The South African Police Service in Ritavi under Mopani District have intensified a search for a male suspect allegedly involved in the brutal murder of a 44-year-old female victim on Monday, 21 April 2025 at about 12:30.
Police were conducting routine patrol duties when they received a complaint about a murder incident at Letaba hospital and rushed to the vicinity.
Upon arrival, they were shown a lifeless body of a female victim lying on the hospital bed. Police were informed that the deceased was brought to the premises by a relative with multiple stab wounds on the upper body but the succumbed to her injuries on arrival.
Preliminary investigations revealed that a 44-year-old victim was stabbed with a sharp object by her ex-boyfriend while at her residence in Nkowankowa location.
Following the incident, the suspect fled scene and has since been on the run. The deceased has been identified as Mihloti Faith Shikhibana.
The motive for the murder is unknown at this stage. Police are appealing for Victor Hlayisani Shivambu, a resident at Malamulele policing area, to avail himself to the nearest police as we believe he can assist the Police to resolve the case of murder.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Hlayisani is encouraged to contact the Investigating Officer Warrant Officer Ronny Baloyi on 083 330 4133 or Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or nearest police station or MySAPS App.
Police investigations are continuing.