Central SA
#COVID19: Case against NW murder suspect postponed─── 14:12 Mon, 13 Dec 2021
The case against a 31-year old man, expected to appear before the Schweizer-Reneke Magistrate’s Court, has been postponed for tomorrow due to Covid-19.
The suspect is alleged to have stabbed and killed another man on Friday afternoon during an altercation.
North West police spokesperson, Afjee Botma, confirmed the arrest, and that the victim was certified dead on the scene after he had been stabbed.
National Prosecuting Authoring North West spokesperson, Henry Mamothame, confirmed to OFM News that the case has been postponed, citing the court being closed due to Covid-19.
Mamothame says according to their information, the suspect was reportedly chased by the deceased from town towards the Wolmaranstaad road.
OFM News further learned that police are still awaiting statements from eye witnesses.
Mamothame said investigations are still underway.
OFM News/Joba Matsheng
