Love triangle: Fight over woman sparks brutal axe murder in Limpopo village
Police in Limpopo have launched an extensive manhunt for 51-year-old Zimbabwean national Jonas Makhura after a man was hacked to death during a fight over a woman at Wegdraai Village.
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Police in Maleboho, Capricorn District, Limpopo, are investigating a case of murder, attempted murder, and defeating the ends of justice following a gruesome incident at Wegdraai Village.
Provincial police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the incident occurred on Monday at around 11 p.m.
“According to preliminary reports, a 55-year-old man was allegedly attacked after the suspects, who are brothers, received information suggesting that the victim was romantically involved with the elder brother’s girlfriend.
“The two suspects proceeded to the homestead where the victim and a 38-year-old woman were present. On arrival, a confrontation ensued, during which the elder brother allegedly attacked the man with an axe and severely injured the woman,” said Ledwaba.
After the attack, the brothers fled the scene, prompting police to launch an extensive manhunt. Paramedics certified the 55-year-old man dead at the scene, while the woman was rushed to hospital for urgent medical treatment.
Further investigations led to the arrest of the younger brother, aged 20, who was found at his residence. Police also recovered the axe allegedly used during the attack, which the 20-year-old man had attempted to wash in an effort to destroy evidence.
Police in Limpopo have launched an extensive manhunt for 51-year-old Zimbabwean national Jonas Makhura after a man was hacked to death during a fight over a woman at Wegdraai Village.
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“It was also discovered that the suspect (the 20-year-old brother) is in the country illegally. He has since been charged with murder, attempted murder, defeating the ends of justice, and contravention of the Immigration Act,” said Ledwaba.
The 51-year-old elder brother remains at large, and police have intensified efforts to trace and apprehend him.
Meanwhile, provincial commissioner of police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, condemned the incident.
Provincial police commissioner in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe
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“This was a brutal act of violence, and we call upon communities to work closely with the police to ensure the outstanding suspect is arrested. We will not tolerate such despicable behavior, and no one is above the law,” she said.
Police urge anyone with information that can assist in tracing the outstanding suspect, identified as Jonas Makhura, to contact the investigating officer, Sergeant Ethan Moitsi, on 072 278 0050, the Crime Stop number 08600 10111, the nearest police station, or use the My SAPS App.
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