Woman to appear in Limpopo court for husband’s murder

Woman to appear in Limpopo court for husband’s murder

A 33-year-old woman is set to appear before the Moutse Magistrate's Court in Limpopo after she shot and killed her husband.

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Police believe that the woman shot her husband during an argument about his infidelity.


The incident occurred in Elansdoom village on Monday morning.


Police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba said the wife used the husband’s gun to shoot at him while he tried to escape.


“Unfortunately, the 32-year-old victim was shot, and he collapsed on the street. Police and emergency medical services, upon arrival, found the victim lying in a pool of blood, and he was certified dead.


“The firearm believed to have been used to commit the crime was found on the scene and was confiscated for further investigation.


“A preliminary investigation revealed that the couple is originally from KwaZulu-Natal province, and they were both educators at different schools around Dennilton,” said Ledwaba.


Police investigations into the circumstances surrounding the murder continue. 


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