Polokwane – A popular local comedian, Skeem Mafenya, has been stabbed to death at Madonsi Boltman B, in Malamulele, Vhembe District, Limpopo.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba said the 20-year-old comedian, whose real name was Khadziyane Ndivhuwo, was attacked in the early hours of Saturday, 17 October 2026.
“It is alleged that at approximately 03:35 on Saturday, 17 October 2026, a community member heard a knock at the door,” Brigadier Mashaba said.
“Upon checking through a window, they noticed a man bleeding profusely.”
Brigadier Mashaba said police received a report about a person lying motionless inside a yard at Madonsi Boltman B.
On arrival, they found the victim lying on the ground with multiple stab wounds to his upper body.
“Emergency Medical Services were summoned, where the victim was certified dead on the scene,” the police spokesperson said.
The motive for the killing was unknown, and no arrest has been made.
Police have opened a murder case and launched a manhunt for the assailant.
The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Jan Petrus Scheepers, has condemned the brutal murder and assured the public that the perpetrators will be tracked down.
“We will mobilise all necessary resources to ensure that those responsible for this senseless killing are brought to justice,” said Lieutenant General Scheepers.
“The murder of a young life with so much potential is deeply disturbing, and we will not rest until the perpetrators are behind bars.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Investigating Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Fhumulani Ragimana, on 082 729 0229, Crime Stop on 08600 10111, or share information anonymously via the MySAPS App.
