35-year-old arrested after fatal stabbing of alleged EFF member in Polokwane

Polokwane police have arrested a 35-year-old man in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 31-year-old man at a park opposite Florapark Comprehensive School in Polokwane in the early hours of Thursday, November 5.

The incident reportedly occurred at around 5am when an altercation broke out between two individuals among a group of people relaxing at the park. The deceased is believed to have been a member of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).

According to reports, the initial confrontation was resolved. However, the suspect allegedly returned to the scene, confronted the victim and stabbed him in the neck before fleeing.

Emergency Medical Services were called to the scene, where the victim was declared dead.

Police attended the scene and recovered a knife suspected to have been used in the commission of the crime.

The suspect was subsequently traced and arrested. The motive behind the killing remains unknown, while police investigations continue.

Limpopo police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba confirmed the arrest of the 35-year-old suspect and said investigations into the circumstances surrounding the fatal stabbing were continuing.

The motive behind the incident remains unknown, and the suspect is expected to appear before the Polokwane Magistrate's Court on Friday, November 6, facing a charge of murder.