MODIMOLLE: A 24-year-old man was fatally stabbed during a violent altercation with his 16-year-old girlfriend in Modimolle, leading to her arrest. The incident occurred in the early hours of New Year’s Day, following a confrontation between the couple.
According to South African Police Service, the altercation began when the young man reportedly saw his girlfriend with another male and started assaulting her. The incident took place around 5:20 a.m. on January 1, 2025. As the situation escalated, the girl managed to escape but was pursued and continued to be attacked.
In self-defense, the teenager drew a knife from her bag and stabbed the man, inflicting severe injuries. The man attempted to make his way home but collapsed in an open field at the corner of Moloantoa and Selemela streets in Extension 8 Phagameng, Modimolle. He was discovered by a friend, who called emergency services. Upon their arrival, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have registered a case of murder and are conducting further investigations. The 16-year-old girl has been taken into custody and is scheduled to appear in Modimolle Magistrate Court on January 3, 2024.