The suspect was arrested on Saturday at Extension 8, Ipelegeng. Police spokesperson, Amanda Funani, says according to information received, the suspect who is from Taung was visiting the victim at Extension 8. It is alleged the suspect and his seven month pregnant girlfriend had an argument with the suspect allegedly accusing the girlfriend of cheating on him. Funani says it's alleged the suspect, in front of her mother's house, then stabbed his girlfriend with a knife.

"The suspect then took the victim to the local clinic where she died. The suspect was arrested at the victim’s home the same day and was charged with murder" said Funani.

Following the commemoration of 16 Days Of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children a week ago, social media users are still taking to Twitter and Facebook to raise their concerns at the level of gender based violence in the country stating that more should be done to protect women and children in South Africa.

North West Provincial Commissioner, Sello Kwena, has meanwhile condemned the incident stating that crimes against women and children are a national priority and that the police will do everything possible to make sure that the suspect remains in custody.

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