Cape Town – An inquest and murder case have been initiated by the police in Saselamani, Limpopo, following the fatal assault of a woman who was tied up and attacked with a pick.
The individual suspected of being the assailant reportedly committed suicide.
The incident involved a domestic violence dispute between a couple at Mhinga village RDP houses, according to police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba.
The victim, identified as 29-year-old Rolentia Chauke, was found with her hands tied and a wound on her face.
“Members of the emergency medical services were summoned to the scene but she was certified dead on their arrival,” Mashaba said.
The alleged murderer, a 34-year-old Mozambican male, was later discovered hanging from a tree near the Levubu River in an apparent suicide.
Police found a pick with blood stains believed to have been used in the murder.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
