Pretoria – A 47-year-old man from Boschkop has appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on a charge of attempted murder for allegedly knowingly infecting his 38-year-old girlfriend with HIV.
Owing to the nature of the matter, the couple has not been named.
Allegations are that the accused and the complainant were in a relationship between October 2025 and June 2026.
During this period, the accused allegedly misrepresented his HIV status to the complainant, informing her that he was HIV negative.
On 26 June 2026, it is alleged that the complainant discovered antiretroviral (ARV) medication in the accused’s bag and confronted him about it.
The accused allegedly admitted that he was HIV positive and informed her that he had intentionally infected her because he did not want her to be with another person.
On 25 July 2026, the complainant underwent an HIV test at a medical facility and was informed that she had tested positive for HIV.
The following day, she reported the matter to the police.
National Prosecuting Authority Regional Spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana said the accused was subsequently arrested on the same day at their place of residence.
The matter was adjourned to Monday, 3 August 2026, for the obtaining of bail information.
The accused remains in custody.
