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NW police on manhunt following stabbing of political analyst

───   KATLEHO MORAPELA 08:16 Sat, 09 May 2020

NW police on manhunt following stabbing of political analyst  | News Article
Prof. André Dunvenhage

The police in the North West are on a manhunt for attempted robbery suspects after intruders entered the home of a well-known political analyst, André Duvenhage.


Police spokesperson, Adéle Myburgh, told OFM News the incident that took place at Duvenhage's Potchefstroom home, left him seriously injured after he was stabbed twice on his left arm.

She confirmed information at their disposal indicate that Duvenhage was working in his kitchen at around 20:00 earlier this week when he heard a noise at his door. He found an unknown man who was being assisted by a second suspect to get into the house. 

Duvenhage was allegedly struggling with the suspect who was already halfway through the burglar proof when the second suspect stabbed him twice in his arm. The suspects retreated and fled. 

While Duvenhage is still recovering from his injuries, Myburgh confirms police investigations continue.


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