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Police probe arson, attempted murder in Mahalapye dispute

Police in Mahalapye are investigating a case of arson and attempted murder following a disturbing domestic dispute that nearly turned deadly in Xhosa 2, Meselane ward on Saturday morning.
Police in Mahalapye are investigating a case of arson and attempted murder following a disturbing domestic dispute that nearly turned deadly in Xhosa 2, Meselane ward on Saturday morning.

Police in Mahalapye are investigating a case of arson and attempted murder following a disturbing domestic dispute that nearly turned deadly in Xhosa 2, Meselane ward on Saturday morning.

According to Mahalapye Central Police Station commander, Superintendent Meshack Ranku, the incident involves a 35-year-old woman from Bokaa ward who currently resides in one of the government houses at Xhosa 2.

The suspect, a 34-year-old man also from Bokaa, is believed to be her lover.

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