Pictures: Mine worker arrested for shock murder
Police in Westonaria, in the West Rand Municipality, have arrested a 43-year-old man for the murder of his colleague on Friday.
In a video circulating on social media, the man can be seen stabbing the victim multiple times in broad daylight and in front of shocked onlookers.
Photos on social media also purports to show the suspect taking selfies with the body after the gruesome murder.
According to police reports, the suspect attacked and fatally stabbed the victim at their place of residence at the Leseding hostel.
"Police have opened a case of murder for further investigations and the arrested suspect is expected to appear before Westonaria Magistrates' court on Monday," says Police spokesperson Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi.
- [WARNING GRAPHICS 😳] - The workers of Sibanye - Stillwater's 7 Shaft were shocked by the action of a man who killed his colleague. He tore open his stomach and took out his intestines, which remained outside and took a selfie with his phone.
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