Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner of Free State

On Saturday 29 January 2022 the police at Bainsvlei Community Service Centre received a complaint of a fight that happened in Abrahamskraal Road near Mooiwater, Bainsvlei. A patrol vehicle was despatched to attend and on arrival discovered the body of a male victim covered in blood on the side of the road.

The police were able to get hold of the victim's passport and he was identified. A 24-year-old female who identified herself as the assailant was still on the scene.

It is alleged that the suspect had an asthmatic attack and she claims that the victim slapped her in the face. The suspect then retaliated by fatally stabbing the victim with a broken bottle neck on the right arm.

The police arrested the female at about and a case of murder was opened at Bainsvlei police station. The suspect will appear in Bloemfontein Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 1 February 2022.

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