Boy, 10, Finds Mom Stabbed To Death In Free State Shack — Boyfriend Arrested

Police have arrested a 49-year-old man after a young boy discovered the body of his murdered mother at their home in the Free State.

The suspect, believed to be the woman’s boyfriend, is expected to appear in the Hennenman Magistrate’s Court on Monday on a murder charge.

The killing comes during South Africa’s annual 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children. On Friday, acting Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia revealed that 11,564 murder cases were reported between April and September this year.

Boy Finds Knife Embedded in Victim’s Chest

Police were called to the scene on Saturday morning after 46-year-old Mpho Gladys Nkhobo was found dead inside a shack in Phomolong.

According to Free State police, the woman’s body was first discovered by her 10-year-old son.

“When he entered the shack, he was allegedly met by the shocking discovery of his mother’s body lying on the floor with a knife embedded in her chest.

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“It is further alleged that the 10-year-old boy removed the knife from the victim’s chest and ran to inform his uncle about the discovery,” police said.

The woman’s boyfriend was arrested later on Saturday near Ventersburg. Police say the motive for the killing forms part of the ongoing investigation.

Police Share Safety Tips Amid Rise in Domestic Violence

As part of its domestic-violence awareness campaign, SAPS issued advice aimed at helping women protect themselves when trapped in abusive relationships.

Police urged women anticipating violence to avoid confrontations in rooms with a single entry point and to stay clear of areas where potential weapons are accessible.

They also advised:

“Keep money in a safe place for public transport and have a bag of clothes for yourself and your children, and keep that in a safe place.

“If you are planning to leave, leave when your partner is not around and take the children with you.”

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