Rustenburg – A 30-year-old man was arrested in connection with the murder of his 22-year-old girlfriend in Kwadwesi, Eastern Cape police said on Tuesday.
Spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg said it was alleged that Siyamthanda Tiyiwe, 22, was with her boyfriend and other friends in Ginwala Street, where they were drinking together on Monday when she was murdered.
"Ms Tiyiwe and her boyfriend had an argument whereby she allegedly attacked him with an empty bottle. He retaliated and thereafter severely assaulted her. While waiting for the ambulance, Ms Tiyiwe passed away due to the nature of injuries," van Rensburg said.
She said the boyfriend was tracked down at a nearby tavern and arrested. He was expected to appear in the New Brighton Magistrate's Court on Wednesday, facing a charge of murder.
Meanwhile in Mpumalanga police were looking for a man in connection with a murder that occurred outside a pub in Standerton Saturday evening.
"According to the information it is reported that an argument started at around 20h20 between a man and his girlfriend at a pub. The two are said to have then went outside whereby the man who was armed apparently shot the woman," said spokesperson Brigadier Selvy Mohlala.
"It is further said that another man, believed to be the brother of the woman tried to intervene after noticing the shooting but he too was shot by the suspect on the lower body. The suspect then fled the scene on foot, leaving behind his vehicle at the scene."
He said the brother reportedly drove the woman to seek medical assistance but unfortunately she died of her injuries upon arrival at hospital. The brother was treated for his injuries at the same hospital and later discharged.
"Police were informed about the incident where a case of murder with an additional charge of attempted murder was opened hence the manhunt. An investigation is under way and police request Mr Jan Mofokeng to come forth as soon as possible as they believe that he can be of assistance in their probe.
"Members of the public who know of his whereabouts are urged to alert the police immediately. Detective Sergeant Oupa Radebe can be contacted regarding this case on 0634457885. Alternatively the public can call Crime Stop at 0860010111 or send information via MySAPS App. All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous," Mohlala said.
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