Two suspects to appear in court on separate charges of rape and murder
Date Published:
2017/01/10
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Media Statement from Western Cape Media Centre
Corporate Communication

South African Police Service

Western Cape: A 24 year old woman is expected to appear in Athlone Magistrate’s Court tomorrow (Wednesday, 2017-01-11) facing a charge of murder.  The suspect allegedly stabbed a 29 year old victim to death after the deceased had overpowered her while they were fighting over a dress the deceased had borrowed.

When the suspect saw that the deceased was overpowering her she allegedly took a bread knife and stabbed the deceased. The suspect was arrested yesterday (Monday, 2017-01-09) two hours after the incident had occurred.

Meanwhile a 25 year old man is also expected to appear in Wynberg Magistrate’s Court tomorrow (Wednesday, 2017-01-11) on rape charges. The suspect allegedly raped his relative whilst she was asleep on 21 December 2016 in Nyanga. The suspect was arrested yesterday.

Media enquiries: Captain FC Van Wyk- 082 302 9906 wcmedia@saps.org.za

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