Central SA
Man in custody for alleged murder of daughter’s boyfriend─── KEKELETSO MOSEBETSI 08:49 Tue, 20 Jun 2023
A man from Makwane Village in the eastern Free State is set to remain in police custody for allegedly killing a 34-year-old man who is believed to have been in a relationship with his daughter.
The 67-year-old appeared in the Makwane Magistrate's Court on Monday after being arrested on Friday 16 June. His case was postponed to 26 June for a bail application.
He was arrested after an incident on 11 June.
According to the Free State police spokesperson, Mmako Mophiring, it is believed the victim went to his girlfriend’s house looking for her after visiting a tavern in the area. She was not at home and it is alleged that her father confronted and assaulted the victim. He was taken to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
After completing preliminary investigations, the police opened a case of murder against the accused.
