Man who allegedly decapitates wife due in court today

UPDATE:

Tshifhiwa Munyai (43), accused of decapitating his young wife, briefly appeared before the Mutale Magistrate’s Court on Monday (17th).

Read the full report here.

The man who allegedly decapitated his young wife is expected to appear before the Mutale Magistrate’s Court today.

According to provincial police spokesperson Lt-Col Moatshe Ngoepe, the 43-year-old man was arrested on Saturday (15^th) in connection with the brutal murder of his 37-year-old wife. The incident happened at the Muledzhi Village. “It is alleged that the suspect had a domestic dispute with his wife at their home,” said Ngoepe. Because of their argument, said Ngoepe, that man allegedly started chopping his wife with a sharp instrument, eventually cutting her head from the body.

Police were notified of the incident and swiftly arrested the suspect.

Follow the story on Limpopo Mirror to see how it unfolds.

News in brief - Date: 17 July 2017

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