After being arrested for reportedly stabbing her father to death, a 19-year-old girl is scheduled to appear in Giyani magistrate’s court on Friday.
According to authorities, the incident occurred on Wednesday in Rooerfontein village outside Giyani in the Mopani region after the girl’s parents got into a furious argument, which led in the mother being assaulted.
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At 9.30 p.m. on Wednesday, police got a report of a family fight.
Brig. Hlulani Mashaba, spokeswoman for the Limpopo police, said they discovered the body of a male with stab wounds.
The man was identified by his wife as Edward Frank Ralekgokgo, aged 60.
“According to information available at this stage, it is alleged the deceased had a heated argument with his wife. The daughter realised her mother was assaulted and shouted for the community to assist in stopping the fight.
“The deceased then allegedly attacked the suspect with a knife.
“The suspect managed to get the knife from the deceased and fatally stabbed him.”