A 48-year-old man has been arrested for the horrific murder of his 14-year-old stepdaughter in Ga-Thoka village, located just outside Mankweng in Limpopo. The tragic event occurred early on Friday morning, around 6 am, sending shockwaves through the community.
“The man assaulted the teenager, stabbing her multiple times with a sharp object. He then left her bleeding on the roadside,” Ledwaba explained.
When authorities arrived at the scene, they found the girl lying in a pool of blood, still dressed in her recognizable school uniform. Emergency medical personnel confirmed her death at the scene.
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Man kills his girlfriend’s daughter after domestic dispute
Man stabs girlfriend’s daughter after a domestic dispute-Image Source@iStockPreliminary investigations suggest that the suspect had been involved in a domestic dispute with the victim’s mother the night before the attack. This altercation appears to have escalated into the fatal stabbing of the young girl. The police launched a manhunt for the suspect, who was later apprehended in Polokwane.
Community in Mourning
The incident has left the Ga-Thoka village community in deep sorrow. Residents are calling for justice and increased measures to prevent such tragedies in the future. The death of the 14-year-old girl has highlighted the urgent need for addressing domestic violence and protecting vulnerable individuals within families.