Everson Luhanga
A woman who had accompanied her friend to confront her ex’s new girlfriend died when she was stabbed to death.
The man’s two girlfriends (both ex and current) survived the encounter with no scratches.
The murder suspect (30) is in police custody at the Kagiso police station and has appeared before the Kagiso Magistrate’s Court for the murder.
Kagiso police spokesperson Captain Solomon Sibiya confirmed the incident which he said happened on Saturday.
“The suspect was at her place of residence with her live-in boyfriend when her rival (ex-girlfriend) arrived, accompanied by two friends.
“The ex-girlfriend accused the suspect of throwing her child’s toy motorbike outside their home. An argument ensued between the two women but their boyfriend intervened and managed to calm the situation down. The three women left thereafter,” said Sibiya.
He said later, at about 21:00, the three women returned and found the boyfriend and his new girlfriend asleep. “They knocked at the door and later threw stones and bricks onto the roof to wake them up.
“When the ex-boyfriend opened the door, his ex-girlfriend started bringing up the same accusations against the new girlfriend. An argument between the two women ensued once more,” said Sibiya.
He said during the argument, the ex-girlfriend’s friend allegedly threw an empty beer bottle at the new girlfriend.
The new girlfriend in turn took a sharp object and allegedly stabbed the woman on her upper body. She was rushed to hospital but was certified dead on arrival.
People who knew the women said the two women were always together and did most things together.
On the day of her death, they were seen having drinks at places of entertainment.
“It’s unfortunate that she died fighting for her friend’s battles,” said a friend of the deceased.
“The suspect was arrested and a case docket of murder opened at SAPS Kagiso,” said Sibiya.
