Staff Reporter

A fight over a girlfriend ended in the death of a 31-year-old Silobela man on 26 July 2024 around 2100hours.

Midlands Police Spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko said the now deceased Collious Ncube and suspect Thabani Dube (24) both of Mthethethe Village under Chief Malisa in Silobela were drinking beer at Linda Business Centre, Silobela when the incident occured.

“A misunderstanding over a girlfriend ensued between them. Dube withdrew a knife from his trousers and stabbed Ncube all over the body until he became unconscious. He was rushed to Silobela District hospital where he was pronounced dead upon arrival,” he said.

Police attended the scene and Dube was arrested.