Modimolle – A 16-year-old teenage girl is set to appear before the Modimolle Magistrate’s Court, in Limpopo, for allegedly stabbing to death her 24-year-old boyfriend.
The teenager allegedly stabbed her boyfriend with a knife during a fight on New Year’s Day, around 05:20 in the morning.
According to the police, a fight ensued between the two lovers, after the 24-year-old victim saw his girlfriend with another man.
Upset, the 24-year-old victim beat up his 16-year-old girlfriend until fled.
The police said the man chased after the teenager and again assaulted her.
“She drew a knife from her bag, which she was carrying, and stabbed her boyfriend who sustained serious injuries on his body,” the police report said.
“He walked towards his home but succumbed to stab wounds at the corner of Moloantoa and Selemela streets Extension 8 Phagameng in an open field at Modimolle.”
Police said the 24-year-old’s body was found by his friend.
Emergency Medical Services were summoned to the scene and paramedics certified the man dead.
“A case of murder was registered for further investigation,” the police statement said.
“A 16-year-old girl was arrested and will appear on the 3 January 2024 in Modimolle Magistrate’s Court.”
