A man, believed to be under 30, is expected to appear in the Senwabarwana Magistrate's Court, in Limpopo on Tuesday, after he was arrested for allegedly stabbing his older brother to death.
The murder happened in Normandy village on Sunday, according to Limpopo police spokesperson, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba.
“Preliminary reports indicate that the brothers returned home from the local liquor outlet at about 1am,” Ledwaba said.
“A fight broke out between the two, and the suspect (younger brother) allegedly took out a knife and stabbed his brother.”
The 48-year-old victim was transported to hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Police opened a case of murder and the alleged killer was arrested at his residence.
In December, IOL reported that a 28-year-old man was arrested for the attempted murder of his younger brother at Tshikota location in the Vhembe District, in Limpopo.
“The victim, who is the younger brother of the suspect, alleged that he arrived at home from the tavern, and the two got into a heated argument. The 28-year-old man allegedly poured (hot) water on the victim,” Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba said at the time.
The burnt victim was rushed to the nearest hospital for medical attention. He sustained multiple burn injuries on his body.
Provincial commissioner of police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe condemned the incident, urging families to resolve their differences amicably “rather than by harming one another”.
IOL