The murder case against a 23-year-old Libode woman accused of fatally stabbing her 32-year-old boyfriend has been postponed to Thursday, 30 July, for a formal bail application.
The woman appeared in the Libode Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday after she was arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing at Ziphunzana locality in Libode on Sunday, 26 July.
According to police, the incident unfolded after the woman allegedly discovered that money she had received as a government grant had been withdrawn from her bank account. She allegedly accused her boyfriend of taking the money, leading to an argument.
Police said the altercation turned violent when the 32-year-old man allegedly assaulted the woman repeatedly. She allegedly retaliated by grabbing a knife and stabbing him.
The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival.
OR Tambo District Commissioner, Major General Norman Modishana, condemned the incident, saying violence should never be used to resolve disputes.
“It is a very unfortunate situation that the two had to resort to violence in addressing their squabble. People must learn to solve their misunderstandings through peaceful means so as to reach an amicable solution,” said Modishana.
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