South African police are actively searching for a 38-year-old woman, Halimmah Thamando Mnyobisi, in connection with the fatal stabbing of her husband, Fezile Mnyobisi, in Botshabelo, Free State.
Fezile, a 35-year-old teacher, was allegedly stabbed over 30 times on September 15, 2023. Following the attack, Halimmah reportedly drove her husband to the hospital, where he was declared dead upon arrival.
The incident occurred near Sechaba-se-Maketse Combined School in the H1-Section of Botshabelo. According to Provincial spokesperson Sergeant Mahlomola Kareli, who provided an update on November 13, authorities are urging anyone with information about Halimmah’s whereabouts to come forward, as efforts intensify to locate her for questioning in the ongoing investigation.
The deceased was a teacher at Refihlile Primary School in C-Section.
Kareli said police initially opened a case of robbery and murder at Botshabelo Police Station for further investigation.
“After intensive investigation by Botshabelo detectives working together with the Provincial Investigative Psychology Section, three suspects were arrested after warrants of their arrests were issued
“Vusumuzi Daniel Nqele, 43, Moeketsi Innocent Manko, 35, were arrested on Friday November 8, 2024, for murder and conspiracy to commit murder,” said Kareli.
Additionally, Halimmah’s brother, Abdool Thamando, 35, was later arrested in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Kareli said they believe Halimmah, who is on the run, was driving a black Mazda CX-5 with unknown registration numbers.
“The wanted suspect has been evading arrest and anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to contact Detective Captain Sandile Dladla on 082 560 4727 or Detective Warrant Officer Lehlohonolo Tloanyane on 073 261 8753 or Detective Sergeant Lebohang Nkopane on 068 098 8350 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via the MySAPS App,” added Kareli.
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