Limpopo teen arrested for stabbing her father to death
A 19-year-old girl has been arrested for allegedly stabbing her father to death in defense of her mother in Limpopo.
The suspected domestic violence incident happened at Rooerfontein village outside Giyani in Mopani district on Wednesday.
The deceased was declared dead on the scene by paramedics and was identified by his wife as Edward Ralekgokgo, aged 60.
Police spokesperson Hlulani Mashaba says the deceased sustained stab wound on his back and the right hand.
"According to the information available at this stage, it is alleged that the deceased had a heated argument with his wife and the daughter realized that her mother was assaulted and she decided to shout calling upon the community to come forward to assist in stopping the fight amongst the couple.
"Subsequently, the deceased suddenly attacked the suspect with a knife. The suspect managed to get the knife from the deceased and stabbed him," Mashaba elaborates.
He says the motive behind the incident is not yet known, but domestic violence cannot be ruled out.
The suspect is expected to appear before Giyani Magistrates' Court on Friday.
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