29/12/2025
𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐍 𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐁𝐑𝐔𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐎𝐌 𝐒𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐊
Police in the Mangaung District have arrested two suspects in connection with the brutal murder of a 19-year-old man who was fatally stabbed in Freedom Square on Wednesday, Christmas Day.
Sergeant Mahlomola Kareli confirmed that the incident occurred, when the victim was standing outside his residence in Freedom Square. “It is alleged that the suspects greeted the victim using a specific gang-related gesture,” said Kareli. “Although the victim responded, the suspects reportedly perceived his response as an indication of affiliation with the rival gang,” he said.
Kareli said that this misunderstanding allegedly sparked a violent confrontation, during which the victim was stabbed multiple times. “The suspects then launched a violent attack, stabbing the 19-year-old multiple times,” he added.
Kagisanong law enforcers, together with Emergency Medical Services, were immediately dispatched to the scene. Kareli confirmed that upon their arrival, the victim was declared dead at the scene.
Following the fatal attack, the Mangaung District Operational Command Centre (DOCC) launched an intensive investigation. “Utilizing intelligence-led information, the team traced the suspects to a location in Bophelong, Turflaagte, where they were found hiding,” added Kareli.
“Two suspects, aged 18 and 19, were arrested and charged with murder. They will appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrate court soon. Investigations continue,” he said.
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