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  • Updated: December 07, 2022

Johannesburg: Man Arrested For Stabbing Wife To Death

Johannesburg: Man Arrested For Stabbing Wife To Death

A man in Johannesburg was arrested on Tuesday hours after he allegedly killed his wife at their Emmarentia home.

The 40-year-old man was apprehended after a neighbour was alerted by the couple's child.

An officer with knowledge of the case said the woman was stabbed repeatedly with a screwdriver.

Police spokesperson Mavela Masondo while speaking on Wednesday said the victim was stabbed to death, allegedly by her husband.

"He (the child) claimed his father was covered in blood. The child felt that his mother [was] not well," he said.

Masondo said the neighbour had "rushed to the crime scene" and forced their way into the house. 

"Upon entering the house, the suspect was sitting in the lounge.

"The suspect was asked where his wife was. He replied by pointing to the bedroom.

"The neighbour went to the bedroom and found the victim's body covered with a blanket. Blood was all over the bedroom floor", he added.

Paramedics declared the woman died hours later.

The man is scheduled to appear in court on December 8.

On Wednesday morning, when News24 arrived at a home connected to the couple, relatives were preparing for the woman's burial.

She was laid to rest earlier this afternoon, according to reports.

Several people who had previously interacted with the couple stated that the husband had a history of violence and had previously been abusive to his wife.

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