South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner of Free State
Vredefort: The 34-year-old Kgosi Sehume appeared before the Vredefort Magistrates’ court for murder after stabbing his father (55) to death at their home in Mokwallo Vredefort.
On Saturday 2021-11-27 at about 16:38 the suspect was at home with his girlfriend and his father when a fight ensued over meat.
It is alleged that the suspect wanted to take the meat which the victim bought and the victim refused. During their argument the son stabbed his father twice under the left arm and ran away. The victim tried to chase the suspect when fell to the ground and passed away, he sustained two stab wounds.
The neighbours noticed the victim fall after hearing noises and they contacted the police. Warrant Officer Petrus Nhlapo arrested the suspect at one of his friend’s house not far from his home.
The suspect is still in custody and will appear again in court on 02 December 2021 for bail application.
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