Teenager Arrested for Fatal Stabbing in Masoyi, Mpumalanga

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested for allegedly fatally stabbing a 35-year-old Community Police Forum (CPF) patroller and injuring two others in Masoyi, Mpumalanga.

According to provincial spokesperson Brigadier Donald Mdhluli, the incident occurred on Monday, and community members apprehended the suspect, handing him over to the police on Tuesday.

Mdhluli stated that the motive for the attack remains unclear and is under investigation. “The victims are said to have been attacked by a male suspect who was in possession of a knife and he is involved in the whole saga...

After the incident, the suspect fled the scene and the injured victims were taken to a nearby clinic for medical treatment and were later transferred to the hospital for further medical attention,’’ he said.

A knife, believed to be the weapon used in the crime, has been recovered by the police. Since the suspect is a minor, investigators are working closely with probation officers.

Preliminary findings also suggest that the teenager may be linked to another alleged murder, where a 50-year-old man was stabbed to death in Mahushu in August 2023.

The suspect is expected to appear in court soon. Provincial acting police commissioner Major General Zeph Mkhwanazi condemned the attack on CPF patrollers and commended the community for apprehending the suspect.

"We cannot allow a situation of lawlessness to prevail. Whoever commits crime should know that there are consequences. We hope that justice will be served for the victims," said Mkhwanazi.