deceased was fatally stabbed with a sharp object by a 31-year-old boyfriend at his residence and fled the scene following the incident.

SEEK HELP 

Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has ordered the investigating teams across all districts to mobilise all resources at their disposal to track down and apprehend suspects involved in the gruesome killings. ?We have noted the murders we encountered since the 31st of December 2024 and observed that the majority of these cases are a result of domestic violence. We call upon communities to seek professional assistance from social workers, pastors, and traditional authorities in case they have disputes in their relationships,? said Hadebe.