Tzaneen: The members of South African Police Service in Tzaneen under Mopani District have arrested a 62-year-old female suspect who brutally murdered an 82-year-old female victim on Friday, 08 November 2024 at about 18:00. Police were alerted about a murder incident at Bolobedu, Mopye village and rushed to the scene. Upon arrival, they were pointed out to an elderly female victim lying on her back in a pool of blood. The members of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were summoned and declared the victim dead on arrival at the scene.
According to South African Police Service, preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased was hit multiple times on the forehead with a sharp object and instantly died at the scene after sustaining severe open wounds. It is reported that the deceased went to her neighbour’s residence intending to greet other individuals that were inside the yard of the suspect. Unexpectedly, she was attacked and brutally murdered by a 62-year-old female suspect.
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tely arrested at the scene and is expected to appear before the Bolobedu Magistrate on Monday, 11 November 2024 facing a charge of murder. The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has urged communities to protect the most vulnerable in society, especially women and children, the elderly and the LGBTQIA+ community. Police investigations are continuing.