Boyfriend stabs and kills lover on Valentine's Day

According to the police, Kabelo Jacob of Sefhare village allegedly attacked and stabbed his girlfriend, Neo Sekaba (32) of Mahalapye village to death. In an interview with Mmegi, Broadhurst Police Station Commander, Superintendent Obusitswe Lokae revealed that in the process Jacob also attempted to kill an eight-year-old son by stabbing him with a sharp object on the throat.

“The incident occurred on Valentine’s Day between 8 and 9 at night. The little boy who had sustained serious injuries on his throat is currently recuperating at Princess Marina Hospital. His father (Jacob) was arraigned before Broadhurst Magistrates Court on two counts of murder and attempted murder on Tuesday,” he said.